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ErnieTech
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 มี.ค. 2015
The new, improved, re-imagined, restored Ernie Tech. Now with more of....everything?
FT Link by SP4UBW. Your FT-991(A) is gonna love it
FT Link by Dariusz Tofiluk SP4UBW is gonna make you and your FT991(A) radio happy. Is that possible? Dunno, but my radio is happy. I've asked it.
Not merely a CAT radio controller and not just a memory/menu manager, but both in one doing both brilliantly. Really brilliantly IMHO.
And its free. Free as in beer. What does that even mean? I have no idea. But check it out and you'll want to buy Dariusz a beer. A good craft one with a decent kick.
mega.nz/folder/nh4GVYqS#ThyZTfxdSxvwpD1fSa1Ydg
Not merely a CAT radio controller and not just a memory/menu manager, but both in one doing both brilliantly. Really brilliantly IMHO.
And its free. Free as in beer. What does that even mean? I have no idea. But check it out and you'll want to buy Dariusz a beer. A good craft one with a decent kick.
mega.nz/folder/nh4GVYqS#ThyZTfxdSxvwpD1fSa1Ydg
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Manage your Yaesu FT-991A memory and menus with an 'almost' clone of RT Systems software.
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Is FTRestore a lite clone of RT Systems? I think so. A nice piece of software from Chris VK2BYI to manage the memory and menu items of your FT-991A and some other Yaesu HF rigs. Does almost as much as the venerable RT System stuff but at less than half the price...or FREE if you want to be a cheapskate : ) www.vk2byi.com.au/ftrestore/
Did the Par End-Fedz 17 become a Vibroplex Antenna?
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This is a bit late to the game since Field Day was back in June, but regardless, the good old Par line of End-Fed antennas is being managed by the same guy who has the rights to Vibroplex...from what I can tell. And it's still a pretty decent antenna.
The Xiegu VG4 up tune
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Here's how to tune the Xiegu VG-4 antenna. The factory instruction are funky to say the least. But I found the formula! And it works great drive.google.com/file/d/1-zRUSgKrDMzptFH2fWG8IgmwFB9ABMyp/view?usp=sharing
The Business end of the Xiegu VG 4 Vertical
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What's that thing at the bottom? Why it's the impedance matching network silly you. How do you think a no-radial vertical works? This part of the assembly was...interesting. Hammer away!
Xiegu VG 4 Vertical Unbox
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The Xiegu VG-4 No-radial 10-15-20-40 vertical antenna comes in a box. Shocking right? We in case you have a fetish for box-opening videos, and you're into Ham Radio, you'll like this
Let's go back to Hamcation '23...because it is the same old same old...and we like it that way!
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Never been to Hamcation in Florida? Well post-pandemic it was back to it's old glory. Even the never-tired hamster in a ball was there. It was the same as it ever was...and probably ever will be. And we like it that way.
It's Alive! The premier G90 video (This started it all)
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A wayback flashback to the original G90 video. They were all the rage at the time.
Windows 11 Core Isolation Frustration
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Did your USB radio interface just stop working? Does that new Windows 11 laptop just not want to play with your radios? Are you frustrated because you've re-installed the FTDI USB drivers again and again with no joy? You may be experiencing Windows 11 Core Isolation Frustration! The folks at Microsoft decided in a previous Win 11 update to turn on by default a little-known (at least to mortals)...
Installing the Xiegu G90's NEW V1.79b02 Firmware using the Farnsworth command-line utility
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The Xiegu G90 has new firmware, and thanks to Gary Sargent on the Facebook G90 User's Group, we can install it and enjoy the benefits...and fixes! Like a better volume control experience (Yay!) improved Filter and AGC algorithms, dedicated data modes and a bunch of other cool stuff. Don't fear the firmware upgrade. It's all good with the G90updatefw command-line utility from Farnsworth.org. git...
Xiegu G90 Digital Modes Setup Troubleshooting
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Already set up the G90 for digital but having trouble keeping it talking to the computer? Do things work fine on a random Monday only to break the following Tuesday? Are you just frustrated in general about the state of the world? (Sorry, that's beyond the scope of ErnieTech Heavy Industries). Here's a video that might help soothe your frayed nerves...if you're using Windows that it. If you're ...
The Xiegu G90 talks to HDSDR via a StarTech ICUSBAUDIO2D
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The Xiegu G90 talks to HDSDR via a StarTech ICUSBAUDIO2D
Getting FLRig to Play Nice with the Xiegu G90
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Getting FLRig to Play Nice with the Xiegu G90
Setting up the Xiegu G90 for digital modes
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Setting up the Xiegu G90 for digital modes
Unfortunately I have to correct you all, it is not an endfed. Basically all these types of antennas are a Windom antenna shortened with traps and are vertically polarized. And that's why it is only a 4:1 and not a higher impedance transformer. Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest.
It's half wave or quarter wave on each band? I didn't have any fit problems but for $230, what do you expect?
@@nigelgunn322 End fed vertical half wave with some tuning radials at the top and bottom. I think it's like a Cushcraft R5. Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong
bottom line how did it perform?
@@chriscornwell8447 88 countries confirmed. Mostly FT8/4 with 60 watts. Better than the Par EF-17 as a ratio of call/answers in the same general period. Still non-scientific and subjective
Love it, thanks for sharing. Wish it was possible to configure it with Omnirig, that would make it possible to use multiple applications at the same time. Like Log4OM and FT Link.
Maybe it would have done better if it was made in the USA.
@@eddiepiecart6030 Yup
My bad. Forgot the link to the measurements drive.google.com/file/d/1-zRUSgKrDMzptFH2fWG8IgmwFB9ABMyp/view?usp=sharing
Hey thanks for this vid. I hope you will share some real "on-the-air" results. You went to a lot of effort to show how this could go together (with a lot of effort, that would have made me mad at the designer/vendor!), and it had good SWR on the bands. But a dummy load also shows similar results (maybe a bit better! Haha). Can you do a little comparative work to show signal levels (or, S/N levels) on this antenna versus any other antenna? I would love to see that. Please don't think I am slamming you, I really appreciate you taking the time to show your experience with that antenna so far. Sure would like for you to continue to report on your QSOs, hope you have many good QSOs and fun with it. All the best.
No prob. Not thinking you're slamming me at all. In fact, I consider it 'peer-review' of sorts. Since I ascribe to the scientific method, I like repeatable results and quality evidence. Well, the VG4 is my only antenna now but before that I had a Par End-Fed EF-17 that was uninspiring to say the least. But with the VG4 I have 88 countries confirmed since it went up in my QRZ.com logbook with FT8 or FT4 and no more than 50 watts from the FT-991A. No i understand that this is not a head-to-head comparison but for about the same amount of effort in this general period of the current solar cycle, my CQ or call ratio compared to the same with the EF-17 is better. And I gave the EF-17 away. Anecdotal? Different bands? Yes, but that's my experience. Thanks for asking!
The link in your video description does not work. Can you provide us one that does?
@@ScottyD ok, let's see what happened there. Give me a sec or two
@ScottyD seems to work for me - mega.nz/folder/nh4GVYqS#ThyZTfxdSxvwpD1fSa1Ydg
@@ernietech-101 Thanks for the new link in the description. It works. I got it downloaded and installed in just a few mins and it works flawlessly. What a great add-on tool for the FT-991A.
@@ScottyD excellent 👍
@@ernietech-101 Is there a thread or way to suggest enhancements? I think in VFO mode it would be nice to have a way to easily scroll through the band to look for activity vs reaching for the radios VFO dial.
The functionality Darius has built into this is first-class. I suspected that the CAT serial data link was more capable. This is pushing me to buy a Windows box.
@@melbuckpitt4185 Agreed. I really wanted to showcase this.
i have installed this all the buttons work but no frequency display does anyone know what dependencies are required so i can also use frequency cat control? it strange all outer buttons and audio work just no frequency display cat control not working.
@@rayettinger5892 Click on the 3-line menu in the upper left corner and select the about info update item. Send an email to Dariusz and see what he thinks. That you get action from the button means the CAT commands are getting through. Also check my video about the windows 11 core protection issue. Maybe that's the problem.
If you don't see the frequency, there are two options: - you don't get correct frames from the radio; - you do not receive frames due to transmission errors on the cable. There is no other option. The buttons work because commands are sent independently of the frame reception, but this is not a solution. Frames must be received correctly to use the program. Set the port speed to higher (recommended speed is 38400), check the USB cable. You can always write to me and we will try to find out what is wrong in your case.
This is AMAZING!!!
Yup
Made in China
You posted this video on the same day a friend and I were wondering if this type of software existed.... spooky! Thanks so much!
@@BrantKelsey Timing is everything I suppose 😁
No link to your measurements from KK6USY. would be very grateful for these. Great channel by the way.
Thanks for the video. My VG-4 was delivered today in France. The box had the same damage on BOTH ends. Thankfully, the postal service had taped up the damage, and doesn't look like anything missing. However, instead of a mounting plate, the polythene bag with small components in contained two heavy duty D shaped pole receptacles with locking screws. Maybe an upgrade. 73 F4WEY.
Update. I emailed Radioddity to advise of the poor packaging and the change of mounting hardware. Apparently,, the length of two components (5 & 7) have also been changed. I haven't assembled the antenna yet, but concerned that the measurements used by others from a video by KK6USY may now be wrong. Here's the reply I received today: Hello Debbie, Thanks for reaching out to Radioddity Support! I am Helen and I'm happy to assist you with this. Thank you for your detailed feedback! We are glad to know that your VG-4 antenna and accessories were delivered smoothly, but we are deeply sorry for the damage to the packaging during transportation. At the same time, we will take your opinions on improving packaging precautions seriously to ensure safer transportation in the future and reflect our attention to our products. Sorry the supplier modified the parts so the VG4 you received without the main support plate is correct and does not affect installation. Please check carefully according to the user manual to see if there are accessories missing. After Xiegu confirmed, the accessories of the VG4 antenna have been changed. The main support set plate and four U-shaped clamps have been removed and replaced with two U-shaped clamps (as shown below): The lengths of No. 5 and No. 7 of the antenna body have also been unified, both changed to 250 mm. We have corrected the product listing, are communicating with the supplier, and modify the installation method of the instructions. I suggest you try the installation again. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause. Hope for your kind understanding. Regards, Helen Lu Radioddity Support Team
i haft to do this anywhere from 1 to 10 times in a row to get this to work im honestly about to send the digirig back
But now isn't MFJ gone as well?
Yup, except for the repair shop and maybe so they can sell the remaining stock, I think its over
I don't mind spending a little extra for something well made if I don't want to make it. I make loads of stuff and sometimes I just can't be bothered. Looks like a well made bit of kit.
Made in USA?
Seems to be
Your instructions were better than mine, at least you got color pics. 20m never did tune.
@@arkyump Bummer. Mine did ok
I remember you telling about that guy buying up all those product lines. Nice review!
😃
I could't find the link to the tuning schematics ... 73 ON4VP
Any measurements received ?
drive.google.com/file/d/1-zRUSgKrDMzptFH2fWG8IgmwFB9ABMyp/view?usp=sharing
drive.google.com/file/d/1-zRUSgKrDMzptFH2fWG8IgmwFB9ABMyp/view?usp=sharing
@@ernietech-101 tnx, I got the picture ;-)
@@ernietech-101 Thank you so much. A good starting reference when I assemble mine. 73
Thanks, that was very helpful 🐱
I bet it rusts like the titanic in a year or 2 outside, my g90 screws are rusting and it's sat on a park bench 4 times in the dry, good radio just sub standard steel for fixings.
@@Mfull-l4r we'll see 🤔
Excellent description
I’m waiting for my xiegu g90 to ship. Do you know if you want to practice cw into a dummy load, will the radio decode my sent code? Thanks.
I don't think it decodes sent CW. At least not in my experience. Right now my G90 is on loan to a new ham so I can't check for that functionality.
Excellent post! This was a clear explanation and very helpful!
New G90 owner so tip very useful👍. Thank you. Phil, Suffolk, U.K.🇬🇧
nope, it didn't work at all!
Sorry to hear it. My G90 is on loan to a friend otherwise we'd see if we could troubleshoot it.
Love my g90. I have made qsos to Asia, Netherlands, Oceania, South America on SSB. I use it mostly for PoTA. I do agree it has its quirks.
Thanks for nice post. I fully agree fan post for 70$ is an overkill- especially on ssb/cw where it does not need any fan ever. The display may be small but it offers more info and better ux then ftdx10 6" display. Plus this radio has 48kHz if that ftdx10 does not. Plus atu tuning anything not just 1:3. Great radio. I don't use this big knob as imho this could be reason for encoder wear... and I never competed in band edge-2-edge race either. Great radio, congrats on purchase and tu fer nice post. 73 kuba
Nice to see a new video. Thanks ErnieTech! Interesting antenna.
@@bobtwiggs2287 thanks Bob. I got thinking about our email exchange and thought I'd slowly bring the channel back to life. Any ideas for content?
Don't throw it. Make something new. And better. Use the material. Next time you hear Xiegu, run.
Hello Ernie - here in EI land we pronounce it "zigu". Nice looking antenna and looks worth every penny of the price. I have the G90 and use it every day when mobile. The Xiegu company, in my opinion mage dam good stuff. 73 de Ger
@@EI6DP I generally agree. They have been a game changer in amateur radio. The G90 is a fantastic radio. The VG4 is a very good antenna. They just need a little better quality control sometimes and better instructions.
Excellent post!
Well, you guys are so so lucky to have hamcations/fest, even if it's the same but you also see the latest and greatest. no such thing in SA
@@lmy5pence481 That's unfortunate. Well, it's a good reason to take a flight to Orlando 😊
Love my Ziegu G90 for HF. Contacts all over the world, all modes. Now to get 2M 70cm that could be added and I'm good to go.
They were pager cases not needed by Israel?
@@union310 🤣
I live in Delaware - KB2GCG…she’ll tune up a wet noodle, literally! The tuner is awesome! Love the built in seer meter as well.
The G90's tuner is almost legendary! 😀
I live in Delaware - KB2GCG
Hello Ernie - can the G90 have its channels/memory installed from a computer.
@@EI6DPYou could do it via FLRig and use that program for memory management
Hello Ernie - Great selection of very helpful videos on the G90. I have the G90 and find it s really great job.
@@EI6DP I'm really happy they're helpful. 73
Ernie can the memory channels be programmed with a computer.
@@EI6DP try FLRig
it's baffling why the radio would ship with a mic option that doesn't work
The audio was fine. One comment is that it was hard to see what button you were pressing to cycle through the settings. Also, I take it that it the (sidetone?) frequency isn't adjustable?
Great, moved all my equipment and it defaulted to G90 instead of FLRig. Once I went back to FLRIG it clicked right in.
A very helpful (and entertaining) presentation!
Brilliant thanks for that
No sound?
Yeah, total epic fail. I'm going to do the presentation again in the fall, this time I'll get the TH-cam streaming thing right
Thank's for sharing - your video is very helpfull. Best 73 de Udo - DO2ALP
Let's say 15m band. Will it swr analyze 21-21.45? 150kHz does not cover the entire band. Can it be adjusted? Or narrowed to the cw part of the band only?
The G90 has a very capable tuner. The only way to know is to set up a dipole for the desired band and see how it does