XIEGU X6100 HF SDR Transceiver - Hands On Experience

In this video we take a look at the brand new XIEGU X6100 HF SDR Transceiver.
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[@stinger1900]

Good to see the radio actually getting used rather than the click bait content creators ripping the radio to shreds.

[@docpearson]

A comment if you don’t mind. First, let me say this was an outstanding fantastic video you did. I’m talking about the 6100 Xiegu now. When I first bought it last year, I had high hopes for it. And sure enough it had problems. For example, you could not finetune it. That portion just did not work. But finally with the last upgrade, I have spent quite some time with the radio. Thank goodness because before when I bought it, I left it in a box and wanted to spit on it every time I walked past. But after I made the last software upgrade it now has wonderful fine tuning and I actually was able to send Winlink over it with just a USB cable. I also did WSPR with it. And was able to find tune and do CW with it. It seems like the little box with its upgrade is coming into its own. So I think now if someone talks about it, they should first upgrade the 6100 with the latest firmware and find out that it is coming into its own. I really really like the 6100 now however there’s one thing I do not like. And that is the cheap rinky-dink tinny sound coming out of its speaker. But other than that, with a set of earbuds, I can hear it pretty clearly, and if I was to go portable and want to grab a quick radio that has an internal battery and yes, it has an internal antenna tuner I am giving second thoughts about it and may start carrying it whole lot more. With its internal battery and microphone on the front of it you can almost use it like a walkie-talkie. So the 6100 to me is coming around. I think it can safely be considered when looking for a QRP radio. Because it can also do all the digital modes. Finally, the fine-tuning works. So don’t discount that Xieugu x6100 anymore until you’ve done the last upgrade, the software, and I think you will be quite impressed. Oh yes, I don’t want to forget, saying that I was so easily able to send Vara HF Winlink email without an external sound card. The one built in this little box is doing just a great job. So this little boy is climbing the ladder.

[@DonzLockz]

I want this to be my first HF radio. Lots of firmware fixes since you posted this video. Nice to see it working well.

[@k2gk664]

Hello, recieved mine about 20 days ago. I was an advanced order reservation. This is the third model of Xiegu that I own. Like my first X5195, First G90 and now x6100 you need to waddle and wait for the beta testers to tell the techs at xiegu what's wrong with the radio. They will update the firmware as time goes by. We just have to wait like salivating puppies waiting for a bowl of kibble. So far I am impressed and think this was a good add to my stable of radios. Gary K2GK

[@shandybrandy5407]

Loved your expression 73

[@temporarilyoffline]

This radio has been a fun ride my friend. I think you'll enjoy it.

[@siffler1234]

matt, you're a star mate, i hit the buy it now button, then had instant negativity from other hams resulting in buyers remorse, after watching this i'm impressed and looking forward to using it,,, thanks for this pal 👍

[@TechMindsOfficial]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@georgewashington7444]

Thanks for a good review. I am tempted to add this to my QRP stable but it’s halfway+ Price wise to my 705 which I love. I’m thinking of getting another 705 or this to edc for SOTA/POTA travel (pilot for living) If Chinese product support was good it would be a no brainer. I’ll wait a bit on this one!

[@greatwhite44u69]

05:40 did you just tune up on that dudes conversation lol :)

[@bobcharriott]

Thank You ! Nice to see i straight to the point informative review with no waffle . Thanks Matt

[@TechMindsOfficial]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching 🙏

[@SheepdogPreparedness]

Mat, my friend, you're hitting my wallet hard lately lol. I already ordered my Jianpai handheld from Banggood. I have got to have this little X6100 now. Amazing looking little rig! Keep the great videos coming!

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Thanks mate, and sorry about your wallet! lol 👍

[@lee2e0wyk60]

Needs a little work & a few issues ironing out but if Xiegu give it some attention its going be be s little gem. Picked mine up yesterday (Friday) so ive not had a great deal of time with it yet but pleasantly surprised so far. Great vid as always.

[@doriancreber7139]

This looks an ideal radio for me.. I want to get back into the hobby after a few years. I've hve aoms SDR dongles and this seems a great step forward.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I'm so happy to see more videos from other people on this radio. Thanks! I was curious if you have this interesting pulsating audio if you enable digital noise reduction

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Unfortunately I ran out of time and didn’t get to test all the features. Hopefully in the future I will get my hands on another one. Cheers mate

[@rademaartje1]

@@TechMindsOfficial I saw that you have the pre amp switched on. If you switch it of and the ATT on it will sound much better, Nice video keep them comming.

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

Seriously considering one of these...

[@1SHTURMAN1]

Such a transceiver is required in the project: Ispytateli Antenn. For hikes and expeditions.

[@RodLittle]

A nice look at the radio Mat, thanks. Would be interesting for someone to do a high level discussion on this vs 918 mcHF, HS2, 705 etc. Just the general out of the box idea of usability, quality, making first few contacts.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I think the 705 would win every time IMO.

[@RodLittle]

@@TechMindsOfficial How about in the more 'budget friendly' options?

[@JReed305]

Thanks Mat for the quick look. Interested in see what the long term reports or on this radio.

[@kaossimon]

Another great video as alway good looking little transceiver

[@thuff3207]

Thank you for the video and if you can the filtering would be nice to explore.

[@markmontgomery9722]

great job very versatile rig but 1 or 2 things need to be looked at again if they can get them sorted it well be great . will be a very good starter's rig 73s

[@dxscotland5901]

That’s a nice radio Mat, thanks for the video 👍 Gm4zji Chris

[@TechMindsOfficial]

You’re very welcome m8 🙏

[@joszandstra2044]

Just checked the Aliexpress link and at around € 900 for me this radio is a bit above my budget. Yet I think it is a nice radio

[@zach0gr]

Seen prices of 630Eu

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

i felt like Homer Simpson looking at a donut. Homer want donut (radio). very nice, hope you are able to do more reviews of it.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

lol

[@VrillonAura2012]

Be great when the boys get writing there own firmware for it, already jail broke it by looks of it - Great things could come out of this radio watch this space ,.,,,

[@gliderpilot8882]

It will drain some buyers away from the TX-500 and KX2. Made in China vs made in Russia or the USA.

[@spaceflight1019]

At first glance, this is quite an amazing piece of technology. But...I've had problems with the quality of Chinese things. Everyone knows about Harbor Freight and one-use tools. I've had three Baofeng UV series HTs that have gone brain dead. I had a Radioddity QB25 whose audio output died conveniently two weeks out of warranty. On the other hand, I have several Japanese ham radios that are approaching 40 years old that still perform quite well. I have several Japanese CB radios that are over 50 years old that still work well. As always, you pay your money and you take your chances, but as long as "Chinese" and "quality" are mutually exclusive concepts I'll buy quality every time.

[@W0BNC]

Fortunately, these aren't from Harbor Freight. I have a G90 and X5105, and they are simply amazing radios for the price. I've had zero issues with either. I do find myself taking the G90 portable more often than the FT-891. My X6100 is supposed to arrive Friday, and I can't wait to get it out in the field.

[@antonanker583]

You tune up over an existing QSO? What do you fellows say over there in the UK? "Bad Form!"

[@DonHavjuan]

The killer feature is that you can side=load armbian and run wsjt-x and js8call INSIDE the radio.

[@R1CBU]

My firmware allows to receive FT8 without Armbian. WSJT-X is very bulky for such a screen

[@4X4-RADIO]

Is audio available via USB(Codec) for Digi Modes or just the 3.5mm Audio Jack

[@gliderrider]

I’ve heard the front end overloads easily near broadcast stations.

[@martinsalt1839]

As you have not responded to my previous comment I'm assuming Moonraker will be selling the demo'd radio as new ? I was just about to purchase a Lab599 TX-500 radio from them, but then thought I may receive a used radio, so won't be buying from them.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I don’t work for Moonraker so I can’t answer that question, call them! As far as I know I used a demo rig.

[@G3PWP]

This is what the MCHF QRP/ RS918 should have looked like!

[@marcpilotte9583]

I bought a used one at a local hamfest here in the states. I paid $ 175.00. The fellow who had went SK. He was not even a ham, he was an SWL. I’ve turned it on only once, and plan on using it portable. It has some very nice features. I did not receive a LiFePO4 charger with it though.. I have a 3.7/7.4/11.1 lifeychager, but I do not know the polarity? Can u help me out please? Thanks need several more videos please. Thanks de WB9DBD, Marc, Franklin, GA

[@cc8530]

Why couldn’t you test the push to talk feature, you had someone to test it with?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Because I had the camera quite close to the radio and I guess for it to sound any good I would of had to pick it up and talk quite close to the inbuilt mic. Also, I didn’t think of that :-)

[@R2AUK]

Thanks for the review. How much current does it consume on receive?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

That’s a good question, but I am unsure. Maybe the Xiegu website has some information on that.

[@garrycullum3861]

Hi, I've just bought the x6100 and have a question about external power source. It says negative ground so I'm assuming the center is positive & outter barrel is negative ?

[@justin6125]

You know what would make these radios even more amazing? If they were waterproof

[@tangoseal1]

If you own a 705 move on. If you do not then this might be the one to get!

[@TechMindsOfficial]

100% agree!

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Nice connect!

[@o00scorpion00o]

Lots of RFI at your QTH, ever try track some of it down ? could be a lot of it coming from your own home ?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I wasn’t at home, I was at a dealers offices so there’s a high noise floor there unfortunately.

[@martinsalt1839]

Will Moonraker be selling the radio you're demonstrating as 'Used" ?

[@AhmedMourad2022]

Thanks for the video, i just have a question, on CW Training mode is it possible to see what you're keying on the display?

[@R1CBU]

No, this is not possible due to the architecture

[@captlarry-3525]

thanks interesting.

[@xiaomitakahara188]

Mexico? What about Mike?

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Mikes fucked off on holiday!

[@LDIABLO2003]

Can you talk to cb radio on this unit?

[@JohnSmith-no2vr]

Is there Xiegu X6100 are DUC/DDC transceiver?

[@robertj6950]

Amateur radio operators should only read the manual when all other means of gaining information have been exhausted I think that falls into the category pf best practices.

[@arainadiaz9219]

Price point?

[@rustytoolman4912]

Please, what would be a good portable antenna for this radio?

[@R1CBU]

I use a PAC-12 antenna with this radio. 73!

[@stewartrv]

Mat, you should have taken off the plastic crap on the screen... Looking forward to getting one and looks like it's going to be a classic as I've seen it's already rooted!🙂

[@TechMindsOfficial]

I wish I could of but it wasn’t mine, if it was mine that plastic screen cover would of been off before I even turned it on! lol.. thanks for watching 🙏

[@stewartrv]

@@TechMindsOfficial That's a shame. 🤥

[@scs5067]

It looks like a D.I.Y. project with a cheap alu. box as enclosure and some ugly rotary knobs. 600 euro is way too much. Its wiser to save some extra money and to have an Elecraft KX2 or Yaesu FT818 which both come to comparable prices. At least you'll have honest genuine products, not "borrowed", poorly integrated technology. Even the name XIEGU its an YAESU wannabe in the Chinese spirit of old Akaiwa or Powasonic 1 dolar "brands" of the 90's decade.

[@kh6qmchristophercolquhoun695]

I need use mine

[@mikemcdonald5147]

does it feel as cheap as it looks? Not trying to be funny the plastic just looks cheap like it would feel that way. Some plastics have a nicer more solid and better quality feel than others.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Solid feel 100%! If I needed one I would buy one after my experience with it.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

@@TechMindsOfficial thanks for that good to know.

[@chrispierce53]

i need the program to do a mars mod to convert to all mode for all transmit,can you help me,thank's

[@thempletonaart159]

That makes not really sense. This is an HAM radio equipment and indeed not a pirate transmission rig. It is probably possible to make such a modification therefore there is no HAM interested in a project allowing unlicenced people to transmit where they even aren't allowed to receive, disturbing services even more important as the HAM service already is. If you have professional needs to transmit on frequencies in the actually blocked ranges, you already know there are appropriate radios for this. Even more if you are not a licenced radio amateur you are playing a risky job transmitting with this radio even on the HAM assigned frequencies. Police officers or three letters agents will knock or worse on your door and give you a concrete lesson on what means law. From the technical point of view I'm confident in the fact the antenna tuner inside the radio can't tune or tune efficiently outside the HAM frequencies bands. This may set the transmitter part at risk of damage or in protection mode due to the power not being able to pass to the probably else non adapted antenna connected. Regards, IK2WQI, Andreas.

[@TonyLing]

5:20 We used to when they were informative

[@uprogc]

Make your quality sdr in europe....

[@zach0gr]

Looks s a small toy in the hands So microphones are not necessary.Nice .Typical telephone cable .Are there any other transceivers with this feature? what about listening with headphones

[@spaceflight1019]

I was disappointed that it doesn't use Bluetooth for the microphone like some CB radios do. Mike cords are so last-century!

[@jurassiccoast]

it's so expensive, on eBay £660 😐 forgeret, no F way

[@amatirradio6481]

DURABILITY ?????????

[@TechMindsOfficial]

That’s a good question, but I think time will tell as it hasn’t been released long. Just have to wait for the “issue” threads to appear on the Internet forums.

[@danielscotcher]

Ahh your local to me

[@markg6jvy135]

👍👏👏

[@1polonium210]

Please remove the plastic cover from the screen!

[@martinryan5069]

I can't breathe take the bag off my face

[@ag1382]

I heard it is pretty much an amp hog.

[@jimborambo958]

At that price I’d go with higher quality Icom

[@galileo_rs]

A ham radio transceiver with a warranty sticker. No thanks.

[@siriusss23]

$825.00 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂 wtf

[@KOAOutdoors]

I won't watch your video because you didn't take the plastic off of the screen...