XIEGU G106 User manual

XIEGU
HF Portable Transceiver
G106
Operation Manual
V1.40
Chongqing Xiegu Technology Co., Ltd.

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G106 is a 5W portable QRP model with SDR circuit structure which uses 16bit-CODEC sampling and can deliver superior
performance. The whole machine has SSB/CW/AM three modes and extra WFM (88~108MHz) receiving function, allowing you
to listen to local FM broadcasts while communicating. Equipped with a CW digital filter with three bandwidths, it can help you
connect to more and farther radio stations. With the external DE-19 digital adapter (optional), it can be easily connected to the
computer and complete FT8 communication.
As an entry-level portable SDR transceiver, G106 will be a good helper for you to play CW and FT8.
Basic features:
➣High-performance SDR core circuit
➣Compact and robust structure
➣Transmission and receiving of all amateur frequency bands within 3.8~29.7MHz
➣WFM broadcast receiving
➣Shortwave full-range continuous receiving
➣Amateur data communication available
➣Computer online control available
Please read this Manual carefully for a better experience and full understanding on operation of the G106.

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Panel Buttons
1. Volume knob
Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume.
Short-press to switch the built-in/ hand microphone speaker.
2. Hand microphone interface
External hand microphone interface
3. Display
Black and white dot matrix display
4. T/R indicator
Status indicator
5. Main knob
Turn the knob to change the current frequency value;
6. Multi-function buttons
Short-press these buttons to execute corresponding functions
displayed on the screen.

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Panel Buttons
7. Power button/ screen backlight brightness
● Long-press the button to power on/ off.
● Short-press the button after power on to turn on/ off the
display backlight
8. MODE button
● Short-press the button to switch between different working
modes.
● Long-press the button to turn on/ off the preamplifier.
9 and 10. Band switch button/ lock/ Ts Step
● In the HF band, short-press these buttons to switch between
frequency bands.
● Short-press these buttons in the WFM mode to switch
between stored FM radio stations.
● Press these two buttons at the same time to lock all buttons
and knobs.
● Press these two buttons at the same time again to unlock.
● Hold down press 9 or 10 buttons to adjust the frequency
steps..

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End Interfaces
11. Antenna interface
BNC interface with an impedance of 50Ω
12. KEY interface
3.5mm stereo socket (3-wire), used to connect a manual
key or an automatic key (see Page 5 for the definition)
13. ACC interface
8-pin Mini-Din interface (see Page 5 for the definition)
14. Ground nut
For grounding cable of equipment
14. COM Interfaces
Communication interface
15. DCIN external DC power interface
5.5*2.5mm DC power socket

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Instructions for External Interface Connection
1. MIC interface
Front Panel Facing G106
Note: There is a bias voltage at the MIC end, so it shall not be
short-circuited.
2. COM interface
3. ACC interface
4. Key wiring diagram

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Connection of External Power Supply
9-16V external DC power supply can be used for G106. The current load capacity of DC power supply shall be at least 3A.
Attached power lines can be used to connect to radio and DC power supply.
DC power supply shall be connected in strict accordance with following figure to avoid reverse polarity connection.
The white-core line is connected to the positive pole of the power supply, and the metal-shielded line is connected to
the negative pole of the power supply.
White-core line - positive
Metal-shielded line - negative

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Connection of External Power Supply
EMC ferrite bead can be applied on power lines to prevent external disturbance from entering radio via power lines and
radio-frequency interference in radio from radiating externally via power lines when external power supply is adopted for G106.
Ferrite bead shall be installed at the side closing to power plug to greatest extent.
■ Polarity of power lines shall be carefully inspected to avoid reverse polarity connection when external power supply is
adopted.
■ The limited warranty of the radio does not cover damage caused by an error in external power connection or damage
caused by an abnormal power voltage.
Wind the power line around
the ferrite bead twice.
As close to the interface as possible

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Operation
G106 calls various functions through the multi-function menu. All functions are allocated to different menu pages and there are 4
function options on each page.
The menu items can be switched and called out in the following way:
● Short-press any multi-function button to call out the menu and turn the main knob to switch between the five menu pages in turn.
● Press the multi-function button corresponding to the menu displayed on the screen to execute the corresponding function.
● Some functions only work if you press "SAVE" after the adjustment. If you press "QUIT", you will directly exit from the
current page and the current adjustment will not be saved.
Multi-function buttons
Main knob

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Multi-function Menu Items
List of multi-function menu:
Menu Page Menu Item
1/5
V/M A/B MW MC
Frequency/ channel mode VFOA-VFOB switching Memory channel Erase memory channel
2/5
CWF CWT CWR QSK
CW filter selection CW sidetone CW dot-to-dash ratio QSK switch
3/5
KS KM IMB CSN
Automatic key rate Key mode IAMBIC mode Startup information settings
4/5
SPL DIS BP VER
Pilot frequency mode Display mode Keypad tone Version information
5/5
WFM BSM MG TXP
FM receiver Band selection Hand microphone gain Transmit power setting