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

[Bill (K9YEQ)]

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
>