A collection of handy applications designed for the zBitx transceiver line by HF Signals.
Created and maintained by JJ (W9JES). This is compatabile with the custom software and firmware located Here
This toolbox provides a unified set of utilities to manage, control, and enhance your zBitx experience — from calibration and logging to full remote operation.
The central hub of the entire suite.
- Grid-based launcher for all tools and system actions
- Start the zBitx app, run updates, export logs, calibrate hardware
- Add/remove buttons and persist layout between sessions
- Built-in toolbox self-update capability
Think of this as the home screen for your zBitx utilities.
A simple backup and restore tool for your zBITX station data. EZ Data
copies your data and web folders to a USB drive and restores them from any
saved backup, so your logbook, macros, and settings survive a reflash, an SD
card failure, or a move to new hardware.
Essential when migrating to a new SD card.
Fine-tune your transmit power across all bands.
- Band-by-band transmit power calibration (80M → 10M)
- Editable scale values per band
- Reads/writes directly to hardware settings
- Start/stop the main zBitx application (with terminal output)
Essential when output power is uneven or after firmware changes.
An automated calibration tool that optimizes transmit power on each band, pushing output to the highest usable level while avoiding distortion and overdriving the PA.
- Manual Connect / Disconnect control of the local radio interface
- Required pre-flight safety checks before calibration:
- ≥10 W dummy load connected
- Batteries charged (if applicable)
- Heatsink cooled (fan required on zBitx v1)
- Audio-based monitoring — CW sidetone is active during calibration and stops when complete (~6–10 minutes)
Built to run directly on the radio’s desktop for quick, on-device calibration.
Export your QSOs into industry-standard formats.
- Export to ADIF (.adi) for:
- LoTW
- QRZ
- Club Log
- Searchable and sortable QSO table
- Date range filtering with calendar picker
- Record validation (callsigns, dates, modes)
Cleanly move your contacts into logging software or award systems.
Create and manage macro files for operating.
- Build and edit
.mcmacro files - Dropdown macro selector with descriptions
- Syntax highlighting for recognized macros
- Supports:
{CALL},{MYCALL},{SENTRST}, grid squares- FT8 shortcut tokens
- Standard file operations (New, Open, Save, Save As)
Perfect for contesting or everyday QSOs.
Full-featured remote control interface for your zBitx.
- Network-based radio control
- Memory system (frequency, mode, bandwidth, IF, AGC)
- One-click tuning to saved channels
- Full control over:
- Frequency, VFO, mode, tuning step
- RIT, split, waterfall span
- AGC, audio, RF output
- F1–F12 macros
- Built-in FT8-style decoder:
- Save message logs
- Memory scanning with adjustable dwell time
- Dark and light (colorblind-friendly) themes
Your desktop operating console for zBitx.
Keep your radio’s time accurate.
- Live system clock display
- Hardware RTC management
- Sync options:
- System → RTC
- Manual time set
- Internet (NTP) sync
Critical for digital modes like FT8.
Keep your system up to date without the command line.
- System update & upgrade
- zBitx application updates
- Live terminal output view
- Progress bar for running tasks
Simple, visual system maintenance.
Switch the function of the USB port.
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CAT Mode
- Virtual COM port + audio interface
- Compatible with logging/digital software
- Emulates Icom IC-746 (CI-V address 56)
- Audio devices:
- Input: USB Microphone
- Output: Speaker SINK
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Mouse/Keyboard Mode
- Use USB input devices directly with the radio
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One-click switching
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Color-coded status indicator
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Requires reboot after change
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CLI support:
--status --cat --mouse
Easily switch between computer-controlled and standalone operation.
(Add your install steps here — clone, script, image, etc.)
git clone https://github.com/drexjj/zbitx-toolbox.git
cd zbitx-toolbox
sudo chmod +x ./installer.sh
./installer.sh- Actively developed
- Designed for real-world use and field operation
- Feedback and bug reports are welcome
Closed source, copyrighted software. Please see my License for more information.
- HF Signals for the zBitx platform
- The amateur radio community for testing and feedback
If you find these enhancements valuable or have benefited from using them, then please consider supporting my work. Every donation, big or small, helps us keep development going.
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