You must go into the config menu, set KPA3 to "nor" then cycle power.
Then connect to the utility and the 50w should be available to run from
there.
Set KXV3 to nor also, cycle power, then you can use the Utility to run
the MW test too.
Looks like you DID do the 50 manually and the TXGN number most likely
changed, (see next sentence). (The MW and 5w need to be run too).
You can do all the gain cals manually but the Utility is soo much
easier. Manually you make sure TUN PWR is nor, then set power to 50w
EXACTLY, (or 5w for the low cal), then long press XMIT and let it send a
carrier for several seconds. You will see the TXGN number change from
the default 10 to something (although 10 is a valid number too, just the
default and should not be 10 on all bands). For MW, set KXV3 to "test"
and set to 1.0mw exactly and TUNE for several seconds) DON'T FORGET TO
TAKE IT OUT OF TEST, HI HI, there is NO indication and it will confound
you, been there, ha ha.
Then Never, ever, EVER set your tx power to *exactly* 5watts, 50watts or
1.0MW ever again because you can inadvertently re-do the tx gain cal and
if not into a flat dummy load, you can get it all fouled up.
Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech.
On 6/15/2020 1:33 PM, Joseph McIntire wrote:
Ok will do. Question though. It is calling it the high power or 50
watt TX gain calibration. Turn off the ATU if you have one. I don't
wish I did. But anyway select each band go to tune and verify 50
watts out. Ok I had 50 watts on each. But have not seen in the manual
where you would adjust anything if it wasn't. To me thT verifing not
calibrating. I also seen on the K3 utility under the calibration tab
there is a button for that but it was grayed out and couldn't be
selected. How does it work. I have not seen any instructions for doing
it that way.
Joe AB3JN
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*Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN
Also we suggest setting the K3 Utility to the ADVANCED mode for more
control.
Keith WE6R
On 6/15/2020 12:27 PM, Joseph McIntire wrote:
Ok wel will do that. I do not have the sub receiver so that makes it
a little easier. I still have all the original paper work and
manuals. I was going to print the latest manuals tonight. I know
that there's options in there I don't have but most the functions
updated by firmware should be in there. Thank you for your assistance
Joe AB3JN
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*Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2020 2:19:54 PM
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*Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN
At this point, I would do the reset, then set RS232 to 38400 to
continue on with the DSP load. (reset puts it at 4800 which is SLOW).
Then Reset again after FP & DSP have loaded, if you have a sub, you
will have to turn it on in config menu, then cycle power, then load
DSP2.
Then a reset again after all FW is loaded.
Then you will have to setup filters, options and do the TX gain cal.
The K3 kit build manual has all of that. It will give you confidence
you have a clean start.
Let us know ...
Don't forget to do a new configuration save when it is all setup!!
(should you ever have to "go back").
Keith WE6R Elecraft Tech.
On 6/15/2020 12:07 PM, Joseph McIntire wrote:
Yes that is what happened I just loaded the latest FW the mcu
and FPF firmware update went well but when it loaded the DSP when
it restarted the radio for some reason it didn't recognize the
2.88 version it had just installed. You know question marks ??.??
For the installed version for the DSP. The others look ok. And I
get the ERR AT3. I have not searched yet for other trouble codes.
I am at work right now. I will look at it again when I get home.
I have been going through the release notes but there is a lot
to go through. I will look into the parameter reset also. I
will let you know how it goes.
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*Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN
Hi Joe;
That is a HUGE jump! ( from 1.96 to 5.67. The oldest I have seen
come in
was 1.30!!)
It is rare, but I have seen a glitch or two in extreme jumps.
One is the ADC REF gets set to an invalid voltage of 4.00 which is OUT
of RANGE!!
Also any saved configs you might load could be an issue if you re-load.
I can send you some in-between FW, but it is a LOT OF WORK and is NO
guarantee that glitch won't happen.
Is there some feature that you are specifically avoiding??
If you don't go with the latest, the Manual etc will not match, nor
would any discussion with CS or other folks that are current.
Reading the release notes is an excellent idea if you want to look for
something specific, or ask me or CS.
I *HIGHLY* recommend loading the latest FW and then after do a
"Parameter RESET", (EE-INIT-ialization), and then setup and calibrate
from SCRATCH.
(IE don't load an old config).
**That is what I do in repairs (after checking with customer) for
such a
large jump in FW.
Also, that old of a radio will need gold pins and MANY hardware
updates,
feel free to send it in so I can get my hands on it, hi hi!
Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech
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