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Look here for the latest firmware updates, manuals and other downloads for your Xiegu products. Please read and understand the instructions before performing a firmware update!

NOTE: Only use firmware files from this site or a source authorised by us. Using downloads from forums, unauthorised websites and other sources will potentially invalidate your warranty!

X6200 Firmware, Manuals & Utils

X6200 Firmware Upgrade v1.0.1

This is the first upgrade of the Xiegu X6200 firmware with lots of new features, optimisations and a few bug fixes. For a full list of improvements, see the read-me-1st.txt file in the archive.

NOTICE: A faulty firmware file was circulated about a week before this release (it was never published by Xiegu.eu), this is the correct version published by Xiegu.

X6200 User Manual v01
X6200 Firmware Upgrade Tutorial

X6100 Firmware, Manuals & Utils

Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update v1.1.9 (2024-09-15)

NOTICE: The v1.1.8-240904002 update was withdrawn on request by Xiegu. If you have updated your X6100 and experience TX failure issues, this update will resolve the issue.

v1.1.9 240915001 Release Note
Image File SHA256: a627dd9a2e18ef92a8df1ec03d51c430f03f92eb19b40fc0935dc2d188578c88
APP: V1.1.9 Sep 14 2024,12:11:57
BASE: V1.1.8 Sep 15 2024,15:22:37

1) Fixed TX problem with specific hardware after updating to v1.1.8.
2) Color scheme updated for better visibility in sunlight.

v1.1.8 240904002 Release Notes
Image File SHA256: 31d0bffe9817efbb2ce94db910c5cf2d1e72617976cd2326526298e22dfc04b2
APP: V1.1.8 Sep 4 2024,14:11:48
BASE: V1.1.7 Sep 4 2024,11:35:33

  1. The gain allocation in the baseband section adjusted to improve the received signal to noise ratio, to reduce broadcast crosstalk, and o minimize birdies.
  2. Adjusted the spectrum/waterfall automatic level tracking mode to improve the signal contrast when dealing with strong signals, easier to distinguish between signal and noise.
  3. Added audio spectrum/oscilloscope switch, when turned off the spectrum/waterfall will be use the full svreen.
  4. Fixed a bug where MFK tags could not be saved.
  5. Optimized the NR, noise Reduction algorithm.
  6. Adjusted the CI-V data format.
  7. Adjusted the operation logic of the WLAN settings interface.
  8. Adjusted the operation logic of BLUETOOTH setting interface.
Xiegu CIV Reference v1.0

CIV commands reference for Xiegu transceivers.

Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update v1.1.7 (2023-07-26)

V1.1.7 Release Note
Image File SHA256: BF153B10AB3D942060E65BE35A64A2D6C419A5EFF8D941E5C8CE93CE6DD44305
APP: V1.1.7 Jul 26 2023,11:50:55
BASE: V1.1.6 Mar 7 2023,09:57:03

NOTICE: Consider this version experimental! For normal use we recommend version 1.1.6.

1. Added wfview server to enable support for wfview, see included ‘x6100 wfserver.pdf’ file for setup instructions.

wfview is a free and open source program that allows many modern Icom ham radio transceivers (such as the Xiegu X6100, IC-7300, IC-9700, IC-7610, IC-R8600, the IC-705, and many others) to be controlled via a computer. wfview shows the gorgeous spectrum display on whatever display is connected, including projectors, touch screens, and TVs. wfview allows for full radio (remote) control from a computer keyboard and basic control from a numeric keypad. wfview can run on hardware ranging from the $35 Raspberry Pi to laptops to desktops. wfview runs on recent versions of Linux, macOS, and Windows. wfview supports rig control over ethernet/wifi as well as over the traditional USB serial CIV bus. wfview also allows older radios to be accessed over the internet, for full control and low-latency audio streaming.

More information about wfview is found at wfview.org.

Tips & Note:
#### The X6100 internal WiFi antenna is only usable when adjacent to the access point. Consistent performance is achieved by connecting a wired USB-C LAN dongle to the HOST connector using a LAN cable between the radio and access point.

Always read the enclosed update log!

ATTENTION: If you have firmware older than the previous January 17 update, please see the below information regarding the battery management update;

1. The built-in battery gauge is enabled to manage the battery cell. After the upgrade, the battery voltage will no longer be used as the management data, but the battery capacity measured by the battery gauge will be used as the management data. The relevant precautions are as follows:

1.1 After updating the firmware, please perform 4 full charge and full discharge cycles in a row, after which the fuel gauge will measure accurately. Just after updating the firmware, before the 4 times of charge and discharge are completed, the displayed power error is large, so don’t pay attention to it. The charging process should be kept as continuous as possible until the charging instruction is completed, which is conducive to the accurate capacity determination of the fuel gauge.

1.2 The updated charging indicator status is as follows:
Blinking: Indicates charging
Steady on: Indicates that charging is complete
Off: When the charging option is turned off in the menu, the indicator light will not be on.

1.3 After the update, when the power is lower than 10%, the battery symbol shows red and the interior is empty, and the device will automatically shut down.

1.4 The battery voltage is no longer used as the basis for the judgment of low battery.

Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update v1.1.6 (2022-11-02)

V1.1.6 Release Note
Image File SHA256: 1D5D97118E34963B0BA338CD974BD456577E21475F487F0154D9537112A8A64B
APP: V1.1.6 Nov 2 2022,13:10:22
BASE: V1.1.6 Nov 1 2022,17:37:32

1. Added many new CI-V instructions (se Release Notes in archive):
2. Add bluetooth SPP, virtual serial port for FLRIG, Omni-Rig or other CI-V based software
3. Fix the Fc marker bug in modem mode (there will be two markers in the audio FFT scope in some cases)
4. Optimize the fw updating process via sd card, the user data (configures, voices, channels) will not be cleared after updating
5. Some adjustments of the main window
5.1 Add LOCAL TIME / UTC TIME widget
5.2 Add RIT / XIT widget
5.3 Add audio oscilloscope
5.4 Add filter icon (shows filter group as will)
6. Add auto-level for the waterfall
7. Fix bluetooth issue (stuck in the startup screen or the bluetooth setting window)
8. Fix ntp update issue (make sure X6100 can access to the internet via built-in WiFi or USB to Ethernet dongle)
9. Show MAC address in the Bluetooth / WiFi setting windows (in the title of the window)
10. Optimize the TIME SETTING operation logic
11. Optimize the FFT SPAN (or FFT ZOOM), now it has four items: 100k,50k,25k,12.5k
12. Optimize the “Flat-Menu” operation logic, Press “MFK” to select the current item to the fast-access tag and return to the main window
example 1: In “RADIO SETTING1” page, “TX POWER” is selected, press “MFK” then “TX POWER” is added to the fast-access tag
example 2: In “DISPLAY SETTINGS” page, “FFT SPAM” is selected, press “MFK” then “FFT SPAM” is added to the fast-access tag
*Note: “selected” means the item get the focus
13. Optimize AGC algorithm
13.1 AGC time constant is more accurate
13.2 Background noise is much lower without antenna plugged in (except FM mode)

Tips & Note:
#### Most of the CI-V instructions compatible with ICOM-705
#### Ham Radio Deluxe may not recognize the bluetooth virtual serial port
#### Serial port remap (could be critial when working with the bluetooth virtual serial port, see Release Notes in archive):

Always read the enclosed update log!

ATTENTION: If you have firmware older than the previous January 17 update, please see the below information regarding the battery management update;

1. The built-in battery gauge is enabled to manage the battery cell. After the upgrade, the battery voltage will no longer be used as the management data, but the battery capacity measured by the battery gauge will be used as the management data. The relevant precautions are as follows:

1.1 After updating the firmware, please perform 4 full charge and full discharge cycles in a row, after which the fuel gauge will measure accurately. Just after updating the firmware, before the 4 times of charge and discharge are completed, the displayed power error is large, so don’t pay attention to it. The charging process should be kept as continuous as possible until the charging instruction is completed, which is conducive to the accurate capacity determination of the fuel gauge.

1.2 The updated charging indicator status is as follows:
Blinking: Indicates charging
Steady on: Indicates that charging is complete
Off: When the charging option is turned off in the menu, the indicator light will not be on.

1.3 After the update, when the power is lower than 10%, the battery symbol shows red and the interior is empty, and the device will automatically shut down.

1.4 The battery voltage is no longer used as the basis for the judgment of low battery.

Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update v1.1.5 (2022-04-18)

April 18, 2022 update;

App: V1.1.5 Apr 10 2022,13:12:01
1. Fix bug: the last character in the string of “AGC mode” is half cut off in MEMO mode
2. Fix bug: not working CW decoder
3. Fix bug: incorrect UTC offset/Time zone
4. Change the range of built-in/handle MIC’s gain:
Old version: range 0~36, default 10; actual gain 0~+18dB, step 0.5dB
This version: range 0~50, default 20; actual gain -10~+15dB, step 0.5dB

Base: V1.1.5 Apr 9 2022,17:14:40
1. Fix bug: battery can’t be fully charged
2. Fix bug: won’t charge at power off state (occasionally)
3. Fix bug: have to switch band or press PTT once at the first time of power up,
or there’s no output RF power
4. Lower the built-in/handle MIC’s gain

Always read the enclosed update log!

Instructions for FW update: Download “Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update Tutorial” and “SD Card Creation Too”l needed for updating of FW separately, see below (if you already did the 4 full charge and full discharge cycles you can ignore the below instruction).

ATTENTION: If you have firmware older than the previous January 17 update, please see the below information regarding the battery management update;

1. The built-in battery gauge is enabled to manage the battery cell. After the upgrade, the battery voltage will no longer be used as the management data, but the battery capacity measured by the battery gauge will be used as the management data. The relevant precautions are as follows:

1.1 After updating the firmware, please perform 4 full charge and full discharge cycles in a row, after which the fuel gauge will measure accurately. Just after updating the firmware, before the 4 times of charge and discharge are completed, the displayed power error is large, so don’t pay attention to it. The charging process should be kept as continuous as possible until the charging instruction is completed, which is conducive to the accurate capacity determination of the fuel gauge.

1.2 The updated charging indicator status is as follows:
Blinking: Indicates charging
Steady on: Indicates that charging is complete
Off: When the charging option is turned off in the menu, the indicator light will not be on.

1.3 After the update, when the power is lower than 10%, the battery symbol shows red and the interior is empty, and the device will automatically shut down.

1.4 The battery voltage is no longer used as the basis for the judgment of low battery.

Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update v1.1.4 (2022-02-19)

February 2022 update;

App: V1.1.4 Feb 16 2022,17:15:50
1. Add FFT peak hold switch, GEN > DISPLAY SETTING > FFT PK HOLD
2. Fix bug “Gate Way” can’t save in “WLAN” setting page
3. Change rx volume from 0-50 to 0-55(5dB more than prev version)
4. Change CW decoder’s threshold to a higher level(better robustness but needs higher SNR)
5. Calibrate the RX S-Meter giving more accuracy
6. Add ALC level indicator(at the top-right of the bandscope area, below the tx power strings)
7. Optimize the Fw flashing logic(base board will boot-up itself after flashed the Fw)

Base: V1.1.4 Feb 15 2022,13:19:59
1. Fix bug built-in MIC feedback to speaker sometimes
2. Fix bug base board some times not booting at power on
3. Optimize ALC algorithm
4. Optimize SWR algorithm, less jumping around
5. Optimize switching power synchronization algorithm, less birdies

Always read the enclosed update log!

Instructions for FW update: Download “Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update Tutorial” and “SD Card Creation Too”l needed for updating of FW separately, see below (if you already did the 4 full charge and full discharge cycles you can ignore the below instruction).trans

ATTENTION: If you did not install the previous January 17 update, please see the below information regarding the battery management update (if you already did the ;

1. The built-in battery gauge is enabled to manage the battery cell. After the upgrade, the battery voltage will no longer be used as the management data, but the battery capacity measured by the battery gauge will be used as the management data. The relevant precautions are as follows:

1.1 After updating the firmware, please perform 4 full charge and full discharge cycles in a row, after which the fuel gauge will measure accurately. Just after updating the firmware, before the 4 times of charge and discharge are completed, the displayed power error is large, so don’t pay attention to it. The charging process should be kept as continuous as possible until the charging instruction is completed, which is conducive to the accurate capacity determination of the fuel gauge.

1.2 The updated charging indicator status is as follows:
Blinking: Indicates charging
Steady on: Indicates that charging is complete
Off: When the charging option is turned off in the menu, the indicator light will not be on.

1.3 After the update, when the power is lower than 10%, the battery symbol shows red and the interior is empty, and the device will automatically shut down.

1.4 The battery voltage is no longer used as the basis for the judgment of low battery.

SD Card Creation Tool

Tool to create SD card with FW updates for Xiegu X6100. Download Firmware Update Tutorial for instructions.

Xiegu X6100 PC Connection/FT8 Tutorial

The purpose of this tutorial is to guide operators to connect the X6100 to a PC for operating FT8 and other digital modes.

Xiegu X6100 Firmware Update Tutorial
Xiegu X6100 Operations Manual

G90 Firmware, Manuals & Utils

Xiegu CIV Reference v1.0

CIV commands reference for Xiegu transceivers.

G90 Firmware 1.8 (2023-05-07)

Xiegu G90 Firmware 2022-05-07 v1.8

Important Note: The display part/host must be updated to V1.79 simultaneously and the V1.79 cannot be mixed with other versions.

Files:

  • UPDATE DISP UNIT ONLY!!

Changes:

  1. To work with JTDX/WSJTX (or some other data mode softwares), add CI-V commands 0x25,0x26,
    See <<XIEGU RADIO CI-V REFERENCE>> and <<XIEGU RADIO JTDX WSJTX SETTINGs>>
  2. Add CI-V command 0x1d 0x19, read the XIEGU RADIO ID,
    See <<XIEGU RADIO CI-V REFERENCE>>

See attached PDF file for complete information.

G90 Firmware 1.79b03 (2022-11-20)

Xiegu G90 Firmware 2022-11-20 v1.79b03

Important Note: The display part/host must be updated to V1.79 simultaneously and the V1.79 cannot be mixed with other versions.

Files:

  • 1. G90_DispUnit_FW_V1.79b03
  • 2. G90_MainUnit_FW_V1.79b03

Changes in 1.79b03:
1. Fix AM/NFM filter issue
2. New colour map for waterfall

 

G90 Firmware Upgrade Tutorial
G90 Cheat Sheet

This cheat sheet is intended to augment the current G90 user manual (and there are several versions) and reflects the G90’s functionality of its firmware. Use the first column to look up the various G90 controls or buttons. Use the second column to look up the G90 supported functions (i.e. RF Gain, VOX, etc.). Also, see the release notes at the very end to get an idea when various features first appeared in the G90 firmware.

Published with permission of author, KE8WO. Thanks Gary!

XIEGU G90/X5105 Data Communication Setup

Connections and settings for data communications and digital modes using the XIEGU G90 or X5105 transceivers.

QST Review of Xiegu G90

Xiegu G90 review from QST March 2020. Published with permission of ARRL.

Xiegu G90 Operation Manual

The latest operation manual for the Xiegu G90 20 watt HF SDR transceiver.

G106 Firmware, Manuals & Utils

Xiegu G106 and Fldigi Setup by HA3MGA

This document by Gabor HA3MGA contain information on how to download and use his clever RigCAT XML control file created for Xiegu G106. The document also contain a link to the official Fldigi download of the needed XML file.

Xiegu CIV Reference v1.0

CIV commands reference for Xiegu transceivers.

Xiegu G106 Firmware Update 1.3

Xiegu G106 Firmware Update 1.3 build 03 (May 9, 2023).

Xiegu G106 Firmware Update 1.2

Xiegu G106 Firmware Update 1.2 build 03 (October 10, 2022).

G106 Firmware Upgrade Guide

G106 Firmware Upgrade Guide

Xiegu G106 Operation Manual

The latest operation manual for the Xiegu G106 QRP transceiver.

X5105 Firmware, Manuals & Utils

Xiegu CIV Reference v1.0

CIV commands reference for Xiegu transceivers.

X5105 Instruction Manual 3.0

Instruction Manual for Xiegu X5105 HF and 6m QRP transceiver.

XIEGU G90/X5105 Data Communication Setup

Connections and settings for data communications and digital modes using the XIEGU G90 or X5105 transceivers.

X5105 Firmware V3.00 (build008)

This is a smaller upgrade of the firmware with some bug fixes. Before uploading the firmware to your X5105, please read the update tutorial!

X5105 Brochure

G1M Firmware, Manuals & Utils

G1M Operations Manual

The lastest operation manual for the Xiegu G1M QRP transceiver.

GSOC Firmware, Manuals & Utils

Xiegu GSOC Quick Manual (Preliminary)

XPA125B Firmware, Manuals & Utils

XPA125B Firmware v2.0.0 build013
Xiegu XPA125B User Manual, v1.0.2

User manual for the Xiegu XPA125B 100 watt HF+6 meter amplifier.

Xiegu Accessories

Xiegu DE-19 Operation Manual

This the operation manual for the DE-19 Digital Modes USB adapter compatible with Xiegu G90, G106 and X5105.

CN-20 XPA125 & FT817/818 Adapter

Instructions for how to use the CN-20 adapter to connect the XPA125B to a Yaesu FT-817 or FT-818 transceiver.

CE19 Data Expansion Port Instruction

This document has all the relevant information on how to connect the CE19 data expansion port with your Xiegu transceiver and a PC for digital modes. It also have information about how to connect an external amplifier.