Xiegu G90 - Using the Upgraded Model for the First Time

[@truckinguy92]

Switching to the power pole connector was a nice added touch.

[@MadGoat]

Every radio manufacturer needs to read the room and install powerpoles in their new radios, since every ham out there pretty much mods their radios for powerpoles or builds cables for powerpoles.

[@truckinguy92]

@@MadGoat agreed!

[@wb6msa]

G90 on the beach, fresh seafood, local beer, hard to imagine a better day. I think I need to plan a trip to Rhode Island! Thanks Walt... keep them coming!

[@aa3konthego]

Tempting me to get one. And as one ham tuber says, "If you're lost in the middle of the desert, set up an antenna. Someone will come walking through it within 10 minutes!"

[@DD5LP]

Screen does have visibility issues in bright sunlight. Apart from that the G90 has become a classic radio for portable operations. 73 Ed

[@KenPryor]

Just got a notice that my very first G90 has been shipped! Can't wait to get it and give it a try. I ordered after seeing how much you enjoy using yours, Walt.

[@dannyjardine8828]

Walt, I took mine out last Saturday. 17 ft wire on my Crappie pole with 3 counterpoise. I made contact with a Net in Illinois from Western NY. Then I realized I never turned the power power up! I contacted on just one watt! I love this radio already! Dan KE2CYV

[@gtretroworld]

Goodness knows why i still haven’t tried one of these G90’s as it has been in my radar for well over a year. Thanks Walt

[@alvinnorris6523]

I’ve had several Xiegu. My g90 is the one I’d never sell. Now I guess I’ll have buy the new g90. Love my Xiegu x6200, but g90 is still better. Thanks for the video.

[@TallyTechandTroubleshooting]

Well, since I did not get a G90 earlier, fair game to get one now! Thank you, Walt! Needed this video. We (Pinellas County, Fl.) are looking at a Cat 4 (Cat 5 as I type) headed our way. Antennas are down, yet again and the home is boarded up. Here we go again!! -73 KQ4KIO Talmadge...

[@revbikerbigd8664]

Can't wait to see what firmware and upgrades that were done other than power poles connection! 👍G90 👍❤️

[@johnhess351]

Nice work. I got one a week ago and hooked it up to a 'new' diy 17 meter vertical dipole at 28 ft peak built from the parts of two old tv antennas and QSLed Trinidad off Venezuela coast at 18 watts at 5x7 2750 mi from MO. He had a multiband vertical at same height and 300 watts. Then I fried a celabratory 'pigsicle' (candied porkchop) on George Foreman grill.

[@Dennis-tf2cs]

Just got mine 11/26/24, first SDR radio I've owned, nice little rig. Works great for Winlink as well, now I can go portable.

[@digitaldreamer5481]

Aloha Walt, I truly loved your live stream earlier today, late morning here in Honolulu. First time a live stream that wasn’t at 2-3am HST. My Vietnamese wife is a really great chef and I ❤ her Salmon dishes. I’ve missed her so much for the past week as she and all of her childhood friends are touring Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City for their high school reunion. So Walt, I bought my first G90 about four years ago from bd7-Maple on eBay and then I bought a second G90 used one earlier this year from a fellow soldier station on JBPHH. It has an updated firmware as compared to my older G90 but doesn’t have the Anderson PP connectors but did come with the mounted fan tray. The G90 is just a super easy radio to set up and get onto the air, plus the SWR Meter and built in tuner is fantastic! ❤ So as a project, I bought the manpack kit for the IC-705 from the same eBay seller bd7-Maple, whose name is Frankie, speaks perfect English, moved back to mainland China to take care of his mom over a year ago. I’ve been buying transceivers from Frankie for almost two decades now. I learn a lot from your videos because we both have the oceans to our advantage and I learn tricks about antennas and counterpoises from your videos. ❤❤❤ Todd de WH6DWF 73’🇺🇸

[@snotrucker4416]

I’ve had the G90 for 4 years now. It is my Pota radio. It works great in the mountains at 3k in elevation in Pa or in Florida and the Dry Tortugas National Park. It turns every wire or homebrewed vertical antenna I hooked to it. KC3PMX Greg

[@stephanhersey1186]

Your videos make me regret selling my G90. I have a Yaesu 891 and decided I'd keep that for my POTA activations. Your food stops after your radio time on the beaches are really great. I usually find a place that serves food and beer after I do an activation in my area to do my logging. Love your videos and hope things are getting better for your wife. Steve, k7ofg.

[@TrenchKraft]

Guy with the metal detector reminded me of a recent experience I had a park. 😂 First, maintenance almost ran over over coax and counterpoise with the lawnmower then I had a couple gather around it with their dog. I need to start bringing my little collapsible traffic cones again.😂

[@scottmorris4914]

Video started out, I hope you wouldn’t see any differences, wanted to see if it was a good as the old one. Glad to see it worked well right of the box.

[@ChristopherFarnham]

Walt, I have a G90 myself and love it. I've learned a ton from you thanks. You're a bad influence. Now I want a second G90! I'm envious of the power pole connector.

[@SQL_HAM]

Picked up the new model G90 about a month ago, I love it.

[@Deltgolftango]

I made the K6LA contact on 40 meters Saturday night. 2389 miles away.

[@DJCee1973]

I too have the updated G90 with the power pole connection and updated firmware and I LOVE IT!!! I purchased the G90 because of watching your channel. The tuner will tune anything! 73 Chris VA3COJ

[@neilfox4721]

Excellent, the upgraded software on my G90 was a great improvement. Just passed my full exam; will be taking my g90 and a power adapter to run it from a hire car next month from San Diego. M0NMT

[@otrdriver6767]

Another great video with two of my favorite topics, radio and food. I had a good Sunday on the low end of 10m to California from Maine. Thank you for your videos. KC1TWE. Have a great day.

[@WildeGreg]

Glad the G90 is front and center again. It's like an old friend. Keep the G90 videos rolling.

[@markviers998]

Good to see the out of the box settings performed well. Oh the joys of trying to see displays in bright sunlight. Wouldn't it be great to have one that was full color indoors but have a switch to display like a Kindle when you're outside!

[@alconlvp]

I had a G90. It worked great. Never should have parted with it but got the 'itch' to get something different. Sure miss it but I'll have another eventually.

[@eem3iii]

Awesome videos…Ocean view, radio and food 👍 Loving my new G90 as well!

[@joewillj]

I just need a good mod to make my older G90 into powerpole. Love that radio!

[@hughpatterson1480]

Great video Walt! I was able to run my G90 the first time right out of the box. I think the biggest difference between your old G90 and the new one is that the filter control is different. You can't control the left and right sides independent of one another on the latest firmware. If you old G90 was firmware 1.73, the new firmware had digital USB and LSB settings. I've been making contacts all over Europe on 10-meters. Have fun with the new G90. I'm going to buy a second on at some point because I love this radio so much. I broke through some big pile-ups on Sunday and my contact were surprised that I was running 20 watts and a wire antenna. You can't beat the built in tuner. Thanks again...73...Hugh...KN6KNB

[@georgebradshaw474]

Hi Walt, thanks for the update! G90 Rocks! 🇺🇸 AC3EA 🙏

[@W4OGW]

Nice radio, Walt! Saving up for a G90!!

[@BetaBucky312]

Getting the Gansett! Great video as always Walt! Picked up a G90 because of your videos and I love it! My go to SOTA & POTA machine.

[@EnthusiastSteveM6WVV]

HI Walt, congratulations on the 2nd G90. I still have my G90, it was one of the first that came into the UK. I am in the process of putting together my next Enthusiastic Steve KZbin video, it includes a shout out to you and your channel as i know many over this side of the pond have yet to discover you and your channel of great content. All the best Steve M6WVV aka Enthusiast Steve south UK

[@mickskyvitch]

I am also on my second G90, what a radio!!

[@Dusty_Ham]

Antennas are magnets for people for some reason. It's like moths to flames lol Glad to see the new rig is working out!

[@mikesmith5139]

Hi Walt. That is a great update. Glad the new G90 is working well. You do indeed have a lot of background noise / QRM / buzzing! I would have thought that being on the coast, away from things, might have been a bit quieter ! Great work though. 73, Mike.

[@jameyevans29]

I just bought one because of you really. I have been pleased with it

[@jameyevans29]

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[@jerryKB2GCG]

Walt, 40M is a great band in the afternoon. I use it a lot when I am having trouble getting activated.

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

Glad the new G90 is working out for you, I will be interested to know if there are any major differences between the new and old model because I have a 2020 model G90, still in its box unopened, due to health issues but I'm now well enough to unwrap and use it. I love the non-radio pieces which are entertaining, informative and gives a more complete picture of your operating conditions. Do some radio, then do some bites and beer... perfect day!

[@manqueensg4mbit250]

I also have this MFJ 17 feet vertical antenna. The performance is not bad.

[@JerimiahSpeeks]

Got mine about a week ago love it!

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

Always makes me pleased that I purchased a G90. It works extremely well on CW.👍 Thanks Walt! 73 de N1XV

[@Buzzygirl63]

I gotta get me one of these G90s... now just wishing I had the salt-water advantage! Looks like the new G90 is a winner. 73 Walt.

[@Dayton86]

Just got my first g90 about 2 weeks ago and have been using it on a 17ft whip like you did in the video. It has been great for me as a newbie in the POTA world. I will say the ATU in the g90 will match it on 40 and I may a few contacts, and it will match on 80 but with all the losses no one cod hear me. Glad you are enjoying your 2nd g90 as I am enjoying my first. Take care.

[@josephthomas8318]

I don't think it's "loss" on 40 and 80 as much as it's low efficiency from using 1/16 of a wavelength on 80m. Try taking about 53-55ft of wire and clipping it to the top of your 17ft whip and running it as an inverted L or a sloper. Thats about the 71ft of a common "random wire" and it may work a little better on the lower bands for you if you ever wanted to do nvis.

[@robmccarthy1018]

Love my later model G90 down here in Australia. Bought about 7 months ago. Using an end fed 1/2 wave on 40m, a 49:1 unun and home brew common mode choke on a ferrite ring. Loads up really well on 40m - 10m. Be interested to see how you go with the NFM feature on 10m. Mine has FM I don't think the early ones had it. Ya gotta luv the G90!

[@corsavic1]

Walt G90 the best ever, blimy walt you love your food take care, this is the way of the ham

[@HoboFreightHamRadio]

Very cool video! I like the new rig! Happy it’s working well

[@malcolmhay]

I decided to go with a G90 after your previous vid about buying a new one to replace your old one - that decided it for me - thanks

[@randallbargar348]

The ATU is indeed fantastic! I can tune a short G5RV indoor attic antenna on every band except 160.

[@G4VYC.]

Thanks for all your great videos. My G90 is currently en route from China from Radioddity.

[@VA2KFU]

Lol i bought this G90 because of you! Now you bought the same radio as me! 😅😅😅 Good Job Walt!

[@Paulio91184]

Walt I've been waiting for you to do more on 40 meters so I can talk to you from NY while you're up in RI! 20 is right in my skip zone for your QTH. 73 bud

[@scottmorris4914]

If I ever make it to Rhodesia Island again, will need to go back through you videos for restaurants.

[@JamesHindsW5ATJ]

Looked like the perfect day Walt. Thanks for sharing. Jim

[@andynew2]

Love my old G90 73 de M7CUN.

[@GbHill59]

S glad the new g90 works so well. I hope the guy with the metal detector found a treasure. I’m going to get some seafood this month. My birthday was the 4th, wanted some then but wife wanted pizza. She’s disabled so she gets the say-so.😁

[@nickattain]

Perhaps the new G90 can also catch fish! Seriously thanks for the video always great updates.

[@AdamSWL]

So pleased you are enjoying G90 II. And that salmon meal looked delicious! As another coastal dweller, you cannot go without trying the local catch! Nice one Walt! 73's.

[@N8ESP]

I have a relatively new G90, complete with the built-in power pole connectors. I'm really impressed with it, especially for the money! I'm taking a quick road trip later in the week, and the G90 will be coming with me. Hopefully the bands will continue to be on "good behavior". I won't be near any salt water, but I will have elevation working in my favor. Dang, that salmon looked absolutely amazing! It's absolutely brain food -- one of two I can always count on to put my noggin in turbo mode (pizza is the other). Sadly, I'm the only one in my family who likes it, so I'm generally limited to having it when I go out. National seafood month sounds like the perfect excuse!

[@pasjeihobby]

Haha I was pretty sure You didn't touch firmware ;D If something isn't broken, don't repair it. Greetings from Poland and thank you for sticking to G90 so far. For me compatct factor and tuner forged in heaven by chineese gods ;D makes G90 perfect radio for about 75% hams. 73 !

[@w4mkh]

Add me on your list of victims. I had one of the original G90s but sold it to get an X6100. Today I ordered a new version G90. After Hurricane Helene I decided I want an HF rig in my go bag. The G90 with 20 watts and a world class AT sounds like the best way to go. I figured in an Emcomm situation being able to tune just about anything would give me more antenna options. So, a new G90 will be here in about a week.

[@HamFanatic-N3BIL]

Another good video! Well if ain’t broke don’t fix it, must be Xiegu’s moto.

[@walteredwards544]

That's why I bring my mag loop as an alternate, especially when I run the risk of having anyone coming around me. Most people are inquisitive but some people are just PIA's

[@voiceoftruth1943]

Sounds great! Can't wait to try mine. Should be here by the end of the week! 73, Norm

[@michaelwalsh7846]

Loved it Walt, you inspire a lazy me!

[@russpeck1320]

Well, well, your numerous videos have convinced me to pull the trigger and buy one of these! It's on the way from Radioddity. The guy with the metal detector, and your comments, LOL!😂 You seem like a great, happy guy, I'd love to have a beer with you!

[@COASTALWAVESWIRES]

@@russpeck1320 thanks! I’ll buy 🍺

[@EI6DP]

Good choice. You wont regret it, the G90 is a fabulous rig. I have one for some time now and get great pleasure from it. 73

[@Dennis-tf2cs]

Just got mine a little over a week ago, so far it's a nice little rig.

[@EI6DP]

​ Hello Dennis - That's great to hear, you will have great fun with it. I use mine mobile with on OPEK multiband mobile antenna and get great results all-round. I have my mic gain set at 12 or15 and use the audio compressor and I get very good audio reports. On CW the G90 is great. 73 de Ger

[@mikecricket113]

Glad you stuck with the G90. I was wondering from your last video. Hey don’t forget ECARS in the morning on 7.255. That’s a good spot to try for 40m.

[@AG4KN]

Nice presentation, Walt! One can tell that Xiegu has been listening to it's customer base and the improvements (which are slow) are coming steadily. You might as well enjoy that TDY money when you eat because one doesn't make extra dollars anymore when you go TDY. 73s!

[@airheadzradioadventures]

Great stuff as always Walt! I miss being up north and miss that Narragansett beer!

[@richs39]

@COASTALWAVESWIRES The "wooop" noise is actually from a Chirpsounder. I used to with them in thr military, specifically the AN/TRQ-35, called "Turkey 35".

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

That's really kool Walt!! Now lets get some fish & Chips! 😋

[@MikeN2MAK]

Looking forward to seeing some 40m antennas and action in the future!

[@w4mkh]

I understand tuning say a 17’ whip but I’m hazy on how the counterpoise or radials affect the SWR. And do both affect it the same way. Let’s say I need to lengthen my antenna to get the resonant point to where I want to operate. Can I do that by lengthening the counterpoise or the radials. Or do I have to adjust the 17’ whip. In other words do the radials or counterpoise affect SWR or just your ground?

[@ronniet5680]

Glad to know that I am not the only one that doesn’t update my firmware

[@EI6DP]

Same here.

[@mobiltec]

I guess the screen was too bad in the sun to see, but I wanted to see the waterfall image to see if you were showing all the radiation from the solar blast that I was seeing on my waterfall this weekend.

[@ryank5tar]

I found the trick. Watch your videos while eating lunch. Now you dont make me as hungry.😂

[@hartengel7724]

Great video Walt... Problem here in Canada those Xiegu rigs are not available us hams.

[@Hank_W6IR]

The one thing I wish my IC-705 had is the G90 antenna tuner. That was a lot of noise for being on the beach.

[@STombatu]

Very nice video, you have all my sympathy. Best, healthy food I saw you consuming so far, just an advice the green stuff on the side is very good for your health...eat it, so we can enjoy more of your videos in future 😊

[@ArcticBlues1]

Great Job! Thank You :)

[@lylehasley1670]

Great videos. If ya ever make it to Plymouth or Cape Cod, I would love to know.

[@andy2E0JIU]

Great work walt!! Looking forward to seeing you visit a place that smokes the ribs out there 😋 73

[@ivandubinsky1857]

Quite a bit of power line noise. Were there power lines nearby? Otherwise, the radio and antenna were working great.

[@ppgs08]

Congratulations, Walt, and good contacts! 73 de PU2OIP.

[@firewaterforgeofarizona4304]

You're slowly selling me on the g90. The internal atu will probably be the thing that does it.

[@morecambeanglersandtrawler1074]

Lol you had us there Walter lol. Well done

[@andrewagner2035]

Greetings from Cape Town.

[@johnnorth9355]

Fired mine up yesterday and nothing happening on any bands . Looked out and the antenna has taken a beating from the weather already (and the worst of winter to come !). Could have switched to the EFHW but what the heck - fired up the QRP HDR instead. Might fix the antenna today and give it another go. We will get to speak on a QSO one day my friend. 73 M7BLC

[@kennethblackwell1137]

I have looked at these for a long time...maybe someday...I have too many radios right now.

[@VE6SFX_HamRadioRookie]

Walt. Got my G90 recently and it is amazing, same as your new one. I do have a question: When scrolling through frequencies, specifically at 21,399 to 21,400 I hear a audio pop and a relay click. There are other locations like 21,299-21,300 . This is also true on the other bands in other locations on the dial. I am assuming it is switching band pass filters or AGC, or Attenuator? I am not sure. Is this normal or should I be returning the radio? Other than that it works amazingly.

[@VE6SFX_HamRadioRookie]

HA! so if your tuner is on then you get the pops and clicks. If it is off then no pops and clicks. Its likely the tuner going through the tuned spots. @temporarilyoffline helped me discover this. In case anyone else reads the comments and wants to know the answer.

[@axi6ne8us]

I had placed an order two days ago, but canceled when I saw that the back view picture was of the old G90.

[@hb9mtn]

Hi Walt. Congratulations on your brand new G90. I've been following your channel for a long time and with great interest, both for the ideas for portable antennas and for the description of the places where you satisfy your hunger afterwards! While watching your latest video, the following question occurred to me: Which setup has the better performance on the 10m band, 17' telescope with tuner vs. resonant antenna tuned to 10m, more metal in the air with loss due to tuner vs. resonant, much shorter antenna? Could you do an A - B test? I would be curious to see the result. 73s, HB9MTN, Ed

[@christophersmith1155]

I wonder if I can unlock it to work on 11 meters. I like the idea of the ATU .

[@SuperCapsfan101]

As they used to say in New England, “Hi, neighbah, have a ‘Gansertt!” 73, Mike K3CXG who dat! Like a good neighbah…

[@Ron_pd3ron]

Yes the G90 is awesome really awesome. I don't regret i bought this one I love my wife but also the G90😂 Ron, Pd3ron

[@daniell8387]

I keep hoping to see one with a burned out final or something online, all I need is a new head unit for mine. The VFO keeps jumpign backwards when tuning upwards, curiously tuning down it's fine, and the headphone out port isn't working, which means I can't do digital.

[@diverbon911]

Digging the hat, Walt! Semper Paratus! NY9G

[@robertmeyer4744]

Great fun Walt ! 73

[@brettclarke589]

What was the aerial you used again please very impressed with your setup.

[@alfonsoflores7548]

Super nice videos sir, how did you painted the knobs ?