zBitx
The 5 watts, all bands, all mode SDR in your pocket for $149* (Delivery in February 2025)
*Buy button is at the bottom of this page
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 480×320 touch screen. It measures just 6.5”x3”x1.5” and it can run off two LiPo batteries (battery case included in the cost).
Take it everywhere!
It measures 5.5 inches x 3 inches x 1.25 inches, 250 gms/9 ounces! 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’t 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
All bands, All modes, All things
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.
It gets better and better
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.
CW Deluxe
The zBitx is a CW dream machine for base station or field operations.
- Operation is so pleasing with the ringless CW filtering down to 50 Hz. Without the noisy Transmit/Receive relays,
- The on-screen keyboard with large keys on the 480×320 display makes typing CW a breeze.
- Excellent, sensitive CW decoder
- In-built, N1MM style logger exports to ADIF format
- Editable CW macros
Integrated FT8
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!
Voice Modes
SSB and AM modes are with integrated voice equalizer. Variable voice bandwidth makes operation fatigue free in noisy conditions
Preloaded Apps
The zBitx comes bundled with Fldigi, FreeDV, QSSTV. Any RigCtrl compatible, Linux software will work with the zBitx.
Everything is included:
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.
Remote into it with just the web-browser on your phone/tablet/laptop.
Specifications
Size: 156mm x 80mm x 35mm (including the battery case)
Weight: 415 grams including two LiPo batteries
Display: 480×320 resistive touch screen display with an independent Raspberry Pico front panel controller.
Software: Fully open sourced and available on https://github.com/afarhan
Hardware: Hybrid superhet, open source circuit with full description
Frequency Coverage: All international ham bands from 80M to 10M
Power: 5 watts on all bands except reduced power on 15M, 12M and 10M bands.
Power Supply: 6V to 9V.
Receive Current consumption: 300 mA
Transmit Current consumption: 1.5 to 3A (depending on the Drive settings)
Modes: USB/LSB/AM/CW/CW-Reverse/FT8/Digital modes (with FlDigi)
Preloaded Apps: FreeDV, QSSTV, Fldigi and more are coming
What’s in the box:
- Fully tested zBitx radio with 32GB SSD with sBitx software
- 2 cell, LiPo 18650 battery case attached to the side of the case
- DC barrel connector for Power
(Batteries not included due to shipping restrictions)
Buy your zBitx
- $149.00 for the radio with Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and software installed and tested
- $ 20.00 Shipping DHL, 7 day shipping
- $ 8.00 Paypal charges (5%)
Total Billing $178
Important: Shipping starts in February, Batteries not included