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CB/SW combo. Xiegu G90
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slowmover
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I don’t think it’s to my interest (mobile), but maybe I’m wrong.
It’s dedicated base station gear?
Maybe portable as with POTA?
Suggestion being made that few are aware of it or what is it’s target audience. How are YOU using it?
— Recommendation is y’all dig up some reviews or videos to help garner interest.
Images & relative dimensions.
AC-powered, or DC.
Maybe ask a mod to move those other posts here (and delete this one) if it’s viable as a CB.
I’d guess in other sub-forums it’s already under discussion?
Etc
Thx
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It’s dedicated base station gear?
Maybe portable as with POTA?
Suggestion being made that few are aware of it or what is it’s target audience. How are YOU using it?
— Recommendation is y’all dig up some reviews or videos to help garner interest.
Images & relative dimensions.
AC-powered, or DC.
Maybe ask a mod to move those other posts here (and delete this one) if it’s viable as a CB.
I’d guess in other sub-forums it’s already under discussion?
Etc
Thx
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For reference:
www.radioddity.com
Xiegu G90 HF transceiver 20W SSB/CW/AM/FM 0.5-30MHz SDR Radio w/ Antenna tuner
The Xiegu G90 HF radio is a portable 20W HF 10-160 mtr. multimode transceiver using 24-bit digital architecture. It also includes an internal automatic antenna tuner and packs huge performance into a small portable package. The G90 has a removable display head that can be separated from the main...
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It’s main user base is more than likely using it for POTA / portable use. I use mine as a base though, as do many others.
This video is kind of sad, as the guy really doesn’t know what he’s talking about at times, but it’s his take on using it in the big rig.
Mower Junkie has a nice review from a non-ham perspective here:
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I use mine on CB and shortwave. It's in the house right now, but it sits on the center console in the car, and works great off of the Stryker antenna.
It's a very viable radio for amateur, CB, or SWL as a base, portable, and especially a mobile with the detachable control head.
It's also a specialized bit of kit being an HF rig that won't have the big modulation and power swing that CBers are looking for today. You'll get compliments on the great audio; it's not for walking the dog as much as it is for calling the dog and telling him to fetch the paper.
Not being channelized/dual VFOs might be a bigger step than some might want to take, but memory channels are easy enough to program. If you've ever ran a 2950 or a 2510, you'll have no trouble figuring out the basics in short order.
Sempai wanted to know if it would fit on his kitchen counter. The stack i described about is about the size of a 2-slice toaster. And now I need to order another one. Cooking would be a lot more fun with it.
It's a very viable radio for amateur, CB, or SWL as a base, portable, and especially a mobile with the detachable control head.
It's also a specialized bit of kit being an HF rig that won't have the big modulation and power swing that CBers are looking for today. You'll get compliments on the great audio; it's not for walking the dog as much as it is for calling the dog and telling him to fetch the paper.
Not being channelized/dual VFOs might be a bigger step than some might want to take, but memory channels are easy enough to program. If you've ever ran a 2950 or a 2510, you'll have no trouble figuring out the basics in short order.
Sempai wanted to know if it would fit on his kitchen counter. The stack i described about is about the size of a 2-slice toaster. And now I need to order another one. Cooking would be a lot more fun with it.
slowmover
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WEST MOUNTAIN RADIO PwrSpkr (15W)
Is the $80.00 amplified speaker for mobile I’d add as I’ve had perfect reliability from the DSP version since 2014. (Add 2A power draw to plans).
— Audio tailored to human voice range.
Second is that the mounting bracket has been just as reliable. I use Velcro and a pair of sheetmetal screws with flat washers. And rubber washers to isolate speaker from bracket.
Location is everything for seamless, intuitive understanding (more than just words) of what the other men are saying re a high-speed hazard. The entire point of identifying, dissecting and solving the problem comes to fastest processing.
That has arisen from instant rapport (if one wants to know how to judge radio rigs).
Location shown correlates to B-pillar above drivers left ear. Board under headliner glued to roof underside. (Avoid airbags as guideline on where to mount; etc). A location dedicated to Citizen Band Audio: no other sources arising from this area is central to all-day, low-volume level monitoring (for key words & phrases).
Speaker winds up being an afterthought even worse than the other systems seen in many if not most instances.
There’s no high performance without audio seen same way as Power System + Antenna & Coax System.
If that means some expense plus time/energy in installation and a bit of compromise with vehicle interior use . . . then don’t otherwise call it, a great radio!
— A truly great radio rig boosts driver ability (which follows after developed skill which in turn isn’t from years of zombie commuting in the bubble or acting like on a teenager on public roads); it’s the ability to act with variables understood:
Road, Load, Traffic & Weather are all individual constraints. Successful navigation is in the face of these when combined in adverse aspects. Creation of a mental map as an ability is not given to everyone. Knowing the affect of each on each is skill when it’s to the far reaches of any man’s potentials.
Thus, “Radio” is having other experienced eyes in locations remote to one’s own and knowing how then to proceed.
Driver Astrological Chart.
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PWRspkr 15W - West Mountain Radio
High power 15 watt RMS linear power amplifier minimizes distortion at high sound levels. Sharp bandpass filter with 300 Hz to 3.2 kHz pass band attenuates unneeded bass and treble sounds. Adjustable gain control. Power cable fitted with Powerpole connectors. Plugs into radio's speaker or...
www.westmountainradio.com
Is the $80.00 amplified speaker for mobile I’d add as I’ve had perfect reliability from the DSP version since 2014. (Add 2A power draw to plans).
— Audio tailored to human voice range.
Second is that the mounting bracket has been just as reliable. I use Velcro and a pair of sheetmetal screws with flat washers. And rubber washers to isolate speaker from bracket.
Location is everything for seamless, intuitive understanding (more than just words) of what the other men are saying re a high-speed hazard. The entire point of identifying, dissecting and solving the problem comes to fastest processing.
That has arisen from instant rapport (if one wants to know how to judge radio rigs).
Location shown correlates to B-pillar above drivers left ear. Board under headliner glued to roof underside. (Avoid airbags as guideline on where to mount; etc). A location dedicated to Citizen Band Audio: no other sources arising from this area is central to all-day, low-volume level monitoring (for key words & phrases).
Speaker winds up being an afterthought even worse than the other systems seen in many if not most instances.
There’s no high performance without audio seen same way as Power System + Antenna & Coax System.
If that means some expense plus time/energy in installation and a bit of compromise with vehicle interior use . . . then don’t otherwise call it, a great radio!
— A truly great radio rig boosts driver ability (which follows after developed skill which in turn isn’t from years of zombie commuting in the bubble or acting like on a teenager on public roads); it’s the ability to act with variables understood:
Road, Load, Traffic & Weather are all individual constraints. Successful navigation is in the face of these when combined in adverse aspects. Creation of a mental map as an ability is not given to everyone. Knowing the affect of each on each is skill when it’s to the far reaches of any man’s potentials.
Thus, “Radio” is having other experienced eyes in locations remote to one’s own and knowing how then to proceed.
Driver Astrological Chart.
.
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POTA = Parks On The Air. Portable ham ops from national parks. You'll also see SOTA and IOTA, Summits and Islands.
SWL = Short Wave Listener(ing)
VFO = Variable Frequency Oscillator. Allows you to tune discrete frequencies instead of selecting channels.
SWL = Short Wave Listener(ing)
VFO = Variable Frequency Oscillator. Allows you to tune discrete frequencies instead of selecting channels.
Thanks @EAFrizzle !
Continuous Wave. Just a plain unmodulated carrier used for morse code.
My question is how does it work on AM? (for transmit) Have you tried it there or SSB only?
I should have had this on my other post, I had a chance to use one for a couple weeks last summer, it never dawned on me to even think about it for CB usage which on occasion I still do. I did SSB and CW on it on 10 meters, lacked some on SSB on 10 meters being only 20 watts chasing DX but, Frankly I did some CW at 20 watts (never checked the output just going by what the radio said) and it worked pretty well, which wasn't surprising. Anyway Just curious if you tried on AM to see how it did. Thanks.
I'm mostly on sideband, but it seems to do a pretty good job on am. Worked great on the highway when I moved. I don't have a wattmeter, but I'm confident that the radio's power settings are average instead of peak.
Ok thanks. For whatever the reason, with a house full of HF stuff I have a hankering to get one of these. I missed one at our last ham fest by only a few minutes. One of our more senior guys had one, (licensed since the 70's and I've only been since 95) ended up trading it off (he does that often buys this trade it and try that) and he said for what it was, it was "fun"...whatever that means. Anyway again, thanks.
They sound just as good on AM as they do SSB. My ancient Hickok 388X meter doesn’t show PEP, but on max power it does in fact dead key at about 18.9 watts on AM. I don’t run it that high on AM though. Usually set power to 10 watts. I only use the full 20 watts on SSB.
Also here is the MARS mod to open up the TX on 11 meter. It only RX’s it by default.
i really love the form factor of these SDR platforms a lot, and i would love it if i could have something backpackable and could run off battery supplied power. if i am out the door and grabbing gear cuz i might not be back for a while something versatile that can improvise in an emergency would be really nice to have. especially if it can run off battery because ever vehicle has a Halo unit and they've been amazing. this winter alone i have jump started half a dozen strangers with one and it's still reading full power. it's a lot easier than pushing cars around for a jump, just open the hood and give me 60 seconds.
a couple have usb and AC, the other has a cigarette lighter outlet on it.
i don't take a computer in that scenario, so i can't just stuff a hackrf in there. I know it's folly to wish for one radio that does everything, but i would like to not need three different mobiles in the event of widespread disruption of services.
a couple have usb and AC, the other has a cigarette lighter outlet on it.
i don't take a computer in that scenario, so i can't just stuff a hackrf in there. I know it's folly to wish for one radio that does everything, but i would like to not need three different mobiles in the event of widespread disruption of services.
You’d probably like the x6100 then. Lower wattage (5w on battery, 10w on external power), but it has built in battery, and is software “hackable” to enable the MARS mod.
Xiegu X6100 HF Transceiver | Full Mode SDR | ATU | Battery | SWR Meter
The Xiegu X6100 is a completely self-contained SDR QRP radio built on a quad-core processor. Built with a 4″ high-resolution color capacitive touch screen, 4G ROM + 512MB RAM, automatic antenna tuner, 3500mAh battery, SWR meter, X6100 is your new choice of portable hf transceiver.
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Or if you just want to listen. These are like $100-ish.
i am much more comfortable with software than snipping or removing diodes and starting a fire 😆 i am assembling a reading list, i've seen qrp setups but i don't have any hours spent with one. thank you 🙇🏻
edit: definitely gonna need to avoid using the on-screen keyboard though 😆
edit: definitely gonna need to avoid using the on-screen keyboard though 😆
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I spent some time with the Yaesu 817 when they came out, or shortly thereafter. At that time it didn't seem viable for CB the modulation was just too weak in them for AM. It talked there yes but, given what you were trying to compete against back then (mid 90's) it just didn't cut it much. On SSB I made a contact here and there on a base style antenna. The most fun I had with it however was on CW with what was then the "tech plus" license we worked to get, and used it with both a wire up in a tree, or some sort of telescoping whip and a few radials scattered about. I can't comment on the AM on these other radios, I'd need to actually hear someone on the air that has one. These both look like fun little radios however.
