Roberto,

R1CBU's software does support my two GPS pucks. I did a step-by-step write-up a while back describing how I was able to connect them and get the correct GPS time. It is at:

/g/xiegu-x6100/message/4409

(I hope the link works)

Jerry K6ANI

A quick question here...
I got a USB GPS antenna from eBay (VFan UG-353), that includes everything on the antenna portion of it. Not the dongle version.
I used it to work Winlink (with no internet of course) and Winlink got the position perfectly and adjusted my time, etc.
Sent/received email messages OK as Emergency Preparedness Practice. I connected the GPS to the laptop USB of course.
Regarding the Xiegu X6100... I see an option on R1CBU's Firmware that uses GPS. Does it means I can connect the GPS received directly to the Xiegu?
I tried and didn't work (used a USB to USB-C adapter... or is this option for me to connect the GPS received to the laptop same way I did with the Winlink?

73
Rob
YS1RS

Oleg says there will be new version! Hip hip hurray!

I have no experience with WSPR but if it will run on an Android phone then I don't see why not. The Smart View feature is merely projecting whatever is seen on the cell phone screen to the desktop or laptop running Win10. I haven't tried other operating systems.

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Wow!
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Robert

I recall that a ham had inquired Xiegu about CTCSS support.? I understand Xiegu said it was doable, but stopped short of saying whether they would or wouldn't.
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—73 de Norm AC6DF

Has anyone found a headset with boom that works for this radio? I was at the Orlando hand fest and asked around and no one seen to carry anything that would go with the 6100. Looking for something very lightweight for POTA.

Yes, I saw that FT4 was in the FW and TX was in development. Looking forward to it. The FT8CN app doesn't do FT4 and I don't think there are plans for it.

Did I read somewhere that you are developing a TXRX of your own?

On Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 07:36 PM, K1FRA wrote:

Also I'm using R1CBU firmware, not that it has impact on this.

Now I already have FT8/FT4 reception in my firmware. I also already made the broadcast and even made a QSO. Will be available in the next version.

The video I attached to the above message doesn't seem to play so I attached a pic.

Also I'm using R1CBU firmware, not that it has impact on this.

Not sure if anyone here has tried this so I apologize in advance if I'm reinventing the wheel.

I've been very successful in using my X6100 with the FT8CN android app and an old Samsung Note 8. However, in addition to the cellphone screen being very small the app uses color contrasts (ie red over gray) that are difficult to read unless you're right on top of the phone.

So I found that I could cast the cell phone screen to my main computer monitor using the Smart View feature on the phone in conjunction with the Win10 system feature? "project to this PC" in the Settings "System" menu. The phone and PC must be on the same WIFI network and the "project to this PC" feature located in the "System" settings should be "launched" first. Then when the Smart View app is launched on the phone, the PC will show up as a device to "cast" to.

In addition I paired up a bluetooth mouse to the phone in order to control the FT8CN app from the monitor without having to do it directly from the phone.

It can be a little glitchy at times and I found that in order to direct the phone's audio output to the radio I had to "pause" the Smart View, begin a TX cycle, an then reconnect "unpause" the Snart View feature. It looks like you have to establish the audio channel to the radio first otherwise Smart View will send the audio to the monitor.

The app can be completely controlled from the monitor with the BT mouse. No more scwinting over the tiny cell phone screen an the color contrasts and resolution are great.

Again I apologize if this topic has been covered before. I attached a pic an video for your viewing pleasure.

73s

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The VG4 is a really good antenna, I have mine mounted on a steel mast at about 12 feet, here's a screenshot of my log with the 6100/VG4 setup

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Phil Cornell
W7PLC

Phil,

I've been eyeballing that VG4 antenna but haven't heard much about it. ?How do you have yours mounted? ?Have you used other antennas like dipoles or EFHW types? ?(I'm currently using an EFHW that's sort of not-quite-permanently hung in a tree in the back yard. ?I do have a 20+ foot pole -- I could make it 30'-- ?in the yard I could mount a VG4 to.)
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Bob
KD2TTM

They cant even make the squelch work on FM, they sure as heck cant add tone squelch!

I would also like to see six meter repeater tones, but I'm not holding my breath. I believe I saw that it was doable on the 6100 with a software patch. If Xiegu doesn't at least include it on the 6200, they are being deaf to their users.?

I have had my 6100 for about 6 months now and after a bit of a learning curve, I love it!? I bought the VG4 antenna and it is perfect for this rig, made many contacts, even through pileups.? i go back and forth using the Xeigu firmware and the R1CBU v.19, haven't decided which I like best.? It would be nice to be able to access the local 10 and 6 meter repeaters but there is no provision for pl tones (CTCSS).? Is this planned in a future release?? Is it a hardware or software issue?? I suspect it's both, hardware to generate the tones and software to select the proper tone for the repeater you are trying to access.
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Phil Cornell
W7PLC

There are only three menus I believe. So no one has it written down what the function keys do for each menu.

i'm noob to the 6100, and have had no trouble getting it all set up with latest version of the xiegu FW.
yes the decoder isnt perfect, but most arent, so its just best to rely on the decoder between our ears IMHO.
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72's de k8zf, randy