XIEGU X5105 User manual
XIEGU
HF/50MHZ Portable Short-wave Transceiver
X5105
Operation Manual
For Firmware V3.0 Edited by KE4RG
December 17, 2020
Based upon original manual by
Chongqing Xiegu Technology Co., Ltd
Why This Manual?
I was frustrated with errors and omissions of the existing manuals.
TAP means press and release.
HOLD means press for 2-seconds and release.
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Table of Contents
X5105 Features .................................................4
Front Panel Functions .......................................5
1 [Power].................................................5
2 [MODE].................................................5
3 [PRE/ATT] .............................................5
4 [RIT]......................................................5
5 [NB] ......................................................6
6 [MENU].................................................6
7-10 Multi-Function Menu Softkeys.......6
11 [LOCK].................................................6
12 [KNOB]................................................6
13 [ATU] ..................................................6
14 [Po].....................................................6
15 [A/B]...................................................6
16 [<] .......................................................6
17 [>] .......................................................6
18 [V/M]..................................................6
Top Panel Functions..........................................7
19 [UP] ....................................................7
20 [DN]....................................................7
21 [VOL -] ................................................7
22 [VOL +]................................................7
23 [PTT] ...................................................7
Front Panel LEDs ...............................................8
A [T/R] LED ..............................................8
B [DATA] LED...........................................8
C [LINK] LED.............................................8
Left Panel Functions..........................................8
24 Antenna..............................................8
25 IF Out..................................................8
26 Left Tilt Bracket..................................8
27 Earphone............................................8
28 EXT DC................................................8
Right Panel Functions........................................9
29 ACC.....................................................9
30 KEY......................................................9
31 ATU.....................................................9
32 COM ...................................................9
33 Right Tilt Bracket................................9
34 MIC.....................................................9
Handheld Microphone Function.....................10
[1 LOCK].................................................10
[2 PTT] ...................................................10
[3 Up/Down] .........................................10
VFO Mode ............................................ 10
Memory Mode ..................................... 10
[4 LED]...................................................10
GREEN................................................... 10
[5 Numeric Pad] ....................................10
0 to 9 .................................................... 10
F-IN/ENT............................................... 10
[6 FIL].....................................................10
[7 MODE]...............................................10
[8 LED]...................................................10
[9 F-1/F-2] .............................................10
[10 MW] ................................................10
[11 V/M]................................................10
[12 XFC].................................................10
[13 TUNER/CALL]...................................10
External Interfaces ..........................................11
Microphone (RJ-45)...............................11
CIV Interface (3.5mm TRS jack).............11
Earphone (3.5mm TRS jack)..................11
Accessory (8-pin MINI-DIN) ..................11
Telegraph Key (1/8-inch TRS)................11
Maintenance of Internal Battery ....................12
Charging: ...............................................12
External Power Supplies: ......................12
Multi-Function Menu Description...................13
Multi-Function Menu Map....................13
Multi-Function Menu Operation.....................14
Menu1 Rx/Tx Audio Configuration .......14
AGC....................................................... 14
RF-GAIN................................................ 14
SQL........................................................ 14
COMP ................................................... 14
COMP ....................................................14
LEVEL .....................................................14
TAP ....................................................... 14
Menu2 DSP............................................14
DSP-FLT................................................. 14
DSP-FLT..................................................14
L_CUT ....................................................14
H_CUT....................................................14
NR......................................................... 14
NR..........................................................14
LEVEL .....................................................14
NOTCH.................................................. 14
NOTCH...................................................14
CNT........................................................14
BW.........................................................14
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EQ......................................................... 15
BASS.......................................................15
MEDI ......................................................15
TREB.......................................................15
EQ ..........................................................15
Menu3 Memories .................................15
MEMO .................................................. 15
SEL..........................................................15
INS..........................................................15
BACK ......................................................15
SAVE.......................................................15
MSG...................................................... 15
QUIT.......................................................15
EDIT........................................................15
SPACE................................................15
INS ....................................................15
BACK.................................................15
DEL.........................................................15
CALLSIGN.............................................. 15
SPACE.....................................................15
INS..........................................................15
BACK ......................................................15
SAVE.......................................................15
Menu4 Keyer and CW Parameters .......16
Key........................................................ 16
MAN.......................................................16
AUTO-L...................................................16
AUTO-R ..................................................16
TONE..................................................... 16
QSKTIME............................................... 16
QSK ....................................................... 16
Menu5 MODEM and Scanning..............16
DIGI....................................................... 16
RTTY.......................................................16
AFC....................................................16
CAR ...................................................16
MSG..................................................16
PSK31.....................................................16
AFC....................................................16
CAR ...................................................16
MSG..................................................16
PSK63.....................................................16
AFC....................................................16
CAR ...................................................16
MSG..................................................16
PSK125...................................................16
AFC....................................................16
CAR ...................................................16
MSG..................................................16
CWDEM..................................................17
THRE .................................................17
TONE.................................................17
MSG..................................................17
SRM ...................................................... 17
BW.........................................................17
STOP ......................................................17
QUIT ......................................................17
SWR ...................................................... 17
QUIT ......................................................17
BW.........................................................17
MODE ....................................................17
SPEED ....................................................17
Menu6 Interface Options......................17
MIC/VOX............................................... 17
S/P ........................................................ 17
LIN/OUT................................................ 17
LIN .........................................................17
G-LIN......................................................17
LOUT......................................................17
G-LOUT..................................................17
PTT........................................................ 17
NORMAL................................................17
TOGGLE .................................................17
System Settings Menu.....................................18
LCD Backlight.........................................18
LCD Contrast .........................................18
BEEP Volume.........................................18
Side Tone Volume .................................18
Key BEEP................................................18
AM Mod Level.......................................18
Band Stack Mode ..................................18
MIC Bias ................................................18
Charger..................................................18
IF Output ...............................................18
RSSI Scale ..............................................18
User Key F1 ...........................................18
User Key F2 ...........................................18
Band Voltage Data...........................................18
60M OPERATION.............................................19
Multi-Function Menu Initial Settings ..............19
Common Tasks ................................................20
Initial Setup ...........................................20
Switch battery display...........................20
Calibrate S-meter..................................20
Toggle split............................................20
Enable CPO............................................20
Store Message.......................................21
Transmit Message.................................21
Reset .....................................................21
Enter Frequency....................................21
Store Callsign.........................................21
Store VFO ..............................................21
Recall VFO .............................................21
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................22
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X5105 Features
The X5105 is an ultra-portable short-wave full-mode transceiver that integrates all functions required for
amateur radio operations.
•HF+50 MHz, all-mode
•Variable power output of .1W to 5W
•General Coverage Receiver
•Available Modes are A1A(CW), A3E(AM), J3E(USB/LSB), F3E(FM)
•Two VFOs, independently configurable frequency, mode, filter, preamp/attenuator, ATU
•Small size 6-5/8” wide x 3-5/8” high x 1-7/8” deep (about 168mm*93mm*47mm)
•Weighs 2.1 pounds with battery
•Built-in microphone and PTT switch for handy-talkie operation
•High-Visibility 3.6-Inch back-lit LCD Screen
•Speech Compressor
•Built-in 3800-mAh high-capacity lithium battery for 6 to 8 hours of operation
•Memory Keyer with Code Practice Oscillator (CPO)
•Split operation and Receive Incremental Tuning (RIT)
•Built-in Pre-Amp, Attenuator, and Noise Blanker
•Adjustable AGC-Rate
•Built-in SWR Bridge and Antenna Matching Unit
•1st-IF Output (70.455 MHz) supports external Spectrum Display
•Built-in digital baseband processing, enabling:
oDigital noise reduction, digital NOTCH filter
oDigital receive audio equalizer
oVariable bandwidth digital filter
oDirect-decoding amateur radio common data modes
oComputer Aided Transmission (CAT), audio, and line level interfaces
oCW, PSK, RTTY automatic decoding/preset message transmitting
•Built-in high-stability TCXO
•Multi-function electret Keypad Microphone
•Built in high output speaker (0.6W (8Ω, ≤10% THD))
•Built-in Desktop Stand
•Upgradable via Firmware Download
•Straight key or paddle input to electronic keyer
•Wide operating voltage range (9.0 to 15.0 VDC)
•FCC Registered and CE Marked
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Front Panel Functions
1 [Power]
HOLD to turn the radio ON or OFF.
When radio is OFF, TAP to display charging voltage and battery voltage.
To force a reset of the MCU, press and hold [Power] for 10 seconds.
NOTE: Always use [Power] to turn the X5105 on or off. This will ensure that the transceiver configuration
is saved. NEVER switch off by removing an external power supply.
2 [MODE]
TAP to select next operating mode in sequence:
HOLD [MODE] to toggle between Split ON and Split OFF. In Split operation VFOA is used for receiving, VFOB
is used for transmitting. When in Split operation, the split icon is visible beside the VFOB frequency.
3 [PRE/ATT]
TAP to engage the RF preamplifier, attenuator, or neither in sequence: PREAMP-ATTENUATOR-OFF
4 [RIT]
TAP to toggle RIT function ON or OFF.
When ON, set Rx offset (±1.5 kHz) by rotating [KNOB]
HOLD RIT to zero the RIT setting.
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5 [NB]
TAP to toggle the Noise Blanker ON or OFF.
HOLD to toggle between the battery level icon and voltage display.
6 [MENU]
TAP to select the next Multi-Function Menu [1 to 6]. See below.
7-10 Multi-Function Menu Softkeys
TAP one of the Softkeys to select a function displayed in menu area of LCD.
11 [LOCK]
TAP to select next backlight brightness level.
HOLD to toggle the user interface LOCK. When enabled, the LOCK icon will be displayed and the user interface
is disabled.
12 [KNOB]
While in VFO Mode, rotate to increase/decrease frequency.
While in Memory Mode, rotate to increase/decrease memory channel.
While in a sub-menu, rotate to select certain parameters.
13 [ATU]
TAP [ATU] to enable/disable Antenna Matching Unit.
HOLD [ATU] to start the matching operation
14 [Po]
TAP [Po] to display and adjust transmitting power from 0.1W to 5W using the [KNOB].
HOLD [Po] to display and adjust SWR protection threshold from 1:2 to 1:3 using the [KNOB].
TAP [Po] to return to normal operation.
15 [A/B]
In addition to frequency, each VFO retains its own MODE, ATTENUATOR/RF-AMPLIFIER, ATU, FILTER, and
RF-POWER settings! The VFO in use is the one displayed at the top of the display.
TAP [A/B] to swap the positions of VFOA and VFOB.
HOLD [A/B] to copy the VFO in use (top) to the other (below).
16 [<]
In VFO Mode, TAP [<] to move the cursor left to the next higher digit, increasing the tuning rate.
In Memory Mode, TAP [<] to tune to next lower memory channel.
17 [>]
In VFO Mode, TAP [>] to move the cursor right to the next lower digit, decreasing the tuning rate.
In Memory Mode, TAP [>] to tune to next higher memory channel.
18 [V/M]
TAP [V/M] to switch between VFO Mode and Memory Mode.
In Memory Mode, rotate [KNOB] to select the channel by tag or number.
In Memory Mode, HOLD [V/M] to transfer displayed configuration into the rig and switch to VFO Mode.
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Top Panel Functions
19 [UP]
TAP [UP] to tune to the next higher band.
20 [DN]
TAP [DN] to tune to the next lower band.
21 [VOL -]
TAP [VOL -] to reduce the volume. HOLD to reduce volume rapidly.
22 [VOL +]
TAP [VOL +] to increase the volume. HOLD to increase volume rapidly.
23 [PTT]
In PTT Normal Mode, depress [PTT] to transmit, release to receive.
In PTT Triggering Mode, TAP [PTT] to toggle between receiving and transmitting.
If Digital MODEM is ON, TAP [PTT] to transmit current message (MSG01 to MSG10) in current mode.
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Front Panel LEDs
A [T/R] LED
[T/R] LED is green when receiving.
[T/R] LED is red when transmitting.
[T/R] LED is red when transceiver is OFF and charging.
[T/R] LED is green when OFF and charging is complete.
B [DATA] LED
[DATA] LED will blink during data communications.
C [LINK] LED
[LINK] LED will illuminate when transceiver is connected to peripherals.
Left Panel Functions
24 Antenna
BNC-Female antenna port with impedance of 50 ohms.
25 IF Out
MCX-Female 1st-IF Output (70.455 MHz).
26 Left Tilt Bracket
Fold it outward to use
27 Earphone
This 3.5mm TRS jack is used to connect earphone.
28 EXT DC
This 5.5mm X 2.1mm coaxial power jack, (+) center, is used to
connect external DC power. To fully charge the internal
battery, must be capable of supplying of 13.8VDC at 3A. See
Maintenance of Internal Battery for precautions.
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Right Panel Functions
29 ACC
Accessory interface. This 8-pin mini-DIN connector can be used for external PTT input, current band
identification, and line level input/output audio for data communications.
30 KEY
This 3.5mm TRS jack is used to connect a manual or paddle
telegraph key. For a manual key, dit and dah (tip and ring)
must be connected.
31 ATU
This 3.5mm TRS jack provides voltage levels to control an
external band switch. Band Voltage Data Table below
32 COM
This 3.5mm stereo jack implements the computer aided
(CAT) interface and supports firmware updates. NOTE: The
CAT interface is a partial implementation of the IC7000 CIV
protocol (19200 baud, no parity, 8-bits, 1 stop bit, ID 70
hex).
33 Right Tilt Bracket
Fold it outward to use.
34 MIC
The RJ-45 external multi-function microphone connector.
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Handheld Microphone Function
[1 LOCK]
HOLD to disable buttons on panel and keypad.
[2 PTT]
Push-to-Talk key - Depress to transmit, release to receive.
This PTT switch does NOT initiate trigger mode or digital messages.
[3 Up/Down]
VFO Mode - TAP to increase/decrease frequency. HOLD
to increase/decrease frequency rapidly.
Memory Mode - TAP to increase/decrease memory
channel
[4 LED]
GREEN when PTT released.
RED when PTT depressed.
[5 Numeric Pad]
0 to 9 - TAP to switch to labeled band. After F-IN/ENT,
TAP to enter frequency in MHz.
F-IN/ENT - TAP followed by 0 to 9 and F-IN/ENT again to
enter frequency in MHz.
[6 FIL]
Filter - No function
[7 MODE]
TAP to select next operating mode in sequence: [LSB-USB-CW-CWR-NFM-AM]
[8 LED]
Flashes when a button is depressed.
[9 F-1/F-2]
TAP to perform function selected by the user in System Settings Menu, 12 and 13.
[10 MW]
No Function.
[11 V/M]
VFO/Memory - TAP to toggle between VFO Mode and Memory Mode.
[12 XFC]
When the digital MODEM is enabled (Menu5), TAP to transmit current message in the current digital mode.
[13 TUNER/CALL]
TAP to enable/disable Antenna Matching Unit. HOLD to start the matching operation
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