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sBitx - 64-Bit Version

sBitx image

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.

🚀 Core Development Team

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

  • JJ - W9JES
  • Mike - KB2ML
  • Bob - KD8CGH
  • Jared - KJ5DTK
  • Shawn - K7IHZ

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

Release Notes

Available Here

📂 File Compatibility

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

🔴 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/*.mc 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 4/5 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
  • Shawn - K7IHZ
  • Jared - KJ5DTK
  • Chris - W0ANM
  • Gyula - HA3HZ
  • Pete - VK3PYE
  • Mike - WD0OM
  • Paul - G0KAO
  • Don - KK7OIM
  • Fabrizio - F4VUK
  • Bob - KD8CGH
  • Farhan - VU2ESE
  • Bob - W7PUA
  • Phil - KA9Q
  • Gerald - K5SDR
  • Evan - AC9TU
  • Steve - N3SB

🌟 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.

💖 Support Our Work and Give Thanks or make a 1 time donation 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!