Internal soundcard already put this on my radar but I truly perked up when I saw the built-in SWR Scan... I'm surprised that's not an advertised feature we see in the new SDR offerings. Edit: now I've looked around and seen the Icom SDR rigs have SWR Scan, I'm honestly surprised that feature isn't pushed out more in advertisements.
@Badutspringer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, my man. Wonderful unboxing. I played this in 2X speed and it felt natural. Only three espressos, this morning
@poli4869
2 жыл бұрын
By far the best review video for this radio online . This is what a review video should be, showing all details people want to see! thanks bro, happy new year and 73 De BG8AVS (China)
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your positive comment! :) I know, video is 1 hour long but I did my best to make it short as possible :) I wanted to show details as you wrote. :) Btw. I wish to make a contact with someone to China. Believe me I never had a QSO with China. Best 73, Paul :)
@poli4869
2 жыл бұрын
@@OM0ET if you are not in a hurry, I will take the type B license test in March(needed for HF, I have only type A for vhf/uhf only.then I will buy x6100 and we.can QSO😃
@marcreynolds7948
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure about the internal mic on that radio, but the Xiegu handheld mics have the mic element covered by the silicone membrane keypad sheet. This makes your voice sound muffled. If you open the microphone assy and remove the keypad sheet you can drill a small hole thru the location that covers the mic. Note you can't just punch a hole with a needle because the membrane will simply close itself, although you might be able to carefully cut a hole as well using precision nippers. Now reassemble the microphone assy and you will get better audio reports. You can also pack the housing with pieces of dense foam to dampen any resonances.
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Great! Thank you. I will definitely do it 😃👍
@LYC54
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent thorough review! I just wish reviewers would get away from boring unboxing...
@k7map
2 жыл бұрын
I despise unboxing videos. Its just a radio, not a fricken stripper.
@stefenson.souza.ferreira
5 ай бұрын
Congratulations for the explanations of X6100 SDR device transceiver. Your english is fluent and I got it everything from Brazil. A strong 73 from PS7SSF,
@vaniuha1981
2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this review, among the existing videos your video is a diamond. Thank you! Happy New Year )) DE ER1IM GL 73 SK
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much Ivan for your very kind comment :) My pleasure you watched this video! Happy New Year to you and 73, Paul
@JuliusLemonhead
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, OM0ET, I've made a mental note to investigate this radio further. I believe for me it would make an inexpensive and incredibly functional alternative to non sdr modern base station rigs, whether they be new or old. Keep up the excellent work, interest and reviews.
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Great! There is also an original 100W amplifier to this transceiver: www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-xpa125b?gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc3ZkJfDKKHwPW_UAZeIgn3z0amQBqYz0QixTJT1sD0_xQ28wHtQwCwaAn2MEALw_wcB
@wfwtheradioguy3414
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. That looks like a very nice radio. I'm excited to see what happens with the next few firmware updates. I have the Xiegu G90 which has been a fantastic radio. I have no doubt that the X6100 will be too. Thank you for the excellent review. 73 de WØFW
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank tou for comment. Yes I believe that with every one update will be this transceiver better and better. Also today it is fantastic transceiver! 😉👍 73
@lb6ciradiostuff490
2 жыл бұрын
Best review so far of this rig. Thank you for your work and a happy new year to you and your family! Best 73 - LB6CI
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very kind comment and is my pleasure you watched this video ;) Happy New Year '22 and 73!, Paul ;)
@mickgatz214
4 ай бұрын
I NEVER pull the protective film off new radios, but in your instance it appears it was just slapped on.... Excellent review btw.; 👍
@DonzLockz
Жыл бұрын
Great video Paul. I've been looking at this radio for one year and I think I'll buy it soon for my first HF radio. Thanks for showing us the menu and upgrading etc. 🍻👍🤠
@DCJNewsMedia
2 жыл бұрын
Just awesome and amazing. I'm blown away by this video you have done. God-bless you and your family 👪 ❤️
@erpece
2 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos with the X5105 made me buy that radio... now you're saying there's a better one?? ;-) Happy new year, Paul!
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
LOL :D It is clear how fast technology is evolving today ;) I enjoy it. HNY 22
@skiptaggart8116
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another brilliant video and equipment review. I'm studying for my Technician license here in the US and always find your videos engaging and informative. I am curious to know what measures you can take to add higher frequency to your audio as OZ8CTH suggested?
@thomaslapointesr4159
Жыл бұрын
Gotta make a living
@patriayvida4209
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a great video!!! ... Personally I'm still kinda Hesitant about this new Transceivers... It looks good and it's portable... but for someone who likes DX'ing it's not convincing. Too much money for 5 wants.... (or 10 watts).... That's my opinion. Thanks again and HAPPY 2022 from KJ4BGW ! 73s!!!
@1956mykhan
2 жыл бұрын
Pole, Congrats for your new transceiver, happy new year too. I am very much surprised to know that only 5 Watts can do such mericles. By da way I am from Islamabad Pakistan and unfortunately we do not have such preveledges as you people are enjoying there. Happy new year again and Regards! M Yaqoub Khan Islamabad Pakistan
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Hi dear friend from far Pakistan! I am so sorry! Hamradio is so beautiful hobby! Why is hamradio not allowed in your country? It's sad... Yes, we can make also nice DX's with 5W - 8000km, for example. This is so exciting on this hobby :) I hope one day you will be also able to transmit on the ham bands and possibly we will make a contact ;) Happy new year 2022 to you and yours! Paul
@Patrick_PD2ET
Жыл бұрын
The foam rip off ..it's like asmr sound.. hahahah Big fun.. lovely radio though !! very good review!! Thank you OMØET Paul . maybe a good radio to start with ..after my exam in March 2023..i just can't wait 7351's
@yocchan54321
2 жыл бұрын
If you purchase the X5105 and then the X6100 again, you can purchase the IC-705 for the total amount of gold. After using the X5105 for about a year, the tuning dial encoder broke down. I bought IC-705 because I can't trust this manufacturer anymore. Although the price is high, the frequency range is wide, and Icom is by far the best in quality.
@techguy9023
2 жыл бұрын
Stories like that make me think Elecraft, Discovery, or Icom.
@boogerglob1234
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for sharing your video. Happy New Year!
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure :) Thanks for watching this video and HNY 2022! 73 :)
@ElmerEscoto
2 жыл бұрын
Nice rig. Enjoy it! Happy New year!
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elmer ;) Happy New Year also to you and yours! ;) 73
@hernanamadorcortesgomez7682
2 жыл бұрын
espero, algún día, comprar una de estas máquinas... me encantan... pero la pandemia y dos años sin trabajar dejaron mi economía en default... solo puedo mirar videos y soñar con estrenar mi nueva licencia de RA en las bandas HF... Abrazos y muchos éxitos a quienes están leyendo este comentario... poco a poco avanzamos!!!
@dree6212
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice review of the all mode transceiver and very clear sound, thank you 73 from PE1PPE.
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your very kind conment! 😉👍 Best 73
@michaelzehrfeld7766
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video...very interesting to see such radio "live"......top review! 73 Mike
@mm3nrx
2 жыл бұрын
the case is just ordinary U channel for conduits etc. But handy to use to do that kinda stuff. I use the same stuff at work to make internal lighting units for bus, train, ambulances and lorries etc.
@QRP.lifestyle
2 жыл бұрын
Nice TRX Paul, wait for my antennas!
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. Yes, I am waiting :D hi
@hamshackleton
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh, I like! I have one on order, despatched as soon as the stock comes in! Thank you for the set-up info. 73 from m0hff
@kf7gc
2 жыл бұрын
I have one on order also
@HamTechRadioScannerDrones
2 жыл бұрын
Nice Video - the new firmware is now available- What model is the Antenna ? Andreas
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andreas! :) It is the UltraLight MLA MC-20: om0et.com/ultralight-mla-mc-20.html
@o00scorpion00o
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best Audio I've heard yet on the 6100, maybe due to newer Firmware or due to your low noise location ? Not sure I would pay more for this than what I paid for my FT-891, great radio 5-100 watts. Cool radio though. Can it send psk 31 via keyboard ? that would be cool or do you need external program like FLDigi ? would be great to be able to send psk31, RTTY, Olivia via the radio without the need for a computer.
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Audio is nice and soft also due to good speaker used in this radio and also there is a low background noise in this location :) I didn't test it on the DIGI modes yet, so I am not sure about it. Happy New Year to you and yours! ;) 73
@o00scorpion00o
2 жыл бұрын
@@OM0ET Happy new year to you too! :-)
@martinsalt1839
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, have you played with the IC-705 ? If not, I suggest you do, that is some radio ! The X6100 is definitely not one of the best transceivers in the market in that class. It's been released with far too many bugs, and the WI-FI / Bluetooth options do not function. I'm sure they will be fixed in time, but it will be down to the initial buyers of this radio to report the bugs and pray Xiegu fix them in a future FW update. I was planning to buy the X6100 but having seen many reviews on KZitem, I wont be buying one and will probably save my pennies for an IC-705.
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Martin! :) How are you? The IC-705 is great portable transceiver. Maybe it hasn't bugs, but we have to consider also its price, size, weight, weak battery, no ATU inside, no internal microphone. As I said in the video, these are very important features when hiking, or when I don't want take with me an extra cables, wires and accesories. I believe the FW will be updated on X6100 and some new features will be added too, BT and WiFi included :) It was the same with X5105 and now it's perfect transceiver. Btw, how is your Magloop working? Do you still use it? Happy New Year 2022 to you and yours! 73, Paul ;)
@martinsalt1839
2 жыл бұрын
@@OM0ET Hey Paul, all good here thanks. Hope all well with you and your family. I don't own either transceiver, but am now leaning heavily towards the IC-705. Unfortunately the experiences I've had in the past with Xiegu transceivers has not been good, and I think they rely on early buyers doing the quality testing for them. I believe they have already relased a FW update to fix the Bluetooth and WLAN issues, and looking at other KZitem videos, this is also not working, so you may be right, in a year or so, the X6100 may be a viable radio, but I don't think they should be selling them with so many faults. Anyway, enough of that !. My Magloop is still working fine, I mainly use it indoors for FT8. I think you've upgraded the design since I bought mine, so you don't have to screw / unscrew the 2 wires into the connector, but it's not a great deal to do. Very happy with it. For info, my main radio is a Yaesu FT857D which I love, all band all mode include 2m FM / SSB, but now looking for a QRP rig, hence my interest in the IC-705 / X6100. Well have a very happy New Year and much joy for 2022. 73. Martin
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
@Martin Salt Hey Martin :) I am glad you are still using this antenna. Yes, I am still trying to make this Magloop better and easier assemble and use. Current version the MC-20 is also not the final :D because I am developing already a RC-20 which will be the same body but different tuning box - remotely controlled. My goal is to just make this Magloops more user friendly :D The ICOM 705 is great transceiver, I just wish the price wouldn't be twice of the X6100, otherwise I am would go for it too. Btw. I like that feeling, when after every new firmware update I always turn on a bit better radio, hihi :D I am just a damn optimist LOL :D Best 73 Martin!
@RoelandJansen
2 жыл бұрын
you should get the 705.. an atu is of not much use.. better have a resonant ant with qrp anyways I like the playground of the 6100. rooting etc.
@tsothilingam
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree, x5105 wasted money, not know what to do this radio, not using anymore
@kb9oak749
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing features for the price. I need one.
@sylvianebillard
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent vidéo and 73 51 from galapagos 68 in Switzerland near Geneva
@LWRC
10 ай бұрын
Quite impressive on this QRP Xceiver! It certainly has more features than the Elecraft KX3!! Wondering how the receiver parameters compare!
@54LR009
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all informations 👌😉 Greetings from Luxembourg Serge 73
@techguy9023
9 ай бұрын
I have the 5105. I think it works ok. You should use headphones or an external speaker because the very small internal one sounds horrible. I wanted to sell it till I tried a better speaker. I didn't want the 6100 because I have heard it is easily overloaded on receive. It mght be fine. I got a good deal on an open box unit anyway.
@Aletef
2 жыл бұрын
Great commercial for Xiegu.!!!
@Roadrunner48
Жыл бұрын
Great presentation of the XIEGU X6100 radio ! 73 de DF8??
@pvdk
8 ай бұрын
Nice video. I'm interested in buying the X6100. Few questions I did not find in this video: 1/ Does you have the possibility to adjust RF gain ? 2/ Can you adjust the bandwidth of the filter? 3/ Has the X6100 have a EQ for TX and/or RX? Does it have a CW memory keyer? Thanks and 73 Phil ON4VP
@RobertMacCready
6 ай бұрын
Great video on the X6100. Will it do FT8?
@anthonyglaser929
9 ай бұрын
nice post, good info. Is the internal battery replaceable? Can the radio be run off a/c power if the battery is dead?
@MobiusHorizons
8 ай бұрын
I'm really curious which you find yourself wanting to use now with a bit more time since the initial impressions. The x5105 seems Really well made and nice to use portable, but I feel the waterfall and 10w capability (with external power) of the x6100 would really come in handy. Asking because I am planning on taking my test very soon and looking for a first radio. My thinking is to go for one of these two radios with the idea of eventually purchasing the 100w amplifier.
@xe1fbg
2 жыл бұрын
Excelente video, me dieron ganas de adquirir ese equipo, saludos 73.
@cookiebeariscool
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul I am a long time watcher of your channel , this is a awesome video of this radio and I am looking to buy one..... where did you buy yours from and also what is the guarantee for this radio ?? I know quite often with chinese made radios the guarantee is almost non existent . I did buy the x5105 but within a week issues developed and I sent it back for refund . I would like to try this radio to see if I have better luck. Thanks again for a great in depth review , ZL1SEW 73
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you so much for your support and watching this video ;) I bought this radio from Radioditty (link in video descr.) and if you are not sure and don't want risk a buggy radio I would wait some time for some more firware updates and then buy it. I was OK with possible bugs, because as a X5105 owner I know that Xiegu will fix bugs and will add some more features. I like that feeling to have a bit newer radio after each firmware update :D Btw. I see this transceiver fully operational also with this first firmwares, so I am happy with this purchase. Happy New Year! Paul
@dw.7655
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul, great video and amazing QRP radio. Wow! I am a 2 lander in USA. I got to get back on the bands since I have upgraded to General class. Question. Can you plug in Headphones? Did you construct your magnet loop antenna? Your explanation of all the features was also great. I’m going to look into this rig. Thanks again so much. 73s and stay safe. Old man Dave!
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊 Yes, I can plug in the headphones and also I can finally use a MONITOR feature to hear my self too. Yes, this Magloop is my commercial product (om0et.com). Thanks for the nice comment and watching this video 😉👍 Best 73
@Taras-Nabad
2 жыл бұрын
I like it, very nice review.
@whirledpeas5644
2 жыл бұрын
TNX Paul for the informative video. What are the specs for the internal battery,? Operating time between charge, and how long to fully charge? 73
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
it's 2x 3Ah 3,7V is series. Max. 8.1V, min.7.0V when radio turn off automatically. In RX mode about 3,5 hours.
@G3PWP
Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, a nice review
@BillTheDroneReviewer
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your review ! Just got mine X6100 so I can hardly wait to hook it up to that awesome antenna I received from you and give it a go !
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill. I hope you will enjoy this combo and will make many nice QRP contacts 😉👍 Happy New Year! Best 73
@giovannicarlo9354
2 жыл бұрын
777
@cd6037
Жыл бұрын
Super, díky za recenzi
@docpearson
2 жыл бұрын
I have one of these radios. It fails miserably when trying to fine tune in CW stations. The fine tuning digits on the far right side do not work. It is a severe disappointment. But I do hold hopes that a firmware upgrade Will be able to fix it. I can say one thing though it works perfectly with Ham Radio Deluxe
@dronesgyn
Жыл бұрын
So 5w power out ???all band 5w ? 73 PP2ZM BRAZIL 😅
@PrzemyslawStachowski
4 ай бұрын
Great presentation! Too bad the x6100 doesn't show the exact frequency Where is the best swr like the x5150. 73!
@mikestone9129
2 жыл бұрын
Very good video, thank you.
@dw.7655
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, since the X6100 has Bluetooth, does it allow connection to Bluetooth headphones? It seems to have a great price point and features, for sure. Thanks again. 73’s , Dave
@LeaseGuidecom
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video and review prior to buying my X6100. However, I now have one and have found that much of the information in your video is now outdated, given the series of firmware updates since your review. You might want to either remove the video or update it (preferred). BTW, my charger is 12 volts, not 5 volts.
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, 5V charger was a bug of manufacturer. 😁 Yes update would be good, lol. Many things were changed already since then.
@klausmuller8856
Жыл бұрын
Do you know how to deactivate Filter 1 for FT8 Operation? Filter 1 Limits the bandwidth to 2900 Hz which is to narrow for the complete FT8 Channel.
@ruisantos4520
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Friend ... What kind of amplifier are you using ? And what is the antena you are using ? On the antena part, I see what looks to be a RX antena ... What is the TX antena ? Or does this antena works like a dipolo ?
@todaysfigures598
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it👍
@dioquaid
2 жыл бұрын
Every on is comparing this with the icom 705, i would prefer a comparison with the MCHF, with the additional battery pack and tuner the are close in price,
@skykingimagery899
Жыл бұрын
Nice rig. What I would love to see is a comparison of various antennas. It's more than simple specs and wave patterns. You have used a very simple antenna. K6AGE. And I know I am old school but seems that a call with your true call sign followed by phonetics is easier to understand. It takes extra mind bending to translate.
@MubarakNour
2 жыл бұрын
You R Great This is from ST2KI
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much! 😊
@amercalifa5592
2 жыл бұрын
Updated my transceiver to version 1.1.2, downloaded from the Radioddity website. After the update, the waterfall stopped responding. I did a factory reset and updated to the previous version 1.1.0 but the waterfall did not come to life. Don't know what could be the reason? Thanks a lot..
@alex0000021
Жыл бұрын
bonjour paul peut tu faire une amtenne 446 comme les autre amtennes que tu a fait en circulaire merci d avance de ta reoponse bonne journée 73 a+
@anonymous_friend
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a radio newb. Looking for my first purchase. How does this compare to the popular G90 ? Thanks
@radiofoxtrot
2 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Is amazing transceiver!!! 73 my friend from LU9FNI
@和足蓮見
2 жыл бұрын
Hello' X6100 SDR portable HF goods. have a nice weekend and A Happy new year of over from 7n2pya nera in tokyo japan 73
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend for watching this video and Happy New Year to Japan! 73, Paul ;)
@和足蓮見
2 жыл бұрын
@@OM0ETDera OM∅ET Enjoy Ham radio of 謹賀新年 ありがとう御座います。 Thank you. 2022/01day 01m from yokota air base nera in tokyo japan
@joseprotacio5654
2 жыл бұрын
how much is the price of the old radio compared to the new model
@EA1FRU
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
@Dark_Knight_USA
7 ай бұрын
Greetings: I watched, I read, mow my 2 cents...It serms nice 4 a multiband, TFT display, SDR type, menu driven, chinese HT. Knowing how crap the chinese customer no-service is and not wanting 2 contribute 2 their economy I hate 2 inquire tge cost (US) of this little toy. However my interest is sparked. Without looking ip the specs (not that they would inform me or B accurate) , what is the out of box TX and RX coverage? Can it B altered 2 include other bands or continuous? That is, is there a flash mod 4 that yet? Does the antenna SWR and tune function on the 'Xtra' coverage frequencies? Granted it is a rather expensive antenna analyzer, still could B a useful tool. Thx 4 the share.
@bangyusrichanel1620
2 жыл бұрын
Watching here
@stefanomammoli7024
2 жыл бұрын
Very fine videi
@richardschnedorf5711
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy this unit?
@Homer19521
2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. TU 73
@viralsheddingzombie5324
2 жыл бұрын
Does it cover 10 meter FM?
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
RX only
@endrizo
Жыл бұрын
it should have a usb type C to charge and data transfer.
@6stostormo
2 жыл бұрын
Tanks from Svizzerland 7355
@FaheemKhan-cx6kb
2 жыл бұрын
great 👌😊👌👌😊😊😊
@charly821
2 жыл бұрын
Keren... 👍👍👍👍
@MRxMADHATTER
4 ай бұрын
I think you have your 9s and 5s mixed up. 5 is five. 9 is nine.
@nivid01
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh, those non-integrated legs with no “click” when extended seem a bit dodgy!!!! You love that cardboard packing box don’t you mate!!!!
@o00scorpion00o
2 жыл бұрын
Pity you can't monitor ALC when TX.
@ivandubinsky1857
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review...thank you. I think I want one of these. 73 de Ivan, VE7IVN
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ivan! 😉👍best 73! Paul
@ivandubinsky1857
2 жыл бұрын
@@OM0ET I did buy one and am impressed with its capabilities. I have been able to set it up to work digital modes with little trouble. Currently on firmware version 1.1.5 which has brought many improvements.
You got the tranceivers from Xigou for free to make a video out of it? When you talk about Xigou radios it looks like a advertising show - In Your hands they look perfect als best as You can get for the money. No critics and no single weak point! From the other side I see a lot of xigou customer with serious issues using this radio - Moste are mention buggy firmware where they try to fix it with many FW updates introducing more bugs than fixes. Nothing to mention about this? Nothing to mention about weak points of this radios? No single point? All the video looked like e sales roadshow - And yes, I saw the bugs in the FW. One example, on the voice recorder and how You managed do elegantly drive around it. Not good....
@rst5nn
2 жыл бұрын
Agree, as owner of G90 can say that the biggest downside of Xiegu is underbaked firmware and no any support or customer communication about issues. They sell rig and that is all, it is only hope that issue will be fixed and nothing broken again. If there is new upcoming radio in the nearest future, you should forget about any updates. Take a look on GSOC or G90 which has issues for a while.
@py2bnd-sota411
2 жыл бұрын
@@rst5nn It's with all of there tranceivers. They public some FW updates, some issues fixed with new Bugs coming in. Later, with new models at sale, no updates any more and the customer stays for what he payed for. It's a Chinese TRX and it comes with the Chinese way of business.
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
PY2BND - SOTA No my friend, I payed 730€ (825USD) for it to get the radio as soon as possible. If I have seen some issues I would mention it in the video, but instead of the bug with Audio recorder (I noted here 25:42 ) I didn't find yet others. I don't say they are not, but when I created this video I had this radio only one day, don't you think that it is maybe too soon to find them? You are comparing me with users/beta testers who are using the pre-production models for weeks and months or with users who owns first batch of the commercial models in USA. Of course after days they have found some bugs or negative things and maybe I will find them too. Also on X5105 was on the beginning many bugs, but guys in factory were kind and they listen to users wishes and reports. Btw, the ICOM company released only one FW update in 3 years what I own the IC-7610. Why my 3,5k € transceiver still don't have CW decoder, SWR scanner or at least FT-8 modem? Please why judge people when you are not sure about them, It's not nice ;) Thank you and Happy New Year 2022 to you and yours! Enjoy the QRP and SOTA, 73/44 Paul.
@py2bnd-sota411
2 жыл бұрын
@@OM0ET Yes, on a ICOM no need for so many FW updates to fix bugs. Instead, when they release a new one it comes with new features... and not with bug fixes. So You have since the beginning always a TRX what is usable. X5105 never made it to a bug free FW, G90 same thing.. A friend of mine had a X5105 and ended up selling the radio when he realized that Xigou didn't care any more to fix the bugs saying to him that can buy a newer one from them. I saw the things on activations and it was ridiculous. So he sold it recently and purcharsed a radio from a recognized company. He was simply tiered to use a engenheering experiment from Xingou... despite outher points that did not satisfied himself on the X5105.
@rademaartje1
2 жыл бұрын
@@OM0ET I have this X6100 for more than a month and besides some things not working the audio reports I get are great. In the first firmware you could play your voice recording directly and hear the sound directly. with the new update you have to set the monitor function in the settings on 2 or 3. txt msg for CW is not working at this moment. The noise reduction function works but the sound is not good as with many other radios you can buy. I noticed som dirt under your screen in your video. I had four radios and 3 of them had dirt or a little particle under the screen and that is not good. you can easily remove it by remove the frame that sits on top of the screen. Many people are bashing Xiegu but forget that their radio's from Yaesu, Icom or Kenwood had also problems in the beginning. We all know from al lot of radio's that cost more than 1000 euro it took years till Yaesu or Icom solved them. If you look for a radio like FT991 or FT817 they had a lot of problems, there are a lott of pages and youtube videos for solving the problems yourself because these big names also don't care. So the radio is not perfect, but even with the functions not working on this moment still a radio to beat price wise. I will never pay 1500 euro for a Icom 705 with no tuner and a battery from a handheld transceiver. its a joke. I owned the FT817ND and the battery inside was way to small. and if you want all the filter options and TCXO you paid more than 900 euro. Paul thank you for your video and I like that you made this video different and not only try to bash the radio. There is a all ready a new firmware that activates the bluetooth and wifi but it is not working correct. I have to try out myself. FT8 and WSPR is working fine even the radio is so new that there are no settings in the programs used for it. Even the SDHDR program is working. I do agree that the radio is delivered whit some problems that should not be. But the pressure was high to send it out because of all the people ho had a pre order. @paul can you do a comparison of the battery between the X6100 and the X5105? for now a happy 2022 and will look forward to your new video's.
@halfabee
2 жыл бұрын
People do this for a hobby.
@toomanyhobbies2011
2 жыл бұрын
Just about any Japanese all-band transceiver is better. Don't be "taken" by these cheap Chinese imitations.
@cranegantry868
2 жыл бұрын
hahahahaha US$1024 you must be kidding!!!!!
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-x6100
@robertbrown3413
2 жыл бұрын
Chinese try hard to be Icom...
@DanielAdiNugroho
2 жыл бұрын
There's nothing wrong with that.
@RoelandJansen
2 жыл бұрын
@@DanielAdiNugroho but not hard enough. still nice thing if you are in a not too rf hostile env
@pietrogazzera5733
2 жыл бұрын
Best review ever on this rig! Good contacts indeed! Happy new year Paul!
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Pietro :) HNY 22 to you and yours ;) 73
@thinkcasting3182
Жыл бұрын
Too expensive for what you're getting. $600+
@larryspiewak3731
2 жыл бұрын
The power socket on the side of the 6100 says 9-15V. But they give you a 5V charger? That makes no sense. Even with a voltage booster internal to the rig.
@cassiofonte8172
2 жыл бұрын
It inspires a lot of confidence in the product, isn't it 😂
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Yes me the same, I have asked Xiegu for an explanation. I am waiting for their answer :)
@dronesgyn
Жыл бұрын
Have new model now 25/03/2023 ?? have best radio model ??
@raydavidsonm0ray.777
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Many thanks for the review of this new rig. How much dose this X6100 cost please Paul. As usual from you, yet another BRILLIANT & Very informative review indeed, as with all of your reviews on new equipment, including the details of how you make & produce your own products. As you may recognise my Callsign and name, you might notice that I follow you as much as I can with all of you live streams, & your normal informative videos. Keep up the good work Paul, & let's hope that 2022 will bring all of us some better times than than the last 3 years. I'm hoping to be able to work you on the radio at some time soon this year, assuming that I can get help with putting up an antenna that works properly. Being disabled restricts me from gettin highly efficient high power (100 Watts & above) capable Antennas installed on my own. Happy New Year Paul. 73, Ray, M0RAY, Locator JO01ii84
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray, I thank so much for your very kind comment and support of my work here :) I bought it for about 750€ (I don't remember precisely because part of this was an import fees and TAX). I am sorry for your situation Ray, but there must be some kind of solution for sure with kind of antenna, hmm.. Yes, I hope that the 2022 will be at least not worse than 21st. Let's believe it will be better :D We have to be optimistic ;) Best 73 and HNY! Paul
@Bdub1952
2 жыл бұрын
Speaking as a G90 owner, Xiegu has really stepped up its documentation game as well.
@okhamradio
2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to have at least 20w and 2 meters and 70 cm band in this radio
@barrykery1175
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Very informative. You made is super easy for someone to follow the firmware upgrade. I like the way they designed it for upgrading. I'd like to get one but they still have some bugs to iron out in the radio before I make my move. The last issue I saw that bothered me was, the CW memory keyer did not function. Or did they finally fix that? Thanks for posting the great review. Barry, KU3X
@OM0ET
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Barry, thank you so much for your kind comment. As I am (sadly) not a CW operator I dont't know answer to your question. I have to dig a little to find how to use this CW function :D btw. Happy New Year 2022! 73, Paul
@1OFGODSOWN
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of Birdies across the bands being produced by the radio is a far bigger issue to me since I don’t do CW.
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