[Elecraft] RTTY with the XG3

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Roger, 

Here are the pages from the XG3 manual (11-13) that describe the use of the
CW/RTTY sender:

RTTY Sender 

Starting with version 1.14, the XG3 contains a Morse code and RTTY sender
with memory function.  The Morse code sender can be adjusted for WPM (words
per minute), and the memory can hold up to 60 characters.  Meta-characters
can be embedded in the memory string and can be used to change the mode to
RTTY, introduce pauses, turn the carrier on or off, repeat the entire string
and perform other functions. 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 to version 1.14, you may need to re-enter any programmed sweeps.

For RTTY, the standard of 170 Hz FSK at 45.45 baud is implemented, with the
space frequency 170 Hz below the mark frequency.  The mark frequency is the
current output frequency of the XG3. 

The complete set of Morse Memory meta-characters are listed below: 

Morse Memory Meta-characters
{	-	turn on RTTY mode, characters following will be transmitted in RTTY
}	- 	turn on CW mode, characters following will be transmitted in CW
~nn	-	send RTTY diddles (LTRS) for nn seconds (00 to 99)  (RTTY only)
\n	-	send LF 	(RTTY only)
\r	-	send CR	(RTTY only)
\b	-	send BELL	(RTTY only)
\	-	sends the character following the ‘\’ without translation. i.e. \$ or \#
[nn	-	changes wpm to nn 	(05 to 50) 	(CW only)
^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 
_	-	space

Supported Morse Characters
Letters: A-Z
Numbers: 0-9
Punctuation: . / ? @ 
Special:  * = SK, + = AR, - = BK,  _ = word space


Automatic power down is disabled during Morse memory transmission. 

Meta-characters only work with the Morse memory. 

All serial commands must be terminated with a semi-colon ( ; ). 



WM[,character string…..]
programs the Morse/RTTY Memory
Fills the Morse Memory with the string following the command.  Up to 60
characters total may be entered.   Entering WM without any arguments
displays the current contents.  
Send 	WM,de_w1aw_*;
XG3: 	nothing
Send: 	WM;
XG3:	WM,de_w1aw_*;


W[,character,string,…..]
sends the character string or Morse Memory 
The character string will be sent out.  If no character string is specified,
the contents of the Morse memory will be sent.  
Send 	W,rig_is_xg3_de_W1AW_73_*;
XG3: 	nothing

Send the Morse memory:
Send: 	W;
XG3:	nothing 



RT,character_string,….
immediately sends the character string using RTTY 
To embed a space, use the ‘_’ (underscore) character, \n for LF, \r for CR
etc. 
Send: 	RT,\r\n_rig_is_xg3_de_W1AW_73;
XG3: 	nothing

WP[,wpm]
sets/views the Morse word per minute rate (wpm) 
The XG3 can send Morse code at a rate of between roughly 5 and 50 words per
minute (wpm). 
Send 	WP,25;
XG3: 	nothing

Send: 	WP;
XG3:	WP,25;



PF,01[,mode]
sets/views the programmable function mode 
PF1 can run either a programmed sweep (mode=00) or send the Morse code
memory (mode=01).  
Set PF1 to send the Morse memory 
Send: PF,01,01;				
XG3: nothing

Send PF,01;
XG3: PF,01,01;


Morse/RTTY Memory Examples

Use the XG3 Utility’s Command Tester (far right tab) to enter these
commands:

WM,^0de_w1aw:10^1:10^2:10*$60#;

Changes the level to 0 dBm, then sends ‘de w1aw’, sends carrier at 0 dBm for
10 seconds, then
changes the level to -33 dBm, sends carrier for 10 seconds, changes level to
-73 dBm, sends carrier for 10 seconds, sends SK, pauses silent for 60
seconds and repeats indefinitely.  


WM,{RYRYRYRYRYRY~05#;
Changes to RTTY output mode, sends RY 6 times, then sends diddles for 5
seconds and repeats indefinitely.

WM,{\n\rRIG_IS_XG3$03}de_w1aw#;
Changes to RTTY and sends LF,CR then “RIG_IS_XG3” , then waits 3 seconds,
changes to CW and sends “de w1aw” and then repeats. 

WM,{QTH_IS_APTOS_CA\#95001_#;
Here is an example of using the ‘\’ character to embed a # in the message,
while the # on the end signals repeat message. 


WM,[13de_w1aw:03[20de_w1aw:03[30de_w1aw:03[40de_w1aw:03#;
Changes WPM to 13 and sends ‘de w1aw’ followed by 5 seconds of carrier, then
changes to 20 wpm and sends the same message, then 5 seconds of carrier,
then changes to 30 wpm, …… then 40 wpm. 

  
	
Set up the PF1 key for Morse memory sending: 
PF,01,01;			configure PF1 to send Morse memory. 
To play the memory, either hold down the Band+/PF1 key or send S,01; over
the serial port. 

You can also call me at Elecraft (831-763-4211 ext 122) if you need
additional help. 

73, 

Paul


K8RS wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have the series of commands that puts the XG3 in RTTY mode and
> sends an RYRY.... test message? My attempts to follow the manual
> instructions have failed so far.
>       Roger K8RS
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