You don't necessarily need to do the firmware update, and we have created some software to make the firmware update easier. I like the radio overall. Stay tuned for more!
Thanks so much Steve. Was a bit adrift until I watched your video and changed the baud rate. It’s not in the pdf guide. Got 1.3 rocking now. 73 Steve MW0SAW
Hey Steve, great video. On a side note, I was reading my new issue of On the Air today, Nov/Dec 2022. What a surprise to see your article on, Setting up a Workbench. I didn’t even pay any attention to who wrote the article but, my eye caught the picture of the shelves with the postal boxes. I said to myself, “I know that picture, I have seen that before”. Then I looked to see who the author was, you Steve McGrane KM9G. Excellent article on workbench setup, organization. Thank you for sharing that information Steve and it is an excellent article for the On the Air magazine. Thank you. Jan KO4UWU
This is amazing. Hopefuly firmware isn't wonky ;) I got my G90 year ago and since then I haven't mess around with FW. If it's not broken, I don't try to repair it, you know ;)
Exactly! Hopefully these firmware update/review vids help people decide if it works -- especially since I hear you can't go backwards on the g90 firmware.
Yeah I completely and unrecovered bricked my g90 with the 1.8 version firmware upgrade I noticed you did not check the 1k box when you were sending the file to the radio on the radio oddity website it says to check that box or it won't work apparently on the 106 this doesn't apply because I couldn't remember if I had checked the 1K box before I upgraded the firmware and thought maybe that's why the radio bricked.
I have bricked and in bricked the g106 th-cam.com/video/Iur3PaycsCc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CW5HPAkwYzDUtdep I have run into it on the G90, but if I do, I'll make a video. 1k is definitely needed for the g90.
Any idea how to access the USB / LSB carrier point settings? In its current state the high frequency response of USB & LSB on TX & RX is rolled off way too early resulting in woolly TX & RX audio...
I'd try some advanced button mashing. I don't seem to have those sounds on mine. Check into your warranty or exchange periods quick if no other radios in the area do that!
Quick question regarding update downloads: If you skipped updating the Icom 705 firmware over many versions, will updating to the current version take care of everything that the past updates would have addressed?
Yes, I think it was a matter of expectations - we didn't really know where this radio was supposed to fit in the world. Now it looks like "quality+simple" was the target, and so far, they've delivered on that.
@@temporarilyoffline I like the concept, because for me, it would make a nice little travel radio, that won't scare you to take out of the house like my 705!
Darn, I am a Chromebook user and don't have room in my 23' RV for one of every kind of computer, LOL. I update the Dstar repeater list onto an SD card for my IC-4100, but I started with DOS 3.3 in 1985 so using another PC just isn't in the cards for this old buzzard, LOL. 72, Dave - KU9L
@@temporarilyoffline Very good but that is just one example. I have encountered it several times and it is just something interesting I noted. I have not updated my G90 in quite a while. I should look into it.
I’m so glad I ran across your video here before I bought it. That simple radio just became complicated. I was lost.
You don't necessarily need to do the firmware update, and we have created some software to make the firmware update easier. I like the radio overall. Stay tuned for more!
Thanks so much Steve. Was a bit adrift until I watched your video and changed the baud rate. It’s not in the pdf guide. Got 1.3 rocking now. 73 Steve MW0SAW
Sweet, glad it helped!
Hey Steve, great video. On a side note, I was reading my new issue of On the Air today, Nov/Dec 2022. What a surprise to see your article on, Setting up a Workbench. I didn’t even pay any attention to who wrote the article but, my eye caught the picture of the shelves with the postal boxes. I said to myself, “I know that picture, I have seen that before”. Then I looked to see who the author was, you Steve McGrane KM9G. Excellent article on workbench setup, organization. Thank you for sharing that information Steve and it is an excellent article for the On the Air magazine. Thank you. Jan KO4UWU
Thanks Jan! OTA is my favorite magazine and I try to write as many articles as I can for it! Glad you spotted it!
This is amazing. Hopefuly firmware isn't wonky ;) I got my G90 year ago and since then I haven't mess around with FW. If it's not broken, I don't try to repair it, you know ;)
Exactly! Hopefully these firmware update/review vids help people decide if it works -- especially since I hear you can't go backwards on the g90 firmware.
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Steve. I wish they were all that easy. 73. N1toq
#MeToo
Yeah I completely and unrecovered bricked my g90 with the 1.8 version firmware upgrade I noticed you did not check the 1k box when you were sending the file to the radio on the radio oddity website it says to check that box or it won't work apparently on the 106 this doesn't apply because I couldn't remember if I had checked the 1K box before I upgraded the firmware and thought maybe that's why the radio bricked.
I have bricked and in bricked the g106 th-cam.com/video/Iur3PaycsCc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CW5HPAkwYzDUtdep I have run into it on the G90, but if I do, I'll make a video. 1k is definitely needed for the g90.
Any idea how to access the USB / LSB carrier point settings? In its current state the high frequency response of USB & LSB on TX & RX is rolled off way too early resulting in woolly TX & RX audio...
I'd try some advanced button mashing. I don't seem to have those sounds on mine. Check into your warranty or exchange periods quick if no other radios in the area do that!
Quick question regarding update downloads: If you skipped updating the Icom 705 firmware over many versions, will updating to the current version take care of everything that the past updates would have addressed?
Yes, you can jump straight to the latest firmware. If that changes, I'll make a video on it.
Xiegu needs to put you on the payroll. Hold out for at least 1000 yen :-) Nice article in OTA.
Thanks Dave! Can I use you as a reference?
Nice. So is the performance improving on this radio?
Yes, I think it was a matter of expectations - we didn't really know where this radio was supposed to fit in the world. Now it looks like "quality+simple" was the target, and so far, they've delivered on that.
@@temporarilyoffline I like the concept, because for me, it would make a nice little travel radio, that won't scare you to take out of the house like my 705!
@@walteredwards544 1/4th the price too!
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Every time you update one of your Xiegu's I start to twitch. Is that normal?
Its normal... I do it too.
Xi-Guru,.. 😊
I'll take it! There could be worse reputations to have!
Darn, I am a Chromebook user and don't have room in my 23' RV for one of every kind of computer, LOL. I update the Dstar repeater list onto an SD card for my IC-4100, but I started with DOS 3.3 in 1985 so using another PC just isn't in the cards for this old buzzard, LOL. 72, Dave - KU9L
Checkout g106updatefw, it might work on chromeos? I agree, I don't have a chromebook myself and I'm running out of space!
@@temporarilyoffline I carry a MIFI card as I have a lot stuffed up on Google, lol.
Windows!!
Huh?
@@temporarilyoffline You are using Windows! From the Church of Our Lady of Microsoft! LOL
@@ronwolenski-n8wcr I dunno, I don't see any windows here...
That is a BAD firmware update. It should download the firmware before it erases the firmware. Also, you don't need 1K checked?
I'll have a video out on the un-bricking procedure that I had to learn. 1k? I guess not.
@@temporarilyoffline Odd in that the 1K option is required for other firmware uploads I have done. I think on the G90?
@@don_n5skt I've worked with the g90updatefw guy and now there is even an easier way!
@@temporarilyoffline Very good but that is just one example. I have encountered it several times and it is just something interesting I noted. I have not updated my G90 in quite a while. I should look into it.
@@don_n5skt stay 1 version down from current, they introduced some bugs and I've heard you can't go backwards
Just received my G106 today. Updated to version 1.3 without a hitch. Thank you for your PERFECT tutorial.
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You got it! That's one of the better budget radios, you'll have fun with it!
Thanks for the excellent demo. Really useful. 73 Richard - G6EQJ
Glad it helped!