I have been using the K3 on PSK31 and I suspect the K3 is set for 19200 kbs, if so, I am guessing this is why the utility program cannot connect?
I have tried many times to reconnect and reset but no luck as yet. Thanks, Gary I just got lost in thought............. It was unfamiliar territory 2008/12/13 Gary Gregory <rfenab...@westnet.com.au> > Hi Guy's > > I am using a serial cable, not had any problems b4 with downloads. Tried to > download latest Beta when it all went south. > > Repeated on/off has not helped so far. > > Let me get this correct in my head. > > 1. turn off linear power supply. > 2 wait 10 seconds. > 3 Reboot windows xp pro > > Should I start the utility 1st?...(I am using latest version) or the radio? > > I am seeing the radio come on when I press the button and the led's are > bright. If I keep holding the power button the radio comes on, no backlight > just flashing red tx light and MCU LD on the display. > > Thanks guys. > Gary > I just got lost in thought............. It was unfamiliar territory > > > 2008/12/13 Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> > > Gary, >> >> If possible, use a real serial port instead of a USB/serial adapter. >> If you are using a USB/serial adapter, plug it into a native USB port, not >> into a hub. >> Close K3 Utility and reboot the computer. >> Remove the power cable from the K3 for at least 5 seconds >> Hold the K3 power switch down for at least 10 seconds >> Open K3 Utility and "Send All New Firmware". >> >> If that does not cure things, check your computer serial connections - try >> a new cable, etc. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> >> Gary Gregory wrote: >> >>> I am hoping somebody can help solve this. >>> >>> I attempted to load the latest Beta software when suddenly the download >>> failed. >>> >>> Unable to communite with the K3 from the loader (latest version) and the >>> power off to force a reset and download results in "Unable to communicate >>> with K3" error msg appears. >>> >>> The flashing yellow light appeared first, now extinguished, just the >>> flashing red Tx light, unlit screen and MCU LD in the display. >>> >>> Anyone have any suggestions to try next? >>> >>> 73's >>> Gary >>> >>> >
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