QRP Head 2 Head Episode 4: (tr)uSDX vs Xiegu G90

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5 ай бұрын

This is the first comparison of two all mode rigs, and I'll say right up front that it's not a fair fight. The (tr)uSDX and G90 are very different radios, with very different use cases, but since they're both at the bottom end of the cost spectrum I figured I'd pit them against each other. Both radios run SSB, FM, AM, CW, and Digital, but that's about where the similarities end. Stay tuned to see how they stack up against each other! Thanks for watching and 73!
Evan
K2EJT
www.buymeacoffee.com/k2ejt

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@hpbear101 5 ай бұрын

I have both radios. The TRUSDX is simply amazing for such a small package, it does so much for the price point. The G90 has become my favorite, I bought it last spring and haven't used anything else since I purchased it. Your review was spot on! Enjoy the channel.

@betterbprepared 5 ай бұрын

Love the series. Figured right off the bat that the G90 was going to win, but it was a good comparison. One benefit of the truSDX is that it is so small and you can do SSB on it. It would actually make a better backup radio than the G90 just for that reason. However, if you are only going to have one radio, I'd hate to be stuck with only the truSDX. Still, I might have to pick one up now that you mentioned that the firmware has improved performance. I think that the SW3B is going to be my backup field rig, so I better get that one first. Thanks for the series. Loving to see how the radios compare to each other....73

@EvanK2EJT 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, the (tr)uSDX wouldn't be my first choice as a main radio.....or my second.....or thirteenth LOL, but it makes a great backup since it's so small and light (and inexpensive). The G90 mops the floor with it in every other way.

@betterbprepared 5 ай бұрын

@@EvanK2EJT LOL...understood...

@Superacerc 3 ай бұрын

Love my trusdx... It's my 5th hf radio. It's a fun way to challenge yourself in making contacts more strategically through qrp. Love using it on work trips where I'm flying around and can activate pota anywhere i go with almost nothing. G90 is double awesome. Don't own one but hopefully will at some point.

@romanzownirowycz9284 5 ай бұрын

I think a fair comparison would be the ubitx. Very similar even when it comes to cost. I had a G90 and thought it was OK but went whole hog and bought a used kx3. Nothing touches it. Love your videos.

@EvanK2EJT 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, the KX3 is an absolutely superb radio! Thanks for watching

@craigwhite9201 5 ай бұрын

I have both and love the G90, Bought the (tr) uSDX for Back packing. Just got the talent cell battery for it today, what size is that 90 degree power plug you have? I really don't want to cut and splice if I don't have to. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

@EvanK2EJT 5 ай бұрын

I'll be honest, I don't remember. I got it in a pack with a bunch of different adapters. I just found the one that fit and ran with it.

@KD9ZHF 5 ай бұрын

Where do you buy this already built?

@EvanK2EJT 5 ай бұрын

I got mine on Amazon from one of DL2MAN's approved vendors.

@chipweather 4 ай бұрын

Saw a g90 at hro yesterday. Current radio is the trusdx, know what Im saving up for. I haven't had the best luck with the trusdx other then cw. 73s

@EvanK2EJT 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, the (tr)uSDX isn't really great as a main radio. I mean, it works, but it's suboptimal. The G90 is really difficult to beat for the money.

@chipweather 4 ай бұрын

Just order a g90. Found a great sale. @@EvanK2EJT

@N3WERHamRadioElmer 5 ай бұрын

Did not say what Firmware you have on that G90? FYI I am 90% Phone operator Chris N3WER Tnx 73's

@EvanK2EJT 5 ай бұрын

I'm on 78 from Jan of 2022. It's old firmware, but the radio works well, so I never messed with it.

@N3WERHamRadioElmer 5 ай бұрын

@@EvanK2EJT I have as well 1.78 Document Info HERE FYI Best for Phone & CW File: G90_MainUnit_FW_V1.78b01 SHA-256: CDAB25C6EEAA9FFF9C9D5C39A2A965F163888DD7913C40FCE75CC913545E4C9A 1. Fine tuning of AGC algorithm to improve audio quality 2. Fix some issues of ALC algorithm 2.1 Tx power more accurate 2.2 Fix the issue that ATU inaccurate or fail to tune due to the instability of ALC algorithm 3. AM tx power equ to set power 4. Display ALC level range 0-100,tips: 4.1 ALC level equ to 0: over driving, decrease input signal level 4.2 ALC level equ to 100: under driving, increase input signal level 4.3 When doing Digi,the audio baseband signals are almost constant amplitude, adjust the soundcard volume to make ALC level between 20-80 to get good linearity 5. Fix a built-in keyer bug(has chances losing dot/dash when performing squeeze operation) File: G90_DispUnit_FW_V1.78b01 SHA-256: 79B20BD5F6E4705C4EEDB735A16777C1FF5F4D25B1BED088A8FBBAC052D1DC8E 1. Add CI-V command for ATU operation

@MadGoat 3 күн бұрын

I hate the (tr)usdx and had a G90, replaced it with an FT-891. For CW the G90 is terrible, there’s no good way of filtering the bandwidth, so it becomes a cacophony of noise if anyone is nearby. I usually have my filters set to 100hz on my add and 891. I’m just waiting on my QMX to come from qrp labs, and I imagine I’ll retire the sdx at that point 😢.

@EvanK2EJT 2 күн бұрын

I have no issues narrowing the filter on the G90 to make it perfectly usable for CW. You can set the upper and lower edges just like any other radio. I've probably made around 1000 CW contacts on it with zero issues. Now, it's nowhere near as good as one of my high end radios, but it's absolutely serviceable.