Models of different panels

I would like to thank my friends in taking part in polls and expressing their opinion on the necessary controls on the Front Panel.
It seems from the poll that the best option would be to cut the VU Meter and LCD display box so that the rest of controls can be set as per requirements.

I am publishing some more pictures of the present front panel and a new front panel
with all the controls in a single line and no markings on any control, so that could be
done as per choice.

To provide variety is a fair challenge, so that is why companies that offer a case
provide it as a blank front panel.

I could also provide complete blank panel for some interested persons.

Bitx Version 3 Case

The Bitx case is ready. The size is 4 inch height,8inch front and 9.5 inch length
The height was kept a bit above average height, so that an extra linear qro type could be mounted vertically on the partition plate. I will also get a case with 2.5 inch height, but that would not support an extra linear or additional boards.

The case is made of G.I. Sheet and the Front Panel and back panel are made of ACP, as it was easy to get it cut on a Router.

The front and back panels be used as per choice.
The case has provision of a Fan to keep the linear cool.An internal speaker facility
and a partition for shielding is provided.

In place of partition plate a Alimunium sheet could be used as a partition and the 30 watts linear mounted on it.
Please this is my first attempt in getting a case made and many of you may or may not
like my design.But it is an attempt from my side to provide a case for Bitx which I promised several times, the major factor being that the price being very economical for all to buy.

A new panel with all controls in single line is also ready now.
And some who do not like the extra height, I could order new side panels that may be 2.4 to 3 inches in height.

There is also a second model which is one inch bigger in size, but height is same.
That will be presented soon.
The present color is Grey only.
The case is complete in 6 sections that can be taken off and build.

I will take orders soon as the packing material is ready for the case.
The case will include all connectors,screws,LCD,and vu meter and knobs.
The price should suite all pockets, hi hi


Bitx Front View





Bitx Back View





Bitx Case Inside View





Bitx Case Side View





Bitx Covers and Panels Front and Back





Bitx Case Covers

Hi Friends.
The cabinet is finally completed. But some how the design of front panel may not appeal to all , as I also felt this. But everyone has a different choice so may be some of you like the design.
I have got a new design with all the controls in one straight line, may be this is better for some of friends.
The Cabinet pictures will be put up shortly.

New Design of Front Panel

Front panels

The Pictures posted of Front Panel are scanned images from Butter Paper that was ment for screen printing. The actual pictures will be put up soon

Case For Bitx

The Case for Bitx is ready and will be available soon. The case comes with knobs,screws,connectors,LCD Display and VU Meter.
Some pictures are being put up for the Front Panel which is in ACP material.
The pictures of the Bitx Cabinet will be put up soon with the dimensions.
By next week the orders will be accepted for the case.
The New Bitx Kit will also come complete with case.

73s
VUSUA

New Bitx Version 3 From Genova ITALY

One of our friends Gaetano BADOLATI IZ1NEO from Genova ITALY has been a real home- brewer who had never quit his Bitx project.
In the start he did have some problems like some of us may have, but he has shown that
with real zeal everything is possible.
Now Gaetano has made several contacts and has a real cute Bitx fitted in a cabinet which is very delightful.

I am putting up some comments extended by our friend from Italy.

'My firts dx with bitx whas with the Norway, about 3500 miles from me .... very,
very nice and the second with the Ukraina.
the rx sensibility of bitx is
enormous... very strong signal with radio 5 from many K and W (my ft847 receive
worst) only I desire the agc and the rf gain on bitx
and least but not last
I desire my bitx dual band 40-20 .'

Above comments from our friend Geatano from Italy.

Below are pictures sent by our friend also.

S.Meter For Your Bitx

Many of the modules are ready that can be added to your Bitx or any other home- brew RX. The S,Meter is an important display to let you know the signal strength of the signals being received.
Two interesting kits have been made for S.Meter.
The First is the Bar Type S.meter and the second one developed is LED type one that has four LED.

I am publishing some pictures here and the links for purchase of the S,Meter kits will be placed soon.

More Kits and modules coming up on my next posting.

My Sincere thanks to Tony Fletcher for designing the PCB for all the modules :)

Best Regards
73s
Sunil VU3SUA