X5105

HF+50MHz Portable HF Transceiver

Quick-Start Manual

Important reminder:

Before attempting to operate your X5105, please read this operating manual carefully.

Also, keep it handy for future reference.

Features:

High-Visibility 3.6- Inch LCD Screen

Built-in 3800-mAh high-capacity battery

Built-in SWR Bridge and ATU

All modes (USB/LSB/CW/AM/FM/Digital)

All Bands (160-M through 6-M)

General Coverage HF Receiver

1 st -IF Signal Output for Spectrum Display

DSP-NR, Noise Blanker, Notch Filter

Memory Keyer with CW trainer

Speech-Processing Compressor

Variable-Width Passband Filtering

Multi-function Keypad Microphone

Built-in Desktop Stand

Ultra-Compact, Self-Contained Portable

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Packing list:

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Qty

① X5105...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... 1

② Power supply cable........... ........... ......1

③ Hand microphone.............. ........... .....1

④ USB Cable........... ........... ........... .........1

⑤ Service card................. ........... ........... 1

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Security considerations:

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Never operate this radio during a thunderstorm!

Avoid submersing this radio in water.

Never operate this radio in violation of FCC rules.

Avoid skin contact with antenna surfaces!

Your new Xiegu X5105 is an ultra-portable multi-mode HF transceiver that delivers an unusually wide range of operating features -- many normally only found on much larger base-station radios. For example, it comes with a 3.6-inch high-visibility LCD screen that displays a wide range of information covering virtually every aspect of the radio’s operation. And, even though the X5105 is physically small, its operating controls have been thoughtfully laid out with adult-sized fingers in mind!

The transmitter covers 160 through 6 Meters with power output adjustable from 0.5 to

5.0 Watts. Transmit and receive modes include USB/LSB, CW, FM, AM plus digital inputs (1.5-W carrier on AM). You also get a built-in SWR Bridge plus a highly effective

Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATU) that allow you to operate almost anywhere using a wide range of portable and fixed antenna systems.

The X5105 receiver is general coverage, tuning from the AM broadcast band through

30 MHz (plus 50-54 MHz). VFO tuning is velvet-smooth with 1-Hz resolution, and DX splits are easy using the VFO A/B mode and receive incremental tuning (RIT). You’ll also notice that weak-signal reception and adjacent channel interference are well managed using a built-in Pre-Amp/Attenuator, pulse-type Noise Blanker, adjustable

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction), Notch Filter, variable AGC-Rate, and adjustable-width

Passband Filters. For serious CW operators, there’s a multi-mode Auto-Keyer complete with memory channels and CW-trainer. For voice modes, you get a built-in Speech

Compression processor to add punch when working DX -- plus a sophisticated multi-function key-pad microphone that places many of the radio’s most advanced operating features right at your fingertips.

Also, you can say goodbye to tangled patch cables and the extra “boxes” that normally accompany QRP operation because all the accessories you’ll ever need are built right into the radio. There’s even a front-panel microphone and MOX switch for operating in

“speaker-phone” mode. Best of all, with its powerful 3800-mAh on-board battery pack, you get up to 6-8 hours of energy-independent portable operation between charges

(the X5105 also operates from any regulated 9-15 Volt 3-Amp dc supply).

Even though it’s loaded with features, the X5105 is still extremely compact and light, measuring 6-5/8” wide x 3-5/8” high x 1-7/8” deep, and weighing just 2.1 pounds.

Positive proof that remarkable things come in small packages!

SPECIFICATIONS

Receive Range: 500kHz to 30MHz, 50MHz to 54MHz

Transmit Range: 160-M through 6-M (Amateur bands only)

Operating Mode: A1A(CW) ， A3E(AM) ， J3E(USB/LSB) ， F3E(FM)

Temperature Range: -10 ℃ ~ +60 ℃

Stability: First Hour, + 4ppm @25 ℃. After First Hour, 1ppm

Voltage: 13.8VDC ± 15%, (9–15 Vdc)

Current: Rx, 500 mA Peak, Tx, 2.5 A Peak

Battery: 3800 mAh @ 12Vdc

Dimensions: 6-5/8” W, 3-5/8” H, 1-7/8” D

Weight: 2.1 lbs.

Transmit Power Output

：

0.5 – 5.0 W PEP SSB/CW/FM (0.5-W increments)

AM: Low-level Amplitude, 1.5-W Carrier

FM: Reactance Modulation, ±5kHz

Harmonics, Spurs: > -45dBc

AF Input: 200-10k (600-Ω microphone)

Receiver: Superhet, 1 st IF: 70.455MHz, 2 nd IF: 10.695MHz, 3 rd IF: 455kHz （ NFM only ）

Sensitivity:

SSB/CW AM FM

1MHz-1.8MHz 0.35uV

1.8MHz-28MHz 0.25uV

10uV

2uV

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/

28MHz-30MHz 0.25uV 2uV 0.35uV

50MHz-54MHz 0.25uV 2uV 0.35uV

(PRE=on ， ATT=off ， NB=off ， NR=off ， SSB/CW/AM = 10dB S/N ， FM = 12dB SINAD)

Image Rejection: -70dB

IF Rejection: 60dB

Selectivity: SSB ： -6dB @ 2.4 kHz, -60dB @ 4.6 kHz

CW ： -6dB @ 500 Hz, -60dB @ 2 kHz

AM ： -6dB @ 6 kHz, -60dB @ 25 kHz

FM ： -6dB @ 12 kHz, -60dB @ 25 kHz

DSP Noise Reduction: AF DSP, variable

AF Output: 0.6W into 8Ω ， ≤10% THD

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

INTERNAL BATTERY

The X5105 comes with a built-in 3800-mAh battery pack. When no external power source is connected to the radio, the battery supplies power by default. When an external source is connected, power-management circuitry switches to it automatically.

Charging Procedure:

1.

In the menu, select the [CHG] option, then select CHG ON .

2.

Adjust the external power source to between 13.5V-14.0V

and connect it to the

X5105 power supply input. Charging will start automatically. You must apply at least

13.5 volts to ensure proper charger operation.

3.

The maximum charge time for a fully depleted battery is about 10 hours. When the battery is fully charged, power-management circuitry terminates the charging cycle.

When the radio’s battery power is nearly depleted, the battery symbol located at the upper right corner of the display screen will appear “empty”: At this point, you should switch to an external supply or recharge the battery. Note that during the recharge cycle, it is normal for the X5105 case to become warm.

Normally, the life span for the internal battery is around 3 years. When there is a significant drop in capacity or a charging failure, you may contact your dealer to obtain a replacement. Replacement costs beyond the warranty period are not covered.

IMPORTANT OPERATING WARNING: When your X5105 is connected to an external power source and the radio is in transmit mode, DO NOT disconnect the power supply.

Doing so can damage the radio’s power management IC chip.

IMPORTANT BATTERY WARNING: In the unlikely event the case of the X5015 becomes extremely hot around the battery area, turn off power immediately and remove the radio to a safe well-ventilated area! After confirming the safety of the situation, please contact us for proper handling information.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTONS

Front panel:

① Power Button:

Press and hold for 1 second to turn the radio on or off .

② Mode Button:

Step or scroll to change the radio’s operating mode: [LSB-USB-CW-CWR-NFM-AM]

③ PRE/ATT Button:

Step or scroll to select sensitivity: [PRE=ON, ATT=ON, PRE/ATT=OFF]

④ RIT Button:

Press to toggle the RIT (receiver incremental tuning) function on or off .

⑤ NB Button:

Press to toggle the NB (noise blanker) function on or off .

⑥ MENU Button:

Press to switch the display to the Multifunction Menu .

⑦ - ⑩ Multifunction-Menu Buttons:

Press to access desired function (displayed above each button on the menu screen).

Tunes the X5105 VFO , or adjusts menu parameters

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Press momentarily to connect the ATU (automatic antenna tuner) to the antenna port.

Press and hold to activate the ATU’s automatic tuning cycle.

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Press and rotate the VFO knob to set power output level (0.5W-5W).

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Toggles between VFO-A and VFO-B .

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Button:

Press to shift VFO frequency step one decimal point to the left.

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Button:

Press to shift VFO frequency step one decimal point to the right.

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Press to toggle between VFO mode and MEMORY mode.

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Step or toggle to select a higher-frequency band .

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Step or toggle to select a lower-frequency band .

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) Button:

Step or toggle to lower-volume setting.

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) Button:

Step or toggle to select a higher-volume setting.

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Press and hold to enter transmit mode (MOX function).

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Press to lock all control settings. Press and hold to release control lock.

Press and hold for several seconds to toggle the display backlight on or off .

Colored Status LEDs: (located above display screen)

A - T/R: Green LED = Receive Mode, RED LED = Transmit Mode

B – DATA: When a data signal is present or the channel is busy, LED flashes.

C – LINK: When the radio is connected to peripheral equipment, LED is on.

Menus Corresponding to Multi-Function Buttons (below the screen)

Menu-1

A=B

Copy VFO-A to the background

SPL

Turn Split On/Off

NR

Set Digital Noise

Reduction

NTH

Adjust Notch

Set Menu-2

AGC

Set AGC Time

Constant

Menu-3

M > V

Move memory entry to VFO

FIL

Select IF-Filter

Passband

MW

Store current channel to memory

SRM

Scan

Receive Mode

MC

Clear Current

Channel

SWR

SWR Scan

TAG

Use to “tag” current channel with custom

ID. Press and hold to activate edit feature.

Menu-4

BK

CW insert function on / off

Menu-5

RE1

KEY

Select manual or auto-keyer function

KSP

Set Keyer Speed

RE2 RE3

Set CW Message-1

Press and hold to enter edit function.

Menu-6

SQL

Set CW message-2

Press and hold to enter edit function.

Set CW message-3

Press and hold to enter edit function.

CMP

Built-in / external

MIC selection

MTR

Squelch function Speech compression Display switch of multi-function table

Menu-7

CHG MSL IFO

Charging switch IF output switch

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CSN

Set up power-on CW call sign – Press and hold to edit

VLT

Power / voltage display switching

VER

Firmware version display

SCREEN DISPLAY

Screen display information

LEFT-SIDE PANEL CONNECTIONS:

① Desk Stand Bracket:

Swings down to prop radio up on a table or desktop.

② Antenna Connector:

Accepts 50 Ω BNC-Male connector from antenna system

③ IF-Signal Output:

Connects the 1st-IF output signal to Xiegu XDT1 data terminal or spectrum display.

④ External Speaker or Headphones:

Accepts 3.5mm stereo plug (3 wire) for external speaker or phones (4-16 Ω).

Important Warning:

Always reduce volume setting before plugging in headphones or ear buds. High volume setting could damage your headphones or impair your hearing!

⑤ DC Power Connector:

Accepts a standard 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm coaxial power plug, (+) center. Supply must deliver

13.8-V @ 3-A to operate radio and fully charge battery.

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL CONNECTIONS:

① ACC (Accessory) Jack: Accepts male 8-PIN micro-DIN connector. May interface with external power amplifier, data controller, or computer for a variety of functions.

② KEY Jack:

Accepts 3.5mm stereo plug for use with manual or automatic keys.

③ ATU Jack:

Accepts 3.5-mm stereo plug, may be used to control external power amplifier.

④ CIV Interface:

Accepts 3.5mm stereo plug – may be used to connect with computer-aided control system or interface with computer for firmware updates.

⑤ Right bracket:

Swings down to prop up radio on table or desk top.

⑥ MIC (microphone) Jack:

Jack accepts microphone connector.

HANDHELD MICROPHONE:

1.

Lock Button: Toggle to lock or unlock radio’s controls

2.

PTT Button: Push to Transmit

3.

Up/Down: Tune VFO frequency higher or lower.

4.

Rx/Tx LED: Displays Receive/Transmit status.

5.

Digital keypad: 1-10 Tone Encoder.

6.

FIL Button: Toggle to change filter passband.

7.

MODE Button : Toggle to change operating mode.

8.

LED: Not used.

9.

F1/F2: Custom settings buttons.

10.

MW: Memory Write button (store frequency).

11.

V/M: Switch between VFO and stored frequency.

12.

XFC Button: No function

13.

CALL Button: Press and hold for Automatic Antenna Tuning (ATU)