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R1CBU firmware for the Xiegu X6100 is still evolving. This 2026 update covers FT8/FT4, POTA/SOTA tools, CESSB, VOX and CW refinements—plus an important warning about version 0.34.1. If you enjoy experimenting with portable SDR radios, the X6100 still has plenty of life left in it. https://ke2yk.com/2026/08/22/r1cbu-x6100-firmware-in-2026-what-has-changed/ #HamRadio #Xiegu #X6100 #QRP #FT8

Has anyone that uses a #Xiegu #X6100 replaced the internal batteries? Mine is way out of warranty and the batteries don't hold much of a charge. I think it should be a pretty straitforward job.

#hamradio
#amateurradio

Has anyone that uses a #Xiegu #X6100 replaced the internal batteries? Mine is way out of warranty and the batteries don't hold much of a charge. I think it should be a pretty straitforward job.

#hamradio
#amateurradio

Has anyone that uses a #Xiegu #X6100 replaced the internal batteries? Mine is way out of warranty and the batteries don't hold much of a charge. I think it should be a pretty straitforward job.

#hamradio
#amateurradio

Has anyone that uses a #Xiegu #X6100 replaced the internal batteries? Mine is way out of warranty and the batteries don't hold much of a charge. I think it should be a pretty straitforward job.

#hamradio
#amateurradio

Has anyone that uses a #Xiegu #X6100 replaced the internal batteries? Mine is way out of warranty and the batteries don't hold much of a charge. I think it should be a pretty straitforward job.

#hamradio
#amateurradio

HF packet radio on M2 macOS with Xiegu X6100, direwolf, hamlib, and paracon (quick notes)

Install Stuff

• with Homebrew
  • brew install direwolf
  • brew install hamlib
• make direwolf config folder
  • I chose /Users/Matt/direwolf
• download paracon: https://github.com/mfncooper/paracon/releases/
  • put into direwolf config folder

Configure Stuff

• update direwolf.conf with call sign, name of audio devices, and PTT setup
  • ADEVICE "USB Audio Device" "USB Audio Device"
    • Those are actual names, not placeholders
  • PTT RIG 3087 /dev/cu.usbmodem53620077003
    • Xiegu X6100 is hamlib rig 3087
    • Device list can be found with ls /dev/cu.* and copied into the line
    • This probably changes every time you plug it in?

Get Going

• plug X6100 (dev) into computer
• assuming direwolf config folder at ~/direwolf:
  • run cd ~/direwolf & direwolf
  • run python3 ~/direwolf/paracon_1.3.0.pyz
• Paracon: AGW connection
  • AGW host 127.0.0.1
  • AGW port 8000

HF packet radio on M2 macOS with Xiegu X6100, direwolf, hamlib, and paracon (quick notes)

Install Stuff

• with Homebrew
  • brew install direwolf
  • brew install hamlib
• make direwolf config folder
  • I chose /Users/Matt/direwolf
• download paracon: https://github.com/mfncooper/paracon/releases/
  • put into direwolf config folder

Configure Stuff

• update direwolf.conf with call sign, name of audio devices, and PTT setup
  • ADEVICE "USB Audio Device" "USB Audio Device"
    • Those are actual names, not placeholders
  • PTT RIG 3087 /dev/cu.usbmodem53620077003
    • Xiegu X6100 is hamlib rig 3087
    • Device list can be found with ls /dev/cu.* and copied into the line
    • This probably changes every time you plug it in?

Get Going

• plug X6100 (dev) into computer
• assuming direwolf config folder at ~/direwolf:
  • run cd ~/direwolf & direwolf
  • run python3 ~/direwolf/paracon_1.3.0.pyz
• Paracon: AGW connection
  • AGW host 127.0.0.1
  • AGW port 8000

HF packet radio on M2 macOS with Xiegu X6100, direwolf, hamlib, and paracon (quick notes)

Install Stuff

• with Homebrew
  • brew install direwolf
  • brew install hamlib
• make direwolf config folder
  • I chose /Users/Matt/direwolf
• download paracon: https://github.com/mfncooper/paracon/releases/
  • put into direwolf config folder

Configure Stuff

• update direwolf.conf with call sign, name of audio devices, and PTT setup
  • ADEVICE "USB Audio Device" "USB Audio Device"
    • Those are actual names, not placeholders
  • PTT RIG 3087 /dev/cu.usbmodem53620077003
    • Xiegu X6100 is hamlib rig 3087
    • Device list can be found with ls /dev/cu.* and copied into the line
    • This probably changes every time you plug it in?

Get Going

• plug X6100 (dev) into computer
• assuming direwolf config folder at ~/direwolf:
  • run cd ~/direwolf & direwolf
  • run python3 ~/direwolf/paracon_1.3.0.pyz
• Paracon: AGW connection
  • AGW host 127.0.0.1
  • AGW port 8000

HF packet radio on M2 macOS with Xiegu X6100, direwolf, hamlib, and paracon (quick notes)

Install Stuff

• with Homebrew
  • brew install direwolf
  • brew install hamlib
• make direwolf config folder
  • I chose /Users/Matt/direwolf
• download paracon: https://github.com/mfncooper/paracon/releases/
  • put into direwolf config folder

Configure Stuff

• update direwolf.conf with call sign, name of audio devices, and PTT setup
  • ADEVICE "USB Audio Device" "USB Audio Device"
    • Those are actual names, not placeholders
  • PTT RIG 3087 /dev/cu.usbmodem53620077003
    • Xiegu X6100 is hamlib rig 3087
    • Device list can be found with ls /dev/cu.* and copied into the line
    • This probably changes every time you plug it in?

Get Going

• plug X6100 (dev) into computer
• assuming direwolf config folder at ~/direwolf:
  • run cd ~/direwolf & direwolf
  • run python3 ~/direwolf/paracon_1.3.0.pyz
• Paracon: AGW connection
  • AGW host 127.0.0.1
  • AGW port 8000

HF packet radio on M2 macOS with Xiegu X6100, direwolf, hamlib, and paracon (quick notes)

Install Stuff

• with Homebrew
  • brew install direwolf
  • brew install hamlib
• make direwolf config folder
  • I chose /Users/Matt/direwolf
• download paracon: https://github.com/mfncooper/paracon/releases/
  • put into direwolf config folder

Configure Stuff

• update direwolf.conf with call sign, name of audio devices, and PTT setup
  • ADEVICE "USB Audio Device" "USB Audio Device"
    • Those are actual names, not placeholders
  • PTT RIG 3087 /dev/cu.usbmodem53620077003
    • Xiegu X6100 is hamlib rig 3087
    • Device list can be found with ls /dev/cu.* and copied into the line
    • This probably changes every time you plug it in?

Get Going

• plug X6100 (dev) into computer
• assuming direwolf config folder at ~/direwolf:
  • run cd ~/direwolf & direwolf
  • run python3 ~/direwolf/paracon_1.3.0.pyz
• Paracon: AGW connection
  • AGW host 127.0.0.1
  • AGW port 8000

Anyone upgrade to the 1.2.0 app firmware for the Xeigu #x6100 ? I’m curious if the juice is worth the squeeze.

Anyone upgrade to the 1.2.0 app firmware for the Xeigu #x6100 ? I’m curious if the juice is worth the squeeze.

Anyone upgrade to the 1.2.0 app firmware for the Xeigu #x6100 ? I’m curious if the juice is worth the squeeze.

New #X6100 on its way, to replace the one that was lost in transit.

USPS was prompt in saying "we never got the package".

ACI Logistix has a "help me" form but did not provide a prompt reply to my query.

#radioddity dispatched a new shipment once I got confirmation from USPS that they didn't have the package, with the understanding that if the first order does eventually get delivered I'll send it back.

Ham radio is a hobby with lots of side quests, did not expect logistics to be one.

New #X6100 on its way, to replace the one that was lost in transit.

USPS was prompt in saying "we never got the package".

ACI Logistix has a "help me" form but did not provide a prompt reply to my query.

#radioddity dispatched a new shipment once I got confirmation from USPS that they didn't have the package, with the understanding that if the first order does eventually get delivered I'll send it back.

Ham radio is a hobby with lots of side quests, did not expect logistics to be one.

New #X6100 on its way, to replace the one that was lost in transit.

USPS was prompt in saying "we never got the package".

ACI Logistix has a "help me" form but did not provide a prompt reply to my query.

#radioddity dispatched a new shipment once I got confirmation from USPS that they didn't have the package, with the understanding that if the first order does eventually get delivered I'll send it back.

Ham radio is a hobby with lots of side quests, did not expect logistics to be one.

New #X6100 on its way, to replace the one that was lost in transit.

USPS was prompt in saying "we never got the package".

ACI Logistix has a "help me" form but did not provide a prompt reply to my query.

#radioddity dispatched a new shipment once I got confirmation from USPS that they didn't have the package, with the understanding that if the first order does eventually get delivered I'll send it back.

Ham radio is a hobby with lots of side quests, did not expect logistics to be one.

New #X6100 on its way, to replace the one that was lost in transit.

USPS was prompt in saying "we never got the package".

ACI Logistix has a "help me" form but did not provide a prompt reply to my query.

#radioddity dispatched a new shipment once I got confirmation from USPS that they didn't have the package, with the understanding that if the first order does eventually get delivered I'll send it back.

Ham radio is a hobby with lots of side quests, did not expect logistics to be one.

My first HF transceiver is heading on its way to me, a #Xiegu #X6100 . This was a long time to decide, but the price was finally right and the timing is such that I'm hoping to figure out enough quirks to make it useful in the 2025 POTA season.

My first HF transceiver is heading on its way to me, a #Xiegu #X6100 . This was a long time to decide, but the price was finally right and the timing is such that I'm hoping to figure out enough quirks to make it useful in the 2025 POTA season.

My first HF transceiver is heading on its way to me, a #Xiegu #X6100 . This was a long time to decide, but the price was finally right and the timing is such that I'm hoping to figure out enough quirks to make it useful in the 2025 POTA season.

My first HF transceiver is heading on its way to me, a #Xiegu #X6100 . This was a long time to decide, but the price was finally right and the timing is such that I'm hoping to figure out enough quirks to make it useful in the 2025 POTA season.

My first HF transceiver is heading on its way to me, a #Xiegu #X6100 . This was a long time to decide, but the price was finally right and the timing is such that I'm hoping to figure out enough quirks to make it useful in the 2025 POTA season.

There is a mailing list for the #Xiegu #X6200 a new radio via #radioddity that builds on the previous generation #X6100

https://groups.io/g/xiegu-x6200

So far early reports have uncovered lots of small issues, many of which sound to my ear like they could be fixed in firmware, but collectively sounding pretty awkward.

It looks like @greppy has been having some #pota fun with it per https://technomage.net/2024/06/the-x6200-initial-thoughts/

There is a mailing list for the #Xiegu #X6200 a new radio via #radioddity that builds on the previous generation #X6100

https://groups.io/g/xiegu-x6200

So far early reports have uncovered lots of small issues, many of which sound to my ear like they could be fixed in firmware, but collectively sounding pretty awkward.

It looks like @greppy has been having some #pota fun with it per https://technomage.net/2024/06/the-x6200-initial-thoughts/

There is a mailing list for the #Xiegu #X6200 a new radio via #radioddity that builds on the previous generation #X6100

https://groups.io/g/xiegu-x6200

So far early reports have uncovered lots of small issues, many of which sound to my ear like they could be fixed in firmware, but collectively sounding pretty awkward.

It looks like @greppy has been having some #pota fun with it per https://technomage.net/2024/06/the-x6200-initial-thoughts/

There is a mailing list for the #Xiegu #X6200 a new radio via #radioddity that builds on the previous generation #X6100

https://groups.io/g/xiegu-x6200

So far early reports have uncovered lots of small issues, many of which sound to my ear like they could be fixed in firmware, but collectively sounding pretty awkward.

It looks like @greppy has been having some #pota fun with it per https://technomage.net/2024/06/the-x6200-initial-thoughts/

There is a mailing list for the #Xiegu #X6200 a new radio via #radioddity that builds on the previous generation #X6100

https://groups.io/g/xiegu-x6200

So far early reports have uncovered lots of small issues, many of which sound to my ear like they could be fixed in firmware, but collectively sounding pretty awkward.

It looks like @greppy has been having some #pota fun with it per https://technomage.net/2024/06/the-x6200-initial-thoughts/

I made my own version of K3NG's Arduino CW keyer. Using an Arduino Nano. All components were sourced from AliExpress. The PCB was designed in KiCad. It will be used to key the Xiegu X6100 during next Region 1 CW fieldday.

https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_cw_keyer/wiki

Will be documented in detail on https://www.golb.be/nano-keyer/

Gerber files and links to the components will be shared.

#HamRadio #CW #X6100 #Xiegu

I made my own version of K3NG's Arduino CW keyer. Using an Arduino Nano. All components were sourced from AliExpress. The PCB was designed in KiCad. It will be used to key the Xiegu X6100 during next Region 1 CW fieldday.

https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_cw_keyer/wiki

Will be documented in detail on https://www.golb.be/nano-keyer/

Gerber files and links to the components will be shared.

#HamRadio #CW #X6100 #Xiegu

I made my own version of K3NG's Arduino CW keyer. Using an Arduino Nano. All components were sourced from AliExpress. The PCB was designed in KiCad. It will be used to key the Xiegu X6100 during next Region 1 CW fieldday.

https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_cw_keyer/wiki

Will be documented in detail on https://www.golb.be/nano-keyer/

Gerber files and links to the components will be shared.

#HamRadio #CW #X6100 #Xiegu

I made my own version of K3NG's Arduino CW keyer. Using an Arduino Nano. All components were sourced from AliExpress. The PCB was designed in KiCad. It will be used to key the Xiegu X6100 during next Region 1 CW fieldday.

https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_cw_keyer/wiki

Will be documented in detail on https://www.golb.be/nano-keyer/

Gerber files and links to the components will be shared.

#HamRadio #CW #X6100 #Xiegu

I made my own version of K3NG's Arduino CW keyer. Using an Arduino Nano. All components were sourced from AliExpress. The PCB was designed in KiCad. It will be used to key the Xiegu X6100 during next Region 1 CW fieldday.

https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_cw_keyer/wiki

Will be documented in detail on https://www.golb.be/nano-keyer/

Gerber files and links to the components will be shared.

#HamRadio #CW #X6100 #Xiegu

Is this a bug or a figure? 😩

My Xiegu X6100 sends a carrier on the set frequency even though it is not transmitting. it is reproducible at all frequencies. I will measure the power of the CW.

Can anyone reproduce this with their X6100?

#ham #x6100 #xiegu

Is this a bug or a figure? 😩

My Xiegu X6100 sends a carrier on the set frequency even though it is not transmitting. it is reproducible at all frequencies. I will measure the power of the CW.

Can anyone reproduce this with their X6100?

#ham #x6100 #xiegu

Is this a bug or a figure? 😩

My Xiegu X6100 sends a carrier on the set frequency even though it is not transmitting. it is reproducible at all frequencies. I will measure the power of the CW.

Can anyone reproduce this with their X6100?

#ham #x6100 #xiegu

Is this a bug or a figure? 😩

My Xiegu X6100 sends a carrier on the set frequency even though it is not transmitting. it is reproducible at all frequencies. I will measure the power of the CW.

Can anyone reproduce this with their X6100?

#ham #x6100 #xiegu

Is this a bug or a figure? 😩

My Xiegu X6100 sends a carrier on the set frequency even though it is not transmitting. it is reproducible at all frequencies. I will measure the power of the CW.

Can anyone reproduce this with their X6100?

#ham #x6100 #xiegu

I sat on a #Xiegu #x6100 for the first time these days. It's crazy, with a little patience you can operate it just like that, without instructions. It's not an ingenious user interface, but simply much less confusing than anything #icom builds. Not to mention the bizarre menus of a #yaesu ;-) #hamradio #xiegu6100

I sat on a #Xiegu #x6100 for the first time these days. It's crazy, with a little patience you can operate it just like that, without instructions. It's not an ingenious user interface, but simply much less confusing than anything #icom builds. Not to mention the bizarre menus of a #yaesu ;-) #hamradio #xiegu6100

I sat on a #Xiegu #x6100 for the first time these days. It's crazy, with a little patience you can operate it just like that, without instructions. It's not an ingenious user interface, but simply much less confusing than anything #icom builds. Not to mention the bizarre menus of a #yaesu ;-) #hamradio #xiegu6100

Good conditions this morning. #ham #x6100 #xiegu

Good conditions this morning. #ham #x6100 #xiegu

Good conditions this morning. #ham #x6100 #xiegu

Good conditions this morning. #ham #x6100 #xiegu

Good conditions this morning. #ham #x6100 #xiegu

A beautiful summer evening and listening to shortwave with tomcat Willy. Meow 😸

#hamradio #x6100 #xiegu

A beautiful summer evening and listening to shortwave with tomcat Willy. Meow 😸

#hamradio #x6100 #xiegu

A beautiful summer evening and listening to shortwave with tomcat Willy. Meow 😸

#hamradio #x6100 #xiegu

A beautiful summer evening and listening to shortwave with tomcat Willy. Meow 😸

#hamradio #x6100 #xiegu

A beautiful summer evening and listening to shortwave with tomcat Willy. Meow 😸

#hamradio #x6100 #xiegu

Dang it, the Xiegu #x6100 firmware update 1.1.7 seemed cool with wfview and lan audio streaming (couldn't get it to work though, may well be my fault or not) but while adding wfview, it broke USB CAT control which is unacceptable. I could control the rig via ethernet, wfview & rigctl but it never transmitted any audio even though tx mode triggered fine. Conclusion: reinstalled fw 1.1.6 and USB CAT worked like magic again. Won't be upgrading again untill it's confirmed wfview & USB CAT both work.

Dang it, the Xiegu #x6100 firmware update 1.1.7 seemed cool with wfview and lan audio streaming (couldn't get it to work though, may well be my fault or not) but while adding wfview, it broke USB CAT control which is unacceptable. I could control the rig via ethernet, wfview & rigctl but it never transmitted any audio even though tx mode triggered fine. Conclusion: reinstalled fw 1.1.6 and USB CAT worked like magic again. Won't be upgrading again untill it's confirmed wfview & USB CAT both work.

Dang it, the Xiegu #x6100 firmware update 1.1.7 seemed cool with wfview and lan audio streaming (couldn't get it to work though, may well be my fault or not) but while adding wfview, it broke USB CAT control which is unacceptable. I could control the rig via ethernet, wfview & rigctl but it never transmitted any audio even though tx mode triggered fine. Conclusion: reinstalled fw 1.1.6 and USB CAT worked like magic again. Won't be upgrading again untill it's confirmed wfview & USB CAT both work.

Dang it, the Xiegu #x6100 firmware update 1.1.7 seemed cool with wfview and lan audio streaming (couldn't get it to work though, may well be my fault or not) but while adding wfview, it broke USB CAT control which is unacceptable. I could control the rig via ethernet, wfview & rigctl but it never transmitted any audio even though tx mode triggered fine. Conclusion: reinstalled fw 1.1.6 and USB CAT worked like magic again. Won't be upgrading again untill it's confirmed wfview & USB CAT both work.

@KC8JC Ok, upgraded firmware and tested wfview - the Linux version requires a bleeding edge version of libstdc++6 that's not yet available on Linux Mint (which is what I like to use since 73Linux works quite nicely with it) so no go there. Windows version worked right away so at least I could verify the thing works. Setup: ~20€ USB-C to ethernet & 3xUSB-A dongle worked wonderfully with the #X6100 and wfview connected without problems. 1/

@KC8JC Ok, upgraded firmware and tested wfview - the Linux version requires a bleeding edge version of libstdc++6 that's not yet available on Linux Mint (which is what I like to use since 73Linux works quite nicely with it) so no go there. Windows version worked right away so at least I could verify the thing works. Setup: ~20€ USB-C to ethernet & 3xUSB-A dongle worked wonderfully with the #X6100 and wfview connected without problems. 1/

@KC8JC Ok, upgraded firmware and tested wfview - the Linux version requires a bleeding edge version of libstdc++6 that's not yet available on Linux Mint (which is what I like to use since 73Linux works quite nicely with it) so no go there. Windows version worked right away so at least I could verify the thing works. Setup: ~20€ USB-C to ethernet & 3xUSB-A dongle worked wonderfully with the #X6100 and wfview connected without problems. 1/

@KC8JC Ok, upgraded firmware and tested wfview - the Linux version requires a bleeding edge version of libstdc++6 that's not yet available on Linux Mint (which is what I like to use since 73Linux works quite nicely with it) so no go there. Windows version worked right away so at least I could verify the thing works. Setup: ~20€ USB-C to ethernet & 3xUSB-A dongle worked wonderfully with the #X6100 and wfview connected without problems. 1/