Xiegu G90 Portable SDR Amateur Radio Review, Low Cost HF

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I picked up a Xiegu G90 at Hamvention. Its an interesting radio due to its feature set, size and price. The G90 is available on the MFJ website and would make a good radios for portable operations and someone new to HF radio. bit.ly/2W79Cio
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@JackPaylor 5 лет назад

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!

@richhall1808 4 года назад

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'.

@Jager2020 4 года назад

@@richhall1808 Are you happy with the MP1LX when paired with the G90? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and analysis.

@jamescollier3 2 года назад

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

@niftyfiftycampingadventure795 3 года назад

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 ..

@therfdj6787 3 года назад

The price, the QRP+ output, and the features really make this seem like a solid deal.

@markpinther9296 5 лет назад

Well done. I appreciate the effort you put into this video.

@matteng2332 2 года назад

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

@AD6DMDennis 5 лет назад

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

@joeframo3347 Год назад

Thank you Josh I don't have to look anywhere else you and Jason are the best 👍

@N4KRX 3 года назад

Very good review Josh! I may have to get one of these little rigs. 73!

@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 3 года назад

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.

@loganmacgyver2625 5 лет назад

i just watched the ham radio conepts' video.Got a notification while watching it. watched yours as well

@ve9aas198 2 года назад

Thanks for this very informative video…keep ‘em coming!

@jzenick 5 лет назад

Good review Josh....Thanks!!

@snowdiddley4634 4 года назад

Thanks, Josh. Just ordered mine 👍

@n2jmb 5 лет назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing with us!! 73

@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 4 года назад

Thanks for this, found it really useful.

@n6pud 2 года назад

Just bought it tonight. Will have it in a couple of weeks. Also ordered the cooler stand.

@kalayaskitchen 4 года назад

24bit a-d , great product, great video, I/Q interface which is very interesting.

@georgekern1914 10 месяцев назад

Just ordered one. Thanks for the review

@HamRadioCrashCourse 10 месяцев назад

Glad I could help

@mdouble100 5 лет назад

Very nice review, cool radio.

@GetOutside38 4 года назад

Very very informative video! Thank you

@Majorme2 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. I’m in need for my first radio.. my focus is CW..so this should meet my needs

@lvsluggo007 Год назад

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.

@VE3IPS 4 года назад

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.

@softstart100 3 года назад

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 RU-vid for assistance. You have great content for a old fart like me. Have a great Thanksgiving .

@W6IWN_Radio Год назад

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...

@Simon_Rafferty 4 года назад

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

@tonywalker2372 3 года назад

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.

@mickgatz214 4 года назад

Great video Josh! I'm not new to HF, but i think it would be good for me. :)

@kc5lvz 5 лет назад

Nice video think I might be interested in this rig

@wesleymcgonagle6653 4 года назад

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.

@Joe-KN4IFI 4 года назад

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

@porkyfedwell 2 года назад

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.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 2 года назад

Mostly I keep it on 400 unless it’s a busy day.

@swilliams2229 3 месяца назад

@@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

@valko999 4 года назад

Great review I think my first civil CW transceiver since I left military ops will be Xiegu G90 :-)

@Tommyr 5 лет назад

Good review, seems like a decent rig!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@oregonjewelry 4 года назад

Liked and subscribed, just ordered one of these.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 года назад

Congrats, its a fun radio!

@barrykery1175 5 лет назад

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

@bobsullivan5714 4 года назад

From what I have heard, that issue was fixed in later models.

@josephcoberly6495 4 года назад

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)

@steveinkentucky 2 года назад

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

@josephcoberly6495 2 года назад

@@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.

@steveinkentucky 2 года назад

@@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.

@steveinkentucky 2 года назад

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...

@billbolen8115 5 лет назад

Great review!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@drumhd1 5 лет назад

Interesting, and great ending!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Hah, you stayed for it!

@Mottersmotters 3 года назад

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

@GaryMcKinnonUFO 3 года назад

Thanks for this.

@m3uec 5 лет назад

Good video!

@buckaroobonsi555 Год назад

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.

@paularmstrong8458 5 лет назад

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.

@josephcoberly6495 4 года назад

20 Watts to South Africa on this radio from West Virginia. Not bad!! 55 signal. Using the alpha antenna vertical.

@Tommy_Boy. 3 года назад

Nicely done video! Very good breakdown. Thanks! 📻👍

@wrmoore47 5 лет назад

Does it do break-in CW? Does it do it with a clicking relay, or electronically? Nice review, BTW!

@michaellastrina4758 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@jptucsonaz8503 5 лет назад

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

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

I like it!

@W4TRI 5 лет назад

I love that idea! Toss in all your radios to the test and let's spend a whole live stream.

@Barracuda48082 5 лет назад

Id five spot that review..wow..G90 to a 7300..whew..other than size..?

@rikuk3 3 года назад

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.

@radioaxe6964 5 лет назад

Internal tuner and color waterfall makes it attractive to me. Thx for the video... :)

@RevGunn-jq3cq 5 лет назад

That is a no brainer I’m dusting off my Discover Card!

@AlvinMcManus 9 месяцев назад

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??

@drjag136 Год назад

Merci beaucoup ... 73

@SendLead 5 лет назад

HAHAHA Love the AVE ruler!!! 1:37

@docpearson 4 года назад

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. 😁

@gabrielgomez2483 3 года назад

What do you mean but the 705 only being at 5 watts?

@chrisb3989 6 месяцев назад

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.

@justhavingfun0736 3 года назад

Appreciate you!!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 3 года назад

Thanks bud!

@Uncle_Buzz 5 лет назад

60M even. Nice. That would be a killer bugout radio. Cheers! Chris - NI7I

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

CrossWood Bugout from what or who? LOL 😆 Those scary walking dead or something much worse walking live? 😂

@AlvinMcManus 9 месяцев назад

Radioddity has this on sale as a bundle with CE-19 for $399.00 right now.

@QRPSchool 5 лет назад

@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)

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Hah!! Well said!

@geod3589 5 лет назад

Cliff now we expect a video from you about this rig, lol.

@don_n5skt 5 лет назад

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.

@cliffbatson 5 лет назад

@@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_n5skt 5 лет назад

@@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.

@marke.1625 5 лет назад

Looking to get my general license soon. this seems like a great option for HF work! The display looks amazing!

@CoGhostRider 5 лет назад

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.1625 5 лет назад

@@CoGhostRider already have my license. But thank you for the tip👍

@Ebacherville Год назад

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.

@AI5HV 2 года назад

I really like your videos on RU-vid. 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 ?

@echopapa819 3 года назад

What other than a PC/software, antenna, & PS would be required to use this SDR Transceiver for HF digital (JS8CALL)? Is a sound card such as Signlink required? Or can this take the digital signal directly out of the PC?

@mattuk8749 4 года назад

Please could you do a video on your connection & setup for FT8 please 🙏

@MyTube4Utoo 4 года назад

Just ordered my G90 a few hours ago.

@ChrisGillenwater1 4 года назад

how do you like it so far?

@MyTube4Utoo 4 года назад

@@ChrisGillenwater1 I love it!

@tenrohle 4 года назад

What are we thinking about this for a mobile rig? This would really tick a lot of boxes for a rig for the truck.

@applejacks971 4 года назад

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

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 года назад

I’m a huge nerd if that helps. 😅

@applejacks971 4 года назад

@@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.

@NikosKyriakopoulosGR 2 года назад

Hello, and nice review. I am on searching to have a base station to my house and i think this brick is the best value for money. Well i have a question and maybe you have a solution for me. The situation is that the distance between my antenna and the house is about 40 meters and the losses will be huge unless i spent money on cable which is out of my budget. The cable which uses the front panel is it possible to make a long one?? What kind of signals are passing through?? If they are some kind of differential maybe it will work. If yes so i can install the main brick close to antenna. thanks in advance Niko (i hope it worth the try)

@jorgeguzman9955 2 года назад

Very nice nice radio the g90

@uzaiyaro 2 месяца назад

So does this have the same USB features as the Icom IC-7300? I’m thinking about getting a G90 as my first HF rig or I’m wondering if I should save up for an IC-7300.

@barrykery1175 2 года назад

Great informative video. Thanks for posting. Barry, KU3X/QRP

@calvinlong1265 4 месяца назад

I was interested in getting one of these for field day and parks on the air. However, one of the guys in my ham radio club said that this wasn't a good field day radio because the waterfall display just turned blue on his during field day. My first thought was that the scale on his waterfall display was probably not calibrated properly. Any thoughts?

@Michael-ew5kj Год назад

I would like to get one of these; I live in a condo with a large balcony. Which antenna would you recommend that is easily set up and taken down as I won't be able to leave up permanently?

@joeframo3347 3 года назад

It's a damn good radio

@OH8STN 5 лет назад

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?

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

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.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Forgot to mention the interface is $30.00. www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=XCE-19

@echopapa819 3 года назад

How would this SDR Radio work with JS8CALL? Our group is looking for the simplest system to use only JS8CALL for E-Comms.

@AlvinMcManus 11 месяцев назад

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.

@n1ti 4 года назад

Does this have full CAT control capabilities with WSJT-X? (Frequency control and PTT?) 73 de N1TI

@DronePsyche 8 месяцев назад

What frequencies should your base antenna support to use this?

@richardshortman5645 5 лет назад

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

@garylucas6511 5 лет назад

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.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

It is an iq port

@photoguy73 Год назад

By any chance does it allow full break-in when working CW?

@jonaslandin8307 3 года назад

Is there an internal cw keyer for my paddle? cw memories?

@BlakeJohnson1 5 лет назад

Huge missed opportunity not having a USB port for native digital ops without an interface!

@ronstar7027 3 года назад

That would raise the price by at least $100.00. Do you think that adding more stuff costs nothing?

@joblessalex 3 года назад

@@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.

@bjkingsbury6460 5 лет назад

When you are doing digital, FT8 or psk31 how many watts are you running?? My wife has ordered me one of these for Father’s Day. Was just wonder if I can run it at the full 20 watts or do I need to turn it down to do the digital? Thank you BJ KE0FQS

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

I’ve ran it at 20w and seemed to start getting warm. I don’t see active cooling so idk I might run at 15w

@Barracuda48082 5 лет назад

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. !!🤔😊

@JonathanAdami 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video, just curious here: how much power do you get on CW out? I reckon if you get the full 20W, I'll get one :D

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

I believe its the full 20 watts. I can test it later on the live stream at 1:00pm pst if you remind me.

@JonathanAdami 5 лет назад

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I wish, I'll be sleeping but I'll watch it when I get up ;)

@blackeyedmees 5 лет назад

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!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Lol, my Chinese wife told me the same thing.

@MrJump12k 4 года назад

I am totally green to this SSB HF ham radio stuff...I have ordered the G90 in hopes of mounting on my sailboat. Just a couple of questions if you would be so kind to help....Can I power this unit from the boats onboard 12V battery system? Will I need anything other than an external antenna to be up and running?

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 года назад

I believe yes to both.

@fontaineyah 5 лет назад

Skookum measurements courtesy of Uncle B !

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Yeah buddy!

@subgunfun 4 года назад

He's an AvE fan!

@1OFGODSOWN 4 года назад

What type of cable is needed for separating the head from the body & is it provided? Where does the microphone connect as well into the control head or to the radio body? Thanks much & 73

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 года назад

The cable comes with the radio. I can’t remember the connector types.

@mindshelfpro 5 лет назад

Is this radio full 0-30MHz, 6m TX? Will this radio work for SSB and 11m (CB)? I have an Amateur Extra license and I am considering this as a portable or secondary mobile rig, but it must do CB too. Thanks for the video.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

Since it covers .5-30MHz. you might get 11m support. It does not cover 6m.

@jerrybates5791 2 года назад

Purchased G90 and love it. Can’t decide which digi unit to buy. Winking or Rigblaster Plug N Play. Any suggestions for a new ham? KG5UYD.

@dennisschultz1175 3 года назад

Are the buttons supposed to be backlit?

@don_n5skt 5 лет назад

Thanks Josh, I will look the Xiegu adapter. Where did you get the DIN cable?

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

I believe i ordered it off amazon.

@don_n5skt 5 лет назад

@@HamRadioCrashCourse OK then just a straight through? I;ll take a look. Thanks

@don_n5skt 5 лет назад

Actually, the CE-19 came with the cable. It is the darn 3.5MM jacks that are the issue. Comes with those but that is not a beginner soldering item based on the way they are made. Got some parts at Frys that I am going to cut down and solder that will be a lot easier than that tiny center pin lead ;)

@usernamemykel 2 года назад

If I were to use this in my 2004 Ford Ranger pickup truck, what antenna would I need? Many thanks! N4ANO

@asherdie 5 лет назад

AvE measuring stick.

@ronbotex 5 лет назад

.3 amps on receive? I would think with the fancy color display it would suck up more juice. That beats my IC-703. In terms of receive is it better than the X5105? Thanks.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 лет назад

The draw is similar to both radios. The g90 sounds better from my POV. More on that in the future.

@paulaubuchon2336 3 года назад

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

@HamRadioCrashCourse 3 года назад

A 45 amp MFJ switching unit.

@paulaubuchon2336 3 года назад

Thanks Paul K1YOU