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

[Bruce Beford]

> 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