Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-18 Thread KM4VX
Is there a real fix in the works for the problems associated with updating K3 and/or P3 firmware/software? The present solution of having to physically disconnect the K3 and P3 is an absurd solution for those who have their equipment installed in cabinets etc. I look forward to a fix in keeping

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-18 Thread Grant Youngman
The P3 can be optioned so you can turn it off from the front panel. How hard is that? Nothing has to be disconnected. Hammers aren't required :-) On Oct 18, 2010, at 7:28 AM, KM4VX wrote: Is there a real fix in the works for the problems associated with updating K3 and/or P3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-18 Thread Sam Morgan
if the operator fails to follow Elecraft's instructions to 'TURN OFF THE P3 FIRST' why is it Elecraft's fault the updating fails? just wondering. GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan On 10/18/2010 7:28 AM, KM4VX wrote: Is there a real fix in the works for the problems associated with updating K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-18 Thread Vic K2VCO
The last Field Test versions fix this. If the change isn't already in the latest beta firmware it will be soon. On 10/18/2010 5:28 AM, KM4VX wrote: Is there a real fix in the works for the problems associated with updating K3 and/or P3 firmware/software? The present solution of having to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-18 Thread Bill K9YEQ
That's what I do with mine. The update even tells me to turn off the P3 if I have it on. Not too hard for me to do. Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- The P3 can be optioned so you can turn it off from the front panel. How hard is that? Nothing has to be disconnected. Hammers aren't

[Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Phil Theis
Got new P3 and worked fine. Went to load new firmware. Gave error dialog that needed to turn off P3 Turned off P3 Now K3 is in mid stream says MCU LD K3 Utility is just looping saying Attempting to contact K3 at various speeds. Am I up the creek? What is my next step to get K3 back? Phil

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Disconnect p3 power plug. Remove K3 power by pulling its power plug. Stop K3 utility. Plug k3 power back in and press K3 power on. Do not power on P3. Start k3 utility and load K3 firmware. Then restore P3 power. Newest P3 manual has this info Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Phil Theis
Thanks for the quick reply. I followed that procedure, but when I press K3 power on I get only MCU LD and tx red led blinking. How do I recover from this? Phil K3TUF On 10/16/2010 8:24 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: Disconnect p3 power plug. Remove K3 power by pulling its power plug. Stop K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Theis Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 5:04 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware Got new P3 and worked fine. Went to load new

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Dick Dievendorff
find the K3 in MCU LD state unless the P3 was turned on sometime after turning the K3 on. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Phil Theis [mailto:p...@k3tuf.com] Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 5:27 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Phil Theis
the P3 was turned on sometime after turning the K3 on. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Phil Theis [mailto:p...@k3tuf.com] Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 5:27 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Brandenburg Concerti!), but I'll check on my iPhone from time to time. Dick, K6KR From: Phil Theis [mailto:p...@k3tuf.com] Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 5:44 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware How do I get the K3 Utility so

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Don Cunningham
Phil, Don't worry about the K3 utility polling K3. When you turn the K3 back on AFTER the P3 is unplugged from power, K3 utility will find the K3 and finish the load. The key is that the P3 MUST be off, and NOT come back on during the K3 software load. UNPLUG physically the power from the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Phil Theis
on my iPhone from time to time... Dick, K6KR *From:* Phil Theis [mailto:p...@k3tuf.com] *Sent:* Saturday, October 16, 2010 5:44 PM *To:* Dick Dievendorff *Cc:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware How do I get the K3 Utility so stop attempting to contact the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware

2010-10-16 Thread Dick Dievendorff
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / P3 firmware Good for you on the concert. I'm out of options, just won't find the K3 P3 totally out of the line up. K3 off for minutes. Utility just doesn't find the K3. Serial cord is plugged in. Phil K3TUF On 10/16/2010 8:53 PM, Dick Dievendorff