I'm late to the X6100 party, having just picked up a b-stock unit at an absurdly low price. I bought the same rails/handle kit and just installed them both. Damn it, braiding that handle is NOT easy! Despite your guidance, I struggled all the way through it, right to the end! I was almost done, then noticed a botched stick 1/3 of the way in. Of course I had to reverse my work to go back and fix it. I'm loving the rails and handle though, I'm not nearly as worried about dropping this impressive but quirky little radio.
@temporarilyoffline4 ай бұрын
I think you have the right attitude to enjoy this radio!
@henriquepoeiramanso66122 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! It was difficult but it was through to the end. It takes a lot of patience and persistence. I also had some difficulties, but with your help, following step by step and overcoming your mistakes I managed to get to the end in less time. Thank you so much for sharing, for your video.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
No problem. Glad you were able to get it to work!
@dennisschultz1175 Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyofflinedo you have a link for bag?
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
@@dennisschultz1175 Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32cmpauibiaZ8k
@DonzLockz2 жыл бұрын
really cool handles Steve. Also cool how you show all the failures, it means you are human like us. :) Finally, it looks awesome and is very handy!👍
@lyledal2 жыл бұрын
Human like us? That's what he wants us to believe, Don! 😉
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
My strategy is working
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Well... almost working.
@HamTechRadioScannerDrones2 жыл бұрын
The handle on the bag would be better on the radio lol - great video i will have a go at the rope , your video really showed me how eventually lol - Many Thanks the side handles look Brill.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
I want to see your finished product
@lyledal2 жыл бұрын
Just picked one up. I was never very craftsy though, so this is gonna be a challenge.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, I make it look easy!
@JarlSeamus Жыл бұрын
That metal cap wasn't a dust cap, it's a shorting cap. It has a center pin. I've been looking at this item for my radio, Thanks for the Review!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Could be, weird, but could be.
@titotrueba33322 жыл бұрын
jajajaja really had a laugh trying to follow your instructions, in the end I tied my paracord slightly different, but still and as always (since I discovered your channel) your video was very helpful! thanks
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
No problem. This was fun to do.
@vk4foo Жыл бұрын
Making a lanyard was Sea Scouts 101. 3 feet in 15 minutes, haha ;) FOO WAS HERE
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Welcome Foo!
@haramanggapuja Жыл бұрын
Well, I think you just passed the PQS for boatswains mate 3rd ;-) 73 de W8IJN
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I need the pay raise!
@LaurentEgliAdventure2 жыл бұрын
Got mine! Works like a charm and looks good. Thanks for the tip!
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
I think it's a good addition to the radio
@phildurall74662 жыл бұрын
Nice rails and preso TO! Who knew that someday "macrame" would be a skill set used in Ham Radio! :) 73 KF6IF
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Now I can repel down the north face after my SOTA!
@Dusty_Ham2 жыл бұрын
Watching this kind of makes me want to get a bunch of paracord just to make handles and things.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
A leash for your kiwi?
@Dusty_Ham2 жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline The trick is in trying to catch the Kiwi
@thogevoll Жыл бұрын
Looks like that paracord has too many moving parts for you.😂🤣
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
It sure does! But I'm stubborn and won the fight!
@larrygrigar37932 жыл бұрын
I really like it. Looking into doing that with my xiegu x5105
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
That would look great too!
@RicSpivey2 жыл бұрын
got mine ordered finally!
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@CapeCodCNC2 жыл бұрын
Cool hope mine comes in tomorrow!
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed 🤞
@vincentcimino1963 Жыл бұрын
Can you please give the model Bovke case you were using please? There are several models and similar. One for GPS, Hard drive or night vision? Thanks
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Here is the full review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32cmpauibiaZ8k and the follow-up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWnCfKp7m7Oaeqs
@vincentcimino1963 Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline awesome, thank you sir, great videos too
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
@@vincentcimino1963 you're welcome
@petrus546542 жыл бұрын
With cobra weave one strand always stays over, the other always stays under. They cross from side to side but never from top to bottom.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@Frisky05632 жыл бұрын
I would have gave up I have to hand it you. How do you like that radio? I heard from a friend you want to have built in FT8? I think it's a cool looking radio. 73's
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
I like it, it's a game changer... but the big boys aren't even watching. We already have FT8 running inside! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKuYZmSqj6yLars Come join us!
@toyotacrawler2594 Жыл бұрын
How do I turn a transceiver into a ladies' handbag? Without the protective bag as a summer edition... :-)
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Right - the bikini for the X6100!
@MeineVideokasetten2 жыл бұрын
*G* *R* *E* *A* *T* idea! Look's cool.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Its been a great addition to the rig!
@user-yr5bk2cx4k8 ай бұрын
Hi you mention replacing the mic. What mic did you replace it with?
@temporarilyoffline8 ай бұрын
Here is the replacement mic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKDaaqlrec-We6s
@dennis80192 жыл бұрын
would be nice to 3d print them in nylon
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Check out TOADs, we are working on a 3d print version
@owlcricker-k7ulm2 жыл бұрын
I have the urge to do macrame!
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
I promise I won't interfere.
@RaiderDonnie2 жыл бұрын
Very nice rails! I wish they made them for the X5105. I wonder if these would fit?
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
These rails won't fit on the 5105, but the concept can still be applied. I'm surprised there aren't any available, maybe the flat buttons make people think its not needed?
@RaiderDonnie2 жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline I too am surprised no one made them for the X5105. I wish I had a 3d printer and some basic knowledge on how to design something like that.
@mctscott1232 жыл бұрын
You mentioned getting a different mic cable, is it not just a standard cat 6 cable? Could pick up a cat6 flat cable for it.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Its sitting here waiting for a test/video. I do believe any straight through cable would work. Be on the lookout for a new video.
@randyhavener18512 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy
@chopchop34646 ай бұрын
use a nice camera strap
@temporarilyoffline6 ай бұрын
#Protip
@KA4UPW2 жыл бұрын
So, What is the link for the carry case?
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Here you go: 👉 Compact X6100 Case: amzn.to/3ENxyZr
@KA4UPW2 жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline Thanks i ordered them !
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@OH8STN2 жыл бұрын
Awesome weaving a d loving the rails. Great video, thanks for sharing. 73 Julian oh8stn
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
I thought it would be fun to leave the "struggle" in and might help some people. Glad you liked it. This is a fun radio to have. Did you see that we've got Linux running on the radio and can do JS8Call with just radio, antenna, keyboard and mouse?
@wild-radio73732 жыл бұрын
Team Replay 🥰👍
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
I haven't made a paracord weave in years, not since the girls were little... took me a bit!
@wild-radio73732 жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline definitely provoked some strong memories for me as well, having grown up as a hippy of sorts, I got trained in the ways of macrame haha :)
@wild-radio73732 жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline have a wonderful day today! April fools day is such a fun day!♡♡♡ stay safe out there luv :)
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
@@wild-radio7373 You too!
@dalewegener17392 жыл бұрын
Nice rails, where can I order some please?
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Here you go: ebay.us/EbYVv5
@jdschauss2 жыл бұрын
Forty bucks seems a bit excessive for those. - K5SFC
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
I agree, but that's about the price of all commercially available rails.
@jdschauss2 жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline True. What's currently on fleabay doesn't even come with anything other than the two rails. The reason I'm going to buy is because you've confirmed for me that they are actual metal and not 3D print brittle junk, so thanks for that. As always, great video.
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
My kit from ebay said it would be rails only and so far 2 of us have received the full kit. If you don't get the paracord, it takes about 104" to get it done.
@G7VFY2 жыл бұрын
What about a proper screen protector? G7VFY
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Any of the cell phone screen protectors would work, just have to measure and cut. Look for anti-gkare to cut down on the reflection. I'm looking for one and when I find it. I'll post a video. The first layer of the screen is removable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-lgYqtaZeNabc
@LaurentEgliAdventure2 жыл бұрын
Ho…. My…..oups no that’s wrong ….. let …. Me do ….. it ….. oups that’s wrong ….. ho m’y god….. interesting product but really 3/4 if the video trying to tie your shooelace….. c’mon…..
@temporarilyoffline2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that was the joke. Glad you were able to pick up on that.
@MarcoLandgraf Жыл бұрын
Very annoying to watch it 25 times done wrong. At least put a timestamp where to start watching for the correct version!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. Added Chapters!
@MarcoLandgraf Жыл бұрын
@@temporarilyoffline Didn't expect that really! Thank you very much...very helpful!
@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын
Actionable feedback is always good! @@MarcoLandgraf