Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-28 Thread Edward R. Cole
: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode To: Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4db89f50.3050...@elecraft.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed At 1 mW or less

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-28 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Edward R. Cole wrote: For QRSS modes one could use a transistor switch to key the output. That is how I keyed the output of a DDS synthesizer on 500-KHz for driving my 100w 600m xmtr. Of course the K3 does all modes on 500-KHz at 0 dBm and that is what I currently use as driver.

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-28 Thread Bill (K9YEQ)
I was so tempted to come back with a smart response... but will resist. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- On 4/27/2011 3:45 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: With the XG3 and an attenuator it would be very easy to duplicate these tests. Just remember that **unattended** beacons below 28

[Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We've released a f/w upgrade for the XG3 signal source. It will be found by the XG3 utility if you are connected to the internet and click on the utility's Copy New Files from Elecraft' button. Starting with version 1.07, the XG3 contains a Morse code sender with memory function. This memory

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Julian, G4ILO
How slow will it go? Can it do QRSS? Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We've released a f/w upgrade for the XG3 signal source. It will be found by the XG3 utility if you are connected to the internet and click on the utility's Copy New Files from Elecraft' button. Starting with

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Bill W4ZV
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Starting with version 1.07, the XG3 contains a Morse code sender with memory function. This memory can be programmed to repeat the CW message, step through different power levels and transmit a carrier for a specific amount of time. In 2004 N2XE

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Bruce Beford
With the XG3 and an attenuator it would be very easy to duplicate these tests. Just remember that **unattended** beacons below 28 MHz are illegal in the USA (I believe NCDXF beacons have special permission from the FCC). 73, Bill W4ZV Excellent reminder Bill. And... as has already been

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread n6hz
Julian, The Morse sender has wpm range of between 1 and 60 wpm. I don't think that will work for QRSS. 73, paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-XG3-f-w-includes-CW-beacon-mode-tp6311176p6311452.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
At 1 mW or less on its operating frequency, this is unlikely to cause any problems. The 2nd harmonic and higher order even harmonics are over 30 dB down from that, and the odd harmonics are 7-10 dB down. It certainly shouldn't cause any issues at VHF. That said, you can always add a simple

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Bruce Beford
At 1 mW or less on its operating frequency, this is unlikely to cause any problems. The 2nd harmonic and higher order even harmonics are over 30 dB down from that, and the odd harmonics are 7-10 dB down. It certainly shouldn't cause any issues at VHF. That said, you can always add a