Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Before putting your zbitx on the air, I recommend checking its transmit spectrum for purity.
I just rechecked the spectrum of my unit on 20M and 40M with an 2nd tinySA Ultra, and ?still see some
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Ron, N6YWU
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#10475
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
I would not make any assumptions about external keyer input working until some proper software fixes have been implemented and properly tested.
The last update was not it. ?It appears that other
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Ron, N6YWU
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#10474
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
I assume that using a straight key or external keyer works ok?
Tnx,
Oliver KB6BA
[email protected]> wrote:
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Oliver Barrett
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#10473
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Hi Doug,
Keyboard CW on the zBitx seems to works just fine. ?I tested that.
It's the CW *keyer* that's not working, and my guess is that the odds of the keyer getting fixed soon are only 50/50. ?A
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Ron, N6YWU
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#10472
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Ron, do you think they will get a fix for cw?? I am a 99% cw operator and if the radio won't do cw, it's basically worthless to me.? I have to say that so far. I am extremely disappointed in the
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Doug Hendricks
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Hi Ron, it's an intriguing little machine!
I read the user manual here
<https://www.sbitx.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/zBitx-User-Manual-.pdf>
Now I understand what you said (several times! Ha)
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Cliff Sojourner K6CLS
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#10470
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Still testing my new zBitx.
A software update may be necessary to fix CW.
I'm not sure the latest updates are finished or well tested for CW. ?So I plan on waiting a bit before I try updating the
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Ron, N6YWU
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#10469
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Thankyou Ron.? What do I have to do to fix the cw?? I have one that is supposed to arrive tomorrow.? ?As long as it meets FCC specs it's good to go.? Do you like the radio?
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Doug Hendricks
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#10468
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Apologies for the cut-and-paste errors in my previous post.
My zBitx came with 1.0.6.
But I'll probably update soon to get the latest CW latency fixes.
My first tinySA measurement showed the 1st
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Ron, N6YWU
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#10467
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
What operating version did it come with? 1.02??
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Doug Hendricks
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#10466
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Re: zBitx Transceiver does it all
Received my zBitx last night, via DHL. Powered it up today. Seems to work.
https://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/zbitx/
About half the price of an Hermes Lite 2, and it includes a Raspberry Pi Zero 2
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Ron, N6YWU
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
Thanks Ron.? Yes but you have? $235 left to spend on those items.
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Doug Hendricks
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
Ahh, huge difference in the diameter of the coils on the antennas.? ?Nice catch.
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Doug Hendricks
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
No, sorry, a Tarheel.? 5ft whip.? But great location to SW.
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
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On Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM, Doug Hendricks via groups.io<ki6ds1@...> wrote:
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Eric
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#10462
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
You worked Tuvulu with an AX1?? Wow, I am impressed.
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Doug Hendricks
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#10461
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
I like the AX1, and bought an AX2 with the intent to modify it, but that hasn't worked out.? The AX3 should work well from secret location #2 in chester, where I have worked tuvalu on 15 cw.??
73,
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Eric
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
It's free standing, and breaks down to 6" pieces.
If coat pocket sized and free standing are your requirements, What's the competition?
Maybe the eBay $20 to $40 5MHz-55MHz Mini QRP Shortwave Antenna
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Ron, N6YWU
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#10459
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
I am not surprised.? ?Care to tell us why you are making the purchase?? I just couldn't justify the cost for what it is.
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Doug Hendricks
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#10458
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Re: Elecraft AX3 Antenna
Shocking nobody, that would be me.
73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
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On Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM, Doug Hendricks via groups.io<ki6ds1@...> wrote: Elecraft has just announced
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Eric
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#10457
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Elecraft AX3 Antenna
Elecraft has just announced the AX3 antenna.? 6 bands, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12 & 10m.? You have to have a tuner to use it.? It comes with a very small tripod (3 rods fit in 3d printed base of antenna.?
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Doug Hendricks
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