x1-m
I am waiting for more reviews before I decide, I probably will wait until after DAYTON to see..
DOCTOR
MORE INFO...
I had the opportunity to beta test this radio last August when it was first being introduced. It had many little things that needed to be addressed. I just received the newest version and all I can say is WOW, spot on. I plugged the unit in and put power to it and put it on 20 meters into my windom. I heard W4LVP in TN calling CQ on cw,I answered and he heard me first call, gave me a 579 into TN. Many nice changes to the radio that will make this a real shopper stopper on the market for the price. Additional items like adjustable sidetone volume and filtering for cw and phone would be great, as well a small S meter or power meter on the display would be good, but not actually needed, if you can hear the station the radio is working. The unit is a solid 4.5-5 watts across the band. To the builders and to ED, good work on this product. Fred VE3FAL
X1M HF Transceiver Review and Testing
Review and testing by Fred Lesnick VE3FAL April 22, 2013
First Impressions:
Very well packed with bubble wrap for shipping. Included is information about X1M from XG radio but it is in Chinese so does little for the North American Operator.
When I took the unit out of the box I was once again amazed at the size and ruggedness of the build. The green display is easy to read as is all the silk screening on the front and rear covers.
The audio from the unit is also very clean and loud for a small unit.
The unit is very light for an all band and all mode unit.
Preamp works well and unit is very quiet on receive.
Menu navigation is easy.
New Version Comments-Read last review for comparison:
Coax connection is still an SO-239 connector. Change over to BNC would be an asset.
Polarity is now marked and unit comes with barrel connector included.
CW delay works wonderful on this unit now with no issues
Adjustable cw pitch is an added bonus
CW mode will not work if microphone is plugged into the front of the radio
Marked KEYER on the back which is nice to see
No Power Out or S meter indication on display
No adjustable filtering for SSB or CW use.
Adjustable cw side tone volume would be nice feature, too loud with headphones on
Headphone jack should be on front of unit –BUT NOT A BIG DEAL
Display is clear and bright, not too small and still easy to read
CW tone is clear
Audio is clear from unit
Size of radio makes it very compact for portable use
Data jack on back of unit nice feature for digital modes
Silk screening is very pleasant to read
Case and unit is well built
All controls on unit feel good
99 memories
General coverage receiver
RIT Button: When pressed for 2 seconds this will bring you too the SYSTEM MENU display-from here you have 2 options- YES or NO. By pressing the button directly underneath either option will make the choice. If YES is pushed this is what you may see: * indicates default setting when radio received.
RCLK Ratio x6* x1
DDS Clock 032768131*
LSB BFO 08988750*
USB BFO 09000850*
CW BFO 09001380*
IF OFFSET +08999830*
KEY MODE MANUL* AUTO
KEY SPEED A-KEY-SPEED 060* (adjustable)
CW DELAY 1000* (adjustable from 0000-5000)
NOTE: Obviously all radios will have different default settings. Owners should be advised to write these down for future reference.
New items in menu are:
CW TONE 800*
MUTE NO*
RST SETTING NO*
To make any changes to the menu values push main tuning knob in and if value can be changed you will see 2 arrows on either side of the setting, it then can be changed. Once changed quickly press main tuning button again to exit menu.
When all settings are adjusted-momentarily press and release RED BL/LOCK button- It will then ask if you want to SAVE CHANGES? YES or NO
Press the black button directly under the option you wish to choose. You will then be directed back to the VFO/MEMO setting when all is saved.
OK, another review was posted about same, thumbs up again, will wait a few days and post another review especially if their is negativity..but so far high praise.
I am waiting for more reviews before I decide, I probably will wait until after DAYTON to see..
DOCTOR
MORE INFO...
I had the opportunity to beta test this radio last August when it was first being introduced. It had many little things that needed to be addressed. I just received the newest version and all I can say is WOW, spot on. I plugged the unit in and put power to it and put it on 20 meters into my windom. I heard W4LVP in TN calling CQ on cw,I answered and he heard me first call, gave me a 579 into TN. Many nice changes to the radio that will make this a real shopper stopper on the market for the price. Additional items like adjustable sidetone volume and filtering for cw and phone would be great, as well a small S meter or power meter on the display would be good, but not actually needed, if you can hear the station the radio is working. The unit is a solid 4.5-5 watts across the band. To the builders and to ED, good work on this product. Fred VE3FAL
X1M HF Transceiver Review and Testing
Review and testing by Fred Lesnick VE3FAL April 22, 2013
First Impressions:
Very well packed with bubble wrap for shipping. Included is information about X1M from XG radio but it is in Chinese so does little for the North American Operator.
When I took the unit out of the box I was once again amazed at the size and ruggedness of the build. The green display is easy to read as is all the silk screening on the front and rear covers.
The audio from the unit is also very clean and loud for a small unit.
The unit is very light for an all band and all mode unit.
Preamp works well and unit is very quiet on receive.
Menu navigation is easy.
New Version Comments-Read last review for comparison:
Coax connection is still an SO-239 connector. Change over to BNC would be an asset.
Polarity is now marked and unit comes with barrel connector included.
CW delay works wonderful on this unit now with no issues
Adjustable cw pitch is an added bonus
CW mode will not work if microphone is plugged into the front of the radio
Marked KEYER on the back which is nice to see
No Power Out or S meter indication on display
No adjustable filtering for SSB or CW use.
Adjustable cw side tone volume would be nice feature, too loud with headphones on
Headphone jack should be on front of unit –BUT NOT A BIG DEAL
Display is clear and bright, not too small and still easy to read
CW tone is clear
Audio is clear from unit
Size of radio makes it very compact for portable use
Data jack on back of unit nice feature for digital modes
Silk screening is very pleasant to read
Case and unit is well built
All controls on unit feel good
99 memories
General coverage receiver
RIT Button: When pressed for 2 seconds this will bring you too the SYSTEM MENU display-from here you have 2 options- YES or NO. By pressing the button directly underneath either option will make the choice. If YES is pushed this is what you may see: * indicates default setting when radio received.
RCLK Ratio x6* x1
DDS Clock 032768131*
LSB BFO 08988750*
USB BFO 09000850*
CW BFO 09001380*
IF OFFSET +08999830*
KEY MODE MANUL* AUTO
KEY SPEED A-KEY-SPEED 060* (adjustable)
CW DELAY 1000* (adjustable from 0000-5000)
NOTE: Obviously all radios will have different default settings. Owners should be advised to write these down for future reference.
New items in menu are:
CW TONE 800*
MUTE NO*
RST SETTING NO*
To make any changes to the menu values push main tuning knob in and if value can be changed you will see 2 arrows on either side of the setting, it then can be changed. Once changed quickly press main tuning button again to exit menu.
When all settings are adjusted-momentarily press and release RED BL/LOCK button- It will then ask if you want to SAVE CHANGES? YES or NO
Press the black button directly under the option you wish to choose. You will then be directed back to the VFO/MEMO setting when all is saved.
OK, another review was posted about same, thumbs up again, will wait a few days and post another review especially if their is negativity..but so far high praise.
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