Mobile HF transceiver. Single-conversion receiver with frequency range 0.5-30 MHz, transmitter with 20 Watt max output power in 1.8-28.8 MHz ham-band. Simple operation with a minimum number of switches and controls. Ideated in P.R. of China, year of introduction 2015.
Reference market : amateur-radio
X108G specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.5000 ~ 30.0000 MHz |
Transmit | 1.8000 ~ 2.0000 MHz 3.5000 ~ 4.0000 MHz 5.0000 ~ 5.5000 MHz 7.0000 ~ 7.3000 MHz 10.0000 ~ 10.2000 MHz 14.0000 ~ 14.5000 MHz 18.0000 ~ 18.2000 MHz 21.0000 ~ 21.6000 MHz 24.8000 ~ 25.0000 MHz 28.0000 ~ 28.8000 MHz |
Mode | |
CW / LSB / USB / AM | |
Tuning step | |
1 Hz min |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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SSB / CW | 0.5 uV (0.5~2 MHz, preamplifier ON) 0.3 uV (2~30 MHz, preamplifier ON) |
Selectivity | |
CW | 0.5 KHz (-6dB) |
SSB | 2.4 KHz (-6dB) |
RF preamplifier | |
Yes | |
RF attenuator | |
10 dB | |
DR (Dynamic Range) | |
90 dB | |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes | |
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
± 1 KHz | |
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Off, fast, slow | |
Frequency stability | |
± 0.5 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +60°C after 5' warm-up | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 10.7 MHz |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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SSB / CW | 1 ~ 20 W |
Spurious emission | |
< -40 dB | |
Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
> 45 dB | |
CW features | |
Manual / automatic Keyer |
Features |
Memory | |
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? regular memories
2 VFO |
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Display | |
10 Hz frequency resolution 24-segments signal meter bar |
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Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
12~14.5 VDC external 13.8 VDC nominal |
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Power consumption | |
0.6A RX, typ 7.5A TX, max power |
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Audio power | |
500 mW on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 3.5 mm external speaker | |
Connections | |
USB (remote control / firmware update) Jack 3.5 mm (CW keyer) Socket (microphone) Socket 6-pin (accessories) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -10°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
120 (W) x 45 (H) x 180 (D) mm, projections not included | |
Weight | |
1kg |
Mobile HF transceiver for outdoor or car operations. The Xiegu X108G, upgraded from X108, has 0.5~30 MHz general coverage receive capability. A Double balanced diode mixer is employed for the frequency conversion with 9 double tuned bandpass filters on the font-end covering all HF amateur frequencies including WARC bands. The transceiver is equipped with a minimum number of switches and controls on front panel for a easy use. Split frequency operations, the radio will receive on VFO-A and transmit on VFO-B. Standard 0.5 ppm TCXO as clock source. Narrowband 500Hz IF filter for CW. Noise blanker in 4 levels. Squelch. Build-in S-meter, power meter, SWR meter. The package includes hand speaker/mic with keypad. Front & rear handles.
X108G rear panel and connections :
Reference / Description | |
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1 | Antenna connector SO239 |
2 | Aux |
3 | External speaker output |
4 | CW key |
5 | Accessory socket |
6 | USB port |
7 | DC power socket, pin [+] on right side |
8 | Ground connection |
6-pin accessory socket :
Pin 1 [9 V] | |
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Description | Regulated output |
Specifications | 9 Volt |
Pin 2 [PTT] | |
Description | PTT signal output |
Specifications | --- |
Pin 3 [BAND] | |
Description | Band voltage output, varies with amateur band |
Specifications | 1.8 MHz is 0.33V 3.5 MHz is 0.67V 7.0 MHz is 1.00V 10 MHz is 1.33V 14 MHz is 1.67V 18 MHz is 2.00V 21 MHz is 2.33V 24 MHz is 2.67V 28 MHz is 3.00V |
Pin 4 [ALC] | |
Description | ALC voltage output |
Specifications | --- |
Pin 5 [EXIN] | |
Description | External audio input |
Specifications | --- |
Pin 6 [GND] | |
Description | Ground |
Specifications | --- |
X108G price
We have collected for your convenience the Xiegu X108 sale price (UK Pounds) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
GBP 359.00 (493USD) |
2021-oct |
Brand-new X108G Outdoor, upgraded version V2 |
GBP 399.00 | 2019-jun | Brand-new |
X108G review
WA6LOS / DU3ZX | 28 january 2022 |
X108G Xiegu: Very satisfied with it after you learn the many idiosyncrasies of operating the radio. It's 20 Watts but I have only operated it up to 12 Watts to save power on my LiPo batteries!
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