Oh -- one other thing.... I update with the KX3 utility on the MAC. To operate with N1MM I run Windows on the MAC, simultaneously, using the Parallels software. I have done this for more than four years using other radios, but the KX3 for just the past four years. The MAC runs Windows 7/64 and it is more stable than when I used a PC.
Dave On Sun, Dec 9, 2018 at 10:11 PM Dave Sublette <k4to.d...@gmail.com> wrote: > OK -- time for a confession. I'm updating using a MAC. I don't think > that has anything to do with the problem. It has worked perfectly for four > years. Doesn't say that something couldn't have died. But the MCU LD and > flashing Tx LED on the KX3 says there is a firmware error and I don't think > a failed interface cable or computer would cause that. > > I'm not a computer guru. It will be interesting to see how this plays > out. Thanks to all for helping. This is a knowledgeable and friendly > group to deal with. > > Dave > > > > On Sun, Dec 9, 2018 at 10:04 PM Dick Dievendorff <d...@elecraft.com> > wrote: > >> It might be the KXUSB. Try different a USB hub on the computer if you >> have a choice, or another computer if available. >> >> Sometimes windows updates change the COM port number, try the steps in >> Kx3 utility help for finding the right COM port. It might have been a while >> since you last used the utility. >> >> >> 73 de Dick, K6KR >> >> > On Dec 9, 2018, at 18:52, Dave Sublette <k4to.d...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > It is not looking good, folks. The RS232 adapter which drives the KX3 >> is >> > not flashing any more as it usually does. The KX3 Utility returns "KX3 >> not >> > responding" when I test the link. All cables are properly connected. >> It's >> > been working perfectly until earlier this evening. >> > >> > I think it is due for a trip back to Elecraft. I will call them >> tomorrow. >> > >> > Thanks for the help. I did find the Help column and the >> troubleshooting , >> > etc.... >> > >> > I had already done all of those steps and got nothing but the "not >> > responding" error. >> > >> > I'll let everyone know what happens. >> > >> > 73, >> > >> > Dave, K4TO >> > >> > On Sun, Dec 9, 2018 at 8:32 PM Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> >> > wrote: >> > >> >> I’m sure you have checked, but I would open it up and make sure the >> ribbon >> >> cables are fully seated. Then I’d check the cables to the PC. Probably >> >> restart the PC, too. >> >> >> >> wunder >> >> K6WRU >> >> Walter Underwood >> >> CM87wj >> >> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >> >> >> >>> On Dec 9, 2018, at 4:58 PM, Dave Sublette <k4to.d...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> When I bring up the KX3 utility, there is no tab labeled Help or >> >>> Troubleshooting or MCU. I now get a "KX3 is not responding" message. >> >>> >> >>> Dave >> >>> >> >>>> On Sun, Dec 9, 2018 at 6:57 PM <d...@elecraft.com> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> I'd recommend the steps described in KX3 Utility Help, >> Troubleshooting, >> >> MCU >> >>>> Boot Loader. >> >>>> >> >>>> 73 & Good Luck! >> >>>> Dick, K6KR >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> -----Original Message----- >> >>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net < >> >> elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> >> >>>> On >> >>>> Behalf Of Dave Sublette >> >>>> Sent: Sunday, December 9, 2018 15:04 >> >>>> To: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> >>>> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 has died >> >>>> >> >>>> I believe my KX3 has died in the past 30 minutes. It was operating >> with >> >>>> N1MM prior to that. >> >>>> >> >>>> I went to the support page at Elecraft.com. >> >>>> >> >>>> I downloaded the latest KX3 Utility. >> >>>> >> >>>> I started the Firmware upgrade process. >> >>>> >> >>>> Initially the message said my KX3 was missing some files and to >> download >> >>>> the >> >>>> latest firmware. I did that without any trouble. >> >>>> >> >>>> When I went to transfer the firmware to the KX3, I got a message that >> >> said >> >>>> "KX3 failed to enter firmware load mode" (or something like that). >> >> Further >> >>>> instructions said to remove power, power back up and try again. >> >>>> >> >>>> Same result. >> >>>> >> >>>> Tried the "force firmware upgrade" by holding the Band- and ATU Tune >> >>>> buttons down for 10 seconds. The firmware load failed again -- same >> >> error >> >>>> "KX3 failed to enter Firmware load mode". >> >>>> >> >>>> Meanwhile the front panel of the KX3 showed " MCU LD" during the >> entire >> >>>> time. >> >>>> >> >>>> The com port tested good, using the KX3 utility. >> >>>> >> >>>> I don't know what else to try. >> >>>> >> >>>> Looks like the next step is to contact Elecraft support. >> >>>> >> >>>> Any thoughts? >> >>>> >> >>>> Dave, K4TO >> >>>> >> >>>> ps -- I think the KX3 is just pouting because I have ordered a new >> K3s >> >> :-) >> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >> >>>> 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 wun...@wunderwood.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 k...@arrl.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 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
