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W4KYR

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XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« on: May 23, 2022, 08:47:56 AM »

  XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?

  I was watching the latest video from Waters & Stanton Ltd and they mentioned a new radio by Xiegu called the G106. It is said to be a replacement for the Xiegu G1M.

  The Coverage is from 80 to 10 meters in AM/SSB/CW/WFM, it also covers the FM broadcast band as well which probably accounts for the WFM.

   Details are scant right now

  https://youtu.be/x50y9h-0Xso?t=30
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AB9GO

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2022, 09:58:43 AM »

I bet it will not sell for $250.00 like the G1M!   :P 8)

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GRUMPY2021

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2022, 10:54:34 AM »

Oh I can't wait not for "the bunch" to all have the same look at the Chinese junk coming soon videos.   Just make sure and click on their affiliate links to support their channels.   
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LNXAUTHOR

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2022, 11:31:19 AM »

I bet it will not sell for $250.00 like the G1M!   :P 8)

yep.. pity about the g1m... could have been a classic little rig, but came with a bad mic, poorly designed/soldered jacks that broke off the pcb when used, and poor passive cooling (rig got hot just in receive)...

i am going to guess that this qrp rig will not be released with a polished firmware... the g1m was, like its predecessor, orphaned in development from the start

good to see another rig though... this means more used rigs on the market
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GRUMPY2021

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2022, 12:25:59 PM »

"this means more used rigs on the market".... more "qrp isn't my thing listings".   LOL
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K2CMH

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2022, 12:42:42 PM »

They should focus on fixing all the problems with the X6100 and G90 before releasing more products.
They are creating a very bad reputational pattern....release a half-baked product, fix a few easy things, then move on to the next product.  There is no way I would ever buy a Xiegu radio after seeing how they handled the GSOC,X6100,and G90, all of which are missing major promised features.
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AE5X

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2022, 01:01:55 PM »

They are creating a very bad reputational pattern....release a half-baked product, fix a few easy things, then move on to the next product.

They are continuing a very bad reputational pattern...
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K2CMH

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2022, 03:50:45 PM »

They are creating a very bad reputational pattern....release a half-baked product, fix a few easy things, then move on to the next product.

They are continuing a very bad reputational pattern...

Yes indeed, very good point!
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KC6RWI

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2022, 09:47:49 PM »

 don't get it, I am always reading problems with these radios, in defence, I think alot of users might be able to remedy the faults.
But for me I'd purchase a  anytone 10 meter radio, they say they put out 30 watts ssb, but I doubt that, but the cost is
much less than a Xiegu and build quality is good, no spectrum display.
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LNXAUTHOR

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2022, 04:16:42 PM »

looking at the reviews and online manual, it appears that this qrp rig is a rehashed G1M with a new exterior, addt'l bands, FM receive chip, but same GUI, same [lack of] features, single firmware update (1.08 vs 1.07), no cw messaging, same memory slots, and a non-functional digital interface...

pity, but to be expected... it probably works for CW, although some reports show unclean transmit and even worse SSB output

really wish xiegu would come up with a polished qrp rig
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KD2HCU

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2022, 07:32:30 AM »

I've had the G-90 for several years now.  Haven't updated the firmware from 1.74 (if it works why mess around?).  It has proven to be a good radio and the few small quirks may have been fixed by newer firmware.  I'm thinking about the 6100, but with Xiegu radios I think its best to wait until the model has been around for a while.  So maybe in a few years I'll consider the G106.
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VK6IS

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2023, 05:53:49 AM »

an XIEGU G106 HF Transceiver SDR 5W SSB/CW/AM Three Modes,
& with WFM Broadcast Reception . . does now seem to be available.
for around $300=
 8)
« Last Edit: January 01, 2023, 06:09:19 AM by VK6IS »
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KL7KN

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2023, 08:00:59 AM »

LOL
A few videos are out - seems some folks not too impressed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo0IJ_YFcVU  and a few cheap laffs

He was sent another radio that did better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Me88a_nlgI

Its ZiGoo - I'll pass.
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KC6RWI

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2023, 08:25:10 AM »

I watched both those videos and they both cast a bad review on the Xiegu radio. I'm not a radio snob, I know the price is appealing. But just like MFJ products, and Xiegu radios I am always reading about complaints or upgrades, or loose connections.
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K2CMH

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Re: XIEGU G106 New QRP Radio Coming Soon?
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2023, 02:42:20 PM »

They have ruined their reputation by releasing half-baked products and then basically moving onto the next thing without really fixing the issues with the previous radios.
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