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 Xiego GSOC Universal Controller & Data Terminal

The Xiegu GSOC Universal Controller & Data Terminal extends the functionality of your G90. Its main CPU is an ARM Cortex A7 and it has 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of eMMC storage. The secondary CPU is a Cortex-M3 which is an I/O controller that handles the GSOC buttons, encoders, etc.

Two built in sound cards, one is 24 bits at 192 ksps and the other is 8 to 32 bits at 8 to 48 ksps. Both are stereo compatible and they enable easy processing of digital modes. encoding in both the I/Q domain and the base audio domain.

A 64-PPR Optical encoder for the main knob has been dustin made by Xiegu using CNC equipment and is made of brass and stainless steel. The heavy duty VFO knob is made of an aluminum alloy with a rotatable finger tip cap. The GSOC ha two coaxial encoders with push buttons that both can be Multi-Function Knobs. In addition to the backlit RIT, Power and ATU quick access buttons the GSOC has three user customisable pushbuttons.

The GSOC uses a Xiegu private communication protocol and is not a CI-V-based controller / panadapter. However, it can be configured as a CI-V controller using a USB-to Serial cable

It has an I/Q input port and an IF input port making it versatile.

Preliminary Features

High resolution 1024*600 7-inch color touch LCD screen
Spectrum and waterfall display with up to 192 kHz span
Two built in sound cards
24-bit @192 ksps
3-32 bits @8-48 ksps
DVR, Digital Voice Recorder
Send/Receive CW and data modes (require USB keyboard)
Adds RF Gain control to G90
Power output control
Adds FM Mode to G90
Controls ATU
Adds RX and TX EQ
User definable controls
I/Q and IF inputs
Connect USB disk/SD card
Wifi and Bluetooth support