Dude! I think this literally gave me the motivation to get my general license, mainly due to the cost! Seriously! Built in antenna tuner is a steal for me!
@richhall18084 жыл бұрын
I bought it and the very portable MP1LX super antenna to use with it. Been playing w/my Baofeng handheld for a year (I'm in a repeater dense area) but now motivated to get the General. Time to get serious and this little transceiver has motivated me to get movin'.
@Jager20204 жыл бұрын
@@richhall1808 Are you happy with the MP1LX when paired with the G90? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and analysis.
@jamescollier32 жыл бұрын
Jack, how much to communicate on 40m or 20m? I just got my license, and looking to use those bands and get my general. What radio do you think are good prices ? thx
@travisbakeriii3053Күн бұрын
With the right antenna you'll love it.
@niftyfiftycampingadventure7953 жыл бұрын
After hours of viewing and reading available reviews and information. I concluded it was a no brainer.. I often go portable, via camping trips. And this is compact enough to take to work when I am offshore working .. It won't pull the guts out of a 10 amp power supply and I am sure it will work fine with my Wind camp multi- band wire dipole. Especially out on the open seas. Marine mobile.. So I pulled the trigger today.. $480 bucks delivered. C.O.D. And no import tax.. The only negative .. The matching amplifier is way more expensive than the rig ?? I enjoy a bit of semi QRP. But for anyone wanting 100w out the back of the radio. Pay the extra and get a Yaesu FT 857D..Thanks for the upload.. 73s HS0ZOU. Subbed ..
@therfdj67873 жыл бұрын
The price, the QRP+ output, and the features really make this seem like a solid deal.
@wesleymcgonagle66534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these awesome videos... 25 years ago was the last time i used Ham Radio that’s bc i lived in Outback Australia... the was no cell phone service or Sat Phones and the only contact with authorities and the Royal flying Doctor was via HF Radio. HF has saved 1000’s of lives in Australia over the years and is still used a lot today even with the availability of satellite phones. I am now living in the USA your videos have definitely got me hooked again.
@matteng23322 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you like it I just ordered mine today, it will be my first HF rig. I absolutely cannot wait for it to get here super excited. 73’s
@VE3IPS5 жыл бұрын
The 20 watts is a perfect amount for Field ops with the current band conditions. Its an S unit more than my FT-817 at 5 watts.
@softstart1003 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you on this as I have sold the house and now moved into a apt. The xiegu90 gives me the freedom to move outside or run a mag loop from the balcony with a little more watts then my ft817. I simply love this want to be flex radio lol; sorry hi hi. It is the perfect radio for me to get into the digital age from my old ideas and boat anchors. I have found the raspberrypi 4 with the G90 to be a perfect fit along with the help of KZfaq for assistance. You have great content for a old fart like me. Have a great Thanksgiving .
@josephcoberly64954 жыл бұрын
I got my Xiegu G90 last Monday and I am very pleased, at this point. I've had QSO'S in Mexico City from West Virginia with a 55 signal at 20 Watts. Had other contacts in the Midwest. I use the alpha whip antenna. That's all! Very nice rig. Thanks, Jim (K8BOW)
@steveinkentucky3 жыл бұрын
Joseph, I'm considering one for vacations & POTA, as my Yaesu rigs are heavy and power hungry (FT450 & 857D). How has its performance been on phone SSB? Thanks, Steve
@josephcoberly64953 жыл бұрын
@@steveinkentucky HI Steve, I am very impressed with this radio!! For vacation and POTA, it would work great for you. Best investment I have ever made. I think you would agree once you have tried it out. I have the alpha whip antenna and it does fantastic. Let me know if you decide one. Another thing about this radio, it has all the bells and whistles that most radios don't.
@steveinkentucky3 жыл бұрын
@@josephcoberly6495 Tnx! I was a bit worried about 20 wats for SSB. My /p antennas are Par EFs and either an extended Buddistick or MFJ1979 whip. I like Dale Parfitt's EndFedz line the best by a big margin... I have SLA, but I'm looking at the Dakota LiPo.
@steveinkentucky3 жыл бұрын
I ordered one this morning. Radioddity has a combo (radio, stand and interface) for less than $450. I figure I can get a cooling fan later. If AC is handy, I have several low profile fans that will do the trick most likely for now...
@AD6DMDennis5 жыл бұрын
Mighty fine looking rig, didn't realize it had a built-in ATU + "antenna sweep" analyzer. I think I'll recommend this one for anyone wanting to get into HF, or even mobile/portable HF (previously that was the X5105 except I'd warn about the 5w). Thanks for the review, Hosh! 73
@jptucsonaz85035 жыл бұрын
Wow Josh! You did it again with another great review... Big thumbs up! Now... Suggestion time! SHOOTOUT! How about having a full blown shootout on the rcvr's between the G90, the ubitx & the 7300; to seewhat radios can pick out the weakest signals to be useable! Ssb, ft8 & cw (incl cw decoders on 7300 & g90!) All 3 hooked up to same antenna - obviously with tx inhibited! No mics or keys... Probably also a good time for a mfj 1708b sdr switch. Thx & 73, John - N7GHZ
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
I like it!
@W4TRI5 жыл бұрын
I love that idea! Toss in all your radios to the test and let's spend a whole live stream.
@Barracuda480825 жыл бұрын
Id five spot that review..wow..G90 to a 7300..whew..other than size..?
@josephcoberly64954 жыл бұрын
20 Watts to South Africa on this radio from West Virginia. Not bad!! 55 signal. Using the alpha antenna vertical.
@travisbakeriii3053Күн бұрын
I love mine. I'm about to revamp my end fed for it. A hybrid end fed/vertical (spiral wrap) 31 foot that I'll mount at about 15 feet. I'm excited! 73 KD9ZMK (soon to be W9ZMK).
@lvsluggo007 Жыл бұрын
Glad to find this video.. Just bought a G90 package deal from RadioOddity, it came with the H1 fan/bracket stand, and the digital adapter, paid a total of $483. Waiting for my antenna parts to arrive to put this bad boy on the air.
@markpinther92965 жыл бұрын
Well done. I appreciate the effort you put into this video.
@snowdiddley46344 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Josh. Just ordered mine 👍
@porkyfedwell2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I was surprised that you recommended 400 hz filter for CW. I do only CW and my filter is always set between 200 and 50 hz, which brings immense clarity. Good job on the review.
@HamRadioCrashCourse2 жыл бұрын
Mostly I keep it on 400 unless it’s a busy day.
@swilliams22295 ай бұрын
@@HamRadioCrashCourse I have one of these. So far I have only used it for CW. I use a wide filter on CW too. I was taught to do that when I was new to help develope the filter in my head, and now I just dont like the sound of a narrow filter. People describe it as "ringing", so I guess its "ringing" I dont like. Josh, you have one of the best ham radio sites on YT. Thanks for what you do...... 73, KF0KA
@rikuk34 жыл бұрын
Had a G90 now for a month (UK) and I'm really pleased with it. Runs happily of 12 motor cycle battery, CW decoder works very well and the mic gives a good clean audio output according to reports I get. Digital was new to me but not difficult to sort out FT8 works fine. Great value for money.
@tonywalker23723 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Been an A licence Ham operator in the UK since the early 80's but, other than listening around the bands not been active in the hobby for years, seeing this SDR radio is going to change that i think :). It's features and a price which i can justify spending for what will be occasionally used kit make it a no brainer really. My present rig is a Yaesu FT 102 that i have had since the 80's and is in full working order; i only ever use it on RX as i daren't load it up into the random wire i have at present. A TX'r i can just turn on and use straight off is handier than having to plate and load the 102. I'm in the process of constructing an EFHW with 64:1 unun for 80m. up so, will have the antenna for the job and, will have it to load the 102 into and blow the cobwebs off that :) I have subscribed to your channel and joined on Discord as i really rate your videos and general information so, thank's.
@joeframo3347 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh I don't have to look anywhere else you and Jason are the best 👍
@n6pud2 жыл бұрын
Just bought it tonight. Will have it in a couple of weeks. Also ordered the cooler stand.
@buckaroobonsi555 Жыл бұрын
I am working on getting my General Class. I have been into CB since 1990's. I am on a really tight budget. The fact that this does all of HF except 6m and has a built in tuner made it a no brainer for me. 20 watts is plenty I can build or purchase an amplifier when I need one. I was thinking about getting a lower priced HF or HF+6 mobile radio to use. None of them had the combination of power and features at even close this price point. I will build a G5RV or long wire.
@QRPSchool5 жыл бұрын
@10:40 you’re listing the 3 kinds of people this radio may appeal to. I suggest a 4th kind... someone who lacks the discipline to say No to cool QRP radios! I absolutely don’t need yet another QRP rig but, at this price point, it’s got some very compelling features. I bought one online tonight. Thanks for taking the time/trouble to make this excellent video, Josh. -Cliff (N4CCB)
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Hah!! Well said!
@geod35895 жыл бұрын
Cliff now we expect a video from you about this rig, lol.
@don_n5skt5 жыл бұрын
I've got one and it does not have the QRP feel. I have checked into the YL net on both the 7300 and G90 barefoot and they both perform well. The 7300 hears way better but at my location means my noise floor is that much higher. However, I have not seen an instance (yet) where the 7300 and G90 have not got equal reports from the reporters. Odd with 20W vs 100W. At 5W SSB, I do not think this would be possible.
@cliffbatson5 жыл бұрын
@@don_n5skt Hey, Don. I know what you mean about the G90 not having a QRP feel. It's HEAVY for its size. It's longer in depth than I'd prefer. It's not "trail friendly" in that the knobs are not located on top of the radio - and they don't provide a way to prop it up for table-top use... hard to get a good angle to see the display. All of that said, I really like this thing! It's so cool to have a compact radio with a panadapter. I never take my KX3/PX3 combo into the field but, after using a Flex Radio at home for years, I have become spoiled to have a panadapter when possible. The G90 isn't the radio I'd take with me on a hike or when I'm trying to put together a lightweight, compact station but for portable ops where I don't have to carry it uphill (or far). But, I'm a fan. There are a few quirks I think they'll iron out in future firmware updates (not remembering your bandwidth settings from session to session, etc.). I believe this one is a keeper! - Cliff
@don_n5skt5 жыл бұрын
@@cliffbatson Yes, I am trying to get it on Wspr for antenna testing during the day. I trust leaving it on. My main goal was to get a low power station for Wspr and some FT8. I will probably bring on POTA activations as well but I have an FT-891 and so I am torn. The G90 has the waterfall built in and is easier to use in some respects than the 891.
@loganmacgyver26255 жыл бұрын
i just watched the ham radio conepts' video.Got a notification while watching it. watched yours as well
@kalayaskitchen5 жыл бұрын
24bit a-d , great product, great video, I/Q interface which is very interesting.
@michaelchambers76912 ай бұрын
I love this little radio!
@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for this, I have a G90 in it's packaging waiting for me to open it and get started, so your video information will be very useful.
@BlakeJohnson15 жыл бұрын
Huge missed opportunity not having a USB port for native digital ops without an interface!
@ronstar70273 жыл бұрын
That would raise the price by at least $100.00. Do you think that adding more stuff costs nothing?
@joblessalex3 жыл бұрын
@@ronstar7027 With the processor it has on board, you wouldn't need to add $100 worth of stuff, just add it in software. USB ports cost maybe $5 max.
@Joe-KN4IFI4 жыл бұрын
Really nice looking radio. Look forward to getting one. I hope they add a USB Sound Card to the radio. With 20 watts it would make a great digital radio in the field without dragging extra cables and such. Thanks for the video. 73 Joe
@RevGunn-jq3cq5 жыл бұрын
That is a no brainer I’m dusting off my Discover Card!
@KX4UL3 жыл бұрын
Very good review Josh! I may have to get one of these little rigs. 73!
@SendLead5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA Love the AVE ruler!!! 1:37
@georgekern1914 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered one. Thanks for the review
@HamRadioCrashCourse Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@jzenick5 жыл бұрын
Good review Josh....Thanks!!
@W6IWN_Radio Жыл бұрын
Me and my Xiegu G90!!! Love it ❤️ Built in Tuner that with tune the Railroad Tracks! Ok I haven't tried but it's on my list...
@kc5lvz5 жыл бұрын
Nice video think I might be interested in this rig
@mdouble1005 жыл бұрын
Very nice review, cool radio.
@ve9aas1983 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very informative video…keep ‘em coming!
@Uncle_Buzz5 жыл бұрын
60M even. Nice. That would be a killer bugout radio. Cheers! Chris - NI7I
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@1OFGODSOWN5 жыл бұрын
CrossWood Bugout from what or who? LOL 😆 Those scary walking dead or something much worse walking live? 😂
@docpearson4 жыл бұрын
Great Review 👍 I really like the G90 qrp with waterfall. Sure you must have a lightweight lithium ext battery but Hey you get a waterfall !! I like this but I also like the ultra portability of the x5105. I need both. The G90 for running around on my 4 wheeler at camp. And the X5105 for backpacking. I can leave my icom 7300 hooked up at home. Plus it has it fantastic internal auto tuner. How this one Is better than the Icom705 is that the Xiegu G90 and the Xiegu X5105 have an internal antenna tuner and the icom 705 does not. plus the fact that if you really need it you can crank the Xiegu G90 up to 20 W in an emergency if you need it but the icom 705 is stuck down at 5 watts. However if you want to stay in the 5 watt qrp range saving battery the Xiegu g90 can do it. 😁
@gabrielgomez24833 жыл бұрын
What do you mean but the 705 only being at 5 watts?
@mickgatz2144 жыл бұрын
Great video Josh! I'm not new to HF, but i think it would be good for me. :)
@OH8STN5 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh How much more does the data interface cost? I like the low rx current, removable head, but the Xiegu data interface really puts me off. How about a review from the field?
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Definitely in the works! I’m going to try to run the usb audio for ptt through the adapter and see if it works that way too.
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention the interface is $30.00. www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=XCE-19
@echopapa8194 жыл бұрын
How would this SDR Radio work with JS8CALL? Our group is looking for the simplest system to use only JS8CALL for E-Comms.
@Ebacherville Жыл бұрын
I came from Ft857d originally and always wanted to mess with QRP and the FT-817 this is way better than a 817 for a features list.. Great for beginners, beginners starting on FT817 were always disappointed being limited to 5 watt QRP. 20 watts can do allot. Heck 12 watts on a SSB CB can do allot.. I think they have the perfect starter radio here. HF mild but decent wattage and a live waterfall.. all in a small portable package.. The way they could improve this and make it really flippen desirable by all HAM's, incorporate digital into one USB connection to a PC... 20 watts for digital modes is Flippen perfect! I'd buy that just for digital stuff.
@Majorme2 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’m in need for my first radio.. my focus is CW..so this should meet my needs
@MyTube4Utoo4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my G90 a few hours ago.
@ChrisGillenwater14 жыл бұрын
how do you like it so far?
@MyTube4Utoo4 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGillenwater1 I love it!
@chrisb39898 ай бұрын
I like to call it hillbilly qrp……20w. I really like this radio I use it for portable…things like parks on the air. The antenna tuner is excellent it will tune any old piece of wire I even tuned a stop sign once and made a contact.
@Simon_Rafferty4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review - I've been looking for a low power (and low cost) HF rig for my RV - and this could be it! - 73's G7DMQ
@AlvinMcManus Жыл бұрын
Radioddity has this on sale as a bundle with CE-19 for $399.00 right now.
@fontaineyah5 жыл бұрын
Skookum measurements courtesy of Uncle B !
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy!
@subgunfun4 жыл бұрын
He's an AvE fan!
@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, found it really useful.
@barrykery11755 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the well done and informative video. For the price, I see this as a great little radio to use in the field. I just hope the first note on CW key up is not truncated like it is on the X5105. I so much wanted the 5105 but the truncation issue, as pointed out in QST was a deal breaker for me since I only use CW for QRP. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Barry, KU3X/QRP
@bobsullivan57144 жыл бұрын
From what I have heard, that issue was fixed in later models.
@n2jmb5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing with us!! 73
@GetOutside384 жыл бұрын
Very very informative video! Thank you
@valko9994 жыл бұрын
Great review I think my first civil CW transceiver since I left military ops will be Xiegu G90 :-)
@ilantsameret39275 жыл бұрын
No internal sound card and no 6m band, but a nice mobile rig, 4x5HF
@devinhedge5 жыл бұрын
Ilan Tsameret the only real miss for me was 6m support. There’s so much FT8 in 6m. - 73s
@brian.79664 жыл бұрын
you don`t need 6 meters, how often is it use or available.
@news_internationale20352 жыл бұрын
@@brian.7966 6M is cool.
@KI5BEZ5 жыл бұрын
Is it bad that I'm more excited to see you have one of AVE rulers? Lol cool radio.
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
I made a video years ago building it. 🤣
@AlvinMcManus Жыл бұрын
Error 404 File not found on your G90 link. Just thought you should know. I am strongly considering this for my HF intro after I pass the general in August. Thanks for a very informative video.
@ZAR665 жыл бұрын
I'm just waiting for them to make a all band HF & VHF portable to compete against the Yeasu 817/818.
@Elfnetdesigns5 жыл бұрын
HF HTs suck ass though. I had a yeasu and I gave it to a kid down the road that got his license because it sucked on HF
@Stuff_happens5 жыл бұрын
ElfNet Designs hand held HF? What model was that? I have a youkits “handheld” and still used to hook up to a dipole. Or a whip with great grounding/ counterpoise
@ZAR665 жыл бұрын
HT? I never mentioned anything that is an HT.
@1OFGODSOWN4 жыл бұрын
No Such Thing as a YEASU anything.They do however make a YAESU. LOL
@drumhd15 жыл бұрын
Interesting, and great ending!
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Hah, you stayed for it!
@marke.16255 жыл бұрын
Looking to get my general license soon. this seems like a great option for HF work! The display looks amazing!
@CoGhostRider5 жыл бұрын
Mark Wickland if you get a ham license your name and address is attached to that license and visible for anyone who searches your license number, my suggestion to anyone getting a ham is to use a p.o. box for security reasons.
@marke.16255 жыл бұрын
@@CoGhostRider already have my license. But thank you for the tip👍
@Mottersmotters3 жыл бұрын
I am new to Ham and I love the look of this radio very much but would have to bring the power down to 10w for my licence. Happy Christmas. Motters M7TRS 73's
@oregonjewelry4 жыл бұрын
Liked and subscribed, just ordered one of these.
@HamRadioCrashCourse4 жыл бұрын
Congrats, its a fun radio!
@Tommyr5 жыл бұрын
Good review, seems like a decent rig!
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@billbolen81155 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@applejacks9714 жыл бұрын
I've had a Yaesu 8800 and FT-60 since June 2014. To this day, I still can't remember how to program them and change functions. It confuses me so much that I only have 4 freq's programmed in to each one. I don't even monitor them any more. How Josh flies through all these rigs is mind boggling. Amazing
@HamRadioCrashCourse4 жыл бұрын
I’m a huge nerd if that helps. 😅
@applejacks9714 жыл бұрын
@@HamRadioCrashCourse LOL! It doesn't hurt! I'm not a fan of my Yaesu's. The knobs are backwards for me (the 8800 volume is on bottom w/vfo on top, and the ft60 volume is between the vfo and antenna. Just backwards). My brain just doesn't connect with these 2 rigs. I liked my FT-2000 HF rig when I had it though. I'll most likely dump the Yaesu's and get the TM-V71 and K20A.
@wrmoore475 жыл бұрын
Does it do break-in CW? Does it do it with a clicking relay, or electronically? Nice review, BTW!
@Stuff_happens5 жыл бұрын
My only issue with this radio, as most Chinese radios, is serviceability. It is good that MFJ backs them up though.
@Elfnetdesigns5 жыл бұрын
Yeah maybe but the unspoken fact is that MFJ is a low rent company too. They been around longer but that means nothing when your product quality standard is next to nil.
@Stuff_happens5 жыл бұрын
ElfNet Designs it’s better than learning mandarin and trying to get something done outside the US. At least MFJ will replace if all else fails. Problem with that is after the warranty ends good luck with servicing.
@Stuff_happens5 жыл бұрын
radio tech yes. True.
@TXLorenzo5 жыл бұрын
I pair up my G90 with a hardened power systems revolt G2 battery for a great portable solution which will run for hours before recharge. Include a small laptop, folding solar panel, EF dipole and you have a pretty good field combo that does not weigh you down. I hope ICOM, Yeasu and others are paying attention. This product hits right on a market niche. Improvements in the future would be on board USB sound card, a little weatherproofing, a bigger display and up the watts to about 50. That would be a do it all machine. It would be like my IC 7300, only smaller and more portable.
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
The first company that can put all that together at sub-$650 is going to really have something.
@TXLorenzo5 жыл бұрын
@@HamRadioCrashCourse I don't think it would be too much a stretch to "amp up" some improvements to a G90 like machine. A blend of both capabilities of a G90 and a FT 891 would be killer.
@tommycheshire55085 жыл бұрын
What is a G2 battery?
@TXLorenzo5 жыл бұрын
@@tommycheshire5508 The G2 battery is a specific model from Hardened Power that is ruggedized for field use.
@michaellastrina47585 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ConnorWalsh_briz5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, really encouraging! In a very sincere spirit of helping, the pronunciation for Xiegu is quite far from that though. Putting 协谷 in Google Translate will allow it read it aloud to you; very roughly it's more like 'see-yeah goo', with almost a hiss to start, and a hard g for the gu. On the air it could get pretty confusing when there are many different approaches to pronouncing the manufacturer name!
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Lol, my Chinese wife told me the same thing.
@asherdie5 жыл бұрын
AvE measuring stick.
@drjag1362 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup ... 73
@robertcroft82415 жыл бұрын
But what can you hear ? . I just bought a Tecsun PL-660 to go on a cruise. All the main SW stations have closed and even AM in Italy and Croatia have gone on line. From my home in England I only get China and Bulgaria on SW. I can just tell my phone ,' Play WNYC' !
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
The G90 is an amateur band radio. So it works in the amateur frequency spaces. With the PL-660 you can operate in SSB and get some of what is going on in those band too. The G90 is a transceiver of course.
@GaryMcKinnonUFO3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.
@radioaxe69645 жыл бұрын
Internal tuner and color waterfall makes it attractive to me. Thx for the video... :)
@paularmstrong84585 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, after a few weeks of crunch time I'm catching up on some of your videos. How would this fit with an emergency kit? My focus is on portability right now so this has my interest, but I'm going to be limited to one HF radio for a bit.
@ercashin4 жыл бұрын
After 20 years, I am finally looking to upgrade my HAM license to General. This video is part of my motivation. This radio makes it more affordable for me to work HF. Thanks for your videos, they are great. Question, can you connect this radio to a computer to transmit digital mode?
@jorgeguzman99552 жыл бұрын
Very nice nice radio the g90
@garylucas65115 жыл бұрын
You said the rear port was an “I/O”. I saw “I/Q” which is a great feature that you didn’t co er if it is really an I/Q port which outputs spectrum sweep display to an external monitor/PC.
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
It is an iq port
@m3uec5 жыл бұрын
Good video!
@AlvinMcManus Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I have one, but plan on using the DE-19. Maybe you could do a video on the setup with this interface??
@justhavingfun07363 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you!!
@HamRadioCrashCourse3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud!
@mattuk87494 жыл бұрын
Please could you do a video on your connection & setup for FT8 please 🙏
@tenrohle4 жыл бұрын
What are we thinking about this for a mobile rig? This would really tick a lot of boxes for a rig for the truck.
@joshhardin6665 жыл бұрын
it's a small reasonably low-powered (But still pretty nice) radio but it's STILL $449!!? - why can't we get something like this for
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
It’s from China. If they can’t do it cheaper yet. It’s not getting done. 🤣
@K4AX5 жыл бұрын
You can, get the Xiegu X1M for $250-300
@joeframo33473 жыл бұрын
It's a damn good radio
@Tommy_Boy.3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done video! Very good breakdown. Thanks! 📻👍
@Barracuda480825 жыл бұрын
Hmm. four bills and light weight package with near full options. Nice shtf or bugout addition to fm package.. ahh the feel of a real field radio op. !!🤔😊
@stridermt2k4 жыл бұрын
When I think about a portable shortwave radio, I suddenly remember that I'm an Extra now and maybe should be hauling a transceiver instead of a receiver. DOH This might be the one.
@stridermt2k4 жыл бұрын
I took the plunge on this radio. I plan on finishing off a 49:1 balun I'm building to make a matchbox for an end fed as my portable antenna, at least for now. I'd like to try this one on my DIY mag loop too.
@richardshortman56455 жыл бұрын
Impressive. 10m fm that's useful as a supplemental unit. Can you show us how hooked up to fldigi on 20 on the computer. 73
@vatolocooperations61113 жыл бұрын
When I get my ticket in tech and gen I want to make contacts in HF and in cw for a good price starting out as I get a analog tm2a1 radio and play with both I'd run in a vehicle, in my home and portable for battery power and a altoids tin hf radio without breaking the bank. Me I just want something cheap, quick, minimalist and ready to go and not care without being complicated to just get outside and use the radio.
@AI5HV3 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos on KZfaq. I recently bought the Xiegu G90 with the data expansion port. I am wondering about the pieces for the digital. I found a Sabrent USB to microphone and speaker. But I cannot seem to find the 3.5mm stereo male plug to twin 3.5mm stereo male plugs cable. Did you make this cable yourself or did you buy it from somewhere ?
@peterjones32455 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice - but I'll wait a couple of years when all the mark 1's have failed. Is it waterproof I wonder.
@1OFGODSOWN4 жыл бұрын
Where do you go that you talk underwater?
@andrewyoung-n8ary2 жыл бұрын
I like the radio overall, except the lack of an external speaker jack.
@HamRadioCrashCourse2 жыл бұрын
The headphone jack is an external speaker jack
@andrewyoung-n8ary2 жыл бұрын
Technically, you are correct, but the jack puts out earphone level power. There isn’t enough power for an un-amplified speaker. I tried the resistor mod, but must have done it wrong because it didn’t work.
@HamRadioCrashCourse2 жыл бұрын
Headphone amp? 🤷🏼♀️
@geod35895 жыл бұрын
Saw a used one for sale, guy asking 475. I told him they were 44 9 at MFJ and he said well since MFJ has sold out, I want 475 for mine, lol.
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
Guess he paid more :D
@DenTilloZie5 жыл бұрын
hmmmm, i almost figured out what radio to buy but now you made me doubt again, this or the ft-891... im pretty much everything you said for who this radio is for. :p might need to find a store selling these in europe
@pnwgeek5 жыл бұрын
Sinotel seems to be the EU seller of choice for Xeigu products.
@mrtonicsvls36243 жыл бұрын
Transmit on 27 MHz?
@paulaubuchon23363 жыл бұрын
Great job..getti g back into ham radio after a 15 year hiatus...really like your review and will watch for more...what per supply are you using..73 Paul K1YOU
@HamRadioCrashCourse3 жыл бұрын
A 45 amp MFJ switching unit.
@paulaubuchon23363 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul K1YOU
@barrykery11752 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. Thanks for posting. Barry, KU3X/QRP
@StarlancerAstro5 жыл бұрын
Can't understand why they didn't put a USB interface in it, especially being SDR
@HamRadioCrashCourse5 жыл бұрын
This will be the next new feature on upcoming QRP radios. Mark my words.
@StarlancerAstro5 жыл бұрын
@@HamRadioCrashCourse I would agree, couldn't believe this one didn't, it's a nice radio, I had one, but decided to go with a more permanent rig.
@Elfnetdesigns5 жыл бұрын
maybe because they do not want the end user to have access to possibly hacking the radio to operate in bands not legal for hams to use on the easy.. Maybe they are trying to make good with the US market and lock up firmware and eliminate the easy button to change settings that would render the radios "illegal" in the eyes of the US FCC
@StarlancerAstro5 жыл бұрын
What? I'm just taking for data modes and built in sound interface. There is already a port for upgrading firmware that uses the included programing cable.
@czgunner5 ай бұрын
Several years later, is there anything better for the same sub $500 price?