Oleg,

Yes, my fx4cr will do 20 watts…and the firmware has been open-sourced. It’s maturing as a one-man shield product.

73,

Frank
K4FMH
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Ridgeland, MS
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I always consider the 'value for money' of a purchase. I don't need the best equipment, I need good equipment.
I.m.h.o. the Xiegu X6100 has a very good value for money compared to other HF portable rigs. And performs well for the tasks I need it for. Even when it lacks working bluetooth and other non essential flaws.
Comparing it to the same formfactor rig IC705 (yes it is better, has VHF/UHF etc, but also lacks a tuner and costs 2-3 times more) I would say for me the 'value for money'-factor for a X6100 is unbeatable. The fact that it can be used with other firmware is a considerable bonus.

As for the X6200, I will wait. I want to know price and early reviews before I decide to buy one. I agree that Xiegu has a reputation for introducing immature products. If it turns out to be 'just a X6100 with a new fancy coat', I will stick to my X6100.
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Robert

On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 05:01 PM, David McGuire wrote:

I don't know why I had it in my head that the X6200 would be a 20-watt radio, but that doesn't look like it is going to happen.? So, maybe the?FX-4CR that's able to push 15-20 watts.

The difference between 10 and 20W on the receiving side will be 0.5 points on the s-meter

I don't know why I had it in my head that the X6200 would be a 20-watt radio, but that doesn't look like it is going to happen.? So, maybe the?FX-4CR that's able to push 15-20 watts.? But, until the X6200 arrives I'll stay on the sidelines...enjoying my FT-891.? David AE4LH

See url link for details

Sold my X6100 so no need for amp. Asking $425, shipping with the lower us only

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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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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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