Xiegu G90 HF Radio Transceiver 20W SSB/CW/AM/FM SDR Structure with Built-in Auto Antenna Tuner
About this item
- Detachable Display Unit - The display unit and the radio body can be separated. This allows you to place the head remotely.
- Wide Range Auto Antenna Tuner - Unlike other QRP radios, the G90 has a wide-range internal automatic antenna tuner so you can load up your favorite field antenna! The G90 also comes with a built-in mediumwave (AM broadcast) high-pass filter.
- Beautiful Color LCD Screen - All vital operating information is clearly visible in daylight conditions. 48KHZ wide spectrum display with waterfall gives you excellent awareness of the signal conditions around you.
- Easy to Use - You can use the Quick Mode button to turn on or off various functions. Instead of setting up different functions in the menu, you can directly adjust them by pressing corresponding function keys.
Product Description
The G90 is the first model of the new Xiegu G-series. It's a portable 20W HF 10-160 mtr. multimode transceiver. The G90 uses 24-bit digital architecture. It also includes an internal automatic antenna tuner. The G90 has excellent transmit and receive performance. It packs huge performance into a small portable package. The G90 has a removable display head that can be separated from the main body and connected via a DB-9 cable (provided with the radio). Both the radio's control head firmware and main body operating firmware can be user-updated using separate connectors on the head and body. The programming cable is provided.
FW Update Note
Please update the display unit first then the base. Also please note you must choose the 1k option in the file transfer menu. In the beginning, you have to press the space bar very quickly or it won't go into program mode.
*NOTE
- FM mode can only be turned on when the GSOC controller is used together.
- It's normal that G90 overheats if used for a long time.
- If you want to keep the power of G90 on 20W, the voltage must be in 13.8 V-15V. If the voltage is 13.8V below, the power would not be guaranteed and the driving kinetic energy would not enough.
Main Features
Color LCD Display
±24khz bandwidth spectrum and waterfall. The sweep/refresh rate is very fast. The status of all functions are shown on the LCD display.
Detachable Display
The detachable display design allows you to customize your installation.
Multi-Function Mic
The microphone has two configurable and several dedicated function buttons.
Specifications
| Modes | SSB / CW / AM / FM * |
| RF Output Power | 20W (SSB/CW/FM), 5W (AM Carrier), 13.8VDC, stepping 0.5W |
| Receive frequency range | 0.5 MHz-30 MHz |
| Operating voltage range | 10.5-16.5 V DC (voltage must be in 13.8-15V if need 20W) |
| Talking range | Max 4000km+, min 500-600km (affected by topography) |
| Transmission frequency | All amateur bands in the range of 1.8 to 29.999 MHz plus 60 meters in USA |
| Receive current draw | 500mA |
| Transmit current draw | 8A max |
| Operating temperature range | -10℃ ~ +50℃ |
| Frequency stability | ± 10 ppm after warm-up |
| Size of the radio | 4.75" x 1.75" x 8.25" (main body without handles) |
| Radio weight | Around 2.2 lbs |
| Antenna Socke | SL16-K type, impedance 50 Ω |
Convenient Side Interface
The G90 uses a standard 3.5mm stereo jack (3-pin) for connecting headphones. Also on the control head is a Firmware update port.