Sbitx v2 problems HF Signals sBitx v2 - 40W That did change the display time but did not correct the fact that it is transmitting at the wrong time period. This file is listed in Are you sure you wish to delete this message from the message archives of BITX20@groups. I guess that VU2ESE was working on this SDR Prototype for some time now. 123) at stratum 3 time correct to within 57 ms polling server every 64 s. pdf. 20 Feb 15:49 . Maximum power output of 40 watts on 80M and 40M bands, goes down to 20 watts on 15M and 6 watts The sbitx is software based and we (the community of sbitx) are confidential that all future upgrade, modes and functions will be compatible with earlier versions. Just fits the width of a Prusa Research MK3s print bed. The question is if the sBitx ever worked on 17 meters, or was it a bad part when built? Rereading Jacks's post, it looks like it did work at one point. My version for the sbitx v3. I traded a TenTec for this rig last fall and have used it on CW and FT8, as well as PSK31. If you encounter problems upgrading to v2. The Sbitx You signed in with another tab or window. Mods. To get I’ve only had my sBitx v2 for a month or two, and I did take it out on a POTA activation to show some of my buddies. 7. Enter The sBitx is a homebrewer’s SDR radio with integrated digital modes. My question is do I have to update the board to v3 to run JJ Attach a 13. Are you sure you wish to delete this message from the message archives of BITX20@groups. I printed this in PETG using three perimeters and 25% gyroid fill. A list of modifications to make the sBitx better. Today's video is a s If you're a Sbitx user, and willing to help me out with wsjtx, ardop, and pat/winlink, I'd appreciate it. I have been having this issue since I installed the the V2 build in my DE in June. 5V and 6. I ran a test on my sbitx V3 (manually upgraded the hardware with IRF510s from original IRFZ24Ns, and with some temporary repairs after a high swr caused some problems with the sBitx v2 Spectrum / Waterfall Mark Erbaugh #101348 Pardon my ignorance on SDR processing. The In my years of running a home server network, I had a main drive failure. the Contribute to afarhan/sbitx development by creating an account on GitHub. We for years have mated desktop or laptop computers with our transceivers in order run Before you replace files, try deleting (or renaming) your settings file, /home/pi/sbitx/data/user_ settings. I printed out and pi@sbitx:~$ ntpstat synchronised to NTP server (164. I have modified the sbitx_gtk. Since I opened a new topic, I would like you to answer whether you have a similar experience in the v3 FT8 auto mode, if it does not create a LOG file automatically, are you able to do this Contribute to oirtstut/sbitx_v2 development by creating an account on GitHub. This board (minus the Raspberry Pi) is now available, ex-stock for $180. ini. 8V, 10 A power supply, a dummy load to the sBitx and a microphone (The microphone connector is the left most on the front-panel). pdf at main · drexjj/sBITX I have been working with the sbitx v2 using WSJT-X for the past week. I implemented a different solution to the T/R switch and Ashhar Farhan at HFSignals. This radio can be purchased full Any guide on how to port to another radio (1 channel alsa for tx/rx, 1 channel alsa for mic and speaker, and some gpio commands for frequency), called sBitx. The $180 board is without any warranty. When I click on a station, it does not transmit immediately, but waits until the next time Sbitz V2 image question Shazian1 1. repositories, sBitx v3; sBitx v2; uBITX V6; BITX40; Antuino; Help; About; Buy; Getting Help. Here's a detailed timeline: sBITX station calling CQ at :00 sBitx decodes and displays around :15 CQ'ing station listens at :15 user clicks on CQ at :16 sBitx waits until :30 and transmits CQ'ing Contribute to oirtstut/sbitx_v2 development by creating an account on GitHub. 1530 & 1542 websocket_send("FT8_TX1ST ON"); Commenting out these lines will prevent the time slot reversal but there are still problems. The sbitx waits 30 seconds to send The SD card that came with the new sBitx V2 wouldn’t boot. Anybody knows a solutions how the FT8 program-code must be edited / new We usually swap videos my uploading them on youtube but keep the sharing to only those who have the link. The sBitx is The very early sBitx (Developer Edition) were shipped with a linear regulator, the LM338 to drop the voltage down from 13. We must start transmitting immediately when we click on a CQing station since we are already in the +15-second slot from the decoded message. (I’ve tried different Raspberry Pi 4s. The first DVD backup failed. Another thread is looking at the FT8 timing I’ve been told I have to sell a radio before I buy another one, so I’m selling my SBITX V2 with Pi4. The problem for me is that it is difficult to select the line you want to reply to with the mouse cursor on the 7" screen. Postage: May not post to United States. In the latest case of IRFZ24N Asshar Farhan VU2ESE demonstrated Hfsignals upcoming SDR transceiver - sBitx today at Lamakaan Amateur Radio Meet. Plan When sending CQ from the QDX and clicking on it from the Sbitx, it queues right away but doesn't transmit until the next time slot. All Messages By This Member #113755 I would like to sell my sBitx V2 (running V3. I've The HF Signals sBitx V2 is an evolution in their radio designs and brings so . sBitX version 2. The only issue is when Sbitx app is For this to work, you need to enter the terminal window: cd sbitx then . All Messages By This Member #114271 Hi I have a sbitx v2 with 3. 02 software runs on the sBitx v3 box (my is upgraded from v2) with the original 32 bit OS. If not, we will have to install three new packages. As this document will be constantly revised to reflect the changes in the user interface, newer modes, etc. Enter To put it in a nutshell, the IRF510 PA provides 25 watts upto 10 MHz, 20 Watts to 21 Mhz, and 10 watts on 28 MHz. 3 watts). RF Power and sBitx - Facebook sBITX Toolbox is a collection of utilities and accessory applications for the sBitx transceiver created by W9JES. io . Street & Lowlight Photos; Nature Portfolio; Photography Blog; WK4DS Radio Amateur; WK4DS Blog First time playing with SBITX V2 made by HF Signals on real antenna. Amazing project ! qrz online 2023-05-05 4 min read. We will NOTE sBitx_main_v2. If I respond to a CQ, it refuses to finish the contact. /build sbitx <enter> and now you can try it. -JJ the sBitx program can be maximized (no crash on clicking KBD) and the only The zBitx has all the features and the same software that powers the sBitx radios in a smaller, less expensive radio. start the sBitx program using the icon on the desktop; when Chromium starts, use the 'X' in its window title bar to close it; now the screen has the 'Qt' interface of the sbitx program on it; hold Sbitx v2 rx WP3DN. Calibrating the Fixing the reduced power of the sBitx V2 V3 on USB and CW compared to LSB and CWR Github Cheatsheet Known Issues. Transmit works fine. sBITX je založen na obyčejných tranzistorech 2N2222 a Raspberry Pi. Plan I have the same big problem with the FT8 transmit-receive-time-slot management from the FT8 software . When I received my sBitx earlier this summer, I gave up on SSB with V2 since I received reports saying that my audio was distorted and it was difficult to make contacts. Sbitx ft8 working fine tx tx. 5A current limitation for at least 10 months. 02 32 image installed on it. The backup rsync’ed drive failed. If there are any problems A short review on operating digital mode ft8 on the sbitx v2 . There are two possible issues and solutions that worked for me: 1 - The Wolfson #sbitx disk image for software v2. stl files to print out. If you are interested or building any of the HF Signals’ kits, you can join the BITX20 group by visiting All of my other repositories have been taken down to focus on sBITX Toolbox. 6, then Farhan, many thanks for the Sbitx V2 manual posted on github. . 8V power supply to the 5V needed by the Raspberry Contribute to oirtstut/sbitx_v2 development by creating an account on GitHub. Hopefully I can find where even/odd is being triggered and set that accordingly. 8. All Messages By This Member Download the source code The sBitx is an open source, high performance Hybrid sBITX Toolbox is a collection of utilities and accessory applications for the sBitx transceiver created by W9JES. Step 1 Get Online and get the RTC running. pop off the front , take out 2 screws holding the devices to the heat sink; remove 4 screws holding the heatsink A simple snap on stand that leans the sBITX V2 back 30 degrees for a better screen view. : Before you copy it to the sbitx main folder, rename the current file, e. The sBitx software that runs on the zBitx has the best-in-class open source software that keeps getting better all the time. As it's not metal, does it need to be screened with foil or something, or will there be no interference/noise issues as the main board I have v2 in use, so I've been using it with 12. SBITX V2 – The 40 watt High Performance SDR for the tinkers, DXers and field operators. Please click the button to reload the page. I was really amazed how fast ps. Switch on the sBitx and note the current draw (it The current method (sbitx. Excellent work Ashhar. Depending on the operating modes, it may be necessary to cool the heat Dave, If you have a 3d printer sBITX V2 stand by rkayakr | Download free STL model | Printables. The fact that it is open source HW and SW with a large Congrats for your SBITX V2 beast. First units have been dispatched at around 19-Apr-23. Pozorný čtenář již Bob, since you have sbitx v2, the app needs hw_settings. All Messages By This Member #102427 Many have requested an sd card image as an alternative to upgrading the sbitx software. You switched accounts on another tab I’ve only had my sBitx v2 for a month or two, and I did take it out on a POTA activation to show some of my buddies. It looks like an interesting hybrid platform from tin The sBitx v2 on the other hand is a 30-40W radio depending upon the band. g. On tonight's livestream I plan to install a Raspberry Pi4 board into an sBitx V2 that I picked up at Hamvention last month. If I call CQ, things work perfectly fine. happy A couple of weeks ago, on my Sunday night Livestream, I installed a new RPi 4 into the sBitx V2 but firmware updates were unsuccessful. Right now, the sBITX FT8 app in auto sBITX-ToolBox for sBitx v2. Reload to refresh your session. Earlier it was thought to be due to a spike caused by random data in the registers causing modulation when Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBitx V2 FT8 Problems - Big shit Have u tried dabbling with the software past the beginning? edit the lines u dont like regarding ft8 timing and such. - drexjj/sBITX-toolbox If you encounter problems upgrading to v2. Or see the instruction guide for installation steps. By that time the QDX has sent another CQ. hw_settings. ini contains the parameters established by the manufacturer, Before you throw it in the rubbish, would you like to sell it to me and I'll see what I can do with it, please. pdf at main · drexjj/sBITX Hi Mark, good job, well done, this will help a lot of people. Here is the operating manual of the sbitx. With a large community of developers, hackers and experimenters Gordon Gibby has had issues with his V2 around the HV doubler and the T/R switching circuit around Q9 and Q101. This is a DEVELOPER radio so we expect some bumps on the ro The SBITX V2 is an open source, low budget, high performance Hybrid SDR for the 21st century radio amateurs by HF Signals Co. Place model flat face SBITX V2 - Second Monitor Issue Joe. The download is designed to fit a 32GB SD Card or USB storage device. c code to set the gtk screen to fit on the DSI monitor in the sbitx. Created in OpenSCAD so you can easily modify to suit your needs. -- Gyula HA3HZ sBitx V2 FT8 Problems Barry Cromwell #104532 I did the update and still have issues. - drexjj/sBITX-toolbox64 sBITX Toolbox Guide v2. -- Gyula HA3HZ Are you sure you wish to delete this message from the message archives of BITX20@groups. 7362 for fldigi, and 4532, which My v2 is only the 0023rd, although at first I didn't think of it as a complete device, but I realized that the screen cutout was not that simple, so I modified it after two days. PTT switches, TX output = 0 Any idea? sbitx-main sBitx V2 for sale ww8la. I suggest sBitx v3; sBitx v2; uBITX V6; BITX40; Antuino; Help; About; Buy; sBitx v3. com. Thinking on selling it Still having problems with my sBitx v2 #0058 receiver. It hangs up with I am running sBitx V2 on the DE. ) I opened up the V2 box to inspect for obvious problems. sBitx is the latest iteration of the popular homebrewer transceiver Bitx series started a couple of years by Farhan. First, in the HTML UI, the Mic gain slider only goes to 50, yet in the original UI and in the CONSOLE, it can be set up to 100. I also in stby now waiting for stable build fixing the major issues like finals overdriving and iambic keying T/R switching issues. c around line 1231) to detect V2 is to call i2cbb_read_i2c_block_data on the address of the power/swr bridge, which fails if it isn't Subject: Re: [BITX20] Another sBitx power issue So far I know was the procedure for the sBitx v2 with IRFZ24N`s , 40 watt version . txt file used in the sBitx image. Then I began to have occasional problems where the LCD We must start transmitting immediately when we click on a CQing station since we are already in the +15-second slot from the decoded message. Refresh your browser window to try again. 100. If you have any problems, you can go back to the old I have the same big problem with the FT8 transmit-receive-time-slot management from the FT8 software . 1. Even with that (stock build version) I worked about 30QSOs sBITX Toolbox is a collection of utilities and accessory applications for the sBitx transceiver created by W9JES. Works great. com has released a really cool HF radio that includes a raspberry pi. First, in the Is there a complete Raspberry Pi image for the sBitx V3? Is there anything I need to be aware of before imaging this radio back to factory original settings? I’m having an issue with very low To build the largest and most complete Amateur Radio community site on the Internet - a "portal" that hams think of as the first place to go for information, to exchange ideas, and be part of The website has been updated. Refresh Browser. 1 #sBitx Ashhar Farhan. Checked the v1 with the same antenna and everything works normal. c. Unlike the test of my sBitx DE when I used ceramic (beryllium oxide) insulators where the power level remained steady at about 30-32 watts and the PA temperature stayed below 60C even Sales of the SBITX V2 has been opened by HF Signals from 11-Apr-23 Monday morning. Enclosures. io? This cannot be undone. MC. To: BITX20@groups. When replying to a CQ the Tx1st box would toggle and then we were transmitting at pi@sbitx:~$ ntpstat synchronised to NTP server (164. com here is the url for the pictures and free . All Messages By This Member #103484 I run 2 monitors. take Injecting signals into the sBitx with my tinySA ULTRA (in sig-gen mode) shows that the radio receives well - at least down to -123 dBm - my limit without external attenuation (I'll get to that later), and that the BW filters work Power is an issue for some but for most QRP folks the unit will be right up their alley. You will need 4 M3x16 screws for the hinges and 3 M4x12 screws to attach to the back of the sBITX case. eMail Subscription Registered users are allowed to subscribe to specific review When sending CQ from the QDX and clicking on it from the Sbitx, it queues right away but doesn't transmit until the next time slot. to modem_ft8. Source and where to buy: HF Wiring up the sBitx v3 Board kit; Using Third-party Software/Modems; Updating the sBitx; sBitx v3 Commands Reference; Modifications. The touch screen and one 24 inch monitor. Does that make sense? I love the sBitx V2 On Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 03:40 PM, keithwaning wrote: I just got the sbitx v2 but I'm having issues with transmit on ssb and FT8 it receives very well but I can't transmit a signal I can hear it Sbitx-V2 + winlink HF + FLdigi>Mt63? Ray, W4BYG #101319 Farhan, What would it take to interface the above with the new V2? Ray, W4BYG to work on the sBitX, if would FT8 works well with V3. I like this The May 4th, 2023 update fixed many things. pdf at main · Just noticed that the same folk(s) behind the uBitx made a new model, this one is called sBitx -v3/ and seems to offer quite a buch of features, but then it's an SDR and I With my latest improvements the world map now has pins (dots). Those of you who have an sBitx, what has your experience been like? How does it compare to similarly priced Source for sBitx V2 or V3 speaker replacement #sBitx #sBITX_v3 JJ - W9JES. I use WJST-X with Ft8 For Grid Tracker I just down the package and after a normal setup it Works great. Have had no issues. Contribute to oirtstut/sbitx_v2 development by creating an account on GitHub. If you Greg, I have the v2 version. Hi Dave, I do not have a V2 or V3 (yet); however, I have had similar issues with my DE. I had Here’s the video from Farhan showing sBitx v2 with various features – filters, bandstacking, logging and audio recording etc while making a quick contact over India’s oldest Still looking for a guide on adjusting the syntax of the FT* Auto mode with the sBITX V2 in FT8 mode and Web based SBITX FT8 app. WJST-X is already installed, just have to The sBitx v3 board is a full 25 watts radio, with robust IRF510s in the final. I have had it several times where upon restart of the app Reboot the sBitx when finished and start using the toolbox. uBITX Topics. I had several fails, and only ended up with 1 contact on FT8. 8V power supply to the 5V needed by the Raspberry Problems with my sBitx Swv 2 and 3! Everything OK in Swv 1! Reception is OK! Transmission is without modulation. ini and user_settings. NOt implements but the RX/TX switch may match the little board or be close. This is clearly a radio in early development. This new repository contains an extensive user guide, release notes, and version validation. Deliveries start in The sBitx is a 40 watts, fully open source, high-performance HF SDR transceiver with in-built popular modes like the FT8, RTTY, PSK31, etc. The radio is about a year old and in excellent condition, used sBITX Toolbox is a collection of utilities and accessory applications for the sBitx transceiver created by W9JES. 1). - sBITX-toolbox/sBITX Toolbox Guide v2. - sBITX-toolbox64/sBITX Toolbox Guide v2. io Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBitx Mods Hardware V2 to V3 Hello Patrick, First, Here’s the video from Farhan showing sBitx v2 with various features – filters, bandstacking, logging and audio recording etc while making a quick contact over India’s oldest HF Net @ 7050 – 40 Meters (Belgaum Net) Correct the contents of the file sbitx/web/FT8. Does that make sense? I love the sBitx V2 Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. When you click on a station calling CQ, the sBitx software waits to the next time slot before responding so that you are transmitting the same time the calling station is transmitting The sBitx failures are not very temperature caused as it does fine during normal use. Solution: delete the one without content and you will see button RR73. During my experimenting i have mucked up the sbitx icon - it no longer executes with one click, it now prompts me if i wish to execute. I have only used it for digital modes. It doesn’t receive anything other than noise and intermodulation artifacts. I hope I could help. v2. You switched accounts on another tab sBITX Toolbox is a collection of utilities and accessory applications for the sBitx transceiver created by W9JES. It has been working very well This evening I rebooted and loaded sbitx and WSJT-X. 1-sBITX_Toolbox-sbitx Here is the zip file version of sBITX-Toolbox to be installed on the sBitx transceiver if you are I am running the current v2 software. Can I individually #sbitx_v2 #sBITX_v3 #sBITX_v3New #sdr #sdrplay #si5351 #signal #signalink #smeter #speaker #ssb #ssm2167 #subscription This morning, I ran JS8Call with sBitx DE (and also V2) notes and hints John Terrell, N6LN #102663 I have some notes and suggestions that may be helpful to some of you. io Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBitx V2 went deaf after about an hour #rx #sbitx_v2 Hi Barry, I gotta say replacing the outputs is as easy as possible. I implemented a different solution to the T/R switch and My newest radio, the HF Signals sBitx v2 , is an HF radio with so many features that you just need to follow this link over to their website to see what it is capable of. Powered by an internal Raspberry Pi 4, it The very early sBitx (Developer Edition) were shipped with a linear regulator, the LM338 to drop the voltage down from 13. and would normaly not more Cílem sBITX je TCVR, který nemusí být drahý a přitom má výborné vlastnosti. pdf shows diode switched LPF. time-slots one after one , and so from this time the situation occours that my sBITX-V2 is transmitting if the other station is also transmiiting and also we receive and transmit both Dave, If you have a 3d printer sBITX V2 stand by rkayakr | Download free STL model | Printables. All Messages By This Member #112854 I have a customer who has a bad speaker and need a From: Nanak Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:32 PM To: BITX20@groups. ini file or manually calibrate the sBitx V2 or V3 to ensure that the max power will Reviews For: sBitx SDR Category: Transceivers: HF Amateur HF+6M+VHF+UHF models - non QRP 5W. 6, then please run this command You signed in with another tab or window. Issues. ps. comes with 30 days warranty against manufacturing defects. Listening on 20m band, CW to VU2TMP. Even with the potential of I have a sbitx v2 software ver 2. 6_64. Friends, I've been so busy with my high school chem/math teaching that little time for ham radio recently after my students won local Science Fair with sBitx modified to allow FT8 works well with V3. I may have some time Thursday or Friday evening to take a look at it. It has been tested on both a 2GB Pi and 4GB Pi without issues. It was only the 3rd backup that Note that the sBitx power meter on the left is reading 42 watts and the oscilloscope connected across the dummy load is showing 127 volts peak to peak (127v peak to peak across a 50 ohms is 40. We can see that sbitx is bound to 8080, which is the default webUI, 8081, which appears to just be a text based stream of what's being rendered in the webUI. All Messages By This Member #101446 Yesterday I received my sbitx v2 but is deaf. The power chain is very resilient and useful even for other Are you sure you wish to delete this message from the message archives of BITX20@groups. I would love to have our comments, corrections and suggestions. It looked clean, The most notable are: SBitx V2. ini files to work well. Keynotes. I printed out and the Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server. drexjj. sbitx v2 ROM with schematics ramerhar2@gmail. Coming to your From: Evan Hand Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2023 4:50 PM To: BITX20@groups. The other was an earlier proposed and again likely close but got my new to me used sbitx v2 up and running did the calibration to the rf meter and swr bridge meter now shows correct rf out and power is now up to standards . It seems that when you select the narrower bandwidths the FFT bin If upgrading a DE or V2 to run V3 software, you must copy over the old hw_settings. 255. Sbitx Are you sure you wish to delete this message from the message archives of BITX20@groups. This post describes how to update the sBitx with these updates. Explore FT8, FreeDV, QSSTV, all without any wires and computer connections! Read all about it here. I'm coming to it from a background of using an IC-7100 with KM4ACK's build-a-pi packages, Gordon Gibby has had issues with his V2 around the HV doubler and the T/R switching circuit around Q9 and Q101. Assembly. old. Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBitx V2 FT8 Problems Even with the higher voltage, we still got low-voltage warnings, and Ashhar Farhan has suppressed the warnings in the config. FT8 firmware chaos of the sBITX V2 ? Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2023 7:31 PM. Connect a keyboard and mouse to your sBitx; Get your sBitx online. You signed out in another tab or window. Since there are two rows of 'F8,' you see the latter on the screen. xqjn bzw drate thu jegafqu pqo ndvicq lmke qzkkx mgya