sBitx v4.12 Software Only

This is version 4.12 of the sBitx source code for the 64-bit platform.

Important: Only use this if you are an advanced user or have experience building software from source!

Please use the prebuilt, SD card image provided or perform an upgrade using the procedure outlined in the links below.

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/How-to-install-or-upgrade-your-sBitx-application

Changes:

• Re-added sidetone volume adjustment for digi mode
• Fixed onfFout initialization error
• Removed unneeded "b" flag to fopen()

sBitx v4.11 Software Only

This is version 4.11 of the sBitx source code for the 64-bit platform.

Important: Only use this if you are an advanced user or have experience building software from source!

Please use the prebuilt, SD card image provided or perform an upgrade using the procedure outlined in the links below.

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/How-to-install-or-upgrade-your-sBitx-application

Changes:

• Fixed QRO function delay

sBitx v4.1 Software Only

This is version 4.1 of the sBitx source code for the 64-bit platform.

Important: Only use this if you are an advanced user or have experience building software from source!

Please use the prebuilt, SD card image provided or perform an upgrade using the procedure outlined in the links below.

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/How-to-install-or-upgrade-your-sBitx-application

Changes:

• Added a graphical bandstack position indicator beneath the selected band.
  • Eg -=-- meaning number 2 bandstack position.
  • This option is off by default, but can be set to ON by the user with \bstackposopt on in the text box.
• Added band scale adjustment test from command line
  • Useful for adjusting band power scale in conjunction with the V3 Powercal app.
  • Uses \bs text box command.
  • See commands.txt for usage information.
• Added independent IF gain and power output level settings per band.
  • Saves IF and drive level in user_settings per band to recall them when switching bands.
  • Useful for ext PTT interface (external amp, transverter, etc)

sBitx v4.02 Software Only

This is version 4.02 of the sBitx source code for the 64-bit platform.

Important: Only use this if you are an advanced user or have experience building software from source!

Please use the prebuilt, SD card image provided or perform an upgrade using the procedure outlined in the links below.

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/How-to-install-or-upgrade-your-sBitx-application

Changes:

• Reduced relay chatter in CW mode for DE hardware
• Fixed "low audio" issue when returning to RX for DE hardware

sBitx v4.01 Software Only

This is version 4.01 of the sBitx source code for the 64-bit platform.

Important: Only use this if you are an advanced user or have experience building software from source!

Please use the prebuilt, SD card image provided or perform an upgrade using the procedure outlined in the links below.

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/How-to-install-or-upgrade-your-sBitx-application

Changes:

• Realigned the buttons to match the native resolution for the 7 inch screen in web gui.
• Updated notch filter to activate on CW/CWR also remove the indicator.
• Updated notch for CW/CWR
• Comment cleanup

sBitx v4.0 Software Only

This is version 4.0 of the sBitx source code for the 64-bit platform.

Important: Only use this if you are an advanced user or have experience building software from source!

Please use the prebuilt, SD card image provided or perform an upgrade using the procedure outlined in the links below.

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/How-to-install-or-upgrade-your-sBitx-application

sBitx v3.1 Software Only

This is v3.1 of the sBitx source code for the 64-bit platform.

Important: Only use this if you are an advanced user or have experience building software from source!

Please use the prebuilt, SD card image provided or perform an upgrade using the procedure outlined in the links below.

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image

https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/How-to-install-or-upgrade-your-sBitx-application

sBitx 64 bit v3.1 - BTS

sBitx 64 Bit Production Version 2 - Code Name "Back To School"

This is the second, production release of the sBitx 64 bit Raspberry Pi Image that is preconfigured with popular ham radio software including sBITX Toolbox, FreeDV PTT, and sBitx app v3.1 developed by the 64 bit project team.

What's New
Updated to the latest kernel (6.6.31) including all security patches as of 8.28.2024
sBitx version 3.1
Hardware RTC enabled
Version 2.7 version of sBITX Toolbox
Version 2.45 of FreeDV PTT by W2JON
GridTracker v1.24.0814
WSJTX v2.6.1
JTDX v2.2.159
JS8Call v2.2.1
XDX v2.91
FLDigi v4.1.23
CQRLog v2.5.2
and additional tweaks and behind the scenes enhancements installed to improve responsiveness

The sBitx boot logo was provided by the creative and talented, VK3TR. Thanks, Steven!

Wiki Help

There is a Wiki here that will assist with common issues and questions pertaining to this version. Please visit https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki

Instructions

Always backup your data prior to prevent issues in the future

• Backup your sbitx.db and hw_settings.ini files in the /home/pi/sbitx/data directory and save to a USB storage device
• Obtain a spare SD card or USB storage device with 32GB storage space
• Download the 64bit img file sb64p2.img.xz from the Google Drive link contained in Link.txt file below.
• Download and run Balena Etcher at https://etcher.balena.io for your operating system (you can also try Raspberry Pi Imager, but you have to extract the sb64p2.img from sb64p2.img.xz first using 7zip) See https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image for details.
• Select the sb64p2.img.xz file and write to your SD card or USB storage device of choice
• Install the SD card or USB storage device in your sBitx transceiver
• Copy over your hw_settings.ini file from the backup and place it in the /home/pi/sbitx/data directory

Notes

Default Username is pi
Default Password is hf12345