K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.63 (with DSP rev 1.95) is now
available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm
Highlights:
* Audio tones on switch press (if CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON)
* 1 kHz AM COARSE VFO TUNING RANGE ADDED
* Many new remote-control commands for use by PC software applications
Full details appear below.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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MCU 2.63 / DSP 1.95, 11-04-2008
* SWITCH TONES NOW AVAILABLE: If CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON, tapping
or holding switches produces audio tones corresponding to the switch
state. This
supplements the normal tactile feedback of the switches.
* NORM SWITCH ALLOWED DURING TX: The “NORM” switch function (receive
passband normalization, e.g. 400 Hz in CW mode) can now be accessed
during
transmit. It takes effect after the K3 returns to receive mode. This is
especially useful for CW contest operation.
* COMPRESSION RANGE: Some operators asked for a higher “CMP” (speech
compression) setting to add “punch” under certain conditions. It can
now be
set from 0-40. We still recommend lower settings (0-20) for normal
operation.
* AM COARSE VFO TUNING RATES: Now 1, 5, 9, and 10 kHz.
* AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit.
* SPLIT COMBINATIONS AVAILABLE: Cross-mode SPLIT operation is possible
with any combination of CW and SSB for VFO A and B. Same-mode SPLIT is
possible in all modes except PSK-D.
* CROSS-MODE SPLIT INDICATION: If you turn on SPLIT with VFO A and B in
different legal modes (e.g. CW and SSB), the K3 will remind you of
VFO B’s mode by flashing it (as well as the VFO B TX arrow). This
reminder
can be cancelled by tapping any switch, key, or PTT. The reason for the
“reminder” is that operators usually enter cross-mode split by
accident. If so,
cancel the reminder flash, then use BSET to change VFO B’s mode, or tap
A>B to copy mode A to mode B.
For software developers:
* “FW$” ADDED (direct sub/VFO B filter bandwidth).
* “SM$” ADDED (direct sub-receiver S-meter read).
* "DV" (DIVERSITY) COMMAND: DV0 (off), DV1 (on). Also turns sub
off/on. To turn
on the sub but not diversity, use an “SWT” command (verify SUB status
with “DS”).
* COMMANDS AVAILBLE DURING BSET: "IF", "FA", "FB", "MD”, “MD$", and "DT"
(GET only). “FW” and “FW$” work in BSET except during diversity (TBD).
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