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Re: New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

Posted by Bill K9YEQ on Apr 28, 2011; 5:05pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/New-XG3-f-w-includes-CW-beacon-mode-tp6311176p6314069.html

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 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 stated, the output
> of the XG3 is a square wave, rich in harmonics. It would NOT meet FCC
> spec as a beacon transmitter in the USA, without sufficient low pass
> filtration added by the user. I know, I know... Gee, it's only x
> microwatts. Still, you are required to meet the specs for spurious
> emissions on any intentional radiator.
>
> Bruce, N1RX
>

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