Xiegu X5105 [ First Video´s]

X5105 is a highly portable transceiver working at HF+6m band, with a built-in power output of 5W.

Technical features: double-conversion superheterodyne, fitted with up to 3 lithium batteries of 18,650mph each.

Expandability

A standard main unit (embedded with one 8-pole 2.7k-SSB crystal filter)

An optional high stability, high precision TCXO module

An optional 500Hz narrow band crystal filter

An optional plug-in 5W antenna tuner module

II. XPA125 integrated amplifier and antenna tuner

XPA125, with a built-in antenna tuner, amplifies the output up to 125W.

Technical features:

125W linear power amplifier + combined LC antenna tuner.

VHF

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