[Elecraft] New Elecraft product: XG3 All-Band RF Signal Source

[Wayne Burdick]

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