X5105 ATU Use
Hi Group,
When asking Radioddity for support on ATU usage, I receive the following response which I found to be helpful:
73
Joe K9SZ
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Joe K9SZ <joseph.e.wittmer@...>
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Calibrating X5105 SWR Meter
Hi Group,
This is the process for calibrating the SWR Meter as recommended by Radioddity using v3.0.0 firmware
Recommended:
1. Disconnect the antenna
2. Turn PRE and ATT Off
3. Turn NB Off
4. Set
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Joe K9SZ <joseph.e.wittmer@...>
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Re: 5105 or 5105 pro or ?
BACK to X5105 dealers -
Post #79, starting the thread " New US dealer.." has the name and website for another dealer, who was well recommended by the poster, and by another one shortly
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DougVL
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Re: Looks like I've joined the x5105 club
Yeah Doug that is correct IIRC. I was RADAR in the army and we had a simular setup for a Hi-Par radar that used a Klystron output tube.? Neat stuff.
Rick/K9ETE
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riushr <riushr@...>
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Re: 5105 or 5105 pro or ?
That is a wonderful suggestion. I cannot seem to find it in my email trash but will go through the steps and record them to share here soon.
Joe K9SZ
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Joe K9SZ <joseph.e.wittmer@...>
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Re: Looks like I've joined the x5105 club
Oops!? I should have remembered that really pure water is a good insulator.? One of the long-range radar sets I used to work on in the USAF had a reverse osmosis filtering system to ensure there
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DougVL
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Re: 5105 or 5105 pro or ?
Yes that would be a good idea, I could use that info also.
Rick/K9ETE
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riushr <riushr@...>
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Re: 5105 or 5105 pro or ?
Please consider starting a thread on that subject.? It should be a valuable skill to learn.? If you received the info via email, you might be able to just copy and paste it into your new thread in
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DougVL
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Re: 5105 or 5105 pro or ?
I purchased mine from Radioddity and have been very pleased with the support I¡¯ve had with the unit. They were esp helpful when I wanted to calibrate the S-Meter.
I know many use it portable,
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Joe K9SZ <joseph.e.wittmer@...>
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Re: 5105 or 5105 pro or ?
I wanted to get one late last spring, and MFJ said they were out.? I asked about getting more, and even then they said "not until the new model comes out".? I heard of the "Pro" quite a while ago,
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DougVL
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Re: 5105 or 5105 pro or ?
Jim,
I have heard no discussions nor rumors of Xeigu discontinuing the 5105. It
is a very popular radio and I see no reason for them to stop now.
The main US distributor changes almost every year.
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Brian Smith
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5105 or 5105 pro or ?
The 5105 looks interesting but I notice that MFJ is SOLD OUT of the 5105
and the G1M too.? Does this mean that the 5105 is being phased out or
that MFJ will no longer handle?? I see Radioddity has
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Jim W4QO
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Re: Looks like I've joined the x5105 club
I've done a lot of operating from my boats over a period of fifty years all the way from ocean crossings to local cruising and even some kayaking.
The only problems I¡¯ve encountered were when
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Mike Colyar
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Re: Looks like I've joined the x5105 club
Hmmm!? I wonder if an aluminum-hull boat would make a good antenna counterpoise?
I do have an aluminum canoe, and a body of water at my back yard.? But it's got ice fishermen all over it
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DougVL
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Re: Looks like I've joined the x5105 club
Related to the list of things to carry, a suggestion would be an antenna like the MFJ-1899T "6 Band Walkabout", much like the Outbacker - but cheaper.? It's a bit heavy on the radio, but
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DougVL
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Re: Looks like I've joined the x5105 club
Bob,
The X5105 is a good POTA Rig because it only requires an antenna and feedline. Makes POTA easy and less stuff to carry. The 5 watts can be frustrating if the bands are dead.
Brian
K0FBS
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Brian Smith
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Looks like I've joined the x5105 club
Just put my order in with Radioddity for a x5105 and interface.? Looking forward to receiving the rig and giving it a try.? Main interest is POTA and operating from my boat.
Bob KT8DX
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KT8DX <kt8dx@...>
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X5105
Looks like the family will be moving me into a room at my daughters house.
Probably in about 4-6 weeks!
Anyone interested in an X5105?
I have two, going to keep one!
Emails direct will save
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David KK7SS
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Re: 3800 mAh Replacement battery pack
I am in the same condition. I am looking for a replacement battery and from the Sinotel website they do not export outside the UK. Does anyone know of a store in any country in the world where you can
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ea1ddf
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Re: 5105 vs G90 vs RS-918
Thanks for all the input everyone.? Still not completely decided but the 5105 seems to fit the bill nicely for my purposes.? Radioddity seems to have the best price - how are they on service?? And
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KT8DX <kt8dx@...>
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