K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.02 is now available. It includes one
new feature (channel hopping, especially useful on 60 meters) and a
correction to CW/VOX behavior. Full details appear below.
For instructions on how to obtain and load beta firmware, please see:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm
Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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MCU 2.02, 6-7-08
* VOX SWITCH NOW FUNCTIONS CORRECTLY IN CW MODE. When VOX is OFF in
CW mode, transmit must be enabled via XMIT or PTT rather than just
hitting the key.
* MEMORY-BASED CHANNEL HOPPING (for 60 m in particular): This now works
as described in the K3 Owner’s Manual (rev C., page 37). You can
manually ‘hop’
with VFO A, or scan channels. First, store the desired channels in
adjacent memories.
For example, you might set up 60-m channels in memories 61-65 (5330.5
kHz, etc.).
Next, change the first label character in each of these memories to
an asterisk (*) as
described in the manual. (The first memory above and below your
channel-hop group
must either have no asterisk in their first label position, or be on
different bands.)
Finally, tap M->V and select any one of these memories. Manual
rotation of VFO A
and scanning will then use only the memories in the group. To return
to normal operation,
use any of the VFO rate switches, or change bands. NOTE: A future
revision will allow
FM channel hopping based on squelch activity.
SCANNING TIP: On a noisy band, scanning may pause too often. Try
using a narrower
filter, turning the preamp off, or backing down RF GAIN until the
scan starts.
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