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Specifications

Frequency Range:

1.5-200 MHz range, with a typical resolution of 1-24 Hz. (Up to 1400
MHz via harmonics)

Frequency Stability:

±50 ppm, maximum.

Signal Characteristics:

Highly stable RF square wave; phase noise -105 dBc/Hz

Reverse Power:

Shunt diodes and a fusible pc trace link provide limited protection. See
Reverse Power, pg 14.

Preset Frequencies:

12 frequencies preset at the factory - one in each Amateur band from 160
through 2 meters. Frequencies may be changed using a personal
computer (pg 8).

Sweep Mode:

Two frequency ranges preset. The sweep speed and the frequency
increment for each step may be programmed using a personal computer
(pg 8).

Computer Interface:

RS-232; Allows changing the preset frequencies and operating the XG3
from a personal computer using the XG3 Utility program available free
from Elecraft. Note: For information on writing your own XG3 control
programs, see XG3 Remote Control Commands on pg 18.

Selectable Output Levels:

Four levels, calibrated from 1.5 through 200 MHz:
0 dBm (± 3 dB), -33 dBm, -73 dBm, - 107 dBm (± 1 dB typ).

Output Impedance:

50 ohms.

Power:

Internal 9-volt battery or external 11-14 VDC supply

Power Consumption:

External supply, 60 mA maximum at 0 dBm output. Less at lower output
levels.

Internal battery drain, up to 50 mA at 0dBm output, 25 mA typical at
lower output levels.

Programmable automatic power shutoff.

Frequency Resolution:

Limited by the internal PLL divisor precision. Typical values are as
follows:
1.5 to 66 MHz:

1 to 10 Hz.

67 to 159 MHz:

1 to 12 Hz.

160 to 200 MHz:

1 to 24 Hz