Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Manual
Thanks, On 5/18/2021 4:44 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/XG2/Manuals%20Downloads/E740084%20XG2%20Manual%20Rev%20G.pdf 73 de Dick, K6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Manual
ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/XG2/Manuals%20Downloads/E740084%20XG2%20Manual%20Rev%20G.pdf 73 de Dick, K6KR > On May 18, 2021, at 16:26, eric norris via Elecraft > wrote: > > Dear Gang: > I am giving my XG2 to a friend who restores tube gear. I cannot find the > instruction manual on the Elecraft site. Does anyone have a link or a pdf? > Thanks! > > 73, Eric WD6DBM > >  > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to d...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Manual
If you find one and/or a schematic I need one too. My XG2 is dead on 20 meters. Wes N7WS On 5/18/2021 4:24 PM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: Dear Gang: I am giving my XG2 to a friend who restores tube gear. I cannot find the instruction manual on the Elecraft site. Does anyone have a link or a pdf? Thanks! 73, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG2 Manual
Dear Gang: I am giving my XG2 to a friend who restores tube gear. I cannot find the instruction manual on the Elecraft site. Does anyone have a link or a pdf? Thanks! 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Looking to buy a Elecraft XG2
One was offered on this list yesterday. Wes N7WS On 12/6/2020 8:17 AM, Fred wrote: Hi, I’m looking to buy a working XG2. If not assembled that’s ok as well. Thanks, Fred - KD8ZYD Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to wes_n...@triconet.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Looking to buy a Elecraft XG2
Hi, I’m looking to buy a working XG2. If not assembled that’s ok as well. Thanks, Fred - KD8ZYD Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft XG2 for Sale
I have an Elecraft XG2 Signal Generator for Sale . This is a used Elecraft's XG2 3-Band Test Oscillator Signal Generator. The XG2 uses a crystal oscillator and is ideal for receiver testing, alignment and S-Meter calibration. * RF Output Level: 1 µV (-107 dBm) and 50 µV (-73 dBm = S9) *Output Accuracy: Typically Better than +/-2 dB at 25 deg. C * Frequencies: 3.579.5, 7.040 and 14.060 MHz * Switch selectable output * Uses a CR2032 Lithium Battery * Red LED Light used to indicate power on * Instruction manual included Asking $70.(or reasonable offer) + Shipping - Con USA Only. Please contact me off the reflector: idarack(at) gmail.com Thanks, Irwin KD3TB Irwin KD3TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG2
I have a nice rarely used, built, and working, Elecraft XG2 signal generator.I upgraded to the XG3.3 Band 1-uV / 50-uV Receiver Test Oscillator (80, 40 & 20M) Manual on Elecraft site. $60.00 includes shipping to cousa.Contact me off list if interested. 73! Tomy KF7GC AZ STM, A1-Operator NM AZ Section Net, ORS, www.atenaz.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Signal Generator
Michael. I direct emailed you yesterday. Can you check your spam box. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Michael Raskin Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 1:45 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] XG2 Signal Generator XG2 - Signal Generator – brand-new, unassembled kit –Buy it from Elecraft for $89.95, or buy mine for $60 which includes free shipping CONUS. All the other listed mini-modules have sold. PayPal or personal check. Mike, W4UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG2 Signal Generator
XG2 - Signal Generator – brand-new, unassembled kit –Buy it from Elecraft for $89.95, or buy mine for $60 which includes free shipping CONUS. All the other listed mini-modules have sold. PayPal or personal check. Mike, W4UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Sig. Generator
Just a quick thought, are you using a 10:1 probe? If so, you would only be getting 5 uV to the scope. Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Randy Moore wrote: > > I have a trusty Elecraft XG2 S9 Signal Generator that I've used for years. It > produces a nice S9 signal into my K3 at 7040.3 KHz. I'm trying to use it for > trouble shooting a problem on a transceiver kit and there's something that I > don't understand. When I try to measure the 50 uV (S9) signal with a Siglent > SDS 1102 CML scope, I get nothing (no signal). I've tried it with the XG2 > antenna connector open, and with it connected to a good 50 ohm dummy load. > I'm measuring at the XG2 antenna connector (center conductor) with the scope > probe grounded on the large 50 uV/1 uV switch which is grounded to the XG2 > circuit board ground. > > I'm able to measure other signals of about the same amplitude and frequency. > > Are my expectations wrong, or am I doing something wrong??? > > 73, > Randy, KS4L > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to hsherr...@reagan.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Sig. Generator
Randy, That scope has a sensitivity of 2mV per division on the most sensitive setting. That is 2000uV per division. The 50uV output of the XG2 would show up as only 1/40th of a division on your 'scope - that may not be enough to discern easily. If you are using a 10X probe then the XG2 output would be only 1/400th of a division - very difficult to see. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/9/2017 1:49 PM, Randy Moore wrote: I have a trusty Elecraft XG2 S9 Signal Generator that I've used for years. It produces a nice S9 signal into my K3 at 7040.3 KHz. I'm trying to use it for trouble shooting a problem on a transceiver kit and there's something that I don't understand. When I try to measure the 50 uV (S9) signal with a Siglent SDS 1102 CML scope, I get nothing (no signal). I've tried it with the XG2 antenna connector open, and with it connected to a good 50 ohm dummy load. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG2 Sig. Generator
I have a trusty Elecraft XG2 S9 Signal Generator that I've used for years. It produces a nice S9 signal into my K3 at 7040.3 KHz. I'm trying to use it for trouble shooting a problem on a transceiver kit and there's something that I don't understand. When I try to measure the 50 uV (S9) signal with a Siglent SDS 1102 CML scope, I get nothing (no signal). I've tried it with the XG2 antenna connector open, and with it connected to a good 50 ohm dummy load. I'm measuring at the XG2 antenna connector (center conductor) with the scope probe grounded on the large 50 uV/1 uV switch which is grounded to the XG2 circuit board ground. I'm able to measure other signals of about the same amplitude and frequency. Are my expectations wrong, or am I doing something wrong??? 73, Randy, KS4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 not working on 3mhz or 14mhz
Don, Touched the xtal solder points, that did the trick. TNX Jack W4GRJ On Sep 23, 2016, at 10:18 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jack, The only things that are changed between bands are the crystals and the switch position. If you do not have bad switch contacts (check with an ohmmeter), then you have bad crystals - try resoldering them. 73, Don W3FPR > On 9/23/2016 9:51 AM, Jack Satterfield wrote: > Just tried my XG2 on a new radio, it's only working on 7.040 > > Tried on another radio to confirm it's the XG2, battery is good. Any > suggestions to check why it's not working on all three freqs. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w4...@satterfield.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 not working on 3mhz or 14mhz
Jack, The only things that are changed between bands are the crystals and the switch position. If you do not have bad switch contacts (check with an ohmmeter), then you have bad crystals - try resoldering them. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/23/2016 9:51 AM, Jack Satterfield wrote: Just tried my XG2 on a new radio, it's only working on 7.040 Tried on another radio to confirm it's the XG2, battery is good. Any suggestions to check why it's not working on all three freqs. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG2 not working on 3mhz or 14mhz
Just tried my XG2 on a new radio, it's only working on 7.040 Tried on another radio to confirm it's the XG2, battery is good. Any suggestions to check why it's not working on all three freqs. Jack W4GRJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG2 wanted
I'm looking for an XG2 oscillator, working. k...@arrl.net Ron Midwin 424-645-7490 r...@midwin.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG2 SOLD
Thanks to all who responded, the XG2 oscillator I listed for sale has been sold. My new XG3 came today that is replacing it and it got it's first use aligning the roofing filter for the KX3. 73 Tim NZ8J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 IN W8FGU Enclosure (reduced)
Looks and works perfect. $65 shipped paypal or money order. Just bought a XG3. Contact me off list. Thanks Tim NZ8J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 For Sale
XG2 For Sale $60 includes shipping via USPS to US 2 Years Old with original battery New XG2 is $79.95 plus shipping. 73 George Danner AI4VZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 for sale
Steve, that your best price? New one ( assembled of course is $79). You take $65 mailed and will you take cashiers check or USPS Money Order, If so, $$ out in a.m. and a mailing address. Thanks, John N4NAB good in QRZ - r/ John N4NAB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG2-for-sale-tp7134601p7303174.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 for sale
Hello I am 'upgrading' to an XG3. My XG2 is professionally assembled and works perfectly. $75 shipped USPS Priority Mail. tnx hny 73 Steve KZ1X/4 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 low output
I forgot to mention... thanks Chuck W5UXH --Andrew, NV1B .. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:03 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: > Problem solved! > > Thank you in particular to Tony KT0NY, Don W3FPR and Alexey. > > Turns out that D1 was the problem. Note! It wasn't due to a short as some > had suggested, but rather, checking the errata sheet revealed that on the > Rev. A board (like mine), the silk screen was backwards. The banded end of > diode D1 (1N4148) should be nearest to R7, which is the opposite of what the > silkscreen suggests. Turns out my XG2 was assembled incorrectly from the > start (I'm guilty). Not sure if the errata was issued yet when bought my > XG2 or if that came afterwards, but in any case, I cut out D1 and replaced > it in the opposite direction and instantly have a proper 50 uV signal. > > I did also remove D2 (the rectangular "output" LED) but I'm not sure if > that was a problem or not. > > Thank you all; I would never have noticed this problem unless you mentioned > it. Now I will proceed with calibrating the K3 using this reference signal. > > --Andrew, NV1B > .. > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 low output
Problem solved! Thank you in particular to Tony KT0NY, Don W3FPR and Alexey. Turns out that D1 was the problem. Note! It wasn't due to a short as some had suggested, but rather, checking the errata sheet revealed that on the Rev. A board (like mine), the silk screen was backwards. The banded end of diode D1 (1N4148) should be nearest to R7, which is the opposite of what the silkscreen suggests. Turns out my XG2 was assembled incorrectly from the start (I'm guilty). Not sure if the errata was issued yet when bought my XG2 or if that came afterwards, but in any case, I cut out D1 and replaced it in the opposite direction and instantly have a proper 50 uV signal. I did also remove D2 (the rectangular "output" LED) but I'm not sure if that was a problem or not. Thank you all; I would never have noticed this problem unless you mentioned it. Now I will proceed with calibrating the K3 using this reference signal. --Andrew, NV1B .. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 low output
Andrew, One more suggestion - check if either D1 or D2 (near the output socket) are shorted. (Tony KT0NY had somewhat similar problem recently and in his case D2 was shorted, besides of other reasons.) On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Andrew, > > Check to see if you have 1.22 volts at the cathode of U1. If not, > replace U1. > Other than that, check the soldering (re-flow if in doubt) - there are > just not that many components to give trouble. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 7/22/2011 9:21 AM, Andrew Moore wrote: > > Output on my XG2 3-frequency test oscillator appears to be down (by a > > different amount on all 3 frequencies). Tried replacing battery. > > Suggestions on what part(s) might be faulty? > > > > --Andrew, NV1B > > > -- Alexey Kats (neko) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 low output
Andrew, Check to see if you have 1.22 volts at the cathode of U1. If not, replace U1. Other than that, check the soldering (re-flow if in doubt) - there are just not that many components to give trouble. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/22/2011 9:21 AM, Andrew Moore wrote: > Output on my XG2 3-frequency test oscillator appears to be down (by a > different amount on all 3 frequencies). Tried replacing battery. > Suggestions on what part(s) might be faulty? > > --Andrew, NV1B > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 low output
Output on my XG2 3-frequency test oscillator appears to be down (by a different amount on all 3 frequencies). Tried replacing battery. Suggestions on what part(s) might be faulty? --Andrew, NV1B .. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [XG2) Won't oscillate on 40m
It could be the crystal but that's really rare. The first thing I'd check is the battery. If it's low the oscillator will stop working and it might be marginal so the lowest-activity crystal stops first - in your case perhaps the 40 meter crystal. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chip Stratton Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:01 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [XG2) Won't oscillate on 40m Just got an XG2 of unknown provenance. Appears to have been carefully assembled, and puts out a good signal on 80 and 20 meters, but 40 meters output is nonexistent. The band-switch is fine, so I suspect either the coupling capacitor before the crystal, or the crystal itself is bad. Just for my edification, would crystal failure be an expected result if someone transmits into the XG2? I'm trying to understand why only the one band would go dead. Thanks Chip AE5KA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [XG2) Won't oscillate on 40m
Just got an XG2 of unknown provenance. Appears to have been carefully assembled, and puts out a good signal on 80 and 20 meters, but 40 meters output is nonexistent. The band-switch is fine, so I suspect either the coupling capacitor before the crystal, or the crystal itself is bad. Just for my edification, would crystal failure be an expected result if someone transmits into the XG2? I'm trying to understand why only the one band would go dead. Thanks Chip AE5KA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft XG2 Kit For Sale
Unassembled new as from factory Elecraft XG2 kit for sale. Price: $45.00 with free shipping CONUS. Contact off list at: Palmer Byrne W7NMD 870-425-4257 / w7...@twinlakes-ar.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 For Sale [SOLD]
I have a buyer for the XG2 kit. It is sold. Thanks for the bandwidth. 73, Terry K4RX -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Terry Posey Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 2:54 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft XG2 For Sale I have an unassembled, new as from factory Elecraft XG2 kit for sale. Price: $45.00 with free shipping to anywhere in the USA. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft XG2 For Sale
I have an unassembled, new as from factory Elecraft XG2 kit for sale. Price: $45.00 with free shipping to anywhere in the USA. The XG2 is a fixed-frequency signal source with switch selectable oscillator frequencies on 80, 40 and 20M. Its highly-accurate precision low-level crystal oscillator generates 1 microvolt and 50 microvolt output levels with an absolute output accuracy of better than +/- 2 dB, and an extremely small unit-to-unit variation of typically +/- 1 dB. Please contact me off list. 73, Terry K4RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 for sale
Well, I've gotta have an XG3. So I'm selling my XG2. My XG2 works perfectly and is packaged in a metal box as seen in the "Package the XG-2 and 2T-gen" article in the "Equipment Modifications" section of my website at www.ad5x.com. The direct link is: www.ad5x.com/images/Presentations/Elecraft%20XG2&2Tgen.pdf Price is $70 shipped US Priority Mail. If interested, email me off-list at dpsa...@tx.rr.com or a...@arrl.net. Phil - AD5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: elecraft XG2 SOLD!
Thank you. Item is sold I too have an XG2 that is surplus to my needs. I will ship in Germany for Euro 50,00 plus 7.00 shipping. Paypal is fine for payment.Shipping to other countries on request. If interested please correspond via qrz.com email address. Thanks in advance, Michael DC0ZO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: elecraft XG2
I too have an XG2 that is surplus to my needs. I will ship in Germany for Euro 50,00 plus 7.00 shipping. Paypal is fine for payment.Shipping to other countries on request. If interested please correspond via qrz.com email address. Thanks in advance, Michael DC0ZO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2, 3 Band 1-uV / 50-uV Receiver Test Oscillator (80, 40 & 20M) - SOLD
I also have one surplus, same deal. Johnny, if you have a buyer stateside who missed out, please advise. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Johnny Siu Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:43 AM To: Elecraft Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Elecraft] XG2, 3 Band 1-uV / 50-uV Receiver Test Oscillator (80, 40 & 20M) - SOLD Item sold, thanks for the band width here. TNX & 73, Johnny VR2XMC - 轉寄的郵件 從︰ Johnny Siu 收件人︰ Elecraft 副本(CC)︰ "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" 傳送日期︰ 2011年04月24日 (週日) 10:23 AM 主題︰ For Sale: XG2, 3 Band 1-uV / 50-uV Receiver Test Oscillator (80, 40 & 20M) Hello Group, This highly useful small RF signal generator is now surplus to my requirement. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740084%20XG2%20Manual%20Rev%20E.pdf I would like to dispose of it at USD50 including shipping. I will send it to you by registered airmail. Or if you like, I can hand carry to you in Dayton 2011. I accept payment by paypal. If you are interested, please reply to me OFF the list. TNX & 73, Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2, 3 Band 1-uV / 50-uV Receiver Test Oscillator (80, 40 & 20M) - SOLD
Item sold, thanks for the band width here. TNX & 73, Johnny VR2XMC - 轉寄的郵件 從︰ Johnny Siu 收件人︰ Elecraft 副本(CC)︰ "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" 傳送日期︰ 2011年04月24日 (週日) 10:23 AM 主題︰ For Sale: XG2, 3 Band 1-uV / 50-uV Receiver Test Oscillator (80, 40 & 20M) Hello Group, This highly useful small RF signal generator is now surplus to my requirement. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740084%20XG2%20Manual%20Rev%20E.pdf I would like to dispose of it at USD50 including shipping. I will send it to you by registered airmail. Or if you like, I can hand carry to you in Dayton 2011. I accept payment by paypal. If you are interested, please reply to me OFF the list. TNX & 73, Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Frequency Accuracy
Dave, I would expect the frequency to be within a couple hundred Hz of the frequency on the crystal. Yes, you should be able to pad the frequency down with a small parallel capacitor, just like any VXO. I don't know how much range you would get without adding a series inductor to the bottom side on the crystal. Experiment with it and see what you get. Actually, I think it would be easier to just build a VXO or two - manhatten construction is quite easy to do, just cut some pads for the parts of the circuit that need to be isolated from ground and glue them to a PC Board ground plane - alternately, use high value resistors (4.7 megohms for instance) to serve as "insulators" and build it using Wes Hayward's "Ugly Construction" techniques. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/12/2010 12:23 AM, David Gilbert wrote: > > Yeah, I understand that. I was just wondering how close they might be > since I don't have a clue what the tolerance is of the crystals used > by Elecraft. Specifically, I was wondering if they would be close > enough (typically) to use for in-band IMD tests as a function of AGC > settings. Or at least close enough that whichever one was higher in > frequency could be easily padded down to within a few tens of Hz or so > of the other. > > 73, > Dave AB7E > > > > On 12/11/2010 7:22 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Dave, >> >> The frequency accuracy of the XG2 will vary with the individual >> crystals. It is not specifically for frequency accuracy, but for >> level accuracy. >> >> In other words, I would not depend on the XG2 for any sort of >> frequency calibration unless you measured the output of a particular >> one with a calibrated frequency meter. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 12/11/2010 9:00 PM, David Gilbert wrote: >>> Does anyone know the typical frequency accuracy of the XG2? If I had >>> two XG2's, what would be the typical separation in frequency between >>> the >>> two of them at the 14060 setting? >>> >>> >> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Frequency Accuracy
Yeah, I understand that. I was just wondering how close they might be since I don't have a clue what the tolerance is of the crystals used by Elecraft. Specifically, I was wondering if they would be close enough (typically) to use for in-band IMD tests as a function of AGC settings. Or at least close enough that whichever one was higher in frequency could be easily padded down to within a few tens of Hz or so of the other. 73, Dave AB7E On 12/11/2010 7:22 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Dave, > > The frequency accuracy of the XG2 will vary with the individual > crystals. It is not specifically for frequency accuracy, but for > level accuracy. > > In other words, I would not depend on the XG2 for any sort of > frequency calibration unless you measured the output of a particular > one with a calibrated frequency meter. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 12/11/2010 9:00 PM, David Gilbert wrote: >> Does anyone know the typical frequency accuracy of the XG2? If I had >> two XG2's, what would be the typical separation in frequency between the >> two of them at the 14060 setting? >> >> > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Frequency Accuracy
Dave, The frequency accuracy of the XG2 will vary with the individual crystals. It is not specifically for frequency accuracy, but for level accuracy. In other words, I would not depend on the XG2 for any sort of frequency calibration unless you measured the output of a particular one with a calibrated frequency meter. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/11/2010 9:00 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > Does anyone know the typical frequency accuracy of the XG2? If I had > two XG2's, what would be the typical separation in frequency between the > two of them at the 14060 setting? > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 Frequency Accuracy
Does anyone know the typical frequency accuracy of the XG2? If I had two XG2's, what would be the typical separation in frequency between the two of them at the 14060 setting? Thanks, Dave AB7E __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Calibration Question
Larry, I did the recalibration with the XG-2. Did not notice any change. And if there were any, I am not able to measure that accurate. Anyway, I use the XG2 quite a lot for some experiments with transformers etc and filters. I Use the K3 (measuring dBV) as a level meter. Great combination. 73 Arie PA3A Op 18-11-2010 19:37, larmar schreef: > I was wondering how much of a difference calibrating the K3 using the XG2 vs > the default factory calibration would have on performance? For those who > have used the signal generator, did you see any noticable improvement in > overall receiver performance? Trying to decide whether the investment would > be worth it. > > Thanks, > > Larry > KE5MO > K3/100 #4499 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Calibration Question
larmar wrote: > > I was wondering how much of a difference calibrating the K3 using the XG2 > vs the default factory calibration would have on performance? For those > who have used the signal generator, did you see any noticable improvement > in overall receiver performance? Trying to decide whether the investment > would be worth it. > An external source like the XG1/XG2 is most useful for doing the RF Gain Calibration routine in the K3 Utility. S-Meter Cal is also nice but really doesn't affect performance other than S-Meter accuracy. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG2-Calibration-Question-tp5752828p5753101.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Calibration Question
The same experience here as James. In my case the K3 was already pretty accurate. I wouldn't be without the XG2 though, it's good to have a source of known power. 73 Stephen On 18/11/2010 18:57, "James Sarte (K2QI)" wrote: > > I've only used the XG2 to calibrate the K3's S-meter. > > No actual receiver improvements other than a slightly more accurate meter > reading. > > 73, > James K2QI > > On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, larmar wrote: > >> >> I was wondering how much of a difference calibrating the K3 using the XG2 >> vs >> the default factory calibration would have on performance? For those who >> have used the signal generator, did you see any noticable improvement in >> overall receiver performance? Trying to decide whether the investment >> would >> be worth it. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Larry >> KE5MO >> K3/100 #4499 >> -- >> View this message in context: >> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG2-Calibration-Question-tp5752828p57528 >> 28.html >> Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Calibration Question
I've only used the XG2 to calibrate the K3's S-meter. No actual receiver improvements other than a slightly more accurate meter reading. 73, James K2QI On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, larmar wrote: > > I was wondering how much of a difference calibrating the K3 using the XG2 > vs > the default factory calibration would have on performance? For those who > have used the signal generator, did you see any noticable improvement in > overall receiver performance? Trying to decide whether the investment > would > be worth it. > > Thanks, > > Larry > KE5MO > K3/100 #4499 > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG2-Calibration-Question-tp5752828p5752828.html > Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- 73 de James K2QI President UNARC/4U1UN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 Calibration Question
I was wondering how much of a difference calibrating the K3 using the XG2 vs the default factory calibration would have on performance? For those who have used the signal generator, did you see any noticable improvement in overall receiver performance? Trying to decide whether the investment would be worth it. Thanks, Larry KE5MO K3/100 #4499 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG2-Calibration-Question-tp5752828p5752828.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 Calibration uestion
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Re: [Elecraft] XG2
Probably because it's the same picture that appears in the PDF (E740084 XG2 Manual Rev E.pdf) before the errata document was issued. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Adrian wrote: > I am surprised the XG2 photo on the elecraft website shows D1 in > incorrect bias position. > -- Alexey Kats (neko) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2
I am surprised the XG2 photo on the elecraft website shows D1 in incorrect bias position. I got caught out and after reading the errata & reversed D1 placing it on the bottom of the board. I think a lot of people would use that photo to check their setup though. I am just waiting on a bnc pl259 adapter before testing my K3 mds. Adrian ... vk4tux __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 preassembled?
Gary - I found the XG2 to be very easy to build, and I have pretty lousy eyesight. If you build one, take a look at how I built mine into a metal box in the "Equipment modifications" section of my website at www.ad5x.com. Phil - AD5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 preassembled?
I put together an XG2 earlier this year and I think that soldering skills of any sort might work. It is a pretty easy little thing to put together. I personally think it is far easier then soldering PL259 stuff. Also, the whole kit does not take more then 60 minutes to put together, maybe even 30 minutes. phil, K7PEH On Aug 29, 2010, at 11:25 AM, Gary Dezern wrote: > Does Elecraft (or someone else) sell the XG2 pre-assembled? My soldering > "skills" for anything smaller than a PL259 suck. > > Thanks > Gary / k3wow > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 preassembled?
Does Elecraft (or someone else) sell the XG2 pre-assembled? My soldering "skills" for anything smaller than a PL259 suck. Thanks Gary / k3wow __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 - Trim Frequency?
Brian, There is no provision to trim the crystal frequency on the XG2. This signal generator is designed to produce a well controlled output level, but not a precise frequency reference. It *is* a frequency stable signal source, but the exact frequency depends on the particular crystal. If you want to move the frequency down a little bit, you could add some small NPO capacitors across the crystal leads. Experiment to determine the value needed. I guess one could install some surface mount trimmer capacitors on the bottom of the board, although the height of the feet might have to be increased to allow enough vertical space for the trimmers. 73, Don W3FPR Brian - N5BCN wrote: > Hello, > > I recently assembled a XG2 signal generator and was wondering if there is a > way to trim/adjust the output frequency. I also have a XG1 and it has a > trimmer pot to adjust the signal to a reference, the XG2 has no such > adjustment that I can tell. > > Thanks! > > N5BCN - Brian > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 - Trim Frequency?
Hello, I recently assembled a XG2 signal generator and was wondering if there is a way to trim/adjust the output frequency. I also have a XG1 and it has a trimmer pot to adjust the signal to a reference, the XG2 has no such adjustment that I can tell. Thanks! N5BCN - Brian - K2 #6800 KSB2 KAT2 KIO2 KNB2 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG2-Trim-Frequency-tp4998535p4998535.html Sent from the [MM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
Bah! Winding toroids may be tedious, but it's by no means difficult. It's sort of like sewing on buttons. If you've never done it before, the first 1 or 2 are sort of fun. By the time you've done 10, it's not as much fun. By the time you've done 20, you begin to understand why some people are willing to pay someone else to do it. :-) One of the things that makes it a little frustrating especially with the smaller cores (like the T37) is that it can be hard to hold on to the thing while winding. I've found that attaching a small cable tie (ty-rap) tightly to the core provides a convenient handle. You can even chuck it into a bench vise to leave both hands free to thread the wire. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Jan 4, 2010, at 6:21 PM, James Sarte wrote: > Dunno. lots of people seem to complain about winding toroids, so I > just > assumed they'd be a PITA. There's even a toroid winding service?!?!? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
shoot... some toroids are wound for free... just pay the shipping... --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
Dunno. lots of people seem to complain about winding toroids, so I just assumed they'd be a PITA. There's even a toroid winding service?!?!? On the other hand, I've never been one to shy away from a challenge. James K2QI _ From: Wes Stewart [mailto:n...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:12 PM To: 'Elecraft'; James Sarte Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator --- On Mon, 1/4/10, James Sarte wrote: I'd have to agree... I'm thinking a K2 would be a nice summer-time project. Or perhaps *gasp* one of those fandangled DZKit Sienna's. ;-) Only thing I worry about is winding toroids. Why? What could be simpler? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
--- On Mon, 1/4/10, James Sarte wrote: I'd have to agree... I'm thinking a K2 would be a nice summer-time project. Or perhaps *gasp* one of those fandangled DZKit Sienna's. ;-) Only thing I worry about is winding toroids. Why? What could be simpler? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
I'd have to agree... I'm thinking a K2 would be a nice summer-time project. Or perhaps *gasp* one of those fandangled DZKit Sienna's. ;-) Only thing I worry about is winding toroids. 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike B Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 8:50 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator The biggest problem with kit building is that you typically get done far too quickly. That leaves you feeling empty and yearning for yet more kits to build, and on and on... 73, Mike KW1ND __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
The biggest problem with kit building is that you typically get done far too quickly. That leaves you feeling empty and yearning for yet more kits to build, and on and on... 73, Mike KW1ND __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
Funny, I too just finished putting it together. Works with no problems on the first test. And, my K3 kit arrived today. The boxes are sitting here on the floor in my den and I will probably get started on it tomorrow. Tonight I am reading through the assembly manual. phil, K7PEH On Jan 4, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > Congrats James. > > I've been homebrewing since 1958 but I too just put together an XG2 that > Santa delivered. Nice little "starter kit" and useful too. > > Wes N7WS > > --- On Mon, 1/4/10, James Sarte wrote: > > From: James Sarte > Subject: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator > To: "Elecraft" > Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 5:55 PM > > Hello group, > > Just wanted to let you know that I assembled my first real Elecraft kit > today, and that was the XG2 signal generator. It took me about 2 hours to > assemble the kit. I took my time, and read the assembly errata before > beginning. I'm rather pleased with myself as this was the first solder kit > I've tackled; everything else has been plug-together-assembly. I've also > just completed calibrating my K3's s-meter, which was a rather painless > process. > > I'm now ready to tackle my next solder-together kit. K2 perhaps? :) > > -- > 73 de James K2QI > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
Congrats James. I've been homebrewing since 1958 but I too just put together an XG2 that Santa delivered. Nice little "starter kit" and useful too. Wes N7WS --- On Mon, 1/4/10, James Sarte wrote: From: James Sarte Subject: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator To: "Elecraft" Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 5:55 PM Hello group, Just wanted to let you know that I assembled my first real Elecraft kit today, and that was the XG2 signal generator. It took me about 2 hours to assemble the kit. I took my time, and read the assembly errata before beginning. I'm rather pleased with myself as this was the first solder kit I've tackled; everything else has been plug-together-assembly. I've also just completed calibrating my K3's s-meter, which was a rather painless process. I'm now ready to tackle my next solder-together kit. K2 perhaps? :) -- 73 de James K2QI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 signal generator
Hello group, Just wanted to let you know that I assembled my first real Elecraft kit today, and that was the XG2 signal generator. It took me about 2 hours to assemble the kit. I took my time, and read the assembly errata before beginning. I'm rather pleased with myself as this was the first solder kit I've tackled; everything else has been plug-together-assembly. I've also just completed calibrating my K3's s-meter, which was a rather painless process. I'm now ready to tackle my next solder-together kit. K2 perhaps? :) -- 73 de James K2QI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 MDS calculations using the Elecraft XG2
Lyle, KK7P responded to my question on where to find a suitable DMM: >If using the K3, use the internal RMS audio meter (tap DISP then rotate until you see AFV) Thanks Lyle. Great answer! Hidden treasures are always just in front of us. And thanks to Elecraft for another outstanding feature. Unfortunately, The MDS calculations using AFV were identical to those using the Sears autoranging DMM. I'll discuss these with Elecraft support to see if there is a fix. 73, Fred AE6IC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 MDS calculations using the Elecraft XG2
> Could it be a problem with the DMM? If so, is there a recommended DMM? > If using the K3, use the internal RMS audio meter (tap DISP then rotate until you see AFV). 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 MDS calculations using the Elecraft XG2
I set up the K3 Rx sensitivity test (using 1 microvolt signal) according to XG2 manual. It seems to work in general except that the resulting MDS calculations seem too low: 123 dBm on 80 meters, 132 dBm on 40 meters, and 130 dBm on 20 meters. I am using the front headphone jack on the K3, with the CONFIG:SPKR = 1. AGC is off. Preamp is own, RF & AF gains are at maximum, and the CW passband is set to 500 Hz. The AC measurements were made using a Craftsman autoranging multimeter. Example: on 40 meters the reading was 0.310 V with XG2 on and 0.018 V with XG2 off. (0.310/0.018) = 17.2. Log 17.2 x 20 = -24.7 dBm. MDS = -107 dBm -24.7 dBm = 131.7 dBm. I was expecting a better value (maybe -137 dBm?) Could it be a problem with the DMM? If so, is there a recommended DMM? Thanks in advance for your help. 73, Fred AE6IC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 and XG1 - Different bands
Tony, Pure supposition on my part, but I can believe the capacitors are selected to control the level of oscillation amplitude, so if you want to use other crystals, you may have to experiment with the capacitor values to retain the 50 uV and 1 uV output levels. If only the frequency (and not the level) is important to you, the capacitors may be optional or not critical. 73, Don W3FPR N2TK wrote: > I am buying additional HC-49/U fundamental frequency crystals for my XG1 and > XG2 for 160 and 10M. > Two questions - Will I need to add a series cap with the crystals as the XG2 > does for 40 and 20M? If so, how do I figure out the value? > > Tnx > N2TK, Tony > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 and XG1 - Different bands
I am buying additional HC-49/U fundamental frequency crystals for my XG1 and XG2 for 160 and 10M. Two questions - Will I need to add a series cap with the crystals as the XG2 does for 40 and 20M? If so, how do I figure out the value? Tnx N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Test Oscillator Part Question
Hi Jon, The ZXRE1004D is an equivalent part. 73, Bob, N6CM On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Jon Perelstein wrote: > The instructions/user manual calls for Ref Diode U1 as a ZXRE125DR. > > The part that I received is a ZXRE1004D. > > Can anyone confirm that the 1004D replaces the 125DR? > > Thanks. > > Jon > KB1QBZ > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 Test Oscillator Part Question
The instructions/user manual calls for Ref Diode U1 as a ZXRE125DR. The part that I received is a ZXRE1004D. Can anyone confirm that the 1004D replaces the 125DR? Thanks. Jon KB1QBZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft XG2 Signal Generator and 160m
Hi Gents, No question here, but I did want to post this in case someone else wants to operate his XG2 on 160m instead of 80m I ordered a crystal from Mouser, part number 520-HCA184-13X for 1843 khz. The XG2 wouldn't oscillate with the new crystal. Bob, N6CM, designed the device, so I asked him for some pointers. He explained it this way (thanks Bob!): "What happens is that because of the small crystal blank, the series resistance goes up as the frequency goes down. You can try increasing C1/C2 by first 50% or so and then 100% to get 160 working but it's possible that you may lose 20. It all depends on the particular 20 meter crystal that you have." I changed C1 to 33pf from 18pf, and C2 to 100pf from 47pf. The XG2 now oscillates well on 20, 40 and with the new 160m xtal. 73, Charlie, N0TT__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG2 with KX1
I just completed building my XG2, and would like to check the MDS of my KX1 using my DMM. Can I use a stereo plug in the headphone jack and measure the RMS voltage between ground and tip, or ground and ring of the stereo plug, or does it matter? Your thoughts are appreciated. AD4CJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison
Wayne,
Yeah... I was going from memory... Guess my refresh rate needs to be
turned up... {'-)
Regards,
kurtt
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wayne burdick wrote:
50 microvolts is S-9, not 20 over, in the Elecraft world :)
I'll agree with Rob on 1 uV = about S3, though.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Nov 15, 2007, at 8:40 AM, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote:
Tom,
Interesting! I've got the XG2 and a R-4C. I was told by Rob
Sherwood (of Sherwood engineering) that at 1 micro-volt, the meter
should be at S-3 and 20 over when set to 50 micro-volts. Since my rig
was nowhere near that and I couldn't seem to make it any better when
adjusting it, I packed it up and sent it to Rob to play with. It
could also be that my XG2 has some sort of problem too! Guess I
should have sent it along for testing! We'll see!
Also, just wondering what kind of S-meter readings you were
getting at the different XG2 settings from the two rigs.
Regards,
kurtt
Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC
The Pinrod Corporation
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Tom Childers, N5GE wrote:
Good morning.
I finished building an XG2 last evening and used my Drake R7 and
Orion II as the
test beds for the XG2.
Results: The R7 receives the 1 micro volt signals on all three
bands better
than the Orion II (less RX noise and clearer tone). I did not do
the SN
calculations scientifically, but to my ear the R7 was the better RX.
The R7 will be 30 years old next spring and has not been aligned
since the 80s.
I look forward to receiving my K3 in late January 2008.
Tom, N5GE
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Re: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:40:55 -0600, you wrote: I don't remember exactly, but it was like this: R7 S meter readings were all S9 at 50mv. With the preamp on they were all around 20db over s9. Orion II S meter readings were all around S9 at 50mv with the preamp off and 20 - 30db over S9 with it on. I've just finished the R7 MDS calculations: 80m: -121db 40m: -129db 20m: -129db Remember; the R7 hasn't had any maintenance alignment since the 80s, so I thought the old geezer did pretty well :o) It's not realistic to do MDS calculations on the Orion II rig, because the AGC off setting does not really turn the AGC off. It just sets the decay rate at 1000db per second, which prevents getting good RMS readings from the speaker or headphone connections. I found this out while trying to peak my XV144 RX on random noise with the N-GEN using the Orion II. I finally had to connect the XV144 to an FT1000MP MK V to do the adjustment. >Tom, > >Interesting! I've got the XG2 and a R-4C. I was told by Rob Sherwood >(of Sherwood engineering) that at 1 micro-volt, the meter should be at >S-3 and 20 over when set to 50 micro-volts. Since my rig was nowhere >near that and I couldn't seem to make it any better when adjusting it, I >packed it up and sent it to Rob to play with. It could also be that my >XG2 has some sort of problem too! Guess I should have sent it along for >testing! We'll see! > >Also, just wondering what kind of S-meter readings you were getting >at the different XG2 settings from the two rigs. > >Regards, > >kurtt > >Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC >The Pinrod Corporation >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >(773) 284-9500 >http://pinrod.com > >Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: >> Good morning. >> >> I finished building an XG2 last evening and used my Drake R7 and Orion II as >> the >> test beds for the XG2. >> >> Results: The R7 receives the 1 micro volt signals on all three bands better >> than the Orion II (less RX noise and clearer tone). I did not do the SN >> calculations scientifically, but to my ear the R7 was the better RX. >> >> The R7 will be 30 years old next spring and has not been aligned since the >> 80s. >> I look forward to receiving my K3 in late January 2008. >> >> Tom, N5GE >> >> http://www.n5ge.com >> http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE >> >> ___ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >> >> Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison
Tom, Interesting! I've got the XG2 and a R-4C. I was told by Rob Sherwood (of Sherwood engineering) that at 1 micro-volt, the meter should be at S-3 and 20 over when set to 50 micro-volts. Since my rig was nowhere near that and I couldn't seem to make it any better when adjusting it, I packed it up and sent it to Rob to play with. It could also be that my XG2 has some sort of problem too! Guess I should have sent it along for testing! We'll see! Also, just wondering what kind of S-meter readings you were getting at the different XG2 settings from the two rigs. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: Good morning. I finished building an XG2 last evening and used my Drake R7 and Orion II as the test beds for the XG2. Results: The R7 receives the 1 micro volt signals on all three bands better than the Orion II (less RX noise and clearer tone). I did not do the SN calculations scientifically, but to my ear the R7 was the better RX. The R7 will be 30 years old next spring and has not been aligned since the 80s. I look forward to receiving my K3 in late January 2008. Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:52:17 -0600 > CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison > > Good morning. > > I finished building an XG2 last evening and used my Drake R7 and Orion II as > the > test beds for the XG2. > > Results: The R7 receives the 1 micro volt signals on all three bands better > than the Orion II (less RX noise and clearer tone). I did not do the SN > calculations scientifically, but to my ear the R7 was the better RX. > > The R7 will be 30 years old next spring and has not been aligned since the > 80s. > I look forward to receiving my K3 in late January 2008. > > Tom, N5GE > Tom I did the same tests with a XG-2 and K2 #4913, a TS-850SAT and a Drake TR4. The TR4 beat 'em all. Still, I plan on ordering a K3 this spring. It'll be very interesting to see how the venerable TR4 (1969 production) fares against the best rig on the market. Ken 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17ip _ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison
Good morning. I finished building an XG2 last evening and used my Drake R7 and Orion II as the test beds for the XG2. Results: The R7 receives the 1 micro volt signals on all three bands better than the Orion II (less RX noise and clearer tone). I did not do the SN calculations scientifically, but to my ear the R7 was the better RX. The R7 will be 30 years old next spring and has not been aligned since the 80s. I look forward to receiving my K3 in late January 2008. Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 and 2T-gen Packaging
I picked up XG2 and 2T-gen kits at Hamcom in June. These are great pieces of test equipment. For those interested, I was able to package these in nice aluminum project boxes and still have access to all controls. I also added PTT and output range switches to the 2T-gen. Info is in the "Equipment Modifications" section of my website at www.ad5x.com. Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 mini mod
Dennis, It can do that - IF and ONLY IF you first calibrate the XG2. It has trimmers to adjust the frequency of the crystal, but you will need something (calibrated frequency counter is easiest) to calibrate the XG2 first. 73, Don W3FPR Dennis Vavra wrote: With regards to the XG2, in addition to everything else it can do, can it also calibrate the main tuning control (VFO) of tranceivers like the NorCal 40A? I am considering purchasing an XG2 for my toolbox. I would greatly appreciate information on this. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 mini mod
With regards to the XG2, in addition to everything else it can do, can it also calibrate the main tuning control (VFO) of tranceivers like the NorCal 40A? I am considering purchasing an XG2 for my toolbox. I would greatly appreciate information on this. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] XG2 mini-module
XG2 is a very useful tool in the radio shack. It is a signal generator with fixed level so that you cna measure sensitivity of your radios no matter whether it is k2. I recommend it but you have to watch out the shipping costs. I would suggest you not only order a XG2. You should get other things ordered from Elecraft as well. Otherwsie, the shipping cost will form a significant portion of the total costs. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "Dennis Vavra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: [Elecraft] XG2 mini-module Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:12:21 -0500 I am interested in purchasing the XG2 test osc/swr cal. My question...Can the XG2 be utlized on non Elecraft transceivers, or is it only useful on K1, or K2 etc...? I would like to try it out on my Ten-Tec QRP rig and SST. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY _ MSN 人氣搜尋，有齊城中熱門話題 http://www.msn.com.hk/hothits/default.asp ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] XG2 mini-module
It's useful on any rig covering 80, 40 or 20 meters, Dennis. Its 50 uV output is what many manufacturers use as a reference input level for an S-9 signal, although there's no real consistency between various rigs. That 50 uV number came about simply because receiver manufacturers needed *something* to use in their final test and alignment on the assembly line as a "go, no-go" parameter, and 50 uV was chosen many, many years ago for that purpose. The sensitivity measurements are useful on any rig. The instructions have a few funny comments in them as they try to relate to any rig. For example, there are specific instructions to set the attenuator and preamp, but not all receivers have such settings. Whatever is normally used (if anything) is right. Also on the K2 CW-N is NOT narrow, but simply one sideband. The best way to evaluate the maximum useful sensitivity (or more correctly S/N +N ratio) is at the narrowest selectivity setting. The instructions correctly recommend using 500 Hz bandwidth (if specific bandwidths are available) since that's what the various manufacturers tend to use. Calculating that number in addition to your narrowest selectivity provides something you can compare to many published specs for other equipment. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I am interested in purchasing the XG2 test osc/swr cal. My question...Can the XG2 be utlized on non Elecraft transceivers, or is it only useful on K1, or K2 etc...? I would like to try it out on my Ten-Tec QRP rig and SST. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY ___ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 mini-module
I am interested in purchasing the XG2 test osc/swr cal. My question...Can the XG2 be utlized on non Elecraft transceivers, or is it only useful on K1, or K2 etc...? I would like to try it out on my Ten-Tec QRP rig and SST. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2
So I just finished building an XG2, and did the measurements on my K2/100, #5945. MDS came out to be -136.96 dBm. That seems to be what the manual states is within normal range. I wonder what the variance is on the MDS between K2s? Anyone else measure theirs and care to comment? Thanks, Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 Assenbled?
Is the XG2 available assembled? Thanks in advance. 73... Jon W1MNK Jon Maguire W1MNK Brandon, FL USA "The four boxes of Democracy: Soap, Jury, Ballot and Cartridge" ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 Output levels
Hi folks, What has been the observed consistency of output levels of the 3 frequencies of the XG2 Receiver Test Oscillator? 80mtr vs 40 mtr vs 20mtr xtals. Specifically, is one xtal generally producing slightly more/less output than the others? Still within the Output Accuracy +/-2dB spec of course. Is George's (W3AB) data representative of any XG2? 80M - 03.579 = 03.57910 @ -75.00 & -106.3 40M - 07.040 = 07.04015 @ -73.67 & -106.0 20M - 14.060 = 14.05982 @ -73.50 & -105.8 3 X 40M = 21.12052 @ -85.33 4 X 40M = 28.16077 @ -93.67 2 X 20M = 28.11962 @ -81.50 Pete AG7C K2 s/n 4847 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Harmonics question
I would think it would be similar to the XG1, which according to its manual and according to measurements that I took on an HP8594E (I think) Spectrum Analzyer which matched closely to the manual as follows: 2nd Harmonic: -7 dB 3rd Harmonic: -14 dB 4th Harmonic: -24 dB 5th Harmonic: Not Specified but I measured it, just can't find the results now The manual specifies that the results may vary slightly but should be within +/- 3 dB of specified values. Since there is no filter on the output that would change this I would think that the results would be similar for the XG2 as the XG1. Maybe somebody could measure these and verify. Mark, NK8Q Ken Bessler wrote: I just built an XG2 and tested K2 #4913 on 80, 40 & 20m. I'd like to test using the harmonics of those 3 frequencies on other bands but I need to know how many db's does the XG2 signal fall off when on the harmonics? Say, the 3rd harmonic of 7040.25 for 15m and the 2nd harmonic of 14060.02 for 10m? 73 de Ken KGØWX - Flying Pigs #-1055 Elecraft K2 #4913 - Kadiddlehoppers #11,808 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 Harmonics question
I just built an XG2 and tested K2 #4913 on 80, 40 & 20m. I'd like to test using the harmonics of those 3 frequencies on other bands but I need to know how many db's does the XG2 signal fall off when on the harmonics? Say, the 3rd harmonic of 7040.25 for 15m and the 2nd harmonic of 14060.02 for 10m? 73 de Ken KGØWX - Flying Pigs #-1055 Elecraft K2 #4913 - Kadiddlehoppers #11,808 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Manual errors?
I didn't even notice the red/green LED, but I did notice the resistance check at C4 & R3 and forgot to report it. I came to the same conclusion that you did, the resistance check was wrong, so I just continued. The XG2 works fine. I compared with the XG1 and have the same output levels. The XG2 works fine On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 23:05:46 -0700, "John Webster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I picked up a new XG2 mini-module from the friendly folk at the Elecraft >booth at the South-Western Division ARRL Convention here in Riverside CA, >this weekend. I suppose I just need a building fix :-) > > > >Unless I am missing something, there seems to be a couple of errors in the >manual. I am only up to the second page, so I thought I would just check >with the group, before I ignore what I think are errors, and just press on >regardless. > > > >The manual that came with the kit is Rev. D, dated September 6, 2005. (The >on-line manual is still Rev. A, dated June 23, 2005, and is clearly an >earlier, less complete, version). > > > >1. In the introduction it states that "A power-on LED (green) is >provided . . ." In fact, the LED is red as is correctly noted in the Parts >Inventory at the bottom of the page. This is, of course, totally >inconsequential. >2. The fifth assembly step on page 2 calls for DMM resistance readings, >the last two of which just can't be right, if I understand the schematic at >all. It is stated that the junction of C4 and R3 is supposed to read 57-63 >k, but it simply reads open circuit. (Surely this is right?!, see schematic: >ONLY resis-ters have been soldered in at this point). The same applies to >the reading one is supposed to get at the junction of U1 and R1-57-63k. In >fact, this junction has no path to ground at this stage. Incorrect readings >at these check points could be rather disconcerting to a novice or >inexperienced builder. > > > >Comparing the XG1 manual with the XG2 manual suggests how this may have come >about: the latter manual was produced as a modification of the former one, >and some things slipped through that should not have. Is this right? > > > >Do I just keep going, or do I need my head read? > > > >Thanks and 73 > > > >John, N6JW > >K2/100 #3290 > >K1 #754 > >K1 #1642 > > > >P. S. The XG2 kit has fewer parts than the XG1 kit, but is $20 more >expensive. I imagine it must be the extra two crystals and 3 position >mini-rotary switch. As a point of interest, just what does it cost to get >fundamental frequency crystals like these made up, anyway? > > > >___ >Elecraft mailing list >Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 Manual errors?
I picked up a new XG2 mini-module from the friendly folk at the Elecraft booth at the South-Western Division ARRL Convention here in Riverside CA, this weekend. I suppose I just need a building fix :-) Unless I am missing something, there seems to be a couple of errors in the manual. I am only up to the second page, so I thought I would just check with the group, before I ignore what I think are errors, and just press on regardless. The manual that came with the kit is Rev. D, dated September 6, 2005. (The on-line manual is still Rev. A, dated June 23, 2005, and is clearly an earlier, less complete, version). 1. In the introduction it states that "A power-on LED (green) is provided . . ." In fact, the LED is red as is correctly noted in the Parts Inventory at the bottom of the page. This is, of course, totally inconsequential. 2. The fifth assembly step on page 2 calls for DMM resistance readings, the last two of which just can't be right, if I understand the schematic at all. It is stated that the junction of C4 and R3 is supposed to read 57-63 k, but it simply reads open circuit. (Surely this is right?!, see schematic: ONLY resis-ters have been soldered in at this point). The same applies to the reading one is supposed to get at the junction of U1 and R1-57-63k. In fact, this junction has no path to ground at this stage. Incorrect readings at these check points could be rather disconcerting to a novice or inexperienced builder. Comparing the XG1 manual with the XG2 manual suggests how this may have come about: the latter manual was produced as a modification of the former one, and some things slipped through that should not have. Is this right? Do I just keep going, or do I need my head read? Thanks and 73 John, N6JW K2/100 #3290 K1 #754 K1 #1642 P. S. The XG2 kit has fewer parts than the XG1 kit, but is $20 more expensive. I imagine it must be the extra two crystals and 3 position mini-rotary switch. As a point of interest, just what does it cost to get fundamental frequency crystals like these made up, anyway? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XG2 parts list
The XG2 parts list has swapped the positions of X1 & X2 (the schematic is correct). X1 should be the 14060 crystal and X3 should be the 3579 crystal. X2 is listed correctly. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
