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Xiegu G90 GoBox/Solar Generator Build Tutorial

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Post date September 22, 2020

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Parts list:
G90: https://amzn.to/3lI6suN
OR: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xg90?_pos=1&_sid=06fe81820&_ss=r
USB port: https://amzn.to/354DE9I
Switches: https://amzn.to/2Gqx17w
Watt Meter: https://amzn.to/3blgPjk
Charge controller: https://amzn.to/3jUNKyn
16AWG wire:https://amzn.to/3bqcKKt
In line fuse: https://amzn.to/2YZq8jJ
Anderson Power Poles: https://amzn.to/3jFgnPK
Power Pole Chassis Mount: https://amzn.to/3i0xpYc
Power Pole Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/31T7c8b
Female Quick Disconnect: https://amzn.to/3gWWBNM
Wire Nuts: https://amzn.to/2EU5fzP
4ea. 3", 1/4×20 nuts and bolts with washers for the plate spacers.
Other misc. tiny nuts and bolts, you’re on your own.
The mounting hardware for the head unit can be found at Lowes. Go to where all the little parts drawers are. Open the one called "Hard to Find". I used a 90 Degree Angle Corner Plate 1/2" x 0.5", 90 Degree Angle corner Plate 1/2"x1.5" x 0.5", and Mending Plate 6HL 1/2" x 3" x 0.035.

Apache Case: https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weatherproof-protective-case-medium-63926.html

Clear Acrylic: https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-093-in-x-11-in-x-14-in-Clear-Acrylic-Sheet-1AU0515A/100282591?keyword=7450799304&semanticToken=300b00r011320020_26101ce922059d678d4cd02b3b39daae_1599144332142+300b00r011320020+%3E++cnn%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnp%3A%7B10%3A0%7D+cnd%3A%7B4%3A0%7D+cne%3A%7B8%3A0%7D+cns%3A%7B5%3A0%7D+cnx%3A%7B3%3A0%7D+cnq%3A%7B15%3A1%7D+cnw%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnv%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+st%3A%7B7450799304%7D%3Ast+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+tgr%3A%7BNo+stage+info%7D+nf%3A%7B1%7D%3Anf+qu%3A%7B7450799304%7D%3Aqu

Here’s a bunch of links to stuff I use.
Bioenno BLF-1203W: https://amzn.to/3bXsRhP
Bioenno BLF-1203AB: https://amzn.to/39OAW74
Bioenno BLF-1206A: https://amzn.to/2XaWQ1L
Bioenno 20AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2XfZPWT
Bioenno 12AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2WHU9kp
Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Xiegu X5105: https://amzn.to/2U4jrtM
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/33caUcn
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
Powerwerx Power Pole Distribution Block: https://amzn.to/2WHI3Ym
Powerwerx Volt Meter: https://amzn.to/2IG8AAw
Ailunce HD1: https://amzn.to/35HqBYZ
Baofeng UV-5R: https://amzn.to/2Ot3NX7
Tactical Backpack https://amzn.to/2k6jya7
Condor Rip EMT Pouch: https://amzn.to/2XjLUPG
iPad mini Bluetooth Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2IOtI7o
Red Rock Outdoors Sling Pack: https://amzn.to/2FdCKdf
Portable Operating for Amateur Radio Kindle: https://amzn.to/2X3I7EU
Portable Operating for Amateur Radio paperback: https://amzn.to/330xW7J
I may make a small commission on purchases made through the links above.

Be sure and subscribe to these great channels:
Ham Radio 2.0: https://youtube.com/hamradio20
Ham Radio Crash Course: http://www.youtube.com/hoshnasi
KG6HQD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFupjnMVW-4n3Gl3NWjkSaQ
N0SSC: https://youtube.com/n0ssc
K6UDA Radio: https://www.youtube.com/k6uda
K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Signal Search: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg
Ham Radio Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamRadioNow
Kyle – AA0Z: https://www.youtube.com/kyleaa0z
SevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1
100 Watts and a Wire Podcast: http://100wattsandawire.com
DX Commander: https://www.youtube.com/m0mcx
W6RIP Radio Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/11DayScrape
The Smokin Ape: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokinApe
Goodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamradiobeesoutdoors
Temporarily Offline: http://youtube.com/temporarilyoffline

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How hot does the G90 get in the GoBox?

Post author By admin
Post date September 15, 2020

A quick video to show if the radio would get too hot without a fan in the GoBox

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Apache Case: https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weatherproof-protective-case-medium-63926.html

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Xiegu G90 HF Ham Radio Go Box/Solar Generator

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Post date September 13, 2020

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Apache Case: https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weatherproof-protective-case-medium-63926.html

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Wolf River Coils Ham Radio Antennas. A Deep Dive.

Post author By admin
Post date August 30, 2020

In this video we take a look at the Silver Bullet 1000 TIA, Silver Bullet Mini, and Center Loaded antennas, as well as their various configurations. Also looking at the MFJ-1979 17′ telescopic whip.
http://wolfrivercoils.com

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POTA ON THE DUNES OF LAKE MICHIGAN

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Post date August 23, 2020

Ludington State Park K1516 with Matt AE4MQ and Mike N8YO.

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Best Parks on the Air location ever!

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Post date August 13, 2020

2 POTA activations with Evan W8KJR. River Raisin National Battlefield and Sterling State Park in Monroe, MI.

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Ham It Forward.

Post author By admin
Post date August 2, 2020

A special live stream joined by some of my favorite vendors. We are surprising a couple deserving young hams with some goodies!!

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Parks on the Air is so much fun!

Post author By admin
Post date July 30, 2020

Everyone should be doing it. This is what it’s like! Just get on the air and call CQ!!

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Be sure and subscribe to these great channels while you are here:
Ham Radio 2.0: https://youtube.com/hamradio20
Ham Radio Crash Course: http://www.youtube.com/hoshnasi
KG6HQD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFupjnMVW-4n3Gl3NWjkSaQ
N0SSC: https://youtube.com/n0ssc
K6UDA Radio: https://www.youtube.com/k6uda
K8MRD Radio Stuff: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff
Signal Search: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg
Ham Radio Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamRadioNow
Kyle – AA0Z: https://www.youtube.com/kyleaa0z
SevenForty1: https://www.youtube.com/user/sevenforty1
100 Watts and a Wire Podcast: http://100wattsandawire.com
DX Commander: https://www.youtube.com/m0mcx
W6RIP Radio Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/11DayScrape
The Smokin Ape: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokinApe
Goodgame Ham Radio, Bees, and Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/goodgamehamradiobeesoutdoors
Temporarily Offline: http://youtube.com/temporarilyoffline

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Xiegu XPA125B Signal Purity Test

Post author By admin
Post date July 23, 2020

How clean of a signal does the amp put out? Let’s find out.

Here’s a bunch of links to stuff I use.
Bioenno BLF-1203W: https://amzn.to/3bXsRhP
Bioenno BLF-1203AB: https://amzn.to/39OAW74
Bioenno BLF-1206A: https://amzn.to/2XaWQ1L
Bioenno 20AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2XfZPWT
Bioenno 12AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2WHU9kp
Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Xiegu X5105: https://amzn.to/2U4jrtM
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/33caUcn
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
Powerwerx Power Pole Distribution Block: https://amzn.to/2WHI3Ym
Powerwerx Volt Meter: https://amzn.to/2IG8AAw
Ailunce HD1: https://amzn.to/35HqBYZ
Baofeng UV-5R: https://amzn.to/2Ot3NX7
Tactical Backpack https://amzn.to/2k6jya7
Condor Rip EMT Pouch: https://amzn.to/2XjLUPG
iPad mini Bluetooth Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2IOtI7o
Red Rock Outdoors Sling Pack: https://amzn.to/2FdCKdf
I may make a small commission on purchases made through the links above.

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Xiegu XPA125B Ham Radio Amplifier portable Parks on the Air.

Post author By admin
Post date July 14, 2020

Trying out the Xiegu XPA125B amplifier and the Xiegu G90 on a POTA outing.
Xiegu XBA125B Amplifier: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xpa-125b?_pos=3&_sid=b70c6b154&_ss=r
Xiegu XCE 19: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xce-19?_pos=2&_sid=b70c6b154&_ss=r
Xiegu G90: https://mfjenterprises.com/products/xg90?_pos=4&_sid=b70c6b154&_ss=r

Here’s a bunch of links to stuff I use.
Bioenno BLF-1203W: https://amzn.to/3bXsRhP
Bioenno BLF-1203AB: https://amzn.to/39OAW74
Bioenno BLF-1206A: https://amzn.to/2XaWQ1L
Bioenno 20AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2XfZPWT
Bioenno 12AH LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/2WHU9kp
Bioenno Charge Controller: https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud
Rich Solar 100 Watt Panel: https://amzn.to/3enp4vD
Carhartt Lunch Box: https://amzn.to/2xQfbGO
Xiegu X5105: https://amzn.to/2U4jrtM
Xiegu G90: https://amzn.to/33caUcn
Yaesu FT-891:https://amzn.to/2XaTkof
Charger: https://amzn.to/2YARsSt
Shakespear 20′ Wonderpole: https://amzn.to/2Rd9IiG
Powerwerx Power Pole Distribution Block: https://amzn.to/2WHI3Ym
Powerwerx Volt Meter: https://amzn.to/2IG8AAw
Ailunce HD1: https://amzn.to/35HqBYZ
Baofeng UV-5R: https://amzn.to/2Ot3NX7
Tactical Backpack https://amzn.to/2k6jya7
Condor Rip EMT Pouch: https://amzn.to/2XjLUPG
iPad mini Bluetooth Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2IOtI7o
Red Rock Outdoors Sling Pack: https://amzn.to/2FdCKdf
I may make a small commission on purchases made through the links above.