sBitx 64 bit v4.2 - ELF

sBitx 64 Bit Production Version 3 - Code Name "Elf"

Important Note!!!

A hotfix is available for this release which addresses misconfigurations in QSSTV sound output and USB headset device mapping. This hotfix will ensure that you can use QSSTV and the USB headset app properly. YOU MUST INSTALL THIS MANUALLY AFTER FLASHING YOUR DISK.

Copy and Paste this command string in terminal:

cd sbitx-ham-apps && ./update && ./elf-hotfix1

This is the third, production release of the sBitx 64 bit Raspberry Pi Image that is preconfigured with popular ham radio software including sBitx app v4.2, sBITX Toolbox, FreeDV PTT, and much more.

What's New
Updated to the latest kernel (6.6.63) including all security patches as of 12.10.2024
sBitx version 4.2
sBITX Toolbox v2.7
FreeDV PTT v2.45 by W2JON
DireWolf
FLDigi v4.1.23-1
GridTracker2 v2.241203.0-405
WSJTX-Improved v2.6.1
JTDX v2.2.159
JS8Call v2.2.1
XDX v2.91-2
FLDigi v4.1.23
CQRLog v2.5.3
PAT Winlink v0.16.0
ARDOP
QTTermTCP
QTSoundModem
KISS-TNC
QSSTV-W4WHL Edition
and additional tweaks and behind the scenes enhancements installed to improve responsiveness

The sBitx boot logo was provided by the creative and talented, VK3TR. Thanks, Steven!

Wiki Help

There is a Wiki here that will assist with common issues and questions pertaining to this version. Please visit https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki

See these wiki sections for installation as well. Try The Preconfigured 64 Bit sBitx Platform Via USB Drive Or Install Without Opening The Case and Upgrading The Internal SD Card & Pi Overview

Instructions

Always backup your data prior to prevent issues in the future

• Backup your sbitx.db and hw_settings.ini files in the /home/pi/sbitx/data directory and save to a USB storage device
• Obtain a spare SD card or USB storage device with 32GB storage space.
• Download the 64bit img file sb64p3.img.xz from the Google Drive link contained below.
• Download and run Balena Etcher at https://etcher.balena.io for your operating system (you can also try Raspberry Pi Imager. See https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/Installing-a-sBitx-image for details.
• Extract the sb64p3.img from sb64p3.img.xz file using 7zip, WinZip, or WinRAR.
• Select the sb64p3.img file and write to your SD card or USB storage device of choice.
• Install the SD card or USB storage device in your sBitx transceiver
• Copy over your hw_settings.ini file from the backup and place it in the /home/pi/sbitx/data directory

Notes

Default Username is pi
Default Password is hf12345

Download Link: HERE