I'm preparing to take the B license exam, so I need a shortwave radio with a call sign.

BI4MIG

这次报名太突然，也没想好上什么机子。反正就是便宜点就是了。

BG2EWI

BI4MIG The XieGu G90 has enough power that it's not completely unusable, and the price is reasonable.

BG5DZG

BI4MIG 挂证的话我朋友出一台g106c价格11张，很新没用过

BI4MIG

BG2EWI
I was actually looking at the G106C, but I thought it would be better to buy a new one if I couldn't get a good used one. I plan to use it for FT8, and the power output should be sufficient.

BG4IJK

BG2EWI 买G90挂证，现在在后悔当初为什么不加点钱直接705

BI9BPK

BI4MIG C佬也根据我要求推荐了这个机子。G106C小巧还有点儿分量。

BH1LAF

Currently, G90N models are already over 4000.

BI4MIG

BH1LAF
If it's really a 4000, then I'll go straight to 891.😅

F0rens1c

It seems like the G90 has increased in price. The Sky 2K8 is now priced at 2K8, with a promotional price of 2K3 for the 618 sale. Now you can buy an X6100 for 2K8, which is more than the G90. The key factor is whether it's actually usable. If you could buy a 106 for 1K3, that would save half your budget, but its practicality is definitely less than the 6100.

BI4MIG

F0rens1c
Right now, I'm struggling with this. The operating environment is limited, and it's impossible to set up a proper system. When considering the 106, I was thinking about how cheap it would be. For power, I could just buy a cheap charging cable for around 10 yuan and use it with my phone charger. As for the antenna, I already have a car antenna from M's place. With these components, I can definitely get something working for around 1k3 yuan, which is quite affordable.

BG2EWI

F0rens1c A used G90S would be fine; it has a large power output and is also reasonably priced.

BH1LAF

BI4MIG Shouldn't I get the full license instead of just the "small" one (106C)? That way, it would be easier to take the C exam later.

cnzhangquan

Sure, feel free to use it first.

BI4MIG

BI4MIG
I heard that the X6100 caused me a lot of trouble, so I decided to look at the 705 instead. The budget was no longer a constraint.
No, I still want to save money, and I can't exceed my budget.😂

Moonlight

BI4MIG QRP+ shortened, end-fed antenna (e.g., MA01) + in a relatively average environment... This is a great option for many new shortwave enthusiasts who are looking to get back into the hobby.

BG9JDQ

BI4MIG

BI4MIG 普通充电宝用诱骗线接电台，以前有成功的案例吗？感觉有点危险...
而且不知道12V 15V能不能适配电台13.8V

BI4MIG

BH1LAF
If the equipment has a low-power setting, you can use it with a small license. I had previously inquired about this with our local ham radio club. This approach essentially allows for a one-stop solution. However, using a computer to operate FT8 seems less convenient than using an 891 DSP or a 106 SDR.

Liridice

BI4MIG This issue doesn't exist. Although the 891 cannot be directly connected, it only requires an additional connection line and a USB sound card (which is likely necessary). If you prefer to buy a small box with a built-in sound card, you can also achieve using only one USB port on your computer. If you have a budget that supports the 891, don't give up on the entire system for just one component.

BI7ANZ

The G90N has all the necessary features and works well. The price has recently increased, but you can still get one for around 2.2K.

BH1LAF

BI7ANZ Isn't G90N supposed to be in 4K? Where did the 2.2K come from?

BI7ANZ

BH1LAF =淘宝天空，一直就2.2K，什么时候有4K,4K都可以买X6200了。

BI4MIG

Moonlight
It's not necessary to retire it completely; if you want to, you can use it occasionally. If you don't want to use it anymore, just keep it as a collectible. However, since it's a retirement tool, there's no need to buy an X6100 or even a 705.