Re: Xiegu G90
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýI agree that 20-watts seems to be a sweet spot for portable ops.? And I put a hard-wire limiter to this radio so that going above 20-watts is impossible.? When doing this, it disables the cooling fans and reduces total current consumption, a big deal when on battery power.? Just another of the ¡°activities¡± I participate in.? As a proof of concept in 2017 I entered the ARRL Field Day as a QRP mobile.? I got 20 miles per gallon¡.. that is¡¡ I walked 25-miles during Field Day and drank 5-quarts of iced tea.? How did I do?? I placed #5 overall in the USA standings, in the top 10% for sure! Vy73 - Mike - KD5KC. El Paso, Texas - DM61rt. SOTA W5T-Texas Association Manager.
? ? ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of NT5AT - Wilson via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 20:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [qfox] Xiegu G90 ? I own a G90, and really enjoy the rig.? ?The 20 watts seems to get out well, and audio reports are positive.? I own a number of different rigs including a FT891, 991A, and FTdx10.? ?The receive capability of the G90 does not reach the level of the FTdx10, but clearly beats the FT891 and FT991A.? ? I own a number of 5-watt radios, and I clearly feel the impact of the reduce power with those radios.? However, with the G90's 20 watts, I don't feel that I am missing out on much.? This is obviously subjective, but the 20 watts seems to be a sweet spot for a portable radio, balancing power need and consumption with the ability to be heard. ? There is one aspect that I would have liked to have known before I purchased mine.? The radio does not work great in a RF crowded environment.? I do POTA activations with two other gentlemen.? ?We work 20, 15 and 10m and separate our antennas by 50 to 100 yards.? Even with the use of a band pass filter, I get interference from one of my partners when I use the G90.? However, the FT891 works without issues in the same setup.?? ? I enjoy the G90 so much so that it is my go-to rig when I go out solo.? However, I fall back to the FT891 when I have friends join me in the parks.?? ? Regards, Wilson (NT5AT) From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Moris Kod via groups.io <moriskod@...> ? Hello, quick off topic question now that winter fox season is done... anyone out there have a Xiegu G90?? I've been thinking about ordering one before they start going up in price (noticed it already a bit) but not sure? about it..? any thoughts and we can go direct if not allowed on the fox list..? 72, W0JOE |
Mike Olbrisch