Introduction

The G90S is an amateur radio short-wave transceiver with a portable 20W in the
SDR architecture. It is a new member of the Xiegu product family and the first
portable SDR model in the G series.
Based on 24bit-C0DEC sampling, the G90S brings superior transceiver
performance and a highly configurable feature experience; the separate head
design allows you to flexibly position your host; with built-in high-performance
ATU, you can meet your needs at any time. From then on, the antenna erection
and adjustment are no longer problems.
 High-performance RF front end
 SSB/CW/AM/ three working modes
 1.8 inch high color TFT LCD
 ±24k bandwidth spectrum display, waterfall display
 Software-defined narrow-band filter (CW mode can be as narrow as 50Hz),
built-in CW decoder
 Separable head design
 Built-in standing-wave scanner
 Built-in efficient automatic antenna tuner

Please read this manual carefully for a better experience and full understanding
on operation of the G90S.

■ G90S is a version in the People's Republic of China, and G90 is a version in

other countries or regions. This operation manual is applicable to the both
models. The contents of this manual are explained with the G90S model.

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Specification & Parameters

General parameters
Frequency range: Receiving: 0.5MHz~30MHz
Transmitting: 1.8~2.0MHz 18.068~18.168MHz
3.5~3.9MHz 21.0~21.45MHz
7.0~7.2MHz 24.89~24.99MHz
10.1~10.15MHz 28.0~29.7MHz
14.0~14.35MHz
Operating mode: CW, AM, SSB
Minimum step: 10Hz
Antenna 50Ω
impedance:
Scope of working 0°C ~ +50°C
temperature:
Frequency ±1.5ppm in the 10~60min after startup
stability: @25°C: 1ppm/hour
Power supply 10.5~16.5VDC, negative electrode grounding
voltage:
Current Receiving: 700mA@ Max
consumption: Transmitting: 6A@ Max
Frame size: 120*45*210mm (W*H*L) (excluding
protrusions)
Weight: About 1.63kg (only host)

Transmitter parameters
RF output 20W(SSB/CW)
power: 5W (AM carrier wave) @13.8VDC
Spurious ≥50dB
suppression:
Carrier ≥40dB
suppression:
Microphone 200~10k (600Ω in general)
impedance:

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 Specification & Parameters

Receiver parameters
Circuit type: ZIF
Neighbor channel suppression: ≥60dB
Sideband suppression: ≥60dB
Sensitivity:

SSB/CW AM
0.5~1.79999MHz / 10uV
1.8~1.99999MHz 0.35uV 10uV
2.0~27.9999MHz 0.25uV 2uV
28.0~30.0MHz 0.25uV 2uV
(PRE=on, ATT=off, NB=off, NR=off, SSB/CW/AM=10dB S/N)

Mirroring suppression: 70dB

Midband suppression: 60dB

Audio output: 0.5W (8Ω, ≤10% THD)

Audio output impedance: 4~16Ω

♦ Above specifications may be changed without notice.

♦ Working frequency range of transceiver varies from version of the
equipment. Ask local dealer for details.

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Accessories & Optional Components
Accessories of host:
Multi-function hand microphone : 1 in number
USB cable: : 1 in number
DB9 extension line: : 1 in number
Separating head fixing stud : 2 nos
Hexagon wrench : 1 in number
Power line : 1 in number
Warranty card : 1 in number
Instructions : 1 in number
Quality certificate : 1 in number

*Optional components:

CE19: host ACC adapter (can be used as data communication to transmit audio
signal or to connect XPA125B amplifier)
XPA125B: 100W power amplifier + automatic antenna tuner all-in-one machine

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 Interface Definition
Definition of microphone interface Wiring diagram of COMM plug

Wiring diagram of earphone plug Definition of ACC terminal

Signal

Signal

Tail ACC socket

Wire connection of telegram keys

Di Da Common

Di Da Common

Note:
♦ If the connector of the telegraph key is a 6.5mm 2-core plug, please change
it to a 3-core 3.5mm stereo plug according to the wiring method shown in the
figure above, and connect the trigger end of the electric key to the "Di" or "Da"
terminal.
♦ Take care that direct use of the 2-core to 3-core adapter or incorrect wiring
may result the radio in CW transmission status all the time.

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Machine Interface

1 Volume knob
• Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume.
• Short press the knob to switch to the headphone output mode.
2 Power supply/transceiver indicator light
• Standby/receiving state: yellow-green;
• It is red under transmitting state.
3 Power switch
• In the power off state, short press this key to turn it on.
• In the power on state, long press this key to shut it down.
 Under startup state, short press the key to turn off the screen display
and save electricity.
4 Multi-function Adjustment Knob
• By default, turning this knob will step at 100kHz.
• Long press this knob to switch to the Select Custom function.
5~6 MODE mode switching
Mode switching. It will switch cyclically among the several modes.
7~8 BAND band switching
Band switching. It will switch cyclically from low-frequency stage to
high-frequency stage.
9 FUNC indicator
This indicator will be on when the second function of the key is operated.
10 ΔF indicator This indicator flashes along with the signal when it is
aligned to the receiving frequency in CW mode.
11 Main knob
Change the current frequency by controlling this knob; or change the menu
setting during setting the menu items.

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 Panel Keys

12 Function keys
The key definitions and functions are detailed in the operation section
(Page 12).

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Machine Interface

13 Antenna interface
SL16-K type interface, impedance 50Ω.
14 KEY interface
It is a 3.5mm stereo interface used to connect manual/auto telegram keys.
(See Page 5 for the wiring method)
15 COMM interface
It is used for updating the machine hardware.
16 I/Q signal output port
It is a 3.5mm interface (3 wires) used for IQ signal output.
17 ACC interface
The interface is an 8-core mini-type DIN interface. See the interface
definition for details. (See Page 5 for the definition of port)
18 DC power interface
External DC power input interface. The round hole is the negative electrode
and the square hole is the positive electrode.
19 Grounding terminal
Excellent grounding can improve the receiving performance and improve
the anti-interference of the radio.

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 Machine Interface

20 MIC (microphone) interface (located on the right side)

It is used to connect attached multi-function handheld microphone.

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21 Headphone interface (located on the left side)

It is a 3.5mm stereo socket (3 wires) interface used to connect earphones.
(See Page 5 for the wiring method)
22 Communication interface (located on the left side)
It is used for hardware updating of head unit and the on-line control with
computer.
■ Notes: 1. It is required to insert the USB cable into this port for completing
the data communication.
2. Do not insert the cable into this port before startup, otherwise the starting
will become abnormal.
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Hand Microphone Keys

1. LOCK key Lock button

2. PTT key Transmitting control key
3. Up/down Frequency increase/ decrease key (user-defined,
detailed in system menu 1)
4.Transceiver indicator light Hand microphone operation indicator light
5. Figure key area Figure keyboard area
6. FIL key Filter selection
7. MODE key Selection of working mode of host
8. Functional indicator light No
9. Function keys F1/F2 key (user-defined, detailed in system menu
2&3)
10. MW key Memory operation
11. V/M key Frequency/channel switching
12. XFC key No function
13. TUNER key Press it in a long time to start antenna tuner for
tuning

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Power Source Connection
The 13.8V external DC power supply is available for G90S. Current load
capacity of DC power supply shall be 8A at least. Attached power lines can be
used to connect to radio and DC power supply.
DC power supply shall be connected in strict accordance with following figure
to avoid reverse polarity connection.
■ Red line shall be connected with the positive pole of power supply and
black line shall be connected with negative pole of power supply.

Black
line

Red line

■ EMC magnet ring can be applied on power lines to prevent external

disturbance from entering radio via power lines and radio-frequency
interference in radio from radiating externally via power lines when external
power supply is adopted for G90S. Magnet ring shall be installed at the side
closing to radio.

♦ Polarity of power lines shall be carefully inspected to avoid reverse polarity

connection when external power supply is adopted.
♦ Reverse connection of power may cause severe damage to the radio.

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Functions of Panel Keys and Switching
Button First function (short press, cycle) Second function (FUNC+) Long press
PRE/ATT PRE - ATT - direction connection / /
Digital filter F-L, low-pass cutoff frequency Reset
CMP/F-L Turn it on to transmit voice compression
selection parameters
Digital filter F-H, high-pass startup Reset
NB/F-H NB SW-NB Level-NB Width
frequency selection parameters
Turn on the pilot frequency transceiver
AGC/SPL Open AGC, F-S+A close and circulating RF GAIN
operation mode
Call Sign
VM. Switch frequency mode or channel mode /
Editor
MW/MC Turn on channel memory function Channel clearing /
Copy the current VFO to the background
A/B.A>B Switch between VFO-A and VFO-B /
VFO
Antenna
TUNE Turn on/off the antenna tuning function /
tuning
Hand microphone MIC
POWER Transmitting Power Setting MICGAIN
gain setting Standing-wave
POW
Standing-wave protection scanning
SWR THR INPUT Voice input mode selection
threshold setting
SPEED Automatic key rate setting CW Volum Side tone volume setting
Manual/automatic left and right
M/L/R CW TONE Side tone frequency setting
mode switching
MODE iambic A/B mode switching /
CW automatic
KEY QSK Insert/non-insert selection /
decoding
QSK Time Insertion time setting /
Setting of automatic key
Ratio dot-and-dash interval /
proportion
Spectrum reference level
SCALE
setting
LOCK / Lock button
Mean value setting, ranged
AVE FFT
1~10
VOX ON/OFF Voice control switch /
VOX GAIN Voice control gain setting /
Hand microphone and
Volume knob Loudspeaker / earphone switching ANTI-VOX speaker echo suppression /
setting
Voice control transmission
VOX DLY /
turnoff delay
Filter center mode setting / /
Multi-knob
Filter bandwidth mode setting / /
Main knob Frequency step selection Open RIT /

The operation of the second function:

 Press the [FUNC] key first, then the F indicator will be on, then press the
corresponding function key.
 Press the [FUNC] key again to exit the second function. At this time, the F
indicator is off.
■ In any function (including FUNC second function) setting interface, short
press the main knob to save, exit the function setting and return to the main
interface.

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 Screen Display Icon
Status display area Power supply voltage indication
Mode display Volume indication
VFO display area Receive bandwidth indication
Multi-function indicator
Standing-wave display area
Receiving state is meter s
Transmission state is power Receiving level display
meter
Spectrogram display area
Waterfall diagram display area

Function and definition of display icon:

: pre-amplifier is open. The icon character A refers that the pre-attenuator is

open.
: NB pulse suppressor is open
: automatic antenna tuner is open
: CMP voice compressor is open
: muting function is open
: voice control function is open
: AGC control is at S gear. (AGC-F, AGC-AUTO, AGC gears are
available)
: external power & voltage display
: current working mode is USB. (LSB, CW, CW-R and AM modes are
available)
: VFO-A is current working frequency (in the figure, SPL is open, and
VFO-B is transmitting frequency)
: SPL split frequency receiving & transmitting mode is open
: loudspeaker mode. Short press the volume key to switch to the earphone
mode, and here displays the earphone icon
: key lock sign.

: under receiving status, S refers to the strength

transmitting status of current receiving signal, and Po refers to the current
transmitting power value
: under transmitting status, it displays the standing-wave value of
radio antenna port

: status indication of receiving filter

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Operation
Dear user, in order to familiarize you with the functions and proficiency of the
G90S portable transceiver as soon as possible, please read the operation guide of
this manual to understand the powerful functions of the G90S. Let's start!
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Transceiver start and shutdown

1. Start the transceiver: short press key .

2. Shut down the transceiver: press and hold key for 1s under startup
state.

ON/OFF key

Off screen operation:

Under startup state, short press the switch key to turn off the screen display.
■ When the screen is turned off, the host is still in normal working condition.
Pressing any key or turning the knob will turn up the screen display.
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Display of Power Voltage
After turning on the radio, the upper right corner of the screen will display the
externally connected DC voltage value.

The external voltage is 13.8V in the figure

♦ Do not supply over-voltage power to the radio, or the radio will be seriously
damaged!
♦ Due to the line loss and discrete difference of electronic elements, the
displayed voltage value may have a deviation of around ±0.3V compared with
the output voltage of the power terminal.

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 Operation
Selection of Working Frequency Frequency band decrease Frequency band increase

Range：
Frequency range of G90S covers
0.5~30MHz. Amateur frequency in
such range is divided into 10
frequency bands, and frequency band
switch can be achieved by adopting
many types of different modes.
Operation methods:
Continuously pressure [<] or [>] keys of BAND to switch the operating
frequency bands cyclically:

■ Each amateur band has a user-defined frequency band that is convenient for temporary
use. When the band is switched, the custom band passes. This function can be opened or
closed (as detailed in Item 8 of the system menu).

■ 60m frequency band shall be opened according to regulations of the country (or region).

■ Frequency division for equipment in different versions is different, which shall be in

accordance with the regulations of the country (or region).

■ VFO-A and VFO-B are two independent VFO modes that can be set to different
operating states. See [VFO Settings] for details.

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Operating Mode Selection
Press [MODE] key and switch the fixed sequence below among all modes:
LSB- USB -- CW -- CWR –- AM Mode left cycle Mode right cycle

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Operation
Volume adjustment
Speaker mode:
Turn the volume knob to the left or right to adjust the output
volume.
Headphone mode:
1. Short press the volume knob to enter the headphone
mode. Volume knob
2. Turn the volume knob to the left or right to adjust the headphone volume.
♦ Please turn the volume to the minimum before using earphone for the
purpose of protecting your ears. Gradually adjust the volume to be appropriate
as required after the earphone is inserted.
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Call Sign Editor
This machine can set the call sign information displayed on the startup interface.
1. Long press [VM] key to enter the text editor.
2. The bottom of the screen is the character selection area. Rotate the main
knob to select the desired character. Press the main knob in a short time to select
the character;
3. Press the key corresponding to BACK to delete the last character; press the
key corresponding to QUIT to exit the editor interface; press the key
corresponding to SAVE to save and exit the editor interface.
4. When the machine is started, the edited text message will be displayed on
the screen. 4. When the machine is started, the edited text message will be
displayed on the screen.
The corresponding relationship between functions and keys:
SAVE: Corresponding to the [PRE] key
BACK: Corresponding to the [NB] key
QUIT: Corresponding to the [VM] adjustment of transmitting power
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 Operation
Working Frequency Setting
There are two methods for setting working frequency of G90S, i.e., set by using
the large knob or multi-function hand
microphone.
1. Set frequency by using main knob
 Press the main knob in a short time to
select the 100Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz and 100KHz Main knob
stepping positions;
 Rotate main knob and set the frequency of current step.
2. Set frequency by using multi-function hand microphone
 Press [F-INP ENT] key on hand microphone, and the G90S will be in
frequency setting state, and cursor will be flickering at the first place on the left
of frequency display position;
 Input expected frequency values one by one, and press [F-INP ENT] key
again to complete the frequency setting.
For example, press keys in following sequence to set current frequency as 14.09000MHz:
1. Press [F-INP ENT] key firstly;

2. Press number keys one by one;

3. Press [F-INP ENT] key again to complete the setting.

Quickly adjustment of the frequency

The [Multi-function Adjustment Knob] of G90S provides a method of quickly
adjusting the frequency. The knob function can default that the VFO frequency
is adjusted at 100kHz position.

Multi-function adjustment knob

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Operation
Adjustment of RF Gain and Muting Level RF GIAN / SQL
Proper RF gain can facilitate to improve the quality of signal received. In general,
Appropriately reducing the RF gain value at some low-frequency ranges with
strong interference can significantly improve the hearing.
Adjustment methods of RF gain:
1. Long press [AGC] key at the bottom of the screen to call the setting option
RFGAIN.
2. Rotate the main knob to adjust the RF gain value.
3. After setting, press the main knob in a short time to exit the current setting
option.
SQL setting
When muting is necessary for signals or noise less than a certain amplitudes,
appropriate muting level can be set to disable the audio switch without signal so
that the speaker can be muted.
Operation methods:
1. Long press [Multi-function Adjustment Knob] to enter the user defined
function menu, rotate the main knob to select the SQL Level function, press the
SAVE key at the bottom of the screen in a short time to select the function, save
and exit.
2. Rotate the [Multi-function Adjustment Knob] to set the muting level. At the
same time, the muting grade will display on the screen.
■ The muting grade gradually strengthens from S1 ~S9, corresponding to
strength. For example, when the muting grade is set to be S3. it indicates that the
speaker will sound when the signal strength is more than S3. Otherwise, the
speaker will in the silent mode.
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Multi-function Adjustment Knob
The multi-function knob have several operating options whose functions can be
customized.
Default: 100kHz frequency stepping position.

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 Operation
Press in a short time: Enter the receiving filter mode to select.
Long press: Enter the user defined function menu, rotate the main knob to select
the corresponding function, and press the SAVE key at the bottom of the screen
in a short time to select the function. At this point, the function is set to the
[Multi-function adjustment knob].

Functions that can be customized

are as follows:
1) Freq 100k 100kHz stepping
2) SQL Level Muting setting
3) Po Level Transmitting power setting
4) Key Speed Automatic key rate setting
5) FFT Scale Spectrum reference level
setting
Multi-function Adjustment Knob

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Pilot Frequency Receiving and Sending Operation SPL and VFOA/B
Settings
G90S transceiver has two VFO operation
built-in independent VFOs which can
respectively set differ tent frequencies
and modes. Cooperated with SPL
function, it can conveniently achieve
pilot frequency receiving and sending
Pilot Frequency Operation
operations.
VFO setting:
1. Press [A/B / A>B] key in a short time to switch between VFO-A and VFO-B;
2. Set current VFO working frequency and mode while switching to a certain
VFO state.
Pilot frequency receiving and sending SPL operation methods:
1. Set received frequency and mode (VFO-A) firstly;
2. Set transmitting frequency and mode (VFO-B);
3. Operate the second function of the [AGC/SPL], turn on the SPL function to
enable the pilot frequency transceiver mode and the double-triangular icon will
also display on the VFO area of the screen.
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Operation
♦ VFOA/B can be fully used to set different frequencies and modes,so as to
quickly switch the two frequency points in real time.
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Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Select appropriate AGC control parameters in different work modes to achieve a
good receiving effect.
1. Press [AGC] key at the bottom of the screen in a short time, enable/ disable or
select different AGC modes and circulate them in the following order:
AGC-S → AGC-F → AGC-A → AGC--
AGC-S: Slow AGC control Recommended settings: AM mode: AGC-S
AGC-F: Fast AGC control SSB/CW mode: AGC-F

AGC-A: Automatic AGC control

AGC--: AGC disable
2. When the AGC-A mode is selected, the radio will automatically select the
appropriate AGC control parameter according to the current work mode.
■ After AGC is disabled, the receiver will be in the maximum gain state and
noise received will be significantly increased.

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 Operation
PRE AMP/ATT
The pre-amplifier can improve the receiving effect of some weak signals of high
frequency range and the sensitivity of the receiver.
1. Press [PRE] key at the bottom of the screen in a short time and the character
P will appear on the top left corner of the screen, indicating that the pre-amplifier
is turned on.
2. Press [PRE] key again in a short time and the character A will appear on the
top left corner of the screen, indicating that the pre-attenuator is turned on.
3. Press [PRE] key again in a short time and no character will appear on the
top left corner of the screen, indicating that the current state is shoot-through
state.
■ Before they are used in frequency range less than 14MHz, disabling the
pre-amplifier is recommended so that the radio can be in the shoot-through state,
which is conducive to strengthen the front-end performance of the receiver and
reduce the influence of interference signals.
■ When the S meter displays that the received signals exceed S9+20dB,
turning on the pre-attenuator is recommended to avoid the decreasing of the state
of the receiver due to strong signals.
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Pulse Interface Suppressor NB
Pulse interference suppressor can effectively eliminate some kinds of pulse
noise, especially the interference caused by automobile ignition system.
1. Press [NB] key at the bottom of the screen in a short time to enter the NB
function setting, and corresponding menu will display on the screen.
2. Continue to press [NB] key in a short time to select different NB function
setting menus, and rotate the main knob for setting.
The NB function menu includes the following options:
 NBSW: NB function switch. Default OFF
 NB Level: setting of NB suppression level.
 NB Width: setting of NB suppression width

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Operation
■ NB suppression width and level can be properly adjusted to effectively
suppress different kinds of pulse interference.
■ improper NB parameter setting will severely affect the receiving effect.
Disabling the NB function at ordinary times is recommended.
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Voice Compression CMP
The voice compression can increase the average power output during the voice
communication so that signals can be resonant.
1. Press [CMP] key at the bottom of the screen in a short time and the mark of
voice compression will appear on the screen, indicating that the function is
enabled.
2. Press [CMP] key at the bottom of the screen again in a short time to disable
the voice compression.

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 Operation
CW Communication
Use telegraph keys or external keying unit to insert into the KEY port at the tail
of the radio. (See Page 5 for the definition of wiring)
1. Insert keys into the KEY port; 3. Enable the QSK function in the [KEY] key
function and set the appropriate QSK time;
2. Press [MODE] key to switch to CW (or CWR)
mode; 4. Press telegram key to enable CW communication.

Practice mode
You can take G90S as a CW code trainer in following methods:
 Disable the QSK function in the [KEY] key function. There will be only CW sidetone of transceiver after
pressing telegram keys under such conditions, but signals will not be transmitted externally.

CW automatic decoding
Long press [KEY] key to enable the CW automatic decoding. Rotate the main knob to do the fine tuning of the
received frequency till the indicator light A flashes with the code. At this time, the information about the
telegraph text after decoding will appear at the bottom of the screen.

■ Since the accuracy of CW automatic decoding is related to the reporting accuracy, signal propagation
quality, and frequency accuracy of the other radio, the CW automatic decoding can be used as an auxiliary
decoding means cooperating with the human decoding. When the automatic decoding is used, the bandwidth of
the receiving filter is recommended to be 300Hz.

The [KEY] key function includes common function setting items during
CW communication. Press the key in a short time to select:
 SPEED: automatic key rate setting

 M/L/R: settings of manual/ automatic left and

right hand modes

 MODE: Iambic A/B mode setting

 QSK switch: switch setting

 QSK Time: QSK time setting

 Ratio: setting of automatic key dot-and-dash

interval proportion

Enter the second function of [KEY] key to set CW sidetone volume and tone,
and press [KEY] key in a short time to switch the options:
 CW Volume: sidetone volume setting

 T800Hz: sidetone tone setting

 B500: CW receiving band setting (the default value is 500Hz)

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Operation
SSB Communication
Insert the hand microphone into the MIC port on the right side of the radio head
unit. After inserting, the green indicator light on the hand microphone shall be
on.
1. Press [MODE] key (<Or>) at the top of the setting, indicating that the band width is 2.4kHz.
head, and switch to LSB or USB mode.
3. Enter the first function of [POW] key and
2. Enter the second function of [POW] key for the press the key in a short time to set the
following settings: transmitting power value:

1) MICGAIN: setting of hand microphone 1) POWER: transmitting power setting (the

voice gain (recommended default value) default is 1W)

2) INPUT: setting of input mode (the default 2) SWRTHR: setting of standing-wave

is MIC and select MIC during voice protection threshold (the default is 3.0)
communication)
4. After the above settings are completed, the
3) B2400: SSB mode defaults to be bandwidth single-band voice communication is started.

■ The defaulted hand microphone voice gain value can meet the demand of
voice communication in most cases. In case of superfluous spectral lines with
relatively low magnitude on both sides of voice spectral lines displayed on the
screen, the hand microphone voice gain value can be appropriately adjusted till
superfluous spectral lines disappear.
Voice-control Transmission VOX
The voice-control transmission VOX can automatically judge whether there is
hand microphone voice signal or line input signal, so as to automatically control
the radio to switch between the receiving and transmission. After the VOX
function is activated, it is unnecessary to press the hand microphone PTT key to
start the transmission.
After pressing [FUNC] key to activate the second function, press the volume
knob in a short time to enter the VOX function setting option and circularly press
the volume knob in a short time to switch menus.
 VOX OFF/ ON: VOX function off/ on microphone and speaker (the recommended setting:
50)
 VOX GAIN: voice control gain setting (the
recommended setting: 50)  VOX DLY : voice control triggering turnoff delay
setting (the default: 0)
 ANTI-VOX: echo suppression settings of hand

■ The voice control function can be utilized for both the hand microphone and the line input LINE.

■ When the AFIN port of the ACC interface is used for line input voice control, set the appropriate input
volume in the "AUX IN Volum" option in the system menu.

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 Operation
Automatic Antenna Tuner
There is an efficient ATU integrated inside the G90S radio to help you quickly
erect and debug antenna.
1. Press [TUNE] key in a short time to connect with 2. In the case that the antenna tuner is accessed, long
built-in antenna tuner. There will be an antenna icon press and hold the [TUNE] key for 1s to start ATU
at the top of screen. automatic tuning functions. IT will automatically
return to receiving state after the tuning.
Note:
1. Press [TUNE] key in a short time, and there will carried out again.
be an antenna icon at the top of screen, indicating
that antenna tuning functions are enabled. The 4. Antenna tuning shall be turned off once natural
functions are only enabled but not working. resonance of antenna reaches current frequency
band.
2. After the antenna tuner is tuned, the antenna tuner
must remain to be open before the antenna tuner in 5. When a whip antenna is used and the internal
the machine is used. antenna tuning is started for tuning, strong radio
frequency interference may be caused to the unit or
3. If "SWR" icon is displayed at the top of the screen electronic equipment.
and flashes once transmitting is enabled after the
tuning, it indicates that standing-wave of current
antenna is still large and tuning is required to be
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Standing-wave Scanner SWR

The G90S host has the antenna standing-wave scanning function, which can
scan the standing-wave parameters of the current antenna to help users adjust the
antenna.
1. Long press [POW] key to enable the standing wave is displayed.
standing-wave scanning function. Scan the standing
wave of the antenna in the current frequency band. 4. Press the key corresponding to FAST/ SLOW
displayed on the screen in a short time to select the
2. press the key corresponding to BW displayed on scanning speed.
the screen in a short time to switch the frequency
stepping of scanning. 5. Press the key corresponding to QUIT displayed on
the screen in a short time to exit the standing-wave
3. In the middle of the bottom of the screen, the scanner.
frequency of the lowest point of the scanned

Corresponding relationship between keys:

BW: Corresponding to the [PRE] key QUIT: Corresponding to the [VN] key

FAST: Corresponding to the [NB] key

♦ The scanning results from the standing-wave scanner may have some errors, for reference only of
temporary use. For accurate measurement of antenna standing waves and other data, please use the
professional antenna analysis equipment for measurement.

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Operation
Fine Tuning of Received Frequency (RIT)
Operation methods:
1. Long press the main knob to enter the RIT
adjustment interface.
2. Rotate the main knob left or right to adjust the RIT value. The adjustment
range is ±500Hz and relevant information displays on the screen.
♦ After RIT function is used, reset the RIT value to be 0 to avoid affecting the
normal use.
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Line Input and Output

The G90S has an external line input interface. When the G90S is used for data
communication cooperating with a computer or an external modem, the correct
corresponding signal input option shall be selected.
1. Input the external audio signal into the corresponding pin of the ACC port (see
the interface description for the definition of the pin).
2. Enter the second option INPUT of [FUNC+POW] to select: LINE.
3. In the system menu, select: AUX IN VOLUM to set the appropriate input
volume.
Operating method of line output:
In the system menu, select: AUX OUT VOLUM to set the appropriate output
volume.
■ When the digital communication is conducted and the ACC port is used for audio input, it shall be ensured that
the volume of the line input is the effective level value ≥200mV.

■ Level output from the computer or other modulation equipment to the radio shall be adjusted so that the ALC
value displayed on the screen can range from 30 to 85. i.e. proper signal levels. Excessive high input signal level
may overload the input amplifier, resulting in the modulation signal distortion.

In the system menu, the following two settings are related to the receiving
or transmitting volume setting during the data communication:
5 AUXIN Volum Line input volume setting
6 AUXOUT Volum Line output volume setting

♦ During the data communication, the volume of signal input from the computer or other external equipment to
the radio is needed to be adjusted for the "Line input volume". The volume of signal output from the computer or
other external equipment to the radio is needed to be adjusted for the "Line output volume".

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 Operation
Channel Memory MW and Clear MC
Basic operations:
1. In VFO mode, adjust the required frequency, mode, advanced function status and other parameters.

2. Press [MW/MC] key in a short time and the CH 00 (channel number) character will appear on the
screen and flash. Rotate the main knob to select an empty channel. At this time, the character E will
appear after the channel number, indicating that the channel is empty and can be used for memory.

3. Press [MC/MC] key again in a short time to save the current set frequency information to the selected
channel.

Call the memory channel:

1. In VFO mode, press the [VM] key on the panel in a short time to enter channel mode;

2. Rotate the main knob to switch the current channel.

Clear the channel memory:

1. In channel mode, press the combination key [FUNC] + [MW/MC], at this time, the channel number
starts to flash;

2. Rotate the main knob to the channel to be cleared. Press [MW/MC] key again to clear the selected
channel.

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Transmitting Power Setting
1. Press [POW] key in a short time to enter power setting state, and the function display area on the right
side of the screen will display the Po power setting value.

2. Rotate the [Multi-Function Adjustment Knob] to set the power, with the stepping of 1W.
POW key

♦ Please minimize the preset transmitting power when the G90S radio is used for the first time under the
condition of not understanding the current state of antenna.

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Operation
Digital Filter
The G90S has a built-in variable digital filter that can continuously adjust the
bandwidth of the filter and improve the anti-interference performance and
selectivity of the radio.
The G90S has two filter adjustment modes: center frequency point mode and
bandwidth mode.
1. Press [Multi-function adjustment knob] in a short time to respectively switch these two filter modes.

2. When the center frequency point mode is selected: The prompt text "Cxxx" appears on the filter icon
("xxx" refers to the center frequency point value) and the green vertical line displays on the orange
trapezoidal center.

3. When the bandwidth mode is selected: The prompt text "Cxxx" appears on the filter icon ("xxx" refers
to the bandwidth value) and the green vertical line displays on the both sides of orange trapezoid.

4. When the center frequency point mode or the bandwidth mode is selected, rotate the [Multi-function
adjustment knob] to adjust corresponding parameters.

Adjustment of the starting and cutoff frequencies of the filter:

1. Press [FUNC] key in a short time to enable the operation of the second function.

2. Respectively press [CMP/F-L] key and [NB/F-H] key and rotate the main knob to adjust the upper and
lower boundaries to form a filter with different bandwidths. Press the [CMP/F-L] key and [NB/F-H] key
again in a short time to display the current set bandwidth value B in the function display area of the screen.

 F-L: Adjust the low-end cutoff frequency of the filter

 F-H: Adjust the high-end cutoff frequency of the filter

The method to reset the default filter parameters:

1. Press [FUNC] key in a short time to enable the operation of the second function.

2. Long press [CMP/F-L] key or [NB/F-H] key to reset the starting and cutoff frequencies of the filter to
be initial values.

♦ Properly adjusting the filter parameters can greatly improve the performance of the receiver as well as
its sensitivity and signal to noise ratio.

♦ In CW mode, the digital filter can be minimized to 50Hz, but there will be obvious kettle effect.
Attention shall be paid to the selection of appropriate bandwidth to gain the best hearing.

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Spectrum/ Waterfall Display
The G90S radio can display the spectrum diagram and waterfall diagram of
receiving signals and can quickly observe whether there is communication
signal on the neighboring frequency so that uses can quickly track and switch
frequencies and search the radio.
Spectrum display bandwidth: 48kHz
The spectrum signal strength value displays the accuracy: ±2dB
When the spectrum display is elevated, the spectrum top can not display or area
of the waterfall diagram display is white due to strong signals, the SCALE
parameter and the display effect can be adjusted:
1. Press [FUNC] key in a short time to enter the SCALE reference level
setting.
2. Rotate the main knob to adjust the SCALE value till the display effect is
appropriate.
3. Press the main knob in a short time, save and exit the setting interface.
■ The SCALE reference values shall be set gradually increasing from 1 to 10.
When the strong signals are observed, the SCALE values shall be turned up.
When the weak signals are observed, the SCALE values shall be turned down.
■ SCALE value in each frequency range can be independently set.
The second function meter of the [LOCK] key is as follows:
 SCALE: reference level setting
 AVE: average value setting
AVE average values shall be set gradually increasing from 1 to 10. The display
effect of the spectrum will be increasingly smooth with the setting increasing of
the average value. The average value can be set according to personal habit.

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Operation
Data Communication
The G90S supports all amateur data communication modes and the full-function
control of the computer software to the radio. Only simple wiring is needed for
the amateur data communication.
Appropriate digital work mode shall be selected before operation. The
recommended common work modes are as follows:
Data mode Radio setting mode * The radio setting mode required for other data
PSK31 USB modes can be set in accordance with the using
RTTY LSB habit of amateur radio communication.
FT8 USB

When amateur radios and the computer cooperate with on data communication,
the computer is used as a "modem". While receiving, the signal received by the
radio is transmitted to the computer for demodulation; while transmitting, the
signal modulated by the computer is transmitted to the radio for transmission.
The signal transmission direction and relationship are as follows:
While receiving: the radio receives the signal → computer
While transmitting: the computer generates the signal → radio
Preparation:
 The radio USB data cable (USB-3.5mm plug), installation is abnormal).
and the driver of the data cable which has been
correctly installed on the computer (the port number  A set of CE-19 expansion card (optional)
is visible in the equipment manager. The yellow
exclamation point indicates that the equipment  Several EMC magnetic rings (self-provided)

Connection steps:
1. Insert the 3.5mm plug of the universal data cable the wiring diagram on the CE-19 panel and
into the communication port on the left side of the connecting method of the audio input/output port of
G90 head, and insert the USB into the computer. your own computer, connect the other end with a
3.5mm stereo plug, and insert it to the audio port on
2. Insert the delivered 8-core ACC cable into the the computer.
ACC port at the end of the G90 and the other end
into the corresponding port on the CE-19 (note that 4. Set G90S to be "Line input" mode. (See Page 24
there is only one 8-core port). for specific methods)

3. Insert one end of the delivered audio cable into the 5. Set the G90S to be corresponding work mode for
AFCON interface of the CE-19, and, according to data communication.
At this point, the wiring is complete. Refer to relevant software instructions for the operation method of
the PC software.

■ The external input signal strength shall be within the ALC control range to avoid the input overloading.

■ The EMC magnetic ring on the USB data cable and the audio cable close to the computer end card can
eliminate the interference of the RF signal to the USB port of the computer, stabilizing the connection.

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 Operation
The audio head wiring diagram is on CE-19 panel
The joint definition in this diagram indicates the output signal
terminal of the radio.
The audio cable is connected as
8-core ACC connecting follows:
line AF_OUT: Audio input accessing to the
computer
AF_IN: Audio output accessing to the
computer

Insert the
computer voice
frequency
Input/ output port Insert into the USB port of the
computer

Left side of the

computer

Insert into the communication

port XIEGU general data wire

Schematic Diagram of Wiring between G90S Data Communication

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Operation
Connection between the G90S and XPA125B (optional)
After the G90S connects with XPA125 power amplifier and antenna tuner AIO
through the CE19 adapter, the output power can be expanded to 100W.

ACC interface

8-core wire 6-core wire

Schematic Diagram of Wiring between G90S and XPA125B

After connection, the G90S can automatically control the wave band switching
of XPA125B. Moreover, the ALC control will be built between two machines.
When the G90S output power exceeds the power limit of the XPA125B, the
AACL control will automatically decrease the output power of the radio so that
the output power of the XPA125B will be kept to be about 100W.
We suggest that the output power of the G90S is set to be ≤2.5W to protect the
amplifier equipment.
■ The 8-core ACC wire is delivered in the CE19 kit, and the 6-core ACC wire is
delivered in the XPA125B packing case.

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 Description of System Menu
System Menu
The system menu enables customized setup for partial functions. You may use
this feature to configure the settings suitable for you.
Operation method: Hold the [FUNC] key to enter the system menu.
The definitions of menu functions are as follows:
S/N Menu name Function description
Hand microphone up/down key function
1 Handle up/down
setting
2 Handle F1 Hand microphone F1 key function setting
3 Handle F2 Hand microphone F2 key function setting
4 LCDBL Screen backlight brightness setting
5 AUX IN Volum ACC port input audio volume setting
6 AUX OUT Volum ACC port output audio volume setting
7 RCLK Tune Reference clock adjustment
8 Band Stack Mode Band stack setup
9 ON/OFF Beep ON/OFF of system prompt tone
10 Version Firmware version No.

Description of the multi-function key displayed at the bottom of the screen:

PREV: previous page.
SAVE: after adjusting the system menu settings, press this key to save and exit.
EXIT: exit the system menu interface directly.
NEXT: next page.

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Description of System Menu
Menu item 1: Handle up/down
Function: Customize the function of [▲▼] key on multi-purpose hand microphone.
Optional value: FREQCH+/- Frequency/channel+/-
BAND+/- Band+/-
VOLUM+/- Volume+/-
Default: FREQCH+/-
Menu item 2: Handle F1
Function: Customize the function of [F1] key on multi-purpose hand microphone.
Optional value: PRE/ATT
SPLT
NB
COMP
AGC
Default: PRE/ATT
Menu item 3: Handle F2
Function: Customize the function of [F2] key on multi-purpose hand microphone.
Optional value: PRE/ATT
SPLT
NB
COMP
AGC
Default: SPLT
Menu item 4: LCD BL
Function: Set the brightness of displayer backlight
Adjustable range: 10°%~100% The larger the percentage, the higher the brightness
Default: 80%
Menu item 5: AUX IN Volum
Function: Set the volume of ACC port input audio signal
Adjustable range: 0~15 The large the value, the greater the volume
Default: 8
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 Description of System Menu
Menu item 6: AUX OUT Volum
Function: Set the volume of ACC port output audio signal
Adjustable range: 0~15 The large the value, the greater the volume
Default: 15
Menu item 7: RCLK Tune
Function: Regulate the reference clock of radio's internal frequency combiner. Able
to correct the frequency deviation of the radio.
Adjustable range: -1000Hz~+1000Hz
Default: 0Hz
Eg.: when you think that signal tone you hear is 20Hz below the correct frequency,
set this item at 20Hz;
when you think that signal tone you hear is 20Hz above the correct frequency, set
this item at -20Hz;
Menu item 8: Band Stack Mode
Function: Set band stack. During the switch of frequency band, enable/cancel the
display of non-amateur frequency bands in the band stack.
Optional: HAM Band Only display amateur frequency bands
FULL Band Display all frequency bands
Default: HAM Band
Menu item 9: ON/OFF Beep
Function: Enable/disable and the system prompt tone. Enable/disable the prompt
tone at startup & shutdown.
Optional: Enable/Disable
Default: Enable
Menu item 10: Version
Function: Display the firmware version No. of head and body.
APP: V1.XX Head firmware version No.
BASE: V1.XX Body firmware version No.
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Factory Reset
Factory Reset
When the parameters of the radio is disarranged or in case of any other situation
that causes improper parameters, this function enables the restoration of factory
settings.
Operation methods:
1. Hold the FNUC key to start up and enter the restoration of factory settings.
2. Press PRE key to confirm the implementation. Press VM key to cancel the
operation and exit.
■ Default parameters can meet most operating needs, ensuring the radio is
working under good conditions.

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 CIV control instructions
Computer Control Instructions
G90S adopts standard CIV instruction sets. You can remotely control the
transceiver based on standard instructions of the instruction set or configure
control instructions of other softwares, so as to achieve the control on G90S.
See specific specifications of CI-V instructions in CI-V COMMUNICATIONS
INTERFACE-V REFERENCE MANUAL.

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Wave Band Voltage Data

The ACC socket of the BAND terminal of G90S outputs the band voltage of
each frequency band. This band voltage is associated with the current frequency
band of the radio and can control peripherals to achieve automatic wave band
switch or can be used by other equipment to identify wave brand information.
Wave Wave Wave
Wave band Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage
band band band
1.8MHz 230mV 7MHz 920mV 18MHz 1610mV 28MHz 2300mV
3.5MHz 460mV 10MHz 1150mV 21MHz 1840mV / /
5.0MHz 690mV 14MHz 1380mV 24MHz 2070mV / /

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Copyright Statement

All Rights Reserved, 2019

Chongqing Xiegu Technology Co., Ltd. reserves all rights of the manual. All
parts of the manual shall not be copied without permission.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be u
sed in portable exposure condition without restriction