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The Xiegu WF-01 External Bluetooth adapter is a USB-C dongle that allows Bluetooth signals to be received by another device, typically a mobile device (e.g., a smartphone running FT8CN). It can be purchased at outlets like Radioddity for approximately €30 (taxes and shipping included).
Configuration Steps
Set SETTING2 => BUILT-IN WiFi/Bluetooth => to OFF.
Connect the adapter to the HOST USB-C port (The X6200 will operate as the HOST in this case).
Activate Bluetooth on the device you wish to connect to the X6200.
On the X6200, set SYSTEMS => BLUETOOTH to ON and perform a SCAN. You may need to scan several times to discover the Bluetooth signal.
Select the device to be connected.
Pair both devices.
Testing
Android
After configuring the Bluetooth adapter, the FT8CN app by BG7YOZ (FT8TW is a version for SOTA) was configured in SETTINGS.
Important: Set U-DIG on the Xiegu X6200 and verify that the Connection Type is set to "Bluetooth". The remaining settings are similar to WSJT-X.
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| Important: Set U-DIG mode on the Xiegu X6200 and verify that the Connection Type is set to 'Bluetooth'; the remaining settings are the same as in WSJT-X. |
CAT Test: Change the frequency band and verify that it updates on the X6200 unit.
RX Audio Test: Go to DECODE and verify that it decodes incoming signals.
TX Audio Test:
In DECODE, swipe left on the entry to reply.
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In CALLING, select CQ.
Verify that TX activates on the XIEGU and the FT8 sequence sounds. If it does not activate, check that the connection is NOT set to USB, but to Bluetooth (it defaults to USB).
Perform a full QSO: After the QSO, export the LOG from a browser on the same network as the phone (typically a PC).
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| LOG (.adi) download to PC and upload to RUMlogNG |
Results: The downloaded LOG (.adi) was imported into RUMlogNG without issues. An unused Android device can be repurposed for this, as it does not require a SIM card—only a Bluetooth connection to the X6200 and a WiFi connection to a computer later on. Note: The built-in FT8 decoder on the X6200 is superior to FT8CN (with a difference of 3 to 5 dB).
macOS
After configuring the Bluetooth adapter, WSJT-X was configured.
The appropriate port seems to be /dev/cu.X6200Bluetooth-SerialPo. However, despite appearing as paired on the X6200, neither CAT nor Audio functionality could be established.
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| maybe the PORT is /dev/cu.X6200Bluetooth-SerialPo |
Windows
The device is not recognized.
Conclusions
The Xiegu WF-01 external Bluetooth adapter only works with a recent version of Android.
References & Further Reading
Important Warning
The modifications and procedures described here may involve technical, legal, or security risks. The author is not responsible for equipment malfunction, permanent damage, loss of warranty, or legal infractions. The reader assumes full responsibility for any actions taken based on this content.
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