Re: Xiegu 6100 - R1CBU Firmware
I have the same problem, it keeps calling for ever.
Love the software.
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I had the same situation with my 6100. I had it for a few months but only used the receiver. Once I started trying to transmit with it I found no output, all bands, all modes. I worked with my dealer (Radioddity) and they wound up sending me a replacement unit under warranty. My replacement works fine, all bands and all modes.
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Sadly I can offer no information as to the root cause of the problem. Others in this group who had a similar problem stated that they solved it with a firmware update. This solution did not solve my problem. Good luck!
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Thanks, no I hadn't tried... but both in ON and OFF the same problem happens as before.
73 Mauro
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Re: Xiegu 6100 - R1CBU Firmware
Hi. I was busy by porting this firmware to X6200 (almost finished) and implementing a compressor within X6100 BASE firmware (unsuccessful yet). I hope I'll finish these tasks and return to the X6100 GUI app in a few weeks.
It's been mentioned before. Can you look at introducing a time out on failed calls ?
Sometimes my Xiegu replies to a stations call but does not necessarily finish the contact - as a resut it sits there for hours sending the same info back to the station who may have gone off line on faded never to return.
The other thing worth looking at is adding the WSPR mode.
Thanks de GW4DVB
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Re: X6100 heat and voltage
K8SAS,
Nice find - ordered and set it up with powerpole input and a dc plug output for the X6100. So far working great. Thanks.
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Xiegu 6100 - R1CBU Firmware
It's been mentioned before. Can you look at introducing a time out on failed calls ?
Sometimes my Xiegu replies to a stations call but does not necessarily finish the contact - as a resut it sits there for hours sending the same info back to the station who may have gone off line on faded never to return.
The other thing worth looking at is adding the WSPR mode.
Thanks de GW4DVB
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Hi Mauro,
you don’t tell us how was your Charger option on or off during your tests.?
Maybe that could influence your issue.?
73 Ben?
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Hi,
it happens to me that the X6100 gives a very short "hit" of transmission and then does not emit anything.
I specify, I give a call in CW (I use mostly CW but in SSB it is the same thing).
I see that it gives a peak of power and then the power goes to zero. I put another radio in listening and I see that some power comes out but it must be very little (I do not have a power meter that reads such low powers) but tone and modulation work. The reception works well as always.
I tried to do factory resets, install recent and older versions, I tried with R1CBU. I tried with internal battery, external, 13.6V of the Yaesu power supply but I did not find anyone who wants to see what it has. I also tried with ATU ON and OFF. I scanned with APP SWR and the scan works (the YAESU hears the BEEPS) but the scale is flat at 1:1. It is true that X6100 does not have huge costs but not having a repairman is embarrassing and unpleasant.
Does anyone have suggestions that I have not tried?
Thanks for any support or ideas.
Mauro HB9FBG
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Re: X6100 with FT8CN Bluetooth connection
Why bother?? Just use R1CBU version with built in FT8.
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Re: X6100 with FT8CN Bluetooth connection
Hi Brian.?
So far it’s impossible using internal Bluetooth. I’ve successfully connected mine using USB cable instead
73 de SP9HGN W dniu czw., 3 kwi 2025 o 16:49 Brian K0HBL via <blhar15= [email protected]> napisa?(a):
Has anyone had success connecting your X6100 to your Android device via bluetooth in the FT8CN app?? I am able to connect the radio to my device via bluetooth successfully, but not getting any data back from the radio.? I believe I have all the setting correct.
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Thanks
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X6100 with FT8CN Bluetooth connection
Has anyone had success connecting your X6100 to your Android device via bluetooth in the FT8CN app?? I am able to connect the radio to my device via bluetooth successfully, but not getting any data back from the radio.? I believe I have all the setting correct.
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Thanks
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Re: X6100 heat and voltage
Yvon, how do you like the Hermes Lite 2, and how well does the MicroPA50+ work with it?? I sometimes use a MicroPA50 (no plus) in the field and love it.? I did the resistor mod to increase the SWR alarm point.? I’m thinking of getting a Hermes for the shack but wondering about amplifying and CW performance (latency). ? Thanks, Tony KE1TG ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Yvon via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2025 2:50 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [xiegu-x6100] X6100 heat and voltage? in the shack I am using a Powerwerx for my Hermes Lite 2 with a MicroPa50+ and a SamlexPower SCP-1235M for all my other QRP radios. The Samlex was factory set to 13.9 volts, now? I did adjust it to 12 volts.
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Re: X6100 heat and voltage
I use a 12ah battery connected to the X6100. It only takes 9 VDC to acquire 10 watts out. So I use this;
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Works great, stays cool, I get 10 watts and the 12 ah lasts longer.
Just a tip to share with everyone.
72 QRP er.
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Re: X6100 heat and voltage
in the shack I am using a Powerwerx for my Hermes Lite 2 with a MicroPa50+ and a SamlexPower SCP-1235M for all my
other QRP radios. The Samlex was factory set to 13.9 volts, now? I did adjust it to 12 volts.
Thanks for the help.
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Re: X6100 heat and voltage
Thank you, I did order one.
On 3/30/2025 9:21:00 AM, Anthony Webster via groups.io <twebster@...> wrote: I agree with Roberto. Also, I believe that the X6100’s TX power comes down with reduced input voltage.? I’ve found two things to help: - Light, portable/rugged voltage converter, suitable for Sota/Pota.
“DROK DC-DC Stabilizer, 9V-36V to 12V Boost Buck Converter 5A 60W Waterproof Auto Step Up Down Voltage Regulator 12V Volt Transformer” at Amazon US. - Quiet, low power fan suitable for shack use.
“ELUTENG Dual Cooling Fan - Whisper Quiet 80mm USB With 3 Adjustable High Speed USB Port” also on Amazon US. The fan is very quiet on lowest setting and keeps the X6100 ~ room temperature. ? Tony KE1TLg ? Regarding the Max voltage mentioned by Xiegu, yes, it might work above 13.8 Vdc. but the radio will run hotter. I wouldn't trust the Xiegu Max specs.? The 11.0 Vdc, is just to make the radio run cooler. It will still give you 10W but with less heat and less electronic stress for the components. What a few of us have done, it that we use a small device called Drok Charging Module. You put in 13.8 and you can adjust the output down to 11 or less. It helps keeping down the heat.
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? It is very cheap and helps a lot. Make sure you order the case of it, if you want to try it.. In fact, the internal batteries in the Xiegu, only will give you 8 volts or less. That's why you only charge them with the original charger that came with the radio. If you charge them with 12 Volts, your batteries will charge, but won't last long. For you guys, in the US and/or Europe, it is easier to order a new radio when this one dies. You get a new one in 3 to 5 days. Warranty issues? no problem just send it back for repair/replacement.? For me in YS, it is not easy. Even if I have active warranty for a radio, to send the radio for repair to China or the US/Europe is so expensive and takes a couple of months.? No way! I try to take care of my radio as much as I can because for me, this is like a trip with no return. On Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 04:00:57 PM CST, Yvon via groups.io <yduboistime@...> wrote: A lot of information, thank you Rob. Looks like the replacement board will not solve my problem. I have been through the radio's belly and couldn't find anything visually. I never use more than 3 watts when doing ft8 or I use an external amplifier. As for running the radio while charging I normally don't do it but sometimes What is more a problem is the external supply of maximum 11v. Most ham supplies output 13.8v as required by most Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood and others. Even the Bioenno batteries have a voltage above 11v. Isn't the Xiegu spec shows The only thing on my 6100 that is a show stopper with the DEV port not working is that I cannot connect a GPS. Not a big deal I can synch with the internet at home. I don't do ft8 portable.
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Re: x6100 Com ports not seen on my PCs.
Thanks, I did order one. Should be here tomorrow.
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I agree with Roberto. Also, I believe that the X6100’s TX power comes down with reduced input voltage.? I’ve found two things to help: - Light, portable/rugged voltage converter, suitable for Sota/Pota.
“DROK DC-DC Stabilizer, 9V-36V to 12V Boost Buck Converter 5A 60W Waterproof Auto Step Up Down Voltage Regulator 12V Volt Transformer” at Amazon US. - Quiet, low power fan suitable for shack use.
“ELUTENG Dual Cooling Fan - Whisper Quiet 80mm USB With 3 Adjustable High Speed USB Port” also on Amazon US. The fan is very quiet on lowest setting and keeps the X6100 ~ room temperature. ? Tony KE1TLg
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Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2025 6:58 PM
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Subject: SPAM Re: [xiegu-x6100] x6100 Com ports not seen on my PCs.? Regarding the Max voltage mentioned by Xiegu, yes, it might work above 13.8 Vdc. but the radio will run hotter. I wouldn't trust the Xiegu Max specs.? The 11.0 Vdc, is just to make the radio run cooler. It will still give you 10W but with less heat and less electronic stress for the components. What a few of us have done, it that we use a small device called Drok Charging Module. You put in 13.8 and you can adjust the output down to 11 or less. It helps keeping down the heat. ?
| | 75W NC Charging module/Adjustable Voltage Regulator DC 6~32V to 1.25~32V...It is a 75W NC Power Supply Module/Charger/Voltage Regulator, DC 6~32V, Output voltage: DC 1.25~32V, Output curr... |
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? It is very cheap and helps a lot. Make sure you order the case of it, if you want to try it.. In fact, the internal batteries in the Xiegu, only will give you 8 volts or less. That's why you only charge them with the original charger that came with the radio. If you charge them with 12 Volts, your batteries will charge, but won't last long. For you guys, in the US and/or Europe, it is easier to order a new radio when this one dies. You get a new one in 3 to 5 days. Warranty issues? no problem just send it back for repair/replacement.? For me in YS, it is not easy. Even if I have active warranty for a radio, to send the radio for repair to China or the US/Europe is so expensive and takes a couple of months.? No way! I try to take care of my radio as much as I can because for me, this is like a trip with no return. On Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 04:00:57 PM CST, Yvon via groups.io <yduboistime@...> wrote: A lot of information, thank you Rob. Looks like the replacement board will not solve my problem. I have been through the radio's belly and couldn't find anything visually. I never use more than 3 watts when doing ft8 or I use an external amplifier. As for running the radio while charging I normally don't do it but sometimes What is more a problem is the external supply of maximum 11v. Most ham supplies output 13.8v as required by most Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood and others. Even the Bioenno batteries have a voltage above 11v. Isn't the Xiegu spec shows The only thing on my 6100 that is a show stopper with the DEV port not working is that I cannot connect a GPS. Not a big deal I can synch with the internet at home. I don't do ft8 portable.
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On Mon, Dec 23, 2024 at 07:11 AM, Jarek SP9HGN wrote:
In the meantime I’m playing with creating raspbian image for x6100 with Vara modem and PAT instance, to use it for sending emails through Winlink nodes without additional devices.
Might want to look at digipi - think he did this already.
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https://craiger.org/digipi/
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I'll take a look a bit later.
If you familiar with ghidra - you can try to find corresponding place in code using attached files as a guildeline (for 1.1.8)
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Georgy // R2RFE
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Would it be too much to ask if you could do this for base 1.1.6_160 also? Thanks.
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