Re: intermittent power output
Awesome, thanks for that, found loose standoffs here and problem solved. Actually, two of the pan-head screws for the top standoffs were? missing, which can't have helped. Tiny M2x3mm much like the outer case, happily I had some in the laptop repair box.  
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This radio is working great with no known problems. The Battery charges to 12.36v from a 13.7v supply.? Battery starts at 12.0v off the power supply which is good for 2-4 hours before needing a recharge.? The SN is X0301240.? It has the latest firmware V3.0.0, Nov 26 2019 16:10:50.? It is packaged in the original box and includes:?
? ? ? ? - X5105 radio
- Microphone
- Power cable with Powerpole connector
- Accessory 8 pin DIN cable with a SignaLink RJ45 connector (SLCAB8PM)
- COM Interface cable: USB to 3.5mm 3 wire plug
- Operation Manual V3.0
The SignaLink in the photo is not included but used to show the radio in transmitting during a FT8 QSO.? I have infrequently enjoyed this radio since May 2021 in a few POTA locations and on my sunny patio using CW, SSB, Winlink and FT8. I have now upgraded to a IC-705 radio.??
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Email me for photos of the rig including a FT8 QSO using a SignaLink connection.??
?Asking:? $410.
Peter Fournia, W2SKY
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Re: Bioenno lithium iron battery
Just curious, was the internal battery removed and just use an external battery?
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Re: I would like to find a way to use a computer-type headset with mic, for portable operation.
The X5105 mic connection is slightly different than the G106 and X6100.? The MIC BIAS terminal is not in the same position, so an electret mic would not work.
The W2ENY $27 adapter did not work on the X5105 either.
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Doug, K8RFT
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Re: Xiegu ordering parts?
Randy -
Don't forget that in order to actually BE a BNC connector, it has to meet a lot of exact standards.
Little doubt that it would fit.? (Just don't buy a pack of 100!)
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Doug, K8RFT
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Re: Xiegu ordering parts?
I have not looked inside my X5105, but from some pictures, it seems that the BNC connector could be like
some BNC connectors that I got from Digikey (TE Connectivity AMP Connectors PN 5227161-9).
I have purchased some from both Digikey and from Mouser.
Joel -- N1JEO
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On 2023-09-13 09:48, Lou N2JPR wrote: I concur having provided multiple Xiegu website inquiries with no
replies over the last 2 years.
Lou N2JPR
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From: Nick Marsh
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [X5105-Users] Xiegu ordering parts?
Randy,
It may be easier to DIY than deal with Xiegu at any level.
Nick Marsh
WB4SQI
On Sep 13, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Randy.AB9GO <randy.ab9go@...>
wrote:
Thanks everyone. I was provided with a contact at Xiegu, but as
you've said here nothing happens. No reply. I guess I will open it
up and look around the connector and see if I can find a
manufacturer's mark and go from there. If I find a part number that
fits I'll post it to the group where I got it from.
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Randy AB9GO
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Re: Xiegu ordering parts?
I concur having provided multiple Xiegu website inquiries with no replies over the last 2 years. ? Lou N2JPR ? Sent from for Windows ?
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From: Nick MarshSent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:43 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [X5105-Users] Xiegu ordering parts? ? Randy, It may be easier to DIY than deal with Xiegu at any level.? ?
? Thanks everyone. I was provided with a contact at Xiegu, but as you've said here nothing happens. No reply.? I guess I will open it up and look around the connector and see if I can find a manufacturer's mark and go from there.? If I find a part number that fits I'll post it to the group where I got it from.
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Randy AB9GO
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Re: Xiegu ordering parts?
Randy,
It may be easier to DIY than deal with Xiegu at any level.?
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Thanks everyone. I was provided with a contact at Xiegu, but as you've said here nothing happens. No reply.? I guess I will open it up and look around the connector and see if I can find a manufacturer's mark and go from there.? If I find a part number that fits I'll post it to the group where I got it from. -- Thank you, Randy AB9GO
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Re: Xiegu ordering parts?
Thanks everyone. I was provided with a contact at Xiegu, but as you've said here nothing happens. No reply.? I guess I will open it up and look around the connector and see if I can find a manufacturer's mark and go from there.? If I find a part number that fits I'll post it to the group where I got it from.
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Randy AB9GO
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Re: Xiegu ordering parts?
I agree with Doug.? Contacting Xeigu directly is a waste of time.? Don't even bother.? However I have found Alan Clunnie at Sinotel to be extraordinary at customer service.? I can't say enough about him.? He may not be able to provide the part but you have nothing to lose by contacting him directly at sales@...Good luck.? BTW I am facing the same issue with the BNC conector.
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File /FCC photos of X5105 circuit boards uploaded
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The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: DougVL <K8RFTradio@...>
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Re: Xiegu ordering parts?
On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 02:38 PM, Randy.AB9GO wrote:
I would like to order it straight from Xiegu.?
I've been with this group since it started, and have never heard of anyone successfully getting anything from Xiegu. But you could try checking with the U.S. dealers, like RadiOddity - they are pretty good with support. ?Sinotel in England seems to be able to get some things/parts, but they aren't too convenient to talk to. BNC connectors are quite well standardized, though, and you should be able to get one here in the U.S.A. without much difficulty. The hard part will be getting the radio open and apart without damaging anything.? It's a tight fit inside.? Somewhere in the group, maybe the archives too, were posted pictures of all the circuit boards inside the radio, taken by the FCC when they tested it for rules compliance. -------- Doug, K8RFT
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Re: X5105 CW Mode Transmit Intermittent
Lou,
? That is GREAT NEWS!!! Glad you got it working again.?
I took mine apart as there are three boards sandwiched with those standoffs. I did not try just tightening the rear cover screws alone, but seems like that¡¯s an easier fix.?
Hopefully this may help others out there who have similar issue.?
JP
KA3BWP
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Re: X5105 CW Mode Transmit Intermittent
does it do it in keyer and straight key mode?
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On Sep 9, 2023, at 6:49 PM, Lou N2JPR <lbellock@...> wrote:
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Thanks for your insights Doug. Yes, I¡¯m afraid at this point it could be internal/hardware. I was trying to eliminate all user/menu/software issues before diving into the innards.
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I exhausted my ideas empirically for the user variables and appreciate your comment.
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Best 73, Lou N2JPR
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From: DougVL
Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2023 7:19 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [X5105-Users] X5105 CW Mode Transmit Intermittent
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It sounds like it could be a temperature-sensitive solder joint on a PC board.? Or, less likely, I think, a temperature-sensitive component (resistor, capacitor, etc.)
Great job of documenting your tests, though!
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Re: X5105 CW Mode Transmit Intermittent
Hi JP and group, ? Issue resolved. JP, thank you for indicating the direction of my troubleshooting. Late Saturday evening I attempted to remove the back cover by loosening the 4 screws. To my amazement, all 4 philips-head screws were LOOSE! I simply tightened them and then checked ALL of the case screws and found the micro allen-head screws in top and bottom panels also loose. Lastly, the chrome nut that holds the BNC connector was also not snug and took another ? of a turn to fully tighten. ? When I was done with that mechanical adjusting, I setup the rig with antenna and key and voila!, it began transmitting again. However, now I noticed that I had about 15% more power and the external tuner was not nearly as sensitive to tune for min SWR. I would even say that receive is more sensitive. ? Now, 5 QSOs and 4 hours later of operation, the rig runs consistently with no power disruptions. I also operated at min internal battery, about 11.5 VDC and max external input, about 13.5 VDC and rig is consistent in performance. I believe the issue is fixed. ? If anyone experiences weird performance and intermittent transmit, first try tightening all of the case screws and BNC nut to ensure good grounds all the way around. ? Best 73, Lou N2JPR ? ? ?
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From: JP McGinley
Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2023 7:09 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [X5105-Users] X5105 CW Mode Transmit Intermittent Lou,
? I did not improve per se, I merely tightened the screws
?holding the brass standoffs with screw stick & needle nose pliers. The standoffs are knurled so easy to grip. I did need use a pair of curved hemostats to hold ?two of them still so I could remove the cover, as they were so loose it just spun without loosening. Be gentle with the really small power plugs and one other plug which I cannot recall, take pictures so you get everything oriented properly.? Sent from for Windows ? ? Hi JP, ? Great question! Yes, I did change the mode and key down but, quite honestly, thought that the programming of the rig would prevent output in those modes when keying the rig as the primary modulation driver is audio/mic. ? No, I did not get power out in FM, AM, or SSB but again, thought that was the rig¡¯s logic. I am more interested in understanding how you improved the standoff grounding and may contact you off-line. Thanks for your response. ? Best 73, Lou N2JPR ? Sent from for Windows ? From: JP McGinley
Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:21 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [X5105-Users] X5105 CW Mode Transmit Intermittent ? Lou,
? Have you tried switching mode to FM and keying microphone to see if it¡¯s a CW only issue? I ask only because I had similar issue & it ended up being traced to the loose brass board standoffs depriving grounds to the boards. Mine had similar symptoms and finally dropped output to zero. If you do disassemble the rig, be VERY?
careful when removing the sides with the kickstand legs.
There are tiny springs which can fly and disappear, I placed a small piece of electric tape over the spring slot to keep spring in place for all eternity. Hope this helps
JP
KA3BWP?
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FT8 with a mac and signalink
Is anyone doing?FT8 with a mac and signalink? TIA Jim KE0OIR 73
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Re: X5105 Tuning Dial/Knob
Lou,? Thank you. I was unable to unlock it with the microphone. Jim KE0OIR 73
On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 4:04?PM Lou N2JPR < lbellock@...> wrote: Hi Jim, ? My first inclination is the Lock button. Could it be enabled? ? Lou N2JPR ? ? Sent from for Windows ? ? My X5105 has been barely used. I tried ti change the frequency with the?Tuning Dial/Knob, but nothing happens. KE0IR TIA 37
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Hello this weekend I picked up a 5105 and found that the BNC connector center receptacle is loose.? As in BNC has been used a lot and the center receptacle no longer grips the male pin tightly and when you wiggle the connector the connection comes and goes.? Looking at the BNC you can tell the receptacle is actually wider than it should be.? So I would like to order a replacement and install it.? Rather than look through many many catalogs trying to find this thing I would like to order it straight from Xiegu.? Does anyone have a connection or is there a process to secure parts directly?
Thanks,
Randy
randy.ab9go@...
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Randy AB9GO
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Re: X5105 Tuning Dial/Knob
Hi Jim, ? My first inclination is the Lock button.  Could it be enabled? ? Lou N2JPR ? ? Sent from for Windows ?
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From: Jim ForslundSent: Sunday, September 10, 2023 5:51 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [X5105-Users] X5105 Tuning Dial/Knob ? My X5105 has been barely used. I tried ti change the frequency with the?Tuning Dial/Knob, but nothing happens. KE0IR TIA 37
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My X5105 has been barely used. I tried ti change the frequency with the?Tuning Dial/Knob, but nothing happens. KE0IR TIA 37
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James G7NWK
N1JEO - Joel Curneal
Lou N2JPR
Randy.AB9GO
JP McGinley
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