K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.04 (with DSP rev 2.11) is now available. The most noticeable change is that the problem with normal AGC decay (CONFIG:AGC DCY=NOR) has been fixed; you can now use NOR or SOFT decay. (SOFT decay is designed for use in pileups, but also improves fidelity in voice modes.) Other changes are noted in the release notes, below.
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 We recommend that you use the latest revision of K3 Utility, which can also be found on the K3 software page. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 3.04 / DSP 2.11 March 25, 2009 Misc. Improvements: * DSP AGC FIXED: You can now use the original fast and slow AGC decay setting (CONFIG:AGC DCY = NOR) if desired. In pileups or when listening to voice signals, try setting AGC DCY to SOFT. This can reduce in-band IMD by 15-25 dB. Also see release notes for rev 3.03/2.10 concerning AGC HLD and overall AGC options. * TUNING JUMPS DUE TO SPURIOUS SIGNAL REMOVAL: The use of CONFIG:SIG RMV no longer causes frequency tuning errors in USB and CW REV modes. * MEMORY RECALL: This now preserves all settings that should be per-band (not per-memory), including PRE/ATTN and sub antenna selection. * BSET INTERACTION WITH RIT/XIT: Using BSET no longer causes an unwanted change in RIT/XIT settings. * FIXED FA/FB COMMANDS AND 1-HZ TUNING: Non-zero 1-Hz digits are now preserved when FA/FB commands are received and FINE tuning is in effect. * ANT NAME FLASH: The antenna name is no longer flashed when A/B or REV are used. It is still flashed on any band or antenna change. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
