Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-18 Thread Kevin McQuiggin
Pricewise, I see WRT54G routers for sale all the time at the local “Value Village” (US: “Goodwill”) stores for about $5 to $7. Put open source DD-WRT on them and you have a very useful device. Kevin VE7ZD/KN7Q > On Jan 17, 2021, at 8:43 AM, Dave B via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-18 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
For a fraction of the price of one of those Amazon things ($60 US, of unknown repute and support.) You could buy one of the old Lynksys Blue/Grey WRT54G routers (Well known with lots of free expertise "out there") and re-configure it to work as a WiFi/Wired LAN Bridge. Generally rock solid

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-14 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 4:24 PM Tim Tucker wrote: > I plan to buy one of these to interface the K4 ethernet to my home Wifi: > > > https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE That will probably work fine once programmed to connect to your WiFi Router.

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-14 Thread Tim Tucker
I plan to buy one of these to interface the K4 ethernet to my home Wifi: https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 7:02 AM Bill Frantz wrote: > It sounds like I might be in trouble since the only Internet > access in my

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-14 Thread Grant Youngman
Do you have a computer somewhere else? Connected to the internet? You will be able to, I think, download the firmware, put it on a USB thumb drive, and update the K4 from the thumb drive. Grant NQ5T > On Jan 14, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > It sounds like I might be in trouble

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-14 Thread Bill Frantz
It sounds like I might be in trouble since the only Internet access in my shack is via Wifi on my phone. Guess why I'm always contesting as unassisted. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/13/21 at 2:37 AM, n...@arrl.net (Bob Wilson, N6TV) wrote: Yes, you connect the K4 Ethernet port to your Router or

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-13 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
Yes, you connect the K4 Ethernet port to your Router or Ethernet switch, then software updates may be downloaded on demand direct from the Internet by tapping Fn > UPDATE and following the prompts. 73, Bob, N6TV K4 Field Tester On Tue, Jan 12, 2021, 2:19 PM Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: > Howdy

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
elecraft.com > On Jan 12, 2021, at 2:18 PM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: > > Howdy Gang. > > Just went through a preliminary introduction to the K4 doc and didn’t see > anything abut how to load new firmware into the K4. > > Is this where the Ethernet port comes into play? Yes.

[Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-12 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
Howdy Gang. Just went through a preliminary introduction to the K4 doc and didn’t see anything abut how to load new firmware into the K4. Is this where the Ethernet port comes into play? Any info appreciated. Take care, stay healthy and enjoy. 73, Joe W2KJ