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X6100, an ultra-portable short-wave transceiver that adopts high-performing SDR software radio platform
architecture, powerful baseband and RF units, transmitting and receiving separated dual-channel structure
and 24bit sampling and large dynamic RF front-end unit, can obtain extremely high radio transmitting and
receiving indicators.
The whole device integrates rich and varied operation functions and desktop-like functions, such as
recording call, variable bandwidth digital filter, digital noise reduction and so on,
cognition and experience on amateur radio. With its compact structure and appearance, you can immediately
set forth on a journey with it, get close to nature, and enjoy the fun of outdoor communication.
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HF/50MHZ full mode (supporting data communication)
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Transmitting power: external power supply: 10W, battery: 5W
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4-cun high-resolution color screen (800*480)
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Built-in large capacity lithium battery pack (3000mAh, 12V)
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Built-in efficient automatic antenna tuner
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Integrated standing wave scanner and voice pager
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Integrated modem, preset message, CW automatic call
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Built-in Bluetooth/WLAN function, which can realize wireless audio, keyboard and mouse operation
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Integrated USB line control/transmission, supporting USBHOST.
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Standard high-stability TCX0 internal clock source
We strongly recommend you to read through this Manual to rapidly keep abreast of the operation & control
method of the X6100 before using it.
To carry out effective transmission, it is necessary to obtain the corresponding amateur radio operation qualification and
apply for the station setup license.
Transmission activities shall not be carried out in non-amateur frequency bands.
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- Page 1 X6100, an ultra-portable short-wave transceiver that adopts high-performing SDR software radio platform architecture, powerful baseband and RF units, transmitting and receiving separated dual-channel structure and 24bit sampling and large dynamic RF front-end unit, can obtain extremely high radio transmitting and receiving indicators.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Do not use this device in lightning weather. Disconnect the power supply and antenna in advance. Do not touch the antenna during the transmission of the device. Do not apply AC power to the DC interface on the side panel of transceiver. Otherwise it may cause fire or damages to the device. -
Page 3: Battery Precautions
Battery Precautions This device contains lithium-ion battery components, so improper use may result in dangers such as smoke, fire or battery rupture. ■ The battery pack is installed inside the backplane of the equipment. Do not hit the backplane of the device. -
Page 4: Panel Instructions
I. Panel Instructions Front panel GEN button DFL button Press it to bring up the general settings menu. Press it to bring up digital filter settings interface KEY button 10~14 Multi-function button Press it to bring up tapper settings menu. Press it to execute functions displayed on screen. - Page 5 Left plate BNC interface, 50Ω, for antenna connection. I/Q OUT IQ signal output port 3.5mm stereo socket. DC IN External power input port, 5525 type. Note: input voltage shall not be higher than 15V DC. Right plate CARD microSD memory card slot USB port.
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Page 6: Top Button
Top button PTT button on device body. Fast step selection button AM|FM AM/FM mode switch button. Built-in antenna tuner access/tuning button CW mode switch button Pre-amplifier/pre-attenuator switch SSB mode switch button VF0A-VF0B switch button 38~39 Left and right switch VF0/MEM0 status switch Frequency band/channel increase and decrease switch AGC switch/speed selection button... - Page 7 Hand microphone button 1. LOCK button Lock button 2. PTT button Transmitting control button 3. Up/down Frequency increase/decrease button (user-defined, detailed in system menu 1) 4. Transceiver indicator light Hand microphone operation indicator light 5. Figure button area Figure keyboard area 6.
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Page 8: Interface Definition
● Using plugs of other specifications may damage the socket. ● X6100 may switch to transmitting mode if plugging in or unplugging the tapper plug when it is working. ● Please cut off the power supply of X6100 before connecting or disconnecting the tapper. -
Page 9: Power Source Wiring
Please use the accompanying charging adapter to charge the X6100 transceiver. Insert the AC terminal of the charging adapter into the mains power supply and the output terminal into the DC interface on the left side of the X6100 to charge the internal battery (the charging switch should be turned on in the Menu 1 of General setting). - Page 10 II. Screen Display Interface ① Status display area 1 ⑧ Status display area 2 This area displays SPL, ATU, SQL, NB, NR and This area displays the status including lock/USB ANF switch status. port/Bluetooth/WLAN/battery/volume. ② Volume tag ⑨ VFOB display area ⑩...
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Page 11: Adjust Audio Volume
Basic Operation Turn on/off radio Press the on-off button for 1s to turn on the radio. Press the on-off button for 1s again to turn off the radio. Adjust audio volume Turn the volume knob to the left or right to adjust the output volume. - Page 12 Set frequency by multi-function hand microphone ● Press [F-INP ENT] key on hand microphone, and the X6100 will be in frequency setting state, and cursor will be flickering at the first place on the left of frequency display bit; ●...
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Page 13: Automatic Gain Control (Agc)
Pre-amplifier/pre-attenuator The pre-amplifier can improve the receiving effect of some weak signals of high frequency range and the sensitivity of the receiver. Pre-attenuator can improve barrage jamming caused by strong signals and the performance of receiver. Operation method: Short press the [PRE] button at the top, and the character PRE appears at the top of the screen, indicating that the pre-amplifier has been turned on. -
Page 14: Automatic Antenna Tuner
Press the PTT button on the microphone to start transmitting. Please speak to the microphone in a normal voice. During the transmitting, the TX indicator light on X6100 will turn red, as will the indicator light on hand microphone. Release the PTT button to return to the receiving state. -
Page 15: Operation Methods
Use the build-in PTT of radio for transmitting The X6100 radio integrates PTT button and build-in microphone, which make it convenient when using the radio outdoors. Press the PTT button on the top of the device and speak to the built-in microphone hole at the left of large knob to transmit voice. -
Page 16: Multifunctional Operation
Multifunctional operation Directly access to functional button area Multifunctional button area Operation methods: 1. Function buttons in the left area of the panel can directly access the common function operation menu. 2. After selecting a direct button, the corresponding menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the corresponding button below to operate the function. - Page 17 GEN function operation After short pressing the [GEN] key, the Default menu will appear at the bottom of the screen, as shown in the following figure: Menu line Short press the key corresponding to [RADIO SETTING 1] to enter the "General setting 1" submenu, as shown in the following figure: Operation methods: 1、...
- Page 18 Short press the key corresponding to [RADIO SETTING 2] to enter the "General setting 2" submenu, as shown in the following figure: Menu functions are defined as follows: SPLE IQ IUT EN ----- Reception Transmission Split frequency ----- IQ output switch frequency tuning frequency tuning operation switch...
- Page 19 SYSTEM SETTING Menu Short press the key corresponding to [SYSTEM SETTING] to enter the "System setting" submenu, as shown in the following figure: Menu functions are defined as follows: TIME FW UPGRADE Time setting Firmware update...
- Page 20 MEMORY SETTING Menu Short press the key corresponding to [MEMORY SETTING] to enter the "Memory setting" submenu, as shown in the following figure: SAVE VFO SAVE VFO Operation icon Edit tag name Clear the Set mark Store the current Exit the menu current VF0 into channels channels...
- Page 21 APP function operation Short press [APP] key to enter the sub-menu of the "Application", as shown in the figure below: Menu functions are defined as follows: MODEM SWR SCAN VOICE CALL Enter the modem interface Enter the standing-wave scanner interface Recording call MODEM Menu Short press the corresponding key of [MODEM] to enter the sub-menu of the "Modem", as shown in the figure below:...
- Page 22 MSG1 tag already has pre-stored information; the tag has information preview, which is convenient for users to quickly find the required call tag. 2、 Press the corresponding tag, X6100 will start sending the preset text information in the tag in the mode selected by MODEM until the sending of information is completed.
- Page 23 SWR SCAN Menu The X6100 has the antenna standing-wave scanner, which can scan the standing-wave parameters of the current antenna to help users adjust the antenna. Short press the corresponding key of [SWR SCAN] to enter the sub-menu of the "Standing-wave Scanner", as shown in the...
- Page 24 Automatic Call by Calling Preset Recording under Voice Mode X6100 has a built-in recording caller, which can record and store the call voice in the machine in advance, and the stored voice can be used for call transmission. Key sequence:...
- Page 25 KEY function operation Short press [KEY] to enter the menu of KEY items, as shown in the figure below: Menu <1> Definitions of functions are as follows: KEY TYPE KEY SPEED IAMBIC TONE TONE LEVEL Manual / automatic mode selection Automatic key rate Iambic mode Side tone frequency...
- Page 26 Short press [MSG] to enter the text preset menu on the first page of MSG, as shown below: Preset message list X6100 can pre-store 5 preset messages. These messages can be used for automatic transmission of CW, RTTY and BPSK. Click any MGS label to enter the editing interface, as shown below:...
- Page 27 Press [MSG] again to enter the voice recording menu page on the second page of MSG options: Preset recording list X6100 can pre-store 5 voice messages. These messages can be used for automatic transmission of voice mode. Click any MGS label to enter the editing interface, as shown below:...
- Page 28 DFN function setting and operation Short press [DFN] to enter the DFN option menu, as shown below: Menu <1> Definitions of functions are as follows: NR DEPTH NB WIDTH NB LEVEL Noise reduction switch Noise reduction depth Pulse blanking switch Pulse width Pulse depth Press [DFN] again to enter the menu on the second page of DFN options:...
- Page 29 DFL function setting and operation Short press [DFL] to enter the DFL option menu, as shown below: Operation methods: 1. Select any filter from FILTER1~3 to enter. 2. Short press the MFK knob to switch and select different edge-cut filters. The blue trapezoidal box is the high-cut filter (H-CUT), and the red trapezoidal box is the low-cut filter (L-CUT).
- Page 30 After connection, the X6100 can automatically control the wave band switching of XPA125B. Moreover, the ALC control will be built between two machines. When the X6100 output power exceeds the power limit of the XPA125B, the AACL control will automatically decrease the output power of the radio so that the output power of the XPA125B will be kept to be about 100W.
- Page 31 Appendix 2 Connection between X6100 and PC (Type-c) 1. As shown in the figure above, connect the Type-C cable to the DEV port on the right side of the X6100. 2. The CH342 port driver needs to be installed. 3. Select the model "XIEGU X108G" on the data communication software (or Control Software) side to complete the connection.
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Page 32: Parameter & Specification
Parameter & specification Frequency range: receiving: 0.5MHz~30MHz 50.00~54MHz Transmitting: 1.8~2.0MHz 3.5~3.9MHz 7.0~7.2MHz 10.1~10.15MHz 14.0~14.35MHz 18.068~18.168MHz 21.0~21.45MHz 24.89~24.99MHz 28.0~29.7MHz 50.00~53.99MHz Working mode: CW, AM, SSB, FM Minimum stepping: 1Hz Antenna impedance: 50Ω Working temperature range: 0°C~+55°C Frequency stability: ±1.5ppm within 10~30min after startup @25°C: 1ppm/hour Supply voltage: 9.0~15.0VDC, negative electrode grounding Current consumption: receiving: 330mA@Max... -
Page 33: Antenna Tuner
〇 Working frequency range of transceiver varies from version of the equipment. Ask local dealer for details. Packing List X6100 host: 1 pc. Type-C cable: 1 pc. Multifunction hand microphone: 1 pc. Charger adapter: 1 pc. Power cable: 1 pc.
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