Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is HF Signals' newest radio, the zBitx. It's 14oz/390g and does mostly all of the things built in.
With Firmware v1.06 and Software 3.052, CW is now mostly working on my unit. This video is a short QSO showing contact with AC1KV, and a quick demo on the unit's internal logging feature.
On a subsequent day I wasn't as fortunate with the keyer.
zBitx on the HF Signals website hfsignals.com/index.php/zbitx
Groups.IO support pages, user and HF Signals participate here groups.io/g/BITX20
Suggested USB Mini to USB-A hub amazon.ca/dp/B083WML1XB
Suggested HDMI Mini to HDMI cable amazon.ca/Snowkids-Bi-Directional-Braided-Support-Return/dp/B08ZKJ2VB2
Suggested HDMI Mini to full size adapter cable to use with your own HDMI cable amazon.ca/UGREEN-Bi-Directional-Adapter-Raspberry-Camcorder/dp/B00B2HOS08
DC5521 male connector amazon.ca/CERRXIAN-DC5521-Pigtails-Supply-Security/dp/B0BNPXN8RD
Polyurethane rubber feet with 3M adhesive amazon.ca/Self-Adhesive-Rubber-Bumper-Pads/dp/B07CXPFS2R
3D Printed case files on HF Signals Github github.com/afarhan/zbitx
3D Printed knob files on VE6LK Thingiverse thingiverse.com/thing:6998700
zBitx info pages on sBitx.com sbitx.net/index.php/setting-up-the-zbitx
Vince's first look review on QRPer.com qrper.com/2025/04/first-look-at-the-hf-signals-zbitx-qrp-transceiver
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This is HF Signals' newest radio, the zBitx. It's 14oz/390g and does mostly all of the things built in.
With Firmware v1.06 and Software 3.052, CW is now mostly working on my unit. This video is a short QSO showing contact with AC1KV, and a quick demo on the unit's internal logging feature.
On a subsequent day I wasn't as fortunate with the keyer.
zBitx on the HF Signals website hfsignals.com/index.php/zbitx
Groups.IO support pages, user and HF Signals participate here groups.io/g/BITX20
Suggested USB Mini to USB-A hub amazon.ca/dp/B083WML1XB
Suggested HDMI Mini to HDMI cable amazon.ca/Snowkids-Bi-Directional-Braided-Support-Return/dp/B08ZKJ2VB2
Suggested HDMI Mini to full size adapter cable to use with your own HDMI cable amazon.ca/UGREEN-Bi-Directional-Adapter-Raspberry-Camcorder/dp/B00B2HOS08
DC5521 male connector amazon.ca/CERRXIAN-DC5521-Pigtails-Supply-Security/dp/B0BNPXN8RD
Polyurethane rubber feet with 3M adhesive amazon.ca/Self-Adhesive-Rubber-Bumper-Pads/dp/B07CXPFS2R
3D Printed case files on HF Signals Github github.com/afarhan/zbitx
3D Printed knob files on VE6LK Thingiverse thingiverse.com/thing:6998700
zBitx info pages on sBitx.com sbitx.net/index.php/setting-up-the-zbitx
Vince's first look review on QRPer.com qrper.com/2025/04/first-look-at-the-hf-signals-zbitx-qrp-transceiver
Like and Subscribe!
Tips for learning CW ve6lk.com/learning-morse-code
Morse Tutor kits for sale ve6lk.com/morse-tutor-kits
Follow me on Twitter twitter.com/VE6LK
Follow me on Mastodon https://mastodon.hams.social/@VE6LK
See my website ve6lk.com
Follow my adventures on QRPer.com qrper.com/author/vince
Subscribe to Thomas K4SWL on YouTube @ThomasK4SWL
Drop by the New CW Operators Roundtable hosted by @AA0Z and Subscribe!
#cw #pota #parksontheair #QRP #hamradio #amateurradio #qrpportable #morsecode #LICW #sota #cwinnovations #CWAcademy #efhw #endfedhalfwave #hamradioantenna #qrp_antenna #antenna #CW_copy_practice #call sign copy practice #CW_copy_practice #subtitles #elecraft #yaesu #alberta #VE6LK #ssb #HamRadioWorkbench #HRWB
