sBitx - 64-Bit Version

An improved version of the sBitx application designed for the sBitx hardware. This version is only for the 64-bit Raspberry Pi image, which can be downloaded here.

🚀 Development Team

We have an incredible development team collaborating on improvements for the sBitx platform:

• JJ - W9JES
• Jon - W2JON
• Alan - N1QM
• Lars - OZ7BX
• Lee - W4WHL
• Mike - KB2ML
• Jeff - KF7YDU

A huge thank you to everyone who contributes their time and expertise to this project!

📂 File Compatibility

The files here are designed to work on the modified, 64-bit version provided in the Releases section.

• sBitx Toolbox for 64-bit: Available Here
• sBitx Toolbox for 32-bit (Factory HF Signals Version): Available Here

🔴 Backup Your Data First!

Before installing this version, backup your existing sbitx/data and sbitx/web folders to a safe location. This ensures you don’t lose important data such as your logbook, hardware calibration, and user settings.

Backup Methods

1️⃣ sBITX EZ Data (Recommended)

A built-in backup utility for both the factory and 64-bit versions of sBitx. This tool copies your critical data files to a USB drive. It can be installed from the sBitx Toolbox.

2️⃣ Manual Backup

Alternatively, you can manually back up your data using the terminal:

cd $HOME && mv sbitx sbitx_orig

To restore your backup after installation:

cd $HOME && cp -r sbitx_orig/web/* sbitx/web/ && cp -r sbitx_orig/data/* sbitx/data/

🔧 Installation & Upgrades

For detailed installation and upgrade instructions, please visit the Wiki Page.

📥 Download the 64-Bit Image

A preconfigured, downloadable Raspberry Pi 4 image file is available. This image is designed for a 32GB SD card or USB drive and can be installed using Balena Etcher or Raspberry Pi Imager.

Bonus: The image comes preinstalled with sBITX Toolbox and other useful ham radio tools.

🔗 Download the latest version

👏 Contributors & Credits

A huge thank you to the contributors who have played a vital role in this project!

Special Thanks To:

• Jon - W2JON
• Alan - N1QM
• Lee - W4WHL
• Lars - OZ7BX
• Jeff - KF7DYU
• Mike - KB2ML
• Chris - W0ANM
• Gyula - HA3HZ
• Pete - VK3PYE
• Mike - WD0OM
• Farhan - VU2ESE
• Paul - G0KAO
• Don - KK7OIM
• Fabrizio - F4VUK

🌟 Support the Project

If you find these enhancements valuable or have benefited from using sBitx, consider supporting our work. Every donation, big or small, helps us keep development going.

💖 Donate Here 💖

Can't donate? No worries! Contributing code, documentation, or spreading the word also makes a big impact.

Thank you for your support and belief in this project!