Got this to use when doing digital where duty cycle is high, finger saver version.. One mod I did was adding a tiny SPST switch in the front for the fan, so the fan is not on all the time (too noisy). Just put the switch in line with the fan power lead. Eazy peazy.
I have at least 3 "turtles" one SAE, one metric and one specialized Allen and other odd keys. I am amazed at how many different connectors there are, lol Yes, I have duplicates of everything, it is bettter to have two of them than be missing one ( 10MM screws, wrenches and motorcycle repairs taught me a lot)
Very nice! I've got the previous version without the fan cover and it works a treat, especially when you're running FT8 for hours :) I'm with you 100% about the fan noise -I replaced mine with a Noctua model which is almost silent. The downside being that you can't hear the fan, which runs all the time when power is applied to the radio -even when you turn the radio off at the end of an activation. Did I mention that I have the version with no fan cover? Nothing beats driving back from a POTA session with bent fingers :)
This is an awesome addition. I needed to retrofit with the base fan guard plate. My YL has one of my G90's with this cooler stand fitted and I kept hold of the one with the beefy wings. I'd suggest some self-adhesive feet on the bottom to stop it sliding. Had this base for over a year now and the best bit is the fan keeps running after shuting the G90 down and continuing to cool as long as you keep the PSU running. Even the big names don't do that!
Yep bought it and I really thought the fan would draw a lot more juice but it doesn't even register when I turn the radio off and run just the fan. Love it.
My G90 is a hot-running radio and I was concerned, particularly about doing portable next summer. Reassured now it's not only my radio but I'm definitely going to get one of these fan trays. Excellent information especially about the amount of current it draws. No need now for any further research, just need to order one. Cheers.
Mine has not got hot..... Yet. Of course I haven't run ft8 with it. I have the original fan with a cover on the fan. Great video. Been trying ft8 for the first time. Going to introduce my students to the digital age. I think we made contact last night (Thursday 1-13-22) on ft8. Keep up the great videos!!
If you have a separate less used battery you could put the radio and fan on separate batteries. Your less used one for the fan and the other, hopefully more capacity, for the radio.
Thanks for this video. Good assembly instructions as well as proof positive that the cooling bracket works. BTW you could have used a sound meter app on your phone to measure the decibels. Just sayin'... Peace and Harmony
I was an early adopter of the g90 and it's a good little radio. The early adopters with the fan unit did not receive a bottom cover. It's wide open and the fan is uncovered you can stick your fingers in it. The chassis was punched for screws to hold the bottom cover on. I'm glad one is available now but are there any available for early adopters that did not get a bottom cover?
I tried a lot of home brew cooling options trying to avoid the H1 cost. Ultimately, the H1 is worth every penny.
Got this to use when doing digital where duty cycle is high, finger saver version.. One mod I did was adding a tiny SPST switch in the front for the fan, so the fan is not on all the time (too noisy). Just put the switch in line with the fan power lead. Eazy peazy.
I have at least 3 "turtles" one SAE, one metric and one specialized Allen and other odd keys. I am amazed at how many different connectors there are, lol Yes, I have duplicates of everything, it is bettter to have two of them than be missing one ( 10MM screws, wrenches and motorcycle repairs taught me a lot)
Very nice! I've got the previous version without the fan cover and it works a treat, especially when you're running FT8 for hours :) I'm with you 100% about the fan noise -I replaced mine with a Noctua model which is almost silent. The downside being that you can't hear the fan, which runs all the time when power is applied to the radio -even when you turn the radio off at the end of an activation. Did I mention that I have the version with no fan cover? Nothing beats driving back from a POTA session with bent fingers :)
Do you have the model number of that Noctua fan?
@@pbraun2102 Yep, its a Noctua NF-A9x14 PWM. They've got a nice black version now, but mine's the trad Noctua 70's retro look :)
Good straight forward exposition 👍. Have ordered a g90. I will also send for the fan. Thanks for the trusted advice. Phil, Suffolk, U.K.🇬🇧
This is an awesome addition. I needed to retrofit with the base fan guard plate. My YL has one of my G90's with this cooler stand fitted and I kept hold of the one with the beefy wings. I'd suggest some self-adhesive feet on the bottom to stop it sliding. Had this base for over a year now and the best bit is the fan keeps running after shuting the G90 down and continuing to cool as long as you keep the PSU running. Even the big names don't do that!
Yep bought it and I really thought the fan would draw a lot more juice but it doesn't even register when I turn the radio off and run just the fan. Love it.
Love it when you do these stress tests... so I don't have to! 😊
Love my g90 with both stands and fan
Just got a g90 from the wife for xmas....hoping to get licensed by the end of the month. Fan looks like it's definitely worth it....thx for the vid
Hope you enjoy it! Good luck on the test!
Thanks! Picked one up due to your review. Awesome channel with your enthusiam. Joy to tune in. Lots of BDE vibe! keep them coming!
My G90 is a hot-running radio and I was concerned, particularly about doing portable next summer. Reassured now it's not only my radio but I'm definitely going to get one of these fan trays. Excellent information especially about the amount of current it draws. No need now for any further research, just need to order one. Cheers.
Mine has not got hot..... Yet. Of course I haven't run ft8 with it. I have the original fan with a cover on the fan. Great video. Been trying ft8 for the first time. Going to introduce my students to the digital age. I think we made contact last night (Thursday 1-13-22) on ft8. Keep up the great videos!!
If you have a separate less used battery you could put the radio and fan on separate batteries. Your less used one for the fan and the other, hopefully more capacity, for the radio.
have finger chopper version 3d printed cover. I wish had some no-slide feet.
Thankfully I learned of this heat and noisy add-on just before HRO's clearing out the G90. No thanks.
Only a year late. Great video thanks for sharing..
Thanks for this video. Good assembly instructions as well as proof positive that the cooling bracket works. BTW you could have used a sound meter app on your phone to measure the decibels. Just sayin'... Peace and Harmony
I bought a cooling fan for my HF rig, and it came with a Yaesu FTDX 1200. LOL!
Thanks!
Here past the middle of 2024, I wonder if the G90 still gets so hot? And when just sending CW, how hot does it get?
2 birds stoned at once hahaha
haha, you caught that!
@@hamradiotube yeah it was subtle, but something I would toss out to see who was paying attention lol
That metal is an alloy called CHINESIUM
Actually metal comes from the Earth.
its a mini tamiya connector, if youre bothered :P
Great Video I have the old one. By the way it's W3GYV Cheers John
I was an early adopter of the g90 and it's a good little radio. The early adopters with the fan unit did not receive a bottom cover. It's wide open and the fan is uncovered you can stick your fingers in it. The chassis was punched for screws to hold the bottom cover on. I'm glad one is available now but are there any available for early adopters that did not get a bottom cover?
115 F not bad.
The IC-705 Flagship needs a dual fan kit incase it overheats on FT-8 . . . 😂😂😂💯🎸👍
Where did you get the new knob?
How much does the power influence the temperature?
can the fan be swapped out for a nactua
Are they going to make a deal with the older far for the newer. Sounds like maybe a lawsuit if they don't exchange yet
There is a retrofit plate available for self fitting. Sadly I think it should have been included in all countries where safety guards are mandatory.
@@georgehaha6969 you have a link
@@paulhastings3109 Got mine from my regular UK Xiegu supplier Sinotel. I'd hope your local source should be able to get these plates too.
thumbs up 201, great video. thanks de vu3mes