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

[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 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. (Excellent for T-Hunts!) Yesterday I set it up 
> with an 18" whip antenna in the window of my ground level office to 
> beacon on 144.120 MHz. It sent a CW ID followed by 2 second carriers at 
> 0 dBm, -33 dBm and -73 dBm, and then repeated. We were able to hear the 
> CW up to several blocks away with the XG3 set to 0 dBm output.
> 
> The XG3's PF1 sweep button can be programmed by the user to be used as 
> the CW memory for the XG3. The Morse code sender can be adjusted for WPM 
> (words per minute), and the memory can hold up to 50 characters. 
> Meta-characters permit pauses, carrier on/off, repeat and output level 
> changes. The XG3 will save the prior output state and restore it after 
> sending the sequence. A convenient way to enter serial commands is to 
> use the XG3 Utility’s Command Tester (far right tab).
> 
> (After upgrading you version 1.07, you may need to re-enter any 
> programmed sweeps.)
> 
> Below is a summary of this feature. For full details, see the release 
> notes for the XG3 1.07 release, which can viewed via the help menu in 
> XG3 Utility (after downloading the new firmware from our server), or 
> directly from our XG3 web page at: http://www.elecraft.com/XG3/xg3.htm
> 
> Supported Morse Characters
> Letters: A-Z
> Numbers: 0-9
> Punctuation: . / ? @
> Special:
> * = SK
> + = AR
> - = BK
> _ = word space
> 
> Morse Memory Meta-characters
> ^n - set level to n
> (0 = 0 dBm, 1 = -33, 2 = -73, 3 = -107)
> :nn - turn carrier on for nn seconds (00 to 99)
> $nn - pauses for nn seconds (00 to 99)
> |nn - recall band/memory nn (0 to 11)
> # - repeat entire sequence
> 
> Have fun!
> 
> 73, Eric WA6HHQ
> www.elecraft.com
> 
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