[ELECRAFT] XG50 or XG3 and burn-in

[DaveL G3TJP]

Is it possible to use the XG3 rather than the XG50 for KX3 setup?

 

If yes, does the XG3 require a burn-in of similar length?

 

Also, if yes, after the initial burn-in period, what is the recommended
warm-up time before use as an XG50 substitute?

 

Thanks, all.

 

73 Dave G3TP

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[Lyle Johnson]

Hello Dave!

It's all about stability. I used an XG3 to do the calibration of my KX3
during the development and testing phase of the calibration procedure.

If the XG3 is to be battery powered, use a fresh battery.

Do the calibration in a reasonably temperature stable environment.  Let
the XG3 run for 5 to 10 minutes.  This gets a bit tricky since the XG3
wants to turn itself off, so you need to be sure that doesn't happen.

Then, go for it!

73,

Lyle KK7P


> Is it possible to use the XG3 rather than the XG50 for KX3 setup?

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[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Dave,

If you are referring to the "EXTENDED VFO TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION PROCEDURE" which can be performed on a KX3, the XG3 is NOT recommended.  It just doesn't have the same frequency/temperature stability as the XG50.   However, for anything else, the XG3 should be fine.

73,

Paul