Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Utility Question

Thanks Rick. Got it now. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2024, at 10:57 PM, Rick Tavan wrote:  K3 Utility | Configuration | Edit Power On banner should do the trick. It exists in both Mac and Windows versions. /Rick N6XI On Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 1:12 PM Doug Hensley

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Utility Question

K3 Utility | Configuration | Edit Power On banner should do the trick. It exists in both Mac and Windows versions. /Rick N6XI On Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 1:12 PM Doug Hensley wrote: > Helping a friend with his new K3s. He wants to change the callsign > displayed by the K3s "Welcome Message".

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Utility Question

It's the 5th button down in the Configuration tab on the K3 Utility.  Don't know if the K3s has a different utility however. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County Doug Hensley wrote on 3/24/2024 1:10 PM: Helping a friend with his new K3s. He wants to change the callsign

[Elecraft] Firmware Utility Question

Helping a friend with his new K3s. He wants to change the callsign displayed by the K3s "Welcome Message". I booted the firmware utility on my Mac but I do not see any function selection for that. Mine was changed by the factory when they updated it for me. Also don't see it in the docs so

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware download

Am 02.01.23 um 22:19 schrieb Bill Lederer: I'm using the "Elecraft K3 Utility v1.19.9.6". Clicking on the "Copy New FIles from Elecraft" checks which files I have, and says "One or more required files from Elecraft Server." I visited the Elecraft page listing the firmware, and my directory has

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware download

Bill, When you click "Copy New Files from Elecraft" that is just what it does.  So by the time you could check the directory, it was already there. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/2/2023 4:19 PM, Bill Lederer wrote: I'm using the "Elecraft K3 Utility v1.19.9.6". Clicking on the "Copy New FIles from

[Elecraft] Firmware download

I'm using the "Elecraft K3 Utility v1.19.9.6". Clicking on the "Copy New FIles from Elecraft" checks which files I have, and says "One or more required files from Elecraft Server." I visited the Elecraft page listing the firmware, and my directory has all that are shown on the web. Is there

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Update Failure ?

Thank you all.. We are fixed again :) Larry k6ro -Original Message- From: Carl Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021 7:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Update Failure ? Look in the utility "help" tab. it tells you how to recover from this. C

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Update Failure ?

Look in the utility "help" tab. it tells you how to recover from this. Carl AB1DD On 6/20/2021 9:11 PM, Larry Shapiro wrote: Happy Father's day all ! I was updating the firmware today on a good working K3. I have done this many times without any issues. This time,while it was updating to

[Elecraft] Firmware Update Failure ?

Happy Father's day all ! I was updating the firmware today on a good working K3. I have done this many times without any issues. This time,while it was updating to 5.67,it failed about 90% through. A box came on saying to close the window on the k3 Utility program. I did this,and was going to

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware numbers

Hi Jim, There are no semantics in our firmware revisions. For example, 3.00 would just be an incremental improvement over 2.99. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jan 17, 2021, at 10:41 AM, Jim H via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi,Several years ago Elecraft explained the firmware numbers. Lets use > 2.86.

[Elecraft] Firmware numbers

 Hi,Several years ago Elecraft  explained the firmware numbers. Lets use 2.86. The 2 is a major upgrade from 1. The point 86 is a minor or a bug fix. If the point 86 jumps to point 89 it means multiple improvements/bug fixes. Reading the latest fwnotes for an Elecraft product might explain the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

I loaded it here, and had an initial fail during the first FW load (started ok), requiring re-power (with battery remove) and forced MCU-LD load. I was connecting serial via a PX3, and reconnected direct to KX3 on forced load, all ok. I also rebooted W10 PC prior. Is FW load usually ok when

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

Thanks. I might even work on my screwdriver antenna autotuner now. 73, Mark W7MLG On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 1:37 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote > control command (read SWR value during transmit). > > One reason we added

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

I must compliment you on Elecraft Customer Support Wayne. You all did a similar thing for me a few years ago for the Genovation Pad project-- THANK YOU! No other company would allow that much customer interaction. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

Wayne The SW firmware update is also useful for those using the KX3 in a remote location. Many thanks. I will ask Tom VA2FSQ to adapt Win4K3 so that the SWR can also appear on that app. 73, Bill W3UL On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 3:47 PM Grant Youngman wrote: > Hi, Wayne … > > Not a biggie, but

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

Hi, Wayne … Not a biggie, but the release notes posted to the web indicate the date of this release as 12-4-2018. Couple of years off :-) Nice to see an improvement in AM power level management also. Grant NQ5T > On Dec 28, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > KX3 version 2.95

[Elecraft] Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote control command (read SWR value during transmit). One reason we added support for this command is that Joe, VE3VXO, has built a hardware module that polls the rig (using the SW; command) and outputs a "recognizable audio

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

True, while the core of the system, not the device drivers and higher level applications are open. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Nov 27, 2020, at 16:10, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > The phrase "run a DERIVATION of an open source operating system" is key. > > It is just a basis for their

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

This whole thread has suffered from a confluence of two separate issues. One is whether or not open source software in general is quality stuff, and even "derivations" of open source software require that the underlying bits represent good design and good code.  Some here have essentially

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

On 2020-11-27 12:29:-0700, l...@ka7ftp.com wrote: >It seems that this thread has become the whipping boy for open source. I >would suggest that it is irrelevant whether something is open or closed >source. There have been many good comments pro and con open source here...I am not sure how my

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

The phrase "run a DERIVATION of an open source operating system" is key. It is just a basis for their software. I would bet not a one of them would open up the full source code used on their hardware. They might reveal which open source operating system they based their software on, but not

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

I understated my previous post a bit. All of the TOP 500 supercomputers run a derivaion of an open source operating system per the wikipedia page. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Nov 27, 2020, at 15:26, weave...@usermail.com wrote: > >  > You are exactly right Len. A majority of the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

You are exactly right Len. A majority of the worlds biggest super computers are run on open source software (Not Windows :)). The June 2020 list here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOP500. Android devices, imbedded devices, most web browsers etc. The list goes on and on. it’s about quality

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

" OpenSSL pretty much runs the entire secure Internet. Linux, Python, etc. But those are exceptions." And an interesting statistic... "It's often said that more than half of new businesses fail during the first year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this isn't

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

> "I can't think of one open source, community-based product that I'd want to > hang my hat on, even if I do see some that I'd support. I just don't see the > professional depth in the general community.” OpenSSL pretty much runs the entire secure Internet. Linux, Python, etc. But those are

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

l Evans W4/VP9KF wrote: "but even so how about N1MM+, " Not that 'we' are any longer talking about Elecraft firmware... N1MM Logger+, Logger32, etc., etc. are NOT Open Source! They are merely FREE. Get me a source code listing for these products. You can't. If Elecraft hadn't

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

"I can't think of one open source, community-based product that I'd want to hang my hat on, even if I do see some that I'd support. I just don't see the professional depth in the general community." Linux? Gcc? >From what I can tell Linux pretty much owns much of the market for servers and

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

On 2020-11-26 21:47:-0700, David Gilbert wrote: >"I can't think of one open source, community-based product that I'd want to >hang my hat on, even if I do see some that I'd support.� � I just don't see >the professional depth in the general community." > >Presumably you're talking about the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

On 2020-11-26 23:26:-0500, SteveL wrote: >I own a popular open-source based 3D printer.really worse than the >version you hoped to repair, or dramatically changed in ways that demand >relearning from the beginning. > >... I wanted to print - not test and debug code! These are both

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

"but even so how about N1MM+, " Not that 'we' are any longer talking about Elecraft firmware... N1MM Logger+, Logger32, etc., etc. are NOT Open Source! They are merely FREE. Get me a source code listing for these products. You can't. If Elecraft hadn't secured the firmware in

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

My impression is that all hobbyist fused filament printer use open source firmware. The difference is likely to be whether the vendor pre-configures and pre-installs it. That probably applies to all fused filament printers. I think the original movement behind these was that you could,

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

On the other hand, Elecraft can't afford to expend resources on new features for products no longer in production. Professional development costs money, and there's no revenue stream from free firmware for products that are not for sale. It might even have a negative effect by influencing

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

"I can't think of one open source, community-based product that I'd want to hang my hat on, even if I do see some that I'd support.   I just don't see the professional depth in the general community." Presumably you're talking about the amature radio community because nonprofessional

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

> . I can't think of one open source, community-based product that I'd want to > hang my hat on, even if I do see some that I'd support. I just don't see the > professional depth in the general community. > I own a popular open-source based 3D printer. Finding the firmware to run the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Seems like this is now the Kenwood page ? Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: j...@kk9a.com Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:06 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development T __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

The Kenwood TS-590SG is ~$1300 new and you can get one in a week. Why are you bashing it on the Elecraft list? John KK9A Rick NK7I rick.nk7i at gmail.com And yet the TS-590 still has unfixed design flaws (overshoot being one of the worst) without sending it to an authorized shop, taking weeks.

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

I ran my own small engineering company for 25 years. Projects ranged from $1ooK to $10M USD. We had no warranty claims at all. It takes a lot to produce software and hardware to that level of reliability. Recently, someone posted on a different professional forum I am on "As a programmer I am

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Your point continues to be repeated (and it’s become a tiresome and annoying whine). However it remains that the Elecraft code is proprietary, just as most radio manufacturers code, name most any brand. Ditto car engine computer code (gas, diesel, hybrid or battery), computer program

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

The point on Moore's law is taken. But the options aren't just limited to Elecraft doing more work on older radios or no updates at all (or supporting the old radios to the detriment of the new) Many software development projects now are community based and although radio firmware may be more

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

They also released a whole new radio, the ‘590SG not long after the original ‘590S. The K3 didn’t have a replacement upgrade like that, meaning the K3 to theK3s, for something like 10 years, and they even gave an upgrade path to make the K3 very close in performance to the K3s. No such for the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

And yet the TS-590 still has unfixed design flaws (overshoot being one of the worst) without sending it to an authorized shop, taking weeks. It was MONTHS before that firmware was updated (since originally reported).  I find the reaction time for updates with Elecraft to be more responsive. 

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

For large companies there is still the cost factor. Could that person otherwise be doing something more profitable. Remember who really runs those companies. Sent from my iPad > On Nov 25, 2020, at 12:40 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: > > Of course, as mentioned previously in this thread, large

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Of course, as mentioned previously in this thread, large companies have funds that they can invest in personnel to do the development, so I would expect that Kenwood would be able to assign personnel quickly to handle such issues. Neil, KN3ILZ On 11/25/2020 10:25 AM, Andy Durbin wrote: "Name

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

It would be nice to see the two remaining “not implemented” features appear in the KX3, especially S-meter absolute mode. I’m not sure there is much demand for addressing multiple transverters.

[Elecraft] Firmware development

"Name any other company that gives you FREE firmware updates in real time (not months later like Icom or never like most others) until the issues are resolved to the user satisfaction; or that ADD features previously unavailable." Kenwood! Kenwood has released firmware updates for TS-590S

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

The point of a new radio is not the full feature list but *what it does for you* in your current and desired-future operating conditions. Very few of us take full advantage of every bell and whistle, but newer radios do tend to enhance whatever experiences most amateurs seek. This applies not only

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Well that IS rather condescending. I would take a different view, that MOST of the hams using Elecraft use MOST of the features on a regular basis but because the features are designed well, the user doesn't NEED to fiddle about (or understand the precise ways they work).  One of the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

I would venture to say that most hams (especially those recently licensed) don’t and can’t utilize all the features of even an older K3, let alone one with all the enhancements. The K4 is so far beyond the “average” ham in its ability that unless you are an electronics guru with an EE you

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

While I agree with Skip here, my agreement is based on practicality, not physical ability. The internal K3 hardware design is quite modular, and replacing the DSP boards for the main and sub receivers should be straight forward. We have seen how the K3 can be improved by replacing boards.

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Welcome Tim, There's an inescapable rule in electronic product development: Once you commit to a physical design in year , it will be a design that uses the parts of year forever.  I think about 2006 or so for the K3 [mine is S/N 642 and that's about when I bought it].  Yes, the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Hi Tim, Like any product development company, we have to strike a balance between creating new products and enhancing old ones. That said, we've provided literally hundreds of new K3/K3S/P3/KX2/KX3/PX3/KPA500/KPA1500 firmware revisions over the past 10 years, for both MCU and DSP code. Many of

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Tim, It's important to realize the the basic K3 was designed in 2007 with 2007 parts. It should be obvious that technology has advanced by several orders of magnitude since then (remember Moore's Law?. That fundamental limitation is a major reason why features that are on lots of wish lists

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Tim, I'm an owner of 3 Elecraft radios and am a huge fan of the products. But one thing that the last few years has shown is that Elecraft does not have a great track record of developing new features or technologies into their existing transceiver products. They release updates and patches for

[Elecraft] Firmware development

Hello, all, I'm a brand new and generally satisfied Elecraft KX2 user. I'm just wondering what sorts of features are in the oven for future versions of firmware. SDR code is neat because it can add new features; but that really only is a benefit if cooks are in the kitchen. How long will new

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

: Keith Trinity WE6R Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 3:50:21 PM To: Joseph McIntire ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; supp...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN You must go into the config menu, set KPA3 to "nor" then cycle power. Then connect to the utility a

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

McIntire ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; supp...@elecraft.com *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN Also we suggest setting the K3 Utility to the ADVANCED mode for more control. Keith WE6R On 6/15/2020 12:27 PM, Joseph McIntire wrote: Ok wel will do that. I do not have the sub rec

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

AB3JN Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Keith Trinity WE6R Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 2:30:06 PM To: Joseph McIntire ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; supp...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN Also we suggest

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

*From:* Keith Trinity WE6R *Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2020 2:19:54 PM *To:* Joseph McIntire ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; supp...@elecraft.com *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN At this point, I would do the reset, then set RS232 to 38400

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN At this point, I would do the reset, then set RS232 to 38400 to continue on with the DSP load. (reset puts it at 4800 which is SLOW). Then Reset again after FP & DSP have loaded, if you have a sub, you will have to turn it on in config menu, then c

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

* Monday, June 15, 2020 1:54:34 PM *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; ki4...@msn.com ; supp...@elecraft.com *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN Hi Joe; That is a HUGE jump! ( from 1.96 to 5.67. The oldest I have seen come in was 1.30!!) It is rare, but I have seen a glitch or

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

reset also. I will let you know how it goes. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Keith Trinity WE6R Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 1:54:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; ki4...@msn.com ; supp...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

Hi Joe; That is a HUGE jump! ( from 1.96 to 5.67. The oldest I have seen come in was 1.30!!) It is rare, but I have seen a glitch or two in extreme jumps. One is the ADC REF gets set to an invalid voltage of 4.00 which is OUT of RANGE!! Also any saved configs you might load could be an issue

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

The suggestion to read through the release notes is a good one. As I recall there was an update a while back that needed the TX GAIN CAL to be redone. It will be identified in the release notes. Good luck! 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

To the best of my knowledge, there are no firmware upgrades that require hardware changes. The firmware is written to figure out which version to load - an example is the old and the new DSP board - but that was long ago. The converse is NOT true - some hardware changes require firmware

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

Quite so. However, this sounds like a pretty old K3 that hasn't been blessed with certain or any factory hardware mods which will have a bearing on features available and detailed in the revised menu options. At the very least the firmware release notes, which are presented in historical

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

First thought is to just update to latest. Not too likely one will mess up your radio. But... If you want to load intermediate versions, look in the BETA folders. A Beta version has the same version # as it’s ultimate production #. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 14, 2020,

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

Joe, I cannot recall any instance where the firmware upgrade broke the K3 - same for the KX3/KX2. There have been a few who suspected a problem with a firmware upgrade, but it turned out to be some other problem. I would recommend that you simply upgrade to the latest and be done with it.

[Elecraft] Firmware

Hello all, I was looking for some older firmware for the K3. I found the latest on Elecraft's web site. But my radio currently has MCU1.96 and SYN 1.73. I didn't want to jump straight to the latest version due to if o e of the versions affected my radio adversely I would not know

[Elecraft] Firmware 1.52 kpa500

The version notes said with this version the ability was provided to clear all faults using the pc port. I have old old faults still in the log so I want to clear them all so how do I do it through the pc port? Tia Wayne Kd5spx __

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Updates

Bernie - and all, I would suggest that you download and install the latest K3 Utility, then connect with your K3S and "Copy Files from Elecraft". After that, look in the K3 Utility Help file for the Firmware Release Notes. You will find information on the firmware updates between what you

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Updates

I tend to go a couple+ years between updating my K3 P3 KPA. Unlike MS, updating has never broken anything. I would do it without hesitation. And of course backup first. But I’ve never needed a backup. 73 Josh W6XU Sent from my mobile device > On Jun 25, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Bernie and Cheryl

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Updates

If you run the K3 Utility and the KPA500 Utility, download the latest from Elecraft and install same.  Also while you have those utilities up and running, do a back-up of each.  The current version for the KPA500 is 1.54 and for the K3S is 5.67 for the MCU.   I'd say both of your items are

[Elecraft] Firmware Updates

I got my K3s (#10323) back in October, 2015, and got my KPA 500 (#2664) a few months later (I have the full K line including the KAT 500). When I built them, I promptly updated the firmware, and haven't done it since.  I checked and my K3s has Firmware Version 5.35 and the KPA 500 has Version

[Elecraft] Firmware Release Notes for K3/K3S Beta 5.67

A quibble and a question regarding firmware beta version 5.67 for the K3/K3S, The firmware notes state that "1 dB below 100 W is approx. 90 W." In fact, 1 dB below 100 W is a shade less than 80 W. The firmware notes also state that "T/R TIMING IMPROVED. Adds more margin during KPA3A TX

[Elecraft] Firmware version question

Thanks guys. I had assumed checking availability meant going on line to see if a newer version was available. My K3 now has version 5.62. Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Update TM Command

<rmcg...@blomand.net> Date: 2018-04-02 11:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Update TM Command I tried it via the Utility Command test.   It is for computer functions and not in the Radio Menu  or Config Menu.  Bob, K4TAX Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Update TM Command

I tried it via the Utility Command test. It is for computer functions and not in the Radio Menu or Config Menu. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2018, at 9:40 PM, Rich wrote: > > I think it is a computer command, not a menu/config setting. At least

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Update TM Command

Bob This is a macro command so does not appear in the config or menu.  Take a look at page 27 of the Programmer Ref.  You can use the command tester in the Utility to try it out. Just for reference here is the Programmer Manual reference TM (Transmit Meter Mode; GET/SET; K3/K3S only) RSP

[Elecraft] Firmware Update TM Command

Is this feature new or unique to the K3 but has been resident for the K3S?   If not, I haven't found the TM command in either the Menu or Config of my K3S. 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S  S/N 10163 Firmware update K3 MCU 5.62 / DSP 2.88 / FPF 1.26, 11-16-2017 * NEW CONTROL COMMAND (TM):  The TM

[Elecraft] Firmware update problem

I had not updated the firmware on my K3 in a while, so I went to the Elecraft site, downloaded the new K3 utility, found the new firmware, and proceeded to download it to the K3. I have suddenly lost the 100 w amp in the K3, and I can no longer link the two vfo's. I'm not sure what else is

[Elecraft] Firmware Problem

I'm having my old firmware problem again. My K-3 refused to turn on this afternoon displaying the dreaded MCU LD at the bottom of screen. Past experience has demonstrated that this indicates a problem with the K-3 firmware. I've had several theories proposed for a solution, none of which have

[Elecraft] Firmware Failure - Update

I’m getting some interesting responses to my question about firmware failure. Thanks to everyone who has replied directly. To update my post, I always turn the rig off using the power switch. I never turn off the power supply to the rig. There is always power available at the power input. When

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Failure

Jimmy, That MCU LD should only happen on rare occasions, like when power is interrupted or the computer 'glitches' during a firmware download. When does it occur? At Power ON time? If so, how are you turning off your K3? You must use the POWER button to turn the K3 off. Powering off your

[Elecraft] Firmware Failure

I wrote a few months ago about the strange occurrence of finding my firmware missing or corrupted on my K-3. In it’s state of failure it displays MCU LD on a dark screen. The Transmit light blinks on and off. My computer cannot detect the K-3 to reload the firmware. The problem has occurred

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Issue

Jimmy, Somehow you got your K3 into the Force Firmware Download state. Download the firmware to the K3 and all should be OK. Since you did the reset, you will have to restore the configuration (hopefully you have a saved configuration. If not, you will have to do all the setup and calibration

[Elecraft] Firmware Issue

Turning on my rig a few nights ago (K-3 Serial #6512) I got a strange response. The rig would not turn on. All I got was a blinking TX light and screen display reading of MCU LD. My K-3 Utility program could not access the rig through the COM port. I looked up the reset instruction saying I

[Elecraft] firmware suggestion: display receive CW speed

I try to send at around 18 wpm because I am reasonably confident copying at that speed. I am finding that many who are sending CW do not slow down, but that's another story. I use the decode on my KX3 to help my lack of perfect copying, trying to copy myself and using that to not annoy the other

[Elecraft] Firmware for P3TXMON function

Looking at the software page for the P3, do we load the Beta 1.50 version (July 29th 2015 dated) for the TXMON capability, or is there something else in the works? As a side note, I hope that Elecraft eventually gets pictures up on the web site show casing the TX monitor function for the P3. In

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware for P3TXMON function

1.50 is the P3 firmware rev we're using in Field Test right now. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 3 Aug 2015 09:21:59 -0500, you wrote: Looking at the software page for the P3, do we load the Beta 1.50 version (July 29th 2015 dated) for the TXMON capability, or is there something else in the works?

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware for P3TXMON function

Hi Jobst, You should download the P3 1.50 BETA firmware. Instructions on downloading/installing BETA firmware along with the link can be found at the Elecraft firmware page P3 1.50 July 29, 2015 http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/elecraft_p3_software.htm 73, Paul N6HZ -- View

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware for P3TXMON function

Have you loaded the new SVGA firmware 1.24? You need this as well as the P3 firmware 1.50 for the SVGA to function correctly. I've installed both and have not observed the problems reported. 73, Dan AC6DM -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware update

Are you using K3 Utility to load the firmware from our site? Eric elecraft.com _..._ On Jul 5, 2015, at 6:23 AM, Alfredo Velez WP3C via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: HI I can’t download the last firmware in the page, does anyone knows if the web is offline? Alfredo

[Elecraft] Firmware update

HI I can’t download the last firmware in the page, does anyone knows if the web is offline? Alfredo Velez WP3C/NP4DX e-mail: mailto:w...@aol.com http://www.wp3c.comule.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Firmware problem with K3 after improper shutdown

I was running my K3 remotely and accidentally turned off power before doing a normal power down. Now K3 will not function. I had once before done this and remotely reinstalled firmware using the K3 Utility program. That fixed the problem. However this time I am having problem with loading

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware 5.13 strange issue

Wayne you sent me this e-mail that you sent to the forum and K4ZRJ. concerning the 5.13 (and 5.15 which I don't have) You made a statement in the e-mail the 5.13 has a bug which effects PLL calbration. After cleaning all the tin plated contacts within my K3 and installing 5.13 I still ran into

[Elecraft] firmware upgrade

I currently have firmware version 4.67 loaded on my K3. I just downloaded and installed the latest firmware utility for Mac OS, 1.14. When I click on check for new files, I am told the latest file is 4.67 when in fact on the website it is indicated that version 4.86 is available along with

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade

I had no trouble loading the latest firmware with the Mac utility. What error message appears in the bottom window of the utility? 73 David W4DES Sent from my iPhone On Jul 12, 2014, at 7:34 PM, todd ruby t...@ruby-wine.com wrote: I currently have firmware version 4.67 loaded on my K3. I

[Elecraft] Firmware update question

During a recent firmware update of a new (to me) K3/100, I noticed a brief message scroll across the screen indicating a PA Error. If I recall correctly it occurred during the DSP update. I rarely look at the computer or radio when updating an Elecraft product until it's completed because it

[Elecraft] Firmware updates

I've seen the occasional mention by someone who, when trying to update firmware, comes up with an error.. e.g. there recent I've bricked my K3 posting. And part of the advice to remedy that is to make sure that you have the latest version of the Utility. Well, just for fun, I downloaded

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