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The antenna analyzer in the X5105 is very convenient
The antenna analyzer in the X5105 is very convenient.? Especially when you're using an antenna mounted directly on the radio, such as my GRA-1899 (or the extremely similar MFJ-1899). I checked the
By DougVL · #68 ·
PSK decoding
Can someone explain how to configure and tune the X5105 to decode PSK? I am at wits end!
By Ken Talbott · #67 ·
Re: Connecting a ground or counterpoise to the X5105
I should also mention how wonderful the X5105's built-in SWR (antenna analyzer) function is! I do also have an MFJ-259 antenna analyzer, and also a NanoVNA-F, that I can take along outside for antenna
By DougVL · #66 ·
Re: Connecting a ground or counterpoise to the X5105
Counterpoise tests - elevated 3 ft. vs. on ground 17 foot counterpoise wire, radio on TV tray table about 28 inches high. Counterpoise wire connected to DC charging jack 'outside' negative
By DougVL · #65 ·
Re: Connecting a ground or counterpoise to the X5105
Any follow-up? Dave KK7SS
By David KK7SS · #64 ·
Memory program for X-5105
Has anyone discovered a software program that lets you import memory channels for the 5105? Something like RT Systems or Chirp? If so what settings in the 5105 and software did you need to make it
By Brian Smith · #63 ·
Re: Antennas for portable or Pedestrian Mobile operation
I did have a counterpoise. I should specify that all my work with the 1899 was with a Yeasu FT-817. I have not actually tried it with the 5105. I suppose their could have been something unique to or a
By Brian Smith · #62 ·
Re: CW Messages.
Hi Yvon, I use firmware V3.0.0 Build 8. I can send messages with XFC key on the microphone. For CW messages you have to be in CW mode. To send the messages in RTTY, PSK31, PSK63, PSK125 you must be in
By Dick de V · #61 ·
Re: Antennas for portable or Pedestrian Mobile operation
Did you have anything for a counterpoise with the -1899?? When I tried some testing last week, having about 9 feet of wire connected to the BNC outer part made a BIG difference - better than with 17
By DougVL · #60 ·
Re: CW Messages.
Somewhere I saw a note that said to press PTT to send the selected CW message.? But it did not say which firmware version was in use. It might be worth a quick try, and should be easy to test. Some
By DougVL · #59 ·
Re: Connecting a ground or counterpoise to the X5105
Doug, Thanks for that discovery and explanation. Let us know how the driveway markers work. Brian K0FBS
By Brian Smith · #58 ·
Connecting a ground or counterpoise to the X5105
I was interested in Connecting? a ground or counterpoise to my X5105 when outside trying my portable antenna (The GRA-1899).? Particularly when using the radio handheld.? Having some wire as a
By DougVL · #57 ·
USB CIV interface temperature
Hi, I started using the included CI-V interface with the blue USB connector to connect my X5105 to my laptop. It works fine, I communicate via Omni-Rig with my logging program Log4OM. In Omni-Rig you
By Dick de V · #56 ·
Re: Great Rig
Hi Brian, I am not aware that they have different firmware versions based on countries. At Radioddity download page the latest is v3.0.0 build 7 and at xiegu.eu the latest is v3.0.0 build 8
By Dick de V · #55 ·
Re: Great Rig
Thanks for the info Dick. Your message had me questioning my sanity and eyesight so I went back to the download folder on my computer for the X5105 to recheck the version I actually loaded into my
By riushr <riushr@...> · #54 ·
Re: Great Rig
Thanks Rick, You can find the latest firmware on https://xiegu.eu/downloads/ ( https://xiegu.eu/downloads/ ) this is the Build 8 of V3.0.0, they made a few bugfixes: 1.bug fix:DSP FILTER state could
By Dick de V · #53 ·
Re: Great Rig
Hello Dick and Brian. I may have led you astray with my post. The version I used came from Xiegu's web site and was 3.0.0 build 7. At the time it was the latest on thier site, however updates change
By riushr <riushr@...> · #52 ·
Re: Great Rig
Steve, I have had no experience with Pileupdx to know if yours was typical, however, I can say that a bad radio does slip out of the factory from time to time. Your not the first to describe some
By Brian Smith · #51 ·
Re: Great Rig
Also a new member. Owned mine for a little under a month now. As a newly qualified ham I ordered mine from PileupDX, had tons of problems with settings not working properly and problems tripping left
By Steve Lord · #50 ·
Re: Great Rig
Hi Dick, Welcome to the adventure that is the X5105. This is what it feels like to be a ham pioneer. ?? The date does not sound right to me for the latest firmware but maybe I am wrong. A
By Brian Smith · #49 ·