The most recent public K3 Utility version is 1.3.4.26. The link is on http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm#k3util
the direct URL to the current executable is http://www.elecraft.com/K3/software/K3_Utility_Setup_1_3_4_26.exe Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sam Morgan Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 2:46 PM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo On 5/9/2010 4:26 PM, Mike wrote: > Sam, > > What version of the K3 utility are you using? > I seem to dimly remember something about needing a certain version for > the last (some number) updates. > I'm using 1.3.2.14 > 1.3.4.3 seems I had to install that to try the k3 memory pgm??? the web page says: 1.3.4.26 is the latest ??? but .3 is newer than .26 isn't it? now I'm confused again > 73, Mike NF4L > > Sam Morgan wrote: >> On 5/9/2010 3:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>> Sam, >>> >>> It is normal for the K3 display to go blank following each piece of a >>> firmware load (the red TX light blinks once too). It should come right >>> back again and proceed on if you just wait. >>> If one panics and presses buttons, or manually cycle power or does other >>> clicking on the K3 Utility window, yes, it can get stuck, and you have >>> to do the "Disconnect Power Thing". >> > >> well then I am ok on that point, >> I am not freaking out until >> I see the red led flashing for over 30 sec or a min >> b4 I do the Disconnect power dance >> >>> Is there any chance that you have a flaky USB to serial adapter? Try >>> using a computer with a real serial port. If that is not possible, try >>> another adapter and be certain you have the latest drivers loaded. >>> >> no, I am using a real serial port >> >>> I have loaded firmware many many times as a firmware field tester, and >>> have never had a problem, except once when I did something stupid during >>> the firmware load. I have always used a real serial port which helps a >>> lot too. >> > >> well this has happened every time I have tried updating, >> since I got the K3, but I did fear op error was involved, >> that's why I finally ask the list for help >> >>> Just start the firmware load (use normal mode in K3 Utility and click >>> "Send All Firmware to the K3"), then let it run to completion. >>> >> I would love to be able to do this........ >> >> I may have fixed my problem(s) >> folks have suggested a different serial cable or comm port >> >> I don't have another serial cable to try, >> but I did switch the same cable, to a different serial port, >> >> now a problem I had been having with EZ K3 has stopped happening >> I'm not ready to try a firmware install test at this point, >> maybe tomorrow when I get bored with the day, hi hi. >> >> Note, >> only K3 util and EZ K3 pgms were having any problems >> DXLab HRD K3_Memory PowerSDR-IF ..... >> none of them have had any problems with data between the computer and >> the K3 >> >> Thanks for the help pointing me in the right direction. >> I'll be buying another serial cable also, just in case! > > > -- GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
