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President Washington 100W vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What Washington 100W does better (2) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (0) — every spec side by side.

President Washington 100W
President · 2026Washington 100W
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ £290
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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
0 advantages≈ £380
Dimensions

Size comparison

Washington 100WG90 HF Transceiver
170 × 25052120 × 45210
Washington 100WG90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height250 mm45 mm+205 mm
Width170 mm120 mm+50 mm
Depth52 mm210 mm−158 mm
Weight1,400 g1,630 g−230 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Washington 100W better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Transmit power100 W vs 20 W5×
  2. Weight1,400 g vs 1,630 g+16%

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than Washington 100W?

G90 HF Transceiver has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges24.89 - 24.99 MHz; 28 - 29.7 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power100 W20 W
Channels80—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g1,630 g
Width170 mm120 mm
Height250 mm45 mm
Depth52 mm210 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke
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