Xiegu G90 HF 20W SDR Transceiver

Xiegu G90 is a portable 20W HF amateur radio transceiver with an SDR architecture and built-in automatic antenna tuner. The display unit and the radio can be separated. Baseband I/Q output allows it to interface with
external devices like a PC and the Xiegu XDT1 panadapter.

The SDR structure is based on 24-bit data size at 48kHz sampling rate providing excellent transmit and receive performance and is highly configurable for a rich experience. The design of detachable display unit allows you to flexibly arrange the position of the radio. A built-in high-performance auto antenna tuner to meet your needs at any time, so the antenna is no longer a problem.

Xiegu G90 Features

• High performance front end narrowband ESC preselector
• Frequency range of 0.5~30MHz, SSB/CW/AM
• 1.8 inch high brightness color TFT LCD screen
• ±24k bandwidth spectrum display with waterfall
• Software defined narrowband filter (CW mode: 300Hz)
• Detachable Front Panel/Display Unit
• Up to 20W of RF power
• Built-in wide range automatic antenna tuner
• I/Q output for interfacing with a PC or XDT1 panadapter

Xiegu G90 Receiver Parameters

• • RX frequency range: 0.5MHz to 30MHz
  • Modes: SSB/CW/AM
  • RX sensitivity: better than 0.25uV @12dB Sinad (PRE: ON) Machine dynamic range: 90dB
  • Adjacent channel suppression: 60dB
  • Audio output power: 0.5W@ 4Ω
  • Optional: SSB 2.4kHz / CW 300Hz
  • Standby current: 750mA @ Max

Xiegu G90 Transmitter Parameters

• TX frequency range: all amateur bands 1.8 to 30 MHz
• Modes: SSB/CW/AM
• RF output power: 20W
• Spurious suppression: ≥50dB
• Carrier suppression: ≥50dB
• Sideband suppression: ≥50dB
• Transmit working current: 8A @ Max

Xiegu G90 Antenna Tuner Parameters

• Initial tuning time: ≤12s
• Re-entry tuning time: ≤ 2s

Xiegu G90 General Specifications

• Operating voltage range: 12 ~ 15V DC
• Operating temperature range: 0 ° C ~ 55 ° C
• Frequency stability: ±2ppm (after 30 minutes of power on)
• Size: 120*45*210 mm (without protrusions, head unit combination status)
• Weight: about 1kg

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