I made my first contact on 20 meters from here in Indiana USA to the Panama Canal Zone on my Xiegu G90 as a new ham at the age of 71, three years ago. Great video, thank you for posting it ✋73's🎙 KD9OAM🎧📻📡
Well done William, I am 18 years into this stuff now and I still get a buzz from making a great contact, it does not have to be DX just low power or and a nice chat makes me happy. Welcome to the hobby, have fun. 73 Kevan 😀
Nicely done Kevan! Very enjoyable video production and information. I’m fairly intrigued by the G90 for portable and on the road operations. Thanks for sharing! Cheers! Tom - WA7FLY
Great video & big thanks for posting it. We had a couple of camping holidays on Mersea Island many years ago and we love that part of the coast but had no idea that packing shed was there. I passed my foundation exam this week and was in two minds about buying a HF rig until I get my intermediate licence but after watching your video and others reviewing the G90 I've decided that for the money it's worth giving it a try and (hopefully) should get some contacts even on just 10 Watts. Thanks & 73's Martin
Thanks Martin, for the money they are a great radio. You may know there is an Ofcom consultation taking place at the moment and one of the proposals is to increase the permitted output power (on most bands) for foundation licence holders to 20w. So the G90 will be ideal as a starter radio👍
Passed my Foundation 2 years ago - bought a G90 at the same time & to be honest it's probably the best you'll get at the price. Currently got it as a base radio but also use it portable de M7CCQ
@@DontTreadOnMe825 I have a confession to make 🙂following my post someone at the local club offered me a Kenwood TS570D + external LDG KT-100 auto tuner (with a known history) for not much more than I was going to pay for the G90 so I went for that and loving it. I still want a Xiegu for holiday use but will probably got for the X6100 ...... once funds allow 🙂
Very nice location! I really think you should take a longer GF pole, maybe a 20/80 split OCFD or an EFHW, and try for some DX on 40m/20m/15m/10m. With all that salt water around you, you have a great take-off. Being in Central Europe, I do miss the sea coasts.
I was using the linked dipole on this occasion as I was more interested in trying a new radio on different bands and I tend to stick to using resonant antennas, I use a very short middle pole to make reaching the links to change bands easy. When I am looking for DX at the shed, or anywhere I am on top of saltwater I mostly use quarter wave verticals with elevated radials, including on 40m, all of which perform very well for DX as some of my other videos show. If I was staying overnight at the shed I would likely look for DX on 40m overnight and in the grey-line in the morning and use the quarter wave vertical but during the day I like to work around the UK. Over the years I’ve used all sorts of aerials including OCF and End Feds but return time after time to what works for me for me depending on what I am doing and where, how much time I have and who I am looking to work. One of my videos here features a Vertical Dipole Array which is hard to beat for working DX from the shed, but it is heavy and not easy or quick to put up so rarely gets used. A simple dipole used vertically hauled up on the flagpole takes me four minutes to put up and I can swap out the elements to change bands in no time. Thanks for watching, I am lucky to live by the water so if I am after DX I make the most of it.
Nice video! This gave me a good idea of what to expect from operating a portable setup with this radio. I’m still working out which rig I’ll ultimately purchase for SOTA work.
Interesting video. I would invest in the fan tho'. Mine gets hot after a rew minutes. Use it for cw and Ft8. Longest contact on FT8 was Kazakhstan. Not bad for 20w and some damp string. Good luck interested to see how you get on.
Thanks Allan, I’ve had the G90 a while now and it’s become my go to portable radio, my FT-857 feels neglected. So far I’ve not found the radio gets too hot, even on quite warm days it’s been ok as long as I keep it out of the direct sun. I don’t do data modes or CW so it might not be the case if I did. It’s a fantastic little radio and the built in ATU is the icing on the cake ;)
Thank you for the video. I have the same antenna analyzer as you. I wasn’t planning on taking it with me when I go portable with my “new” G90 because it has an internal analyzer and tuner. Why do you bring the separate analyzer? Is the internal analyzer not adequate? Thanks.
Thanks for watching, I don’t know why I’ve never used the SWR sweep feature on the G90 to be honest, I was aware it had that facility but have never used it so I will have to give it a try👍
Great video if your a tourist... no so much if you're interested in the G90. 12 minutes of feely touchy and 3 minutes of radio, without any detail to boot.. Each to their own I guess.
Yes, each to their own and I am sure there are plenty of videos out there giving you chapter and verse on the G90 features and specification etc, perhaps even a video of someone taking it out of a box but that’s not what this channel is about. If that’s what you are looking for best give this channel a swerve in future as nothing is likely to change. Thanks anyway…
Thank you for your profound and insightful comment. I hope whoever held the gun to your head forcing you to watch it has now put their gun away and liberated you.
I enjoyed watching this,Thankyou for posting,do you recommend G90 for portable use? Unfortunately no antennas allowed at my QTH,so portable operation only for me 😊
Ham radio and kayaking? Where has this channel been all my life?!? Excited to watch when I have time!
The whole kayaking and xiegu experience was relaxing. 73 from 770 Nebraska USA
Thanks, glad you enjoyed watching it👍
A great little adventure there what a great package; canoeing & radio all in one day.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it😊
Fantastic video!
A kayak and an abandoned shack on the shore!
Great atmosphere for radio!
Don't stop!
I made my first contact on 20 meters from here in Indiana USA to the Panama Canal Zone on my Xiegu G90 as a new ham at the age of 71, three years ago. Great video, thank you for posting it ✋73's🎙 KD9OAM🎧📻📡
Well done William, I am 18 years into this stuff now and I still get a buzz from making a great contact, it does not have to be DX just low power or and a nice chat makes me happy. Welcome to the hobby, have fun. 73 Kevan 😀
Most enjoyable video and what a great location,Nice radio nice canoe.Look forward to more from you,Thanks for sharing.
I got mine about the same time! Im under lovely Heritage Live Oak trees, you've got guts! Great video! Love all the historical artifacts!!!
Nicely done Kevan! Very enjoyable video production and information. I’m fairly intrigued by the G90 for portable and on the road operations. Thanks for sharing! Cheers! Tom - WA7FLY
Great video. Greetings from W5SWX. 👋🏽
Great video & big thanks for posting it. We had a couple of camping holidays on Mersea Island many years ago and we love that part of the coast but had no idea that packing shed was there. I passed my foundation exam this week and was in two minds about buying a HF rig until I get my intermediate licence but after watching your video and others reviewing the G90 I've decided that for the money it's worth giving it a try and (hopefully) should get some contacts even on just 10 Watts. Thanks & 73's Martin
Thanks Martin, for the money they are a great radio. You may know there is an Ofcom consultation taking place at the moment and one of the proposals is to increase the permitted output power (on most bands) for foundation licence holders to 20w. So the G90 will be ideal as a starter radio👍
Passed my Foundation 2 years ago - bought a G90 at the same time & to be honest it's probably the best you'll get at the price. Currently got it as a base radio but also use it portable de M7CCQ
@@DontTreadOnMe825 I have a confession to make 🙂following my post someone at the local club offered me a Kenwood TS570D + external LDG KT-100 auto tuner (with a known history) for not much more than I was going to pay for the G90 so I went for that and loving it. I still want a Xiegu for holiday use but will probably got for the X6100 ...... once funds allow 🙂
Very enjoyable film thanks
Great video, and nice spot to work from.
Thanks Bernard👍
I’m ordering one of these next week.
Such a beautiful place to play radio!
Really nice kit!
73s de KF4LBG
Thanks. It’s a special place indeed. I feel privileged to spend time there doing what I love.
This is my new favourite channel! 73!
Thanks, glad you are enjoying it👍
Very nice location! I really think you should take a longer GF pole, maybe a 20/80 split OCFD or an EFHW, and try for some DX on 40m/20m/15m/10m. With all that salt water around you, you have a great take-off. Being in Central Europe, I do miss the sea coasts.
I was using the linked dipole on this occasion as I was more interested in trying a new radio on different bands and I tend to stick to using resonant antennas, I use a very short middle pole to make reaching the links to change bands easy.
When I am looking for DX at the shed, or anywhere I am on top of saltwater I mostly use quarter wave verticals with elevated radials, including on 40m, all of which perform very well for DX as some of my other videos show. If I was staying overnight at the shed I would likely look for DX on 40m overnight and in the grey-line in the morning and use the quarter wave vertical but during the day I like to work around the UK.
Over the years I’ve used all sorts of aerials including OCF and End Feds but return time after time to what works for me for me depending on what I am doing and where, how much time I have and who I am looking to work.
One of my videos here features a Vertical Dipole Array which is hard to beat for working DX from the shed, but it is heavy and not easy or quick to put up so rarely gets used. A simple dipole used vertically hauled up on the flagpole takes me four minutes to put up and I can swap out the elements to change bands in no time.
Thanks for watching, I am lucky to live by the water so if I am after DX I make the most of it.
Nice video! This gave me a good idea of what to expect from operating a portable setup with this radio. I’m still working out which rig I’ll ultimately purchase for SOTA work.
Great video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
Interesting video. I would invest in the fan tho'. Mine gets hot after a rew minutes. Use it for cw and Ft8. Longest contact on FT8 was Kazakhstan. Not bad for 20w and some damp string. Good luck interested to see how you get on.
Thanks Allan, I’ve had the G90 a while now and it’s become my go to portable radio, my FT-857 feels neglected. So far I’ve not found the radio gets too hot, even on quite warm days it’s been ok as long as I keep it out of the direct sun. I don’t do data modes or CW so it might not be the case if I did. It’s a fantastic little radio and the built in ATU is the icing on the cake ;)
I kayak too! Camp as well...thinking of taking a rig with me next time 73 de VK2AOE.
You should, combine the two things together for twice as much fun😉
Fantastic.
Many thanks Glen👍
Thank you for the video. I have the same antenna analyzer as you. I wasn’t planning on taking it with me when I go portable with my “new” G90 because it has an internal analyzer and tuner. Why do you bring the separate analyzer? Is the internal analyzer not adequate? Thanks.
Thanks for watching, I don’t know why I’ve never used the SWR sweep feature on the G90 to be honest, I was aware it had that facility but have never used it so I will have to give it a try👍
Very cool!
Thanks Bill👍
Very cool location to operate from! 73 de Jeff K3JRZ
Thanks Jeff, I am spoilt where I live for places to operate but this is my favourite❤️
What is your light blue antenna analyzer ?
Hi Paul. It is a Rig Expert Stick 230. A great little analyser👍
Nice location! What battery pack is that?
The battery is from Hobbyking here in the UK, it’s a LifePo4
hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-8400mah-4s2p-30c-lifepo4-pack-w-xt90.html
@@2e0wmghamradioandkayaking85 thank you!
I pack a G19.
Great video if your a tourist... no so much if you're interested in the G90. 12 minutes of feely touchy and 3 minutes of radio, without any detail to boot.. Each to their own I guess.
Yes, each to their own and I am sure there are plenty of videos out there giving you chapter and verse on the G90 features and specification etc, perhaps even a video of someone taking it out of a box but that’s not what this channel is about. If that’s what you are looking for best give this channel a swerve in future as nothing is likely to change. Thanks anyway…
What a waste of time
Thank you for your profound and insightful comment. I hope whoever held the gun to your head forcing you to watch it has now put their gun away and liberated you.
what a stupid comment.
Way to burn that troll, Kevan!
I enjoyed watching this,Thankyou for posting,do you recommend G90 for portable use? Unfortunately no antennas allowed at my QTH,so portable operation only for me 😊
Sounds like a Trumpster from the hills of Moronica.
Love my G-90 hopefully catch you out there some time de KD0FQN Colorado
They are great little radios Rick, for the money and features including the ATU you can’t beat them…
Nice video Kevan, good to see Packing Shed Island active again and all good on the G90. 👍🏻👍🏻 Richard. G0NAD.
Thanks Richard, my favourite place to operate as it is nice to get out of the elements and have some comfort. You’re always welcome to join me👍
lmao did the FCC gift you that fantastic callsign or did you have to pay extra? That's fantastic.
@@2e0wmghamradioandkayaking85 also thanks for a great video. I subscribed. That antenna length tip blew my mind.