Xiegu

[@socallars3748]

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.

[@temporarilyoffline]

I think you have the right attitude to enjoy this radio!

[@henriquepoeiramanso6612]

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.

[@temporarilyoffline]

No problem. Glad you were able to get it to work!

[@dennisschultz1175]

​@@temporarilyofflinedo you have a link for bag?

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@dennisschultz1175 Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32cmpauibiaZ8k

[@DonzLockz]

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!👍

[@lyledal]

Human like us? That's what he wants us to believe, Don! 😉

[@temporarilyoffline]

My strategy is working

[@temporarilyoffline]

Well... almost working.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

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.

[@temporarilyoffline]

I want to see your finished product

[@lyledal]

Just picked one up. I was never very craftsy though, so this is gonna be a challenge.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Don't worry, I make it look easy!

[@JarlSeamus]

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]

Could be, weird, but could be.

[@titotrueba3332]

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

[@temporarilyoffline]

No problem. This was fun to do.

[@vk4foo]

Making a lanyard was Sea Scouts 101. 3 feet in 15 minutes, haha ;) FOO WAS HERE

[@temporarilyoffline]

Welcome Foo!

[@haramanggapuja]

Well, I think you just passed the PQS for boatswains mate 3rd ;-) 73 de W8IJN

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks, I need the pay raise!

[@LaurentEgliAdventure]

Got mine! Works like a charm and looks good. Thanks for the tip!

[@temporarilyoffline]

I think it's a good addition to the radio

[@phildurall7466]

Nice rails and preso TO! Who knew that someday "macrame" would be a skill set used in Ham Radio! :) 73 KF6IF

[@temporarilyoffline]

Now I can repel down the north face after my SOTA!

[@Dusty_Ham]

Watching this kind of makes me want to get a bunch of paracord just to make handles and things.

[@temporarilyoffline]

A leash for your kiwi?

[@Dusty_Ham]

@@temporarilyoffline The trick is in trying to catch the Kiwi

[@thogevoll]

Looks like that paracord has too many moving parts for you.😂🤣

[@temporarilyoffline]

It sure does! But I'm stubborn and won the fight!

[@larrygrigar3793]

I really like it. Looking into doing that with my xiegu x5105

[@temporarilyoffline]

That would look great too!

[@RicSpivey]

got mine ordered finally!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Excellent!

[@CapeCodCNC]

Cool hope mine comes in tomorrow!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@vincentcimino1963]

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]

Here is the full review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32cmpauibiaZ8k and the follow-up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWnCfKp7m7Oaeqs

[@vincentcimino1963]

@@temporarilyoffline awesome, thank you sir, great videos too

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@vincentcimino1963 you're welcome

[@petrus54654]

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.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Exactly!

[@Frisky0563]

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

[@temporarilyoffline]

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]

How do I turn a transceiver into a ladies' handbag? Without the protective bag as a summer edition... :-)

[@temporarilyoffline]

Right - the bikini for the X6100!

[@MeineVideokasetten]

*G* *R* *E* *A* *T* idea! Look's cool.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Its been a great addition to the rig!

[@user-yr5bk2cx4k]

Hi you mention replacing the mic. What mic did you replace it with?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Here is the replacement mic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKDaaqlrec-We6s

[@dennis8019]

would be nice to 3d print them in nylon

[@temporarilyoffline]

Check out TOADs, we are working on a 3d print version

[@owlcricker-k7ulm]

I have the urge to do macrame!

[@temporarilyoffline]

I promise I won't interfere.

[@RaiderDonnie]

Very nice rails! I wish they made them for the X5105. I wonder if these would fit?

[@temporarilyoffline]

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?

[@RaiderDonnie]

@@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.

[@mctscott123]

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.

[@temporarilyoffline]

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.

[@randyhavener1851]

Nice!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks Randy

[@chopchop3464]

use a nice camera strap

[@temporarilyoffline]

#Protip

[@KA4UPW]

So, What is the link for the carry case?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Here you go: 👉 Compact X6100 Case: amzn.to/3ENxyZr

[@KA4UPW]

@@temporarilyoffline Thanks i ordered them !

[@temporarilyoffline]

Excellent!

[@OH8STN]

Awesome weaving a d loving the rails. Great video, thanks for sharing. 73 Julian oh8stn

[@temporarilyoffline]

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-radio7373]

Team Replay 🥰👍

[@temporarilyoffline]

I haven't made a paracord weave in years, not since the girls were little... took me a bit!

[@wild-radio7373]

@@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-radio7373]

@@temporarilyoffline have a wonderful day today! April fools day is such a fun day!♡♡♡ stay safe out there luv :)

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@wild-radio7373 You too!

[@dalewegener1739]

Nice rails, where can I order some please?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Here you go: ebay.us/EbYVv5

[@jdschauss]

Forty bucks seems a bit excessive for those. - K5SFC

[@temporarilyoffline]

I agree, but that's about the price of all commercially available rails.

[@jdschauss]

@@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.

[@temporarilyoffline]

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.

[@G7VFY]

What about a proper screen protector? G7VFY

[@temporarilyoffline]

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

[@LaurentEgliAdventure]

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…..

[@temporarilyoffline]

Yes, that was the joke. Glad you were able to pick up on that.

[@MarcoLandgraf]

Very annoying to watch it 25 times done wrong. At least put a timestamp where to start watching for the correct version!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks for the suggestion. Added Chapters!

[@MarcoLandgraf]

@@temporarilyoffline Didn't expect that really! Thank you very much...very helpful!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Actionable feedback is always good! @@MarcoLandgraf