Search found 4 matches

by KO4SQK
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L
Replies: 9
Views: 5627

Re: Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L

Thanks, Jo. With firmware upgrades there seem to be a lot of happy G106 users now (including those doing digital comms with the adapter).

The FX-4L still isn't released so I'm warming to the G106.

73
Scott KO4SQK
by KO4SQK
Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L
Replies: 9
Views: 5627

Re: Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L

Wondering if we can wake this thread up again? I see Thomas just posted a POTA activation with the G106 . While his full review is still pending, I get the sense he sees good value in the G106 (when paired with the digital adapter). Meanwhile the FX-4C is out from Yu, with at least a Facebook group ...
by KO4SQK
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L
Replies: 9
Views: 5627

Re: Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L

Thanks for weighing in, Skip. Indeed I'm aware that Xiegu is infamous for releasing product that really is only in early "beta test" development and using buyers as testers, such that only after several firmware updates do the radios become "acceptable". That said, it seems there...
by KO4SQK
Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L
Replies: 9
Views: 5627

Xiegu G106 vs. FX-4L

Want to do QRP SDR for Winlink with VARA HF. Period. Not saying never for voice mode, CW, or other digital modes, but strong EmComm focus so features and performance beyond Winlink and VARA HF not of high importance to me. Favorite candidates: Xiegu G106 with DE-19 adapter, in stock, growing communi...