Re: CW Messages.
The video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_X8EF55oMA at its time about? 1:21 shows you.? Just push the button for the memory you want to send, RE1 in this case. Hopefully that doesn't change
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CW Messages.
Hello. I did enter a CQ message in Message #1. That was easy but I cannot find a way to send the message. Went through the manual, Googled and found nothing. Need help. 73,? Yvon NU6I
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Rock Dubois <rockdubois1945@...>
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Re: Nice X5105 review from RadioManual.info
For a look at the circuit boards (and battery) inside, go to https://radioaficion.com/cms/xiegu-x5105-fcc-certification/ One board, probably including the autotuner, has 29 toroid coils, and even more
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DougVL
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Nice X5105 review from RadioManual.info
There's a nice, detailed 3-page review of the X5105 at www.radiomanual.info search for Review: the Xiegu X5105 QRP Transceiver - RadioManual ----------------------------------------------------- (I
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DougVL
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Re: Mic Cable
Doug, Haven't had any problem with RFI on mine.? I was looking at replacing my coiled cable with a flexible straight cable as I am not a fan of coiled cables.? Upon looking for some type of cable
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Phil B <philrb1@...>
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Re: Mic Cable
Brian, I read this somewhere about a year ago and, since that type of cable is shielded, it made sense.? I have not experienced any RFI on my OEM cable wanted to verify if I do. 73 Phil K7TTI
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Phil B <philrb1@...>
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Re: Mic Cable
Found something else.? Check this site - https://clemens.name/g90-mods/ One of his recommendations is ferrite beads on all cables, to reduce RFI. The page is actually for a different radio, but they
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DougVL
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Re: Sound Card Connections
I was looking around for info on adapting a computer/cellphone headset for use with the X5105.? Since several Xiegu rigs seem to use the same mic, while checking for G90 info I found this page:
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DougVL
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Re: I would like to find a way to use a computer-type headset with mic, for portable operation.
That would be a good idea.?? However, I already have a headset that I would like to adapt. And Heils are a bit out of my price range.? Well, actually, way out. I've used my headset for receiving,
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DougVL
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Re: I would like to find a way to use a computer-type headset with mic, for portable operation.
It would take some thinking through it and maybe even a call to Heil. But I would think one of their headsets could be setup to work on the 5105. Brian K0FBS
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Brian Smith
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I would like to find a way to use a computer-type headset with mic, for portable operation.
I would like to find a way to use a computer-type headset with mic, for portable & pedestrian mobile operation. So I'm hoping that as new members come along, someone with experience will chime in with
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DougVL
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Re: Mic Cable
Do you have a problem with RFI on your mic?? I think/know there is some shielded CAT 5 or 6 cable, but don't know if it would help. I would like to find a way to use a computer-type headset with mic,
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DougVL
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Re: Mic Cable
Hi Phill, I have not done that. In fact your comment was the first time I have heard that using an Ethernet cable could eliminate RFI. Brian K0FBS
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Brian Smith
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Mic Cable
Has anyone replaced their microphone cable with an ethernet cable to eliminate RFI?
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Phil B <philrb1@...>
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Re: Sound Card Connections
That's a good point, about the cabling.? Quite a few online digital interface projects (for home rigs) use VOX for PTT control.? Connecting MIC & SPK was how I started using my IC-706 for FT8. In my
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DougVL
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Re: Sound Card Connections
In the below YouTube link Julian (OH8STN) discusses the simplest way to use the X5105 for digital modes. He discusses that at the 10:40 mark in the video. By using only the mic & speaker ports, then
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Brian Smith
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Re: Sound Card Connections
And one other thing - I ordered my x5105 from Radioddity, who sells the "Outdoor Version."?? That comes with the CE-19 interface adapter and some cables.? There are 3 cables that each have a 1/8
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DougVL
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Re: Antennas for portable or Pedestrian Mobile operation
As the old saying goes - "Size Matters".? A full sized antenna, wire or otherwise, will beat a shorter antenna any time.? There's lots of info online about calculating antenna efficiency, and that's
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DougVL
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Re: Antennas for portable or Pedestrian Mobile operation
I found the MFJ-1899 completely unworkable on most bands. Maybe I had a bad one. Also it is significantly heavier than the individual band telescopic antennas. I also wanted to be ale to use the X5105
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Brian Smith
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Re: Serial numbers and dates
Thanks for that. A good word to keep track of those as stickers fall off or fade. Brian K0FBS Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [X5105-Users] Serial numbers and
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Brian Smith
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