My New Xiegu G90

Ham Radio

[@ua3sn281]

Thank you, 73!

[@southjersey10]

Just ordered mine on the 8th of June. Hope to get up and going soon. Mark K3DEX

[@radiosonic0007]

Hi Mark, how's the radio going ?

[@southjersey10]

@@radiosonic0007 I’m loving it. Used it mostly on 20m. However, my 20m dipole was downed by wind. I have an efhw (40-20-15-10) that I plan to put up soon that will give me greater access to the world 😀

[@techguy9023]

I’ve heard that the connectors are board mounted surface mount soldered. Be careful not to break them loose from the board. That’s about the only negative comment I have heard.

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Great video, thanks. Im just looking at getting into CB and Sideband Radio. I really like this model. I havnt as yet found out if it is ok to use in the Uk,or is any license required? Hoping to get one soon, looks really good with the heads-up display,for a newbie like me. Subscribed. Many thanks :)

[@davidsradioroom9678]

It really looks like a nice rig. Hope to see you outdoors on the air. Where did you purchase the rig from?

[@radiosonic0007]

Hi David, I bought the xiegu g90 from sinotel in the UK. Great little radio and looking forward to going portable. The ATU is excellent. 73 Roger

[@peterdekeles.]

Enjoy, Mine will be here Tuesday the 22nd

[@va7dgp]

I never got a ped with my G90, I run mine remote via g&G kit

[@Andrew-yx7sf]

I want one. De N1XXU

[@3asyrider75]

Why not used international phonetic? Mexico vs Mike.

[@g7npl]

Hi just asking what antenna you are useing thanks.

[@radiosonic0007]

Hello Christopher, I use a Half size G5RV and a long wire. I will be reviewing a new antenna in my next video Multi-band end-fed antenna with mounting bracket 80/40/20/15/10m shortened from UK antennas. Not a great time here as bands haven't been that good. For portable, I use a sotabeam band hopper 3 dipole antenna it's linked, and I have had great results out portable 73

[@g7npl]

@@radiosonic0007 Looking forward to your end fed video thanks.

[@steveinkentucky]

Christopher, with any lower power radio, you want your antenna to be as efficient as possible. I have talked to South America on a Buddistick on a tripod in my yard. However, my best contacts have been on my Par EndFedz. You easily get the entire band. You can get the SWR close to 1:1 and R to 50. For field portable, RG-58 works fine and takes up less space and weight. Some people even use RG-174 for short runs at low frequencies; especially SOTA types. Others may have great luck with many field antennas, but EFs work great for me. Plus, tune once and forget about it forever.

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Does it do 11meters

[@radiosonic0007]

Yes it will do 11m but you have to a mod to the radio there's a arrow on the board that shows you which part to take out. There are videos on KZbin showing how it's done. Best 73

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

@@radiosonic0007 thanks 73s AH56

[@bigphil6980]

great vid just got my G90 and was wondering where you got the fan unit from so i can order mine 73 2E0FJQ Phil

[@radiosonic0007]

Hi Phil' Glad you liked the video. The Xiegu is a lovely radio I'm for home and portable as for the fan stand I bought it from sinotel in the uk Best 73 Roger