Excellent rig, packed with features, good value for money. The “Deluxe” VFO knob makes fine tuning on RTTY much easier. The G90 also fits nicely in vertical position into most manpack bags. By using the CE-19 breakout box it is easy to connect to a ZLP for datacomms and at the same time to use an external PA. The mini Tamiya DC connector is fine for me for this power level and they are easy to source. Voice compression works as described and the SWR scanner is a useful tool for the field operator. The backlit microphone is a pleasure to use in field conditions. It’s a shame this one doesn’t come presoldered, and this is a very steep price for a kit (with smd parts). The ATU is very efficient even on the low bands. The old version Elektor 05/07 SDR works really nice. The digital filter is easy to adjust in any mode using the multi-function adjustment knob. VOX is easy to setup and is advisable for the data op who wants to operate without CAT.
Receiver is extremely sensitive and with the use of manual AGC / PRE and ATT it is possible even on short or stealth antennas to get amazing DX results. Good looking, useful spectrum scope and waterfall display. The display screen is packed with informations but remains easy to read. Operated with no problems on FT8, FT4, GS8call, RTTY, SSB and CW (using a straight key). I intend to use the rig mainly for portable, /M onboard a fishing boat on inland waterways and as a backup for home. Congratulations for the reactivity, efficient order processing and delivery. My Xiegu G90 (V1.75) was bought trough PileupDx.