The New Xiegu X6200: Real-World POTA Test on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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Chapters:

Intro: 0:00:00
This is a Production X6200: 0:01:38
Antenna Deployment: 0:02:53
Radio Setup: 0:09:40
X6200 Initial Thoughts and Impressions: 0:10:32
Powering on the X6200: 0:15:59
X6200 Ergonomics: 0:17:55
Setting up CW Message Memories: 0:20:15
Finish setting up and Tune Up: 0:23:27
Activation on 40M: 0:26:57
Activation on 30M: 0:51:59
QRT & Summary: 1:09:26
Packing up and Thank you!: 1:24:33