Xiegu G90 HF SDR Transceiver

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Hello Operators.
This is the second episode in the Xiegu G90 HF SDR Transceiver series. The Xiegu G90 is a 20 watt SDR based Portable HF radio. This episode is a deep overview of functions, buttons, menus, settings, ports, filters, and generally how to operate this radio. In the previous video we had a first look at the Xiegu G90, Portable Ham Radio. We talked about who might enjoy this rig, and why we might want to add the #Xiegu G90 HF 20w SDR transceiver to our portable ham radio collection. Finally, we finished up by measuring recieve current, and current draw during transmit. The Xiegu G90 came with a cable for Xiegu G90 CAT control cable. It also came with a breakout box to use the Xiegu G90 with FT8 or other digital modes.
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@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to say thank you to everyone for watching. If you'd like more videos on the Xiegu G9, check out my Xiegu G90 playlist. kzfaq.info/sun/PLKMrdrsNkFA61ybQikT6xGjXNe0H2pj-n

@wild-radio7373 3 жыл бұрын

Did you end up replacing the power plug with powerPoles? I am wanting to do something similar :)

@triggerhappy19832007 3 жыл бұрын

Bought this as my first HF rig when I first became licensed back in November last year. No problems making contacts with 20 watts, and I think the tuner could tune up pretty much anything you could screw, glue, or duct tape to the antenna output. The receiver seems very sensitive, and it's just loaded with features for the money. Anyone who is hesitating, just order one. Neat little radio.

@o2bnov0307 2 жыл бұрын

How has your first year with the radio been? Still happy with its performance and durability?

@triggerhappy19832007 2 жыл бұрын

@@o2bnov0307 Yes, I can still stand behind my comments. Actually using the radio right this moment, and looking up POTA spots. I've since upgraded my base station with a Yaesu FT-450D, but still use the G90 as a portable rig regularly, including the last winter field day, out in very cold and windy conditions. No problems at all thus far. It has its quirks (I always have to look up whether to update the head unit, or main body firmware first for example), but it's a great little rig for the money. I still especially like the tuber. It can impedance match my LNR Precision 40/20/10 EFHW all the way down to 160m, and managed to make a few FT8 contacts that way. Not efficient at all like that, but it worked to some extent. I have no regrets buying this radio.

@greghastings3310 4 ай бұрын

Just got one and have been enjoying it as my first HF radio.

@codygarrett28 4 жыл бұрын

So much better an dont sound like most hams. The way you deliver an communicate excellent. Stright forward an nuetral. Need more hams like you.

@kb9oak749 4 жыл бұрын

I have come to regard this channel as one of, if not the best sources of information related to Ham Radio.

@bobsullivan5714 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely in the TOP 5! No bullshit here!

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I'll try not to disappoint.

@nvrumi 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a good statement. I really appreciate how Julian goes into good detail and his production quality is top shelf.

@guitardzan5641 4 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN I particularly appreciate the way you organize your information. Your videos set a very high standard for those of us who make purchasing decisions on equipment we cannot personally examine. Objectivity in a comprehensive information set is intensely valuable. Your presentations of the material is absolutely professional.....Other KZfaq channel operators and content creators would be well advised to study your videos.

@ae1tpa92gwtom2 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Julien, another great video, but then again, what else would u produce,.,. BTW, I have seen yr CQ call on JS8, IM WITHOUT A RADIO AT MY CURRENT QTH, was logged into websdr, and using virtual cable into JS8CALL to experiment,.. anyhow 73 Julien,.. G90 looking like a real contender. ciao

@beemcbike 2 жыл бұрын

Just got it today as my first radio. I’m 66 and made my license last week🤪 Enjoy your videos and your voice. Thanks👍🇨🇭

@demizer1968 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of the puppies and have enjoyed immensely. I’ve gone coast to coast without a problem on a simple dipole. A funny quirk I’ve found is that if the noise floor is high, a good thwack on the head unit usually fixes it. Sometimes the vga plug comes loose.

@mrgorman365 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a review of the radio from someone that actually read the manual and explored the radio prior to hitting the KZfaq airwaves. I have full HF capability from 100 watts to 1200 watts, however no QRP radio. This looks like a fun, inexpensive (relative) experiment in QRP. Excellent review.

@richardfryer8646 3 жыл бұрын

... thanks Julian, that was a great presentation. One has to keep in mind that this radio comes without an eye watering price point.. thinking the Elecraft line here. One has to keep that in mind when comparing apples to oranges. I am sitting here with my new G90 'toy' pondering the possibilities. As an older amateur with more than 50 yrs in the hobby, I have seen and owned many a rig, some better than others, and am looking forward with anticipation to this new horizon. Richard VA7AA

@mikesolomon5584 4 жыл бұрын

Finally getting to watch this. Thanks Jullian. Again you never disappoint. Super overview.

@LelandRJohnson 4 жыл бұрын

Just ran across your channel and have found it very enjoyable. Thank you.

@AbenteuerSchottland 3 жыл бұрын

Thank's for that! You should also do audio books - you have a great narrating voice.

@mrbyamile6973 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. He sounds like George Guidall who narrated The Dark Tower by Stephen King.

@JulietNovember9 Жыл бұрын

I just picked one up and this walkthrough is GOLD! Thank you!

@fernandoscreni7992 4 жыл бұрын

This Was a Very informative Video on the G90!! And I can believe others will be great in describing ham in it's purest Form, from this channel!! 👍

@TyMoore95503 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent run down on the Xiegu radio. Prior to this I was a more than a little apprehensive. Your demonstration sets aside some of those fears...so I would consider adding this to my equipment. Thank you!

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

No Problem. Figure with something like this a personal opinion is subjective. On the other hand if I show you from a first-person perspective, it's easier to make up your own mind. 73 Julian oh8stn

@holger182 4 жыл бұрын

Your review in general is probably the best organized I have seen so far. You obviously did your homework before doing the review and it is professionally produced. That goes a long way. I like straight to the point and let the viewer make their own determination about suitability for their purposed. Excellent job.

@PhinAI Жыл бұрын

👍Thank you. Just ordered this radio, and studying while waiting. Yours is the first primer I've watched in earnest on the G90. Learning and transmitting CW is my goal. I think this radio will do!

@Airwaves-Radio 4 жыл бұрын

My G90 is arriving Tuesday, can't wait to try it out.

@timb4655 4 жыл бұрын

Great job again Julian. Keeping that bar set mighty high 👍👊

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim. This was a relatively relaxing video to make :-)

@rwrp 3 жыл бұрын

His videos are always top notch, no pressure.

@k2icc 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with one of the best of if not the best Ham Radio related channels. His reviews are great source of user information, not reading opinions. That means the equipment are deployed in real life situations, tested, etc, and not a pure opinion of how they look or promise. Well done job.

@user-gm1su6mf4n 4 ай бұрын

I have been using the G90 since January. This video has been helpful.

@stridermt2k 4 жыл бұрын

After owning and using this radio I like it very much. I swapped the power connector for an Anderson power poles pigtail to give me some flexibility and performed the "MARS" mod while I was in there. Thanks for this video!

@backcountryamateurradio 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review! I’m just about to dive into the ARRL article about this rig. Thanks for putting together an excellent video review.

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@randyhavener1851 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an excellent review! I've been looking for a first HF radio & this looks like a great candidate. Looking forward to learning more about this one!! 73 KD9POH

@stridermt2k 4 жыл бұрын

Again a great video in the series. I have been enjoying playing with my new G90, but of course videos like this one to "play along" with make a big difference. Thanks again! 73 de N2NLQ

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome 👍👍👍

@kjetilv 4 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough of the functions 👍

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

That's the word I was looking for, walkthrough 😂

@phildurall7466 4 жыл бұрын

Julian, thank you so much for highlighting this tranceiver. I as well have a QRO rig at home. I was looking for a rig that I could use for portable (SOTA / POTA) operations. I love this rig from the little testing that I have done with it so far. I am in the San Diego area of California and was testing the Xiegu G90 with a simple random wire dipole that was laying on my mobile home roof on 20 meters. I was blown away at getting a 55 out of an Ontario Canada station. I can't wait to get this rig out on a summit or park. I have chosen some of the components from the Chabeleon MPAS 2.0 antenna system to put together a vertical that I will test at a park. Thanks again for the great work on the in depth reviews and advice. 73, phil KF6IF

@bass779 Жыл бұрын

I'm in San Diego too; do you have any summits that you recommend? Trying to decide between this and X105

@markramsay6399 3 жыл бұрын

Got this for portable om the car use, not whilst driving, just side of road stuff. Having to buy separate battery as car power points were too low voltages. Great video for a great little radio !

@vkradio1656 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, glad i found it, well done!

@ilovetomcats 4 жыл бұрын

I plan to get this rig in the next few days, so thanks for the information about it. I was between this and the 818ND (which is $530 right now from HRO!), but this beats it out by having a built-in antenna tuner and filters, even if the 818 would be better for long-distance backpacking, power consumption wise.

@USXPOP 4 жыл бұрын

Good review. I've watched other reviews and I'm about to fall into owning this radio. Your input certainly has value to my decision. Thanks, and stay warm and dry. 73 W0YVY

@user-sq8yl3ml9l 4 жыл бұрын

Very good. An aftermarket clip on compact external battery pack would be a great addition for those just wanting to throw this set in a pack and go. Bit like a mini Clansman.

@BernieT2122 Жыл бұрын

Clear, useful content. Well done.

@snowdiddley4634 4 жыл бұрын

Luv the G90, you showed me some new features, I couldn’t find. Thank You! Subbed 73’s

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Glad i could help

@josephcoberly6495 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my G90 for 3 years and I am still amazed at how well it receives and transmits. It is an awesome rig!!

@revbikerbigd8664 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for this video. I'm having a hard time understanding this radio and how to use it . Wish there was a dummies book for this radio. Please keep making videos on how to use this radio! 🙏👍

@mjsaiz 2 жыл бұрын

Recien adquiero este chinito... impecable explicacion de los controles... GRACIAS

@lucase6407 Жыл бұрын

Bit the bullet, arrives this week. I keep getting giddy like a little kid when I remember I got it :) (this is my first ham radio purchase over $250)

@nicoschadjidemetriou4373 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the presentation my dear. 73s from 5B4ER (Cyprus)

@OH8STN 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. 73 Julian oh8stn

@MyTube4Utoo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video.

@Frisky0563 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video Julian!

@francescobrambilla7353 4 жыл бұрын

Good radio Excellent description ciao

@lb9yejanmorten997 3 жыл бұрын

Simply LOVE this little "dragon" Great rig in a deasent packet :-)

@mikepeterson443 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done, and you have that "radio" voice that makes it sound professional (reminds me of Casey Kasem).

@OH8STN 2 жыл бұрын

😂👍 73 Julian oh8stn

@johnk8091 4 жыл бұрын

I will pass on this and get the Icom IC-705. Great video, can't wait to see your video of the IC-705 when you get one

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

I'm already on the list for the 705. I can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for watching

@jamescopeland5358 3 ай бұрын

Great video thank you

@thealaskawolf8710 Жыл бұрын

Thabks for the review!

@OH8STN Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. 73 Julian oh8stn

@wushock92 4 жыл бұрын

I finally picked up a power supply to power my G90. With the SWR sweep, I learned my 10 meter speaker wire dipole is perfectly tuned and the tuner in the G90 will tune that wire on all but 160 meters. So time to get the REAL antenna hooked up! Tnx and 73 Julian

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Philip, and you're very welcome.. I'm just sitting here with the g90 receiving weatherfax.

@wushock92 4 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN Digital application will be my next foray with this rig.

@fabianomoser 4 жыл бұрын

Good work OM. Thanks for help all of us, :) 73 CT7ABD

@smacl61 4 жыл бұрын

I want to build something like this but I just don't have enough time with my other projects. But this one is as close to perfect for me and the price is great.

@mi3jhf 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic vids, best 73s de John MI3JHF

@robertjones9444 2 жыл бұрын

as always excellent review. Not much else I can say that the other 100's haven't said. I have this rig now I just ned to learn it. Maybe I can catch you on the air 73.

@paulbaran1404 4 жыл бұрын

I'm saving up for one myself

@guidelineuk 4 жыл бұрын

I like this a lot the fact you don't really have to menu dive 👍🏽 once again a great presentation😎 they should let you keep it..🤗

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah not too many menus. For the main menu of the radio you have to dive down but that's even only one level deep. Let's see how it goes with this radio. I like it for HF data modes, so don't mind paying for it :-)

@guidelineuk 4 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN I'm new to ham radio so when I pass my exam I probably will purchase this so I will keep my eye on you for more info have a great day my brother 73

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your exam and I hope to meet you on the air soon

@danielroossa6ros844 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👌

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you neighbor 👍

@trig6712 5 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

@gabrielmanuelmarquesiesque1156 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!

@joeframo3347 4 жыл бұрын

Hey that's a nice radio the g90 I like it better than the Yaesu eight one eight thank you for sharing this video

@PopleBackyardFarm 4 жыл бұрын

this was nice.

@deanmason560 4 жыл бұрын

I showed two of your videos to our local Ham radio club. Mountain Amateur Radio Club in Oakhurst, CA. I love your videos. One of our members does solar battery water pumps in poor countries who do not have drinkable water. Keep the video's coming

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kindness and sharing the message. We're going to get back to some off grid power pretty soon. Shoutout the name to your Club so people can find it.

@deanmason560 4 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN Its the Mountain Amateur Radio Club in Oakhurst, CA. We are about 20 miles to the south entrance to Yosemite National Park.

@larrybushman1 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks mate. Seems to becoming fast my go to radio. Teamed it up with the QRP ranger so with the built in tuner just need to hook it up to the good old MPAS and on air in no time at all. Outstanding video looking forward to the next in the series. Larry.

@vu3mes 4 жыл бұрын

A 20 watts wonder, thanks for the great review. Sharing to my hamradio india page on fb. 73 de vu3mes

@vonzigle Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OH8STN Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏👍

@HamTechRadioScannerDrones Жыл бұрын

Hi i have decided to et one ,Thanks

@kb1qzh 4 жыл бұрын

If it had 6m I would probably buy it in an instant. I love my 857D and IC-7200 because they're HF+6m but would definitely like something with less power as well

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

That's an incredibly good point. That's why I love the ft-891

@mikering5383 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your digital mode usage especially FT8 Call and WSJT-X configurations. 👍🏻

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Already using JS8Call and WSJTX (there is no FT8 Call anymore). Two configurations, with cheap usb sound card, and with miniprosc. PPT over CAT or VOX. The cheap sound card was a pain in the butt to get set up properly. That's probably going to be the next video

@nk14zp 4 жыл бұрын

I set mine up with signalink for WSJTX.

@mikering5383 4 жыл бұрын

nk14zp do you have flrig working?

@nk14zp 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikering5383 Just using mine for ft8/wspr. Never bothered with the cat control.

@Dennis-sb7gp 3 жыл бұрын

I am getting ready to attempt qrp

@kjvoller 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using this radio about a week. I had some software problems, which were relatively easy to overcome. I am really happy with it. When you get used to it, which doesn’t take too long, you really begin to see what a good receiver it has and very good filtering, and despite only 20 watt output, I have enjoyed quite a few contacts. So would I recommend it? Very much so.

@RESISTAGE 3 жыл бұрын

and I still decided to buy yaesu ft818. i don't say Chinese radios are bad but I trust Japan way more. antenna tuner is relevant to me as I use resonant antennas plus if can operate 4m and 70cm. or maybe I'm just a yaesu freak. but thank you for your content. it's very helpful in times of making a decision.

@OH8STN 3 жыл бұрын

We all trust Japan more. The only problem with the 818 is the cost of the add-ons which bring it up to todays standards. Mechanical filter, antenna tuner?, audio interface, DSP, external power, cat control cable. If you're just going CW, all you'll need is the mechanical filter. The most important thing is the radio meets your needs. Just add up the cost of those accessories before you pull the trigger.

@RESISTAGE 3 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN well I use only HFJ-350M resonant antenna. no ATU needed. 9 band antenna. it's a new antenna. not many hams know about it just yet. I like it very much.

@OH8STN 3 жыл бұрын

It's a new name, not new antenna. I have one here on my desk. Will you add Mechanical filter to your 818? I've had fun with the 817 for nearly 20 years. It's not a bad rig, but we can outgrow it. Have fun, 73.

@hannuhaili3139 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian for the very informative video. I look forward to seeing your next video with actual contacts. My G90 has the same FW 1.73 as your radio. I have observed some problems. At low power levels (less than 5 W) the transmitted signal is intermittent, i.e. some words are not heard in the far end receiver. This happens also to some extent at higher power levels up to full power. The reason is that the SWR circuitry has SWR spikes that causes the SWR protection circuit to kick in, although the actual SWR is 1.5, i.e. very low. Secondly the mic gain is too loud. I have set the gain to 0 in order to be able to make a few test contacts. Also the microphone picks up very loud background noise. oh2kj

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Thankfully I don't have the SWR problem on my rig. The mic gain is extremely hot though, too much in my opinion. I used some wool inside the microphone around the element, to attenuate my voice. That helped very much. I've been using this rig everyday for data modes, which works very well. Cat control needs serious Improvement. Time will tell if it will last

@billbolen8115 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your next video. How is this radio in the field in regards to power drain on battery packs?

@Pedro8k Жыл бұрын

I like this radio if it was 80 to 6 on tx I would get one

@OH8STN Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The lack of 59Mhz is a bummer. Otherwise great radio. 73 Julian oh8stn

@karlweitzman8501 Жыл бұрын

I have this radio it is great love it W8KFW

@chrisb3989 3 жыл бұрын

A great radio….

@m0wms 4 жыл бұрын

Great video for me as I'm interested in something to take camping and into the woods. Using my ft991 at the moment, so this should fit the bill nicely. Will you be taking it with you in the Lavvu ?

@frankENZC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very well done video. Does this rig have a digital NR? If not, do you know if a NR feature is planned for a future upgrade? Thanks and 73. Frank

@jimthvac100 4 жыл бұрын

Regarding running 20 watts, I am interested to know if you would prefer using this radio in the field over the 891. I know this rig would use less power but I am more interested in usability, ease of use, quality of sound. Which rig would you prefer to take with you on your camping trips. I also understand you will have to try it out in the field a few times before you will have a good opinion. Seen another video on this rig where the guy made about 40 contacts in 45 minutes and only used about 1.4 AH. I know the 891 would use more but i am not to concerned I have plenty of 26650 LiFePO4 batteries. I have been thinking about buying the 891 and or the G90. I wish the 705 coming out had 20 watts.

@johngusse3074 9 ай бұрын

I just acquired one of these radios. Another learning curve to explore. What is your recommendation as to where to start to make this radio work. It's going to be a camping radio.

@LIOUNISLYKOURGOS 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video sv1gzl

@willgilliam9053 4 жыл бұрын

just got my Xiegu G90, first rado, just waiting for the feedline and the EFHW

@josephcoberly6495 3 жыл бұрын

I have had my G90 for 3 years and it's the best investment I made. I'm sure others will agree. K8BOW

@fbriansmith 4 жыл бұрын

That is by far the best and most helpful review of any Xeigu radio I have ever seen. Any chance you get to do one of their QRP rig? Also I would be curious to know how it does with signal output. Is it a “spread spectrum” radio like some of the Chinese radios or does it keep it tight like we want?

@mattn5our305 4 жыл бұрын

Great write up on this radio in the March QST magazine. Definitely gets their approval as well as mine.

@jimpiper5297 4 жыл бұрын

Julian -- 1. ACC port: can the AF-In of this port be used for a Mic-in (E.G., with properly constructed adapter, used for a headset)? Ditto the AF-Out? 2. The Comm Port (Yellow) on the rear panel looks like it duplicates the port on the side of the rig? 3. Have you tested or are you aware of any testing and results for the spectral purity of the radio (the Baofeng genre of radios has develped a severe distrust in me of Chinese rigs)? 4. Have you played with Pactor or VARA with this radio to determine how hard you can push it without causing phase distortion at max power? 5. Not shown in your video by apparent from the manual (which doesn't answer my above questions), what use detaching the main body from the control head in a radio of this type? Thanks! Jim / n6med

@lexxmurk 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, now im thinking about what to get, used ft817nd or xeigu g90 as well, i was more then 10 years almost qro operator, sometimes was on field with my tested well worked ft-100d as well. A year ago i loved with QRP, tryed QCX(its awesome!) on field and so on, but now wanna get on portable with some more packed radio. What you suggest? i like yaesu, but... G90 looks and feel really good... ) - for weekend and for manpack on emcomms. Thanks for any answer. And video about G90 awesome! keep testing it please in fields:)

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@ok4rm 3 жыл бұрын

Julian, what is the frequency stability of G90 at higher frequencies like? I am struggling to complete a FT8 QSO on higher bands with KX-3. How does G90 perform in that respect?

@timmanwell2538 Жыл бұрын

Julian, I always appreciate your vids. I'd love to know your pro/con of the G90 vs the 6100. From my reading online, seems like the 6100 was released sorta 'half-baked,' but that more and more the firmware seems to be turning it into a great rig. Size of the screen, power, and future 'jailbreaking' possibilities [in the case of the 6100] seem to be the primary differences. I know the G90 runs a bit warm on digi modes. Assuming the 6100 does too? Since I operate a lot of digital modes, that could be the tipping point for me. If I had to scale either one back 50%, the G90 would still leave me with 10w. Curious about your perspective. 73! Tim

@thelandrethfarm4782 Жыл бұрын

I like this radio a lot for portable use! Does anyone know how to set the mic transmit monitor to headset?

@nickmartin7156 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks , you should have written the manual!

@kq6up 2 жыл бұрын

Was thinking about this for a medium powered SOTA rig, but I understand the screen is hard or impossible to read in the Sun. I am leaning towards the KX2 because of this. Apples to oranges because of price range, but I want them for the same reason. Something with a little more punch, and also SSB. I am normally running an MTR-5b QRP on peaks.

@OH8STN 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't had the problem with seeing the screen outdoors. Still, this is a heavy radio for difficult SOTA summits. Of course the battery must be carried as well. There are definitely better 10-watt choices like the 705 or kx2.

@kq6up 2 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN I will have to cash in some crypto and the KX2. 73 and hope to catch you on the air.

@OH8STN 2 жыл бұрын

Remember you'll need an external battery to get full power out of the kx2. Also you'll want to add the heat sink kit to reduce very common overheating at higher output power, and the front protection kit to prevent the rotary encoders from being broken. Here's a SOTA friendly power supply kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aa1getuH2rjJfJs.html

@gmanshackshack6822 4 жыл бұрын

If only it had an on-board sound card for single wire control

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Internal sound card and CAT control over a single USB.

@gmanshackshack6822 4 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN - seems either/or for some reason. Either you get single wire OR an antenna tuner.

@TXLorenzo 4 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN I think you will find that you will use the G90 more than either the FT 817 or FT 891 for man portable ops. That extra 15 watts, for me, makes the difference in contacts, plus, you get a waterfall display! I find that I am only down about one S1 unit from the FT 891 from reports. The G90 is able to solidly get above the noise compared to 5 watts QRP. The G90 is considerably lighter compared to the FT 891 when you factor in an additional antenna tuner, heavier battery, ect.. The G90 serves that middle ground well between QRP and full power rigs like the FT 891. In addition, it handles digital ops and WINLINK just fine. The G90 is fairly ruggedly built. I have traveled all over and through many airports with this rig. BTW, I use my G90 with a single USB laptop linked with a multi-hub with no issues. 73s IU3JNT

@cyrilb7011 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for this instructive video, and all the good work around the channel in general. Do you know if this rig can emit on the 11 meter band (citizen band) as well ? Thanks !

@neilhaynes6441 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos and content. I’m new to amateur radios but I’m going for my general license soon. Can you recommend a portable HF radio. To get me started?

@OH8STN Жыл бұрын

Hello Neil. Here's a list of my current radio reviews. The only one missing at the moment is the x6100 which I'm working on. Because everyone has different requirements, different budgets, ... it's difficult to recommend any specific radio. My favorite is the Icom ic705. It has everything one needs built in. Just add a resonant antenna. But that might not be the right radio for you. Anyway enjoy this playlist and let me know what you decide. kzfaq.info/sun/PLKMrdrsNkFA7zs23f9CPyZyK12jfEEzAe 73 Julian oh8stn

@k4padhamradio295 4 жыл бұрын

do you interface it was PI for rig control/digital?

@corris38 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very informative video. I've been watching this radio since it first appeared and like many I'm considering it as a replacement for my ft-817. My one concern is regarding reliability. I am a member of the main xeigu Facebook group and see many posts there from people having issues with the rig. This is a difficult thing to judge as naturally people don't tend to post when all is going well. Shall follow your experience with the radio with interest. AndyR aka G1UUP

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the feedback. I'm not defending the radio and there definitely have been some operators with problems. I have noticed that many of the real problems have been with early models. Other problems have been fixed through firmware Updates. This is not unlike initial problems with the Yaesu ft-891. Ultimately these problems are corrected. The important thing is to buy through a reputable seller. If there are some problems, you can return the radio or have it replaced. Xiegu.eu is in Sweden. If I could only get this radio from a Chinese seller on eBay, I wouldn't present it on the channel.

@SuperDesmaster Жыл бұрын

In the new firmware, the bandwidth is adjusted differently - the F-L and F-H buttons are no longer involved in any way. Maybe make a video on the changes in the new firmware v1.79b3?

@rossbassette7518 4 жыл бұрын

Julian, I am contemplating purchasing the G90, or a used FT-817nd. At this point in your review process, do you have a preference? -Ross, K8RLB

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

That's a tough one Ross. I do have an emotional attachment to the 817ND. If I'm just being a heartless about it, it kills me that I can only put one filter in the 817nd. That's going to cost between 80 and 150 bucks on top of the radio. The g90 has variable filters built-in just like the ft-891. If those built-in filters are more important to you than VHF and UHF, I would say go with the g90. The opposite is also true.

@rst5nn 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, very nice review. I doubt which one to buy for field day for backpack travel: Xiegu G90 or X5105.

@GetOutside38 4 жыл бұрын

G90!

@GetOutside38 4 жыл бұрын

I've used mine portability several times.... Check my QRZ page- WA2NWN

@rst5nn 4 жыл бұрын

@@GetOutside38 Many thanks!

@WadeAbout 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian, its certainly ticking some boxes. Could you show how you set up for digital? Cheers W

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Wade, good to hear from you. Yes the next video in the g90 series is data comms 👍👍👍

@Midwest-FieldOps 4 жыл бұрын

Forgive me if this was covered in another video. I'm playing catch up on your channel. Can you show how you set this up to run digital modes? I have an X108G with XGGComms cable and haven't been able to get it on digital yet. Was thinking this might be a better alternative for some of my Ham buddies who want to do QRP-ish /P ops.

@OH8STN 4 жыл бұрын

Not to worry. Data Communications is the next video in the g90 series 👍

@cobrasvt347 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. I like the beginning with the power button function. Turns it on and off. 😂

@hopkinskong 4 жыл бұрын

How is the G90 compared to the X5105?

@jordan1234564 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I just purchased this radio... Will the qrpguys end fed antenna work for this? Just to Rx I cant Tx yet. Any other recommendations on field type portable antennas?

@OH8STN 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't used that internet yet but I've heard good things about it. Because this radio has an internal antenna tuner, you could use a name dipole or end fed that's long enough.

@jordan1234564 3 жыл бұрын

@@OH8STN okay, thanks for the response! When you say long enough. Do I need a separate wire for each band? Or with an antenna tuner I can just use 1 length of wire?