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Bill Hammond

New signal generator XG3

Looks like the Elecraft pipeline of equipment runs over..just noticed, not a kit.
>From www.elecraft.com : "1.5-1400 MHz; 1.5-200 MHz calibrated output level. 12 frequency memories, computer controllable, -107, -73, -33 and 0 dBm output levels. 4.3 x 2.5 x 0.8"

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wayne burdick

Re: New signal generator XG3

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There will be an official announcement about the XG3 shortly. This is
the "T1-sized mystery tests instrument" alluded to awhile back.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Apr 13, 2011, at 12:55 PM, Bill Hammond wrote:

> Looks like the Elecraft pipeline of equipment runs over..just
> noticed, not a kit.
>> From www.elecraft.com : "1.5-1400 MHz; 1.5-200 MHz calibrated
>> output level. 12 frequency memories, computer controllable, -107,
>> -73, -33 and 0 dBm output levels. 4.3 x 2.5 x 0.8"
>
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wayne burdick

New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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The XG3 is a miniature, programmable, 160-2 meter (and higher)
synthesized RF signal source that puts out highly accurate levels of
-107 dBm (1 uV), -73 dBm (50 uV or S9), -33 dBm (S9+40), and 0 dBm.

You can find the XG3 on our order page:

http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm

There a high-resolution color photo of the unit on the cover of the
XG3 manual:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XG3%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Rev
%20B.pdf

Built into a T1-sized enclosure, the XG3 runs on an internal 9-V
battery or from an external power supply. Auto power-off is provided
to save battery life, but you can override this when necessary.

The XG3 includes band switches and LED indicators for 160-2 meters.
Harmonics of the output can be used to produce signals on bands well
into the microwave range.

Any of the band switches can be programmed to cover any frequency in
the 1.5 to 200 MHz range (or higher, using harmonics) by connecting a
PC to the unit. Resolution is 1 Hz on all bands. You can set up
frequency sweeps over any range, and even use the XG3 as a VFO or
local oscillator for homebrew projects. The PC application can also be
used to update the unit's firmware.

The primary use of the XG3 is for receiver calibration, sensitivity
testing, and signal tracing. However, since it's very small,
lightweight, and rugged, it's also useful outdoors--for antenna
evaluation, field strength measurements, micro-power beacons, etc.

Please refer to the XG3 manual for additional details.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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wayne burdick

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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The XG3 manual link in my last email may have been broken. Here it is
again:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XG3%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Rev%20B.pdf

Wayne
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Jim Sheldon

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

That thing really looks nice -- I need one and have already downloaded the manual and placed my order. Perfect piece of test equipment for the shack and portable operations.

Jim - W0EB
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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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Also note that the XG3 is computer controllable and that we provide a
control and download utility that will be down-loadable from the web site.

73, Eric

On 4/13/2011 1:31 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> The XG3 is a miniature, programmable, 160-2 meter (and higher)
> synthesized RF signal source that puts out highly accurate levels of
> -107 dBm (1 uV), -73 dBm (50 uV or S9), -33 dBm (S9+40), and 0 dBm.
>
> You can find the XG3 on our order page:
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm
>
> There a high-resolution color photo of the unit on the cover of the
> XG3 manual:
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XG3%20Owner%27s%20Manual%20Rev
> %20B.pdf
>
> Built into a T1-sized enclosure, the XG3 runs on an internal 9-V
> battery or from an external power supply. Auto power-off is provided
> to save battery life, but you can override this when necessary.
>
> The XG3 includes band switches and LED indicators for 160-2 meters.
> Harmonics of the output can be used to produce signals on bands well
> into the microwave range.
>
> Any of the band switches can be programmed to cover any frequency in
> the 1.5 to 200 MHz range (or higher, using harmonics) by connecting a
> PC to the unit. Resolution is 1 Hz on all bands. You can set up
> frequency sweeps over any range, and even use the XG3 as a VFO or
> local oscillator for homebrew projects. The PC application can also be
> used to update the unit's firmware.
>
> The primary use of the XG3 is for receiver calibration, sensitivity
> testing, and signal tracing. However, since it's very small,
> lightweight, and rugged, it's also useful outdoors--for antenna
> evaluation, field strength measurements, micro-power beacons, etc.
>
> Please refer to the XG3 manual for additional details.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
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wayne burdick

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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Jim Sheldon wrote:

> That thing really looks nice .... Perfect piece of test equipment
> for the shack and portable operations.

It'll do the job of a 50-pound wide-range signal generator in many
cases. That may be why everyone at Elecraft headquarters keeps
borrowing them from everyone else. Good thing we finally have them in
stock :)

73,
Wayne
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David Gilbert

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

Any chance the XG3 utility could also control the K3? Set frequency on
both pieces of gear and read K3 S-meter or dbV values, saving them to a
log file ... like a tracking generator. You'd have to be able to
communicate via two ports, of course.

73,
Dave AB7E

On 4/13/2011 1:43 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> Jim Sheldon wrote:
>
>> That thing really looks nice .... Perfect piece of test equipment
>> for the shack and portable operations.
> It'll do the job of a 50-pound wide-range signal generator in many
> cases. That may be why everyone at Elecraft headquarters keeps
> borrowing them from everyone else. Good thing we finally have them in
> stock :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
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Rick Dettinger-3

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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0 dbm. OK, how do I key this QRP transmitter. Is it type accepted? :-)

73,

Rick Dettinger K7MW

On Apr 13, 2011, at 1:31 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

wayne burdick

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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Rick Dettinger wrote:

> 0 dbm. OK, how do I key this QRP transmitter....

You could key it from a PC with a couple of RS232 commands, although
the keying won't be shaped unless you do it externally.

As far as I know, no one on our staff has made a QSO on an XG3 yet.
But keep in mind that 0 dBm is only 30 dB below 1 watt. So if your 1-W
QRP rig is S9 at the receiving end, the XG3 would be about S3.

Suitable antenna design is left to the reader.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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ab2tc

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

Hi,

Very interesting. Perhaps somewhat hastily I placed an order for one as I have been looking for something like this for a while. I couldn't figure out from the manual what's needed to connect to the computer interface. What is the type of connector and does Elecraft sell a special cable for it?

AB2TC - Knut

AC7AC wrote

I had the same reaction, but don't forget the low-pass filter. That "RF" is
a square wave with very rich harmonics!

Ron AC7AC

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w7nmd

RE: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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Got my order in for both the XG3 and the phase lock board for the 2 meter module. One nice mod for the XG3 would be the capability to input a precision 10 megacycle reference in place of the internal oscillator. I have a new XG2 kit that I will sell for $55.00 shipped anywhere in the CONUS.

Palmer W7NMD

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From: wayne burdick [via Elecraft] [mailto:[hidden email]]
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Subject: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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n7ws

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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It says RS-232 on p.8 of the manual.

--- On Wed, 4/13/11, ab2tc <[hidden email]> wrote:

> From: ab2tc <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 4:33 PM
> Hi,
>
> Very interesting. Perhaps somewhat hastily I placed an
> order for one as I
> have been looking for something like this for a while. I
> couldn't figure out
> from the manual what's needed to connect to the computer
> interface. What is
> the type of connector and does Elecraft sell a special
> cable for it?
>
> AB2TC - Knut
>
>
> AC7AC wrote:
> >
> > I had the same reaction, but don't forget the low-pass
> filter. That "RF"
> > is
> > a square wave with very rich harmonics!
> >
> > Ron AC7AC
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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Greg - AB7R

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

It also says the RS232 cable is included.

73
Greg

On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Wes Stewart <[hidden email]> wrote:

> It says RS-232 on p.8 of the manual.
>
> --- On Wed, 4/13/11, ab2tc <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > From: ab2tc <[hidden email]>
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal
> Source
> > To: [hidden email]
> > Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 4:33 PM
> > Hi,
> >
> > Very interesting. Perhaps somewhat hastily I placed an
> > order for one as I
> > have been looking for something like this for a while. I
> > couldn't figure out
> > from the manual what's needed to connect to the computer
> > interface. What is
> > the type of connector and does Elecraft sell a special
> > cable for it?
> >
> > AB2TC - Knut
> >
> >
> > AC7AC wrote:
> > >
> > > I had the same reaction, but don't forget the low-pass
> > filter. That "RF"
> > > is
> > > a square wave with very rich harmonics!
> > >
> > > Ron AC7AC
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-signal-generator-XG3-tp6270420p6270864.html
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w7nmd

RE: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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Palmer W7NMD

870-656-6100

From: wayne burdick [via Elecraft] [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 3:32 PM
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Subject: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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AC7AC

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Doug Person-3

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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10 megacycle? Did you just step through a time portal from the 60's?

Doug -- K0DXV

On 4/13/2011 4:33 PM, pcbyrne wrote:
> 10 megacycle

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k6dgw

Re: New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

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On 4/13/2011 10:54 PM, pcbyrne wrote:
> One nice mod for the XG3 would be the capability to input a
> precision 10 megacycle reference in place of the internal oscillator.
I think this is a first for the list. XG3 announced and in less than 24
hours [actually I think less than 12], a mod suggestion. :-D

If I didn't already have a service monitor, I'd have the stock XG3 on order.

73,

Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA
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