Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
The Saved Configuration file is automatically date and time stamped. Although I don't know of a way to "see what's different", before I go tampering with any of the values in my K3S, I save a configuration. That way when and yes I said "when" I get things messed up I can easily go back to the previous values. WHEW! These files go back to the original or last trip to Elecraft where they did updates an did an alignment. Likewise with my computer. Before I do "house cleaning" or maintenance, or update software, I always create an incremental backup plus set a current RESTORE point. This has saved my "you know what" on many occasions. OH, when was the last time you did a full back-up of your computer? If it wasn't in the last 30 days then I'd say it is obvious you don't care about your data. Ever tried reloading the operating system from scratch and bringing it up to date with updates and applications you've installed. It is at least a couple of days work. Just sayin'. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/22/2018 9:12 AM, Nate Bargmann wrote: * On 2018 22 Aug 00:50 -0500, TL_Netvision wrote: Yes I do the same + I try a "save config." B4 I upgrade anything. I have quite a few configurations saved, but I don't recall ever having to use any of them for restoration. Trouble is that looking at the file doesn't give a clue as to what is different. Too bad there isn't a utility to parse the file and display the parameters. But developer time is always in short supply... Unfortunately my P3 probably needs a trip to California before any firmware from any version of the utility on any architecture can be uploaded to it. As usual Tech support has been fantastic - it's the findings I don't like...hihi That's too bad. Is it serial port related or something deeper? 73, Nate, N0NB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
The configuration file is not intended to be readable by users, but is a file that can restore your K3's configuration painlessly in case you have to do an EEINIT (a reset to factory defaults). That reset will lose all your option settings and calibration information. If you do not have a saved configuration file, all that will be lost and you will have to set up your K3 manually and go through all the calibration steps - not a trivial process. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/22/2018 10:12 AM, Nate Bargmann wrote: * On 2018 22 Aug 00:50 -0500, TL_Netvision wrote: Yes I do the same + I try a "save config." B4 I upgrade anything. I have quite a few configurations saved, but I don't recall ever having to use any of them for restoration. Trouble is that looking at the file doesn't give a clue as to what is different. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
* On 2018 22 Aug 00:50 -0500, TL_Netvision wrote: > Yes I do the same + I try a "save config." B4 I upgrade anything. I have quite a few configurations saved, but I don't recall ever having to use any of them for restoration. Trouble is that looking at the file doesn't give a clue as to what is different. Too bad there isn't a utility to parse the file and display the parameters. But developer time is always in short supply... > Unfortunately my P3 probably needs a trip to California before any firmware > from any version of the utility on any architecture can be uploaded to it. > As usual Tech support has been fantastic - it's the findings I don't > like...hihi That's too bad. Is it serial port related or something deeper? 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web: http://www.n0nb.us GPG key: D55A8819 GitHub: N0NB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
Yes I do the same + I try a "save config." B4 I upgrade anything. Unfortunately my P3 probably needs a trip to California before any firmware from any version of the utility on any architecture can be uploaded to it. As usual Tech support has been fantastic - it's the findings I don't like...hihi 73 Isaac, 4Z1TL *** When I download new firmware for either the K3 or P3, I place it its own directory which I create through the Browse button in the top part of the Firmware tab. Then work through the utility starting with the Port tab and the Test Communications button to ensure you have communication to the P3. The latest stable P3 firmware appears to be 1.60. 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web: http://www.n0nb.us GPG key: D55A8819 GitHub: N0NB *** --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
Just download them and install. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/20/2018 12:38 AM, TL_Netvision wrote: Hello all, I want to install the K3, KPA500, KAT500 & P3 utilities on a Linux mint-18.4 computer. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
* On 2018 20 Aug 13:30 -0500, TL_Netvision wrote: > Hi Nate, > > Thanks much for all the info. A great resource indeed. > > I needed to test the P3 utility 1st, and that turned out very simple in my > case (Mint 18.3). I just downloaded the tar.gz file, unpacked it to a > dedicated library under home, made the executable "execute" & voila it > worked. The only disappointment was that again the P3 utility couldn't > update my P3's firmware. (that's my original W10 problem, which I wanted to > confirm also on Linux.) When I download new firmware for either the K3 or P3, I place it its own directory which I create through the Browse button in the top part of the Firmware tab. Then work through the utility starting with the Port tab and the Test Communications button to ensure you have communication to the P3. The latest stable P3 firmware appears to be 1.60. 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web: http://www.n0nb.us GPG key: D55A8819 GitHub: N0NB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
Hi Nate, Thanks much for all the info. A great resource indeed. I needed to test the P3 utility 1st, and that turned out very simple in my case (Mint 18.3). I just downloaded the tar.gz file, unpacked it to a dedicated library under home, made the executable "execute" & voila it worked. The only disappointment was that again the P3 utility couldn't update my P3's firmware. (that's my original W10 problem, which I wanted to confirm also on Linux.) 73, Isaac, 4Z1TL * On 2018 19 Aug 23:40 -0500, TL_Netvision wrote: > Hello all, > I want to install the K3, KPA500, KAT500 & P3 utilities on a Linux > mint-18.4 computer. > > Any detailed guidelines will be much appreciated. Is your installation of the amd64 architecture? On Mint the following should work: $ dpkg --print-architecture amd64 Also, there is the 'arch' command. If either command returns 'amd64', you may follow the steps I noted on my blog: https://www.n0nb.us/blog/2016/07/running-electraft-utilities-on-linux-amd64- and-multiarch/ If either command returns 'i386' or 'i686', thne your system is 32 bit and the utilities will run directly. A couple of additional packages will be required for complete functionality. As I recently enabled multilib on Slackware, I should document that as well. HTH, 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web: http://www.n0nb.us GPG key: D55A8819 GitHub: N0NB --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Utilities on Linux
* On 2018 19 Aug 23:40 -0500, TL_Netvision wrote: > Hello all, > > > > I want to install the K3, KPA500, KAT500 & P3 utilities on a Linux > mint-18.4 computer. > > Any detailed guidelines will be much appreciated. Is your installation of the amd64 architecture? On Mint the following should work: $ dpkg --print-architecture amd64 Also, there is the 'arch' command. If either command returns 'amd64', you may follow the steps I noted on my blog: https://www.n0nb.us/blog/2016/07/running-electraft-utilities-on-linux-amd64-and-multiarch/ If either command returns 'i386' or 'i686', thne your system is 32 bit and the utilities will run directly. A couple of additional packages will be required for complete functionality. As I recently enabled multilib on Slackware, I should document that as well. HTH, 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web: http://www.n0nb.us GPG key: D55A8819 GitHub: N0NB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
