{"id":1079,"date":"2024-12-25T18:35:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T18:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/?page_id=1079"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:27:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:27:49","slug":"zbitx","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/index.php\/zbitx\/","title":{"rendered":"zBitx"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zBitx\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 watts, all bands, all mode SDR in your pocket for $169*<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (No longer shipping)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbitx.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/zBitx-User-Manual-.pdf\">User Manual<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/afarhan\/zbitx\">zBitx source code and schematics<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/afarhan\/zbitxfrontpanel\">zBitx front panel source code<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/afarhan\/zbitxfrontpanel\/raw\/refs\/heads\/main\/zbitx_front_panel_sw.ino.uf2\">zBitx front panel uf2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_hero-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_hero-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_hero-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_hero-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_hero-1200x940.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zBitx is path breaking 5 watts, 64-bit integrated SDR radio. It covers 80M to 10, on CW\/SSB\/AM\/FreeDV\/FT8\/SSTV with a 480&#215;320 touch screen. It measures just 6.5\u201dx3\u201dx1.5\u201d and it can run off two LiPo batteries (battery case included in the cost).<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take it everywhere!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It measures 5.5 inches x 3 inches x 1.25 inches, 250 gms\/9 ounces!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zBitx is so small, you can slip it into your pocket! Yet, it is capable of 10 watts of power from two standard 18650 batteries. The touch screen provides you with an on-screen keyboard for logging and CW operation even if you don\u2019t have a CW paddle! Use the built-in mic for SSB operation. Work the world on FT8 without a computer from your window sill with your zBitx and a length of wire<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All bands, All modes, All things<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zBitx will run every mode from CW to FT8 to FreeDV. With the built-in, N1MM style logger, macros, QSO recording and more, it is an integrated station that just works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It gets better and better<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sBitx software that runs on the zBitx has the best-in-class open source software that keeps getting better all the time. With a large community of developers, hackers and experimenters working together, the zBitx never ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CW Deluxe<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1115 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_cw_keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_cw_keyboard.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_cw_keyboard-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_cw_keyboard-768x469.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zBitx is a CW dream machine for base station or field operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Operation is so pleasing with the ringless CW filtering down to 50 Hz. Without the noisy Transmit\/Receive relays,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The on-screen keyboard with large keys on the 480&#215;320 display makes typing CW a breeze.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excellent, sensitive CW decoder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In-built, N1MM style logger exports to ADIF format<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Editable CW macros<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated FT8<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1116 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hfsignals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zbitx_logbook-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zBitx is a complete FT8 station. Just switch it on and start working FT8! Forget about the mess of wires, audio level settings and confusing settings. Just tune to the FT8 frequencies and tap on the callsign to complete a QSO!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice Modes<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSB and AM modes are with integrated voice equalizer. Variable voice bandwidth makes operation fatigue free in noisy conditions\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preloaded Apps<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zBitx comes bundled with Fldigi, FreeDV, QSSTV. Any RigCtrl compatible, Linux software will work with the zBitx.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything is included:<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert two 18650 LiPo batteries (not supplied) and you are ready to hit the field. At home plug in a 9v power supply and work it from your monitor\/keyboard\/mouse. It has an in-built microphone and a high quality speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote into it with just the web-browser on your phone\/tablet\/laptop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: 156mm x 80mm x 35mm (including the battery case)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 415 grams including two LiPo batteries<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display: 480&#215;320 resistive touch screen display with an independent Raspberry Pico front panel controller.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software: Fully open sourced and available on https:\/\/github.com\/afarhan<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware: Hybrid superhet, open source circuit with full description<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency Coverage: All international ham bands from 80M to 10M<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power: 5 watts on all bands except reduced power on 15M, 12M and 10M bands.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power Supply: 6V to 9V.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive Current consumption: 300 mA<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmit Current consumption: 1.5 to 3A (depending on the Drive settings)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modes: USB\/LSB\/AM\/CW\/CW-Reverse\/FT8\/Digital modes (with FlDigi)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preloaded Apps: FreeDV, QSSTV, Fldigi and more are coming<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s in the box:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fully tested zBitx radio with 32GB SSD with sBitx software<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 cell, LiPo 18650 battery case attached to the side of the case<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DC barrel connector for Power<br \/>\n<\/span>(Batteries not included due to shipping restrictions)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy your zBitx\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n<ol>\n \t\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $169.00 for the radio with Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and software installed and tested<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $ 20.00 Shipping DHL, 7 day shipping<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $\u00a0 8.00 Paypal charges (5%)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\nTotal Billing $197\n\n<strong>Important:<\/strong> Shipping will be within 15 days from order placement, Batteries not included\n\n\n\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"_blank\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/>\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"YLAYWLLUGMB3S\" \/>\n<input name=\"currency_code\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"USD\" \/>\n<input title=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" alt=\"Add to Cart\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_cart_LG.gif\" type=\"image\" \/><\/form>\n\n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>zBitx\u00a0\u00a0 The 5 watts, all bands, all mode SDR in your pocket for $169* (No longer shipping) User Manual | zBitx source code and schematics | zBitx front panel source code | zBitx front panel uf2 The zBitx is path breaking 5 watts, 64-bit integrated SDR radio. 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