X108G

Xiegu
X108G

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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
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
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
SSB / CW	1 ~ 20 W
Spurious emission
< -40 dB
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 45 dB
CW features
Manual / automatic Keyer

Features

Memory
? regular memories 2 VFO
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution 24-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
12~14.5 VDC external 13.8 VDC nominal
Power consumption
0.6A RX, typ 7.5A TX, max power
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
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
120 (W) x 45 (H) x 180 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
1kg

X108G description :

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
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]
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 (US Dollar) 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
USD 493.00	2021-oct	Brand-new X108G Outdoor, upgraded version V2
USD 429.99	2019-jul	Brand-new

X108G review

WA6LOS / DU3ZX

January-28 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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