No I didn't try to reload the firmware. I was afraid that if the EEPROM was
damaged, a firmware update might not be successful, and leave me with an
inoperative (bricked) KAT500. According to their web page, Elecraft is not
servicing KAT500's due to COVID-19 limited operations. Currently,
You mention that you ran the "KAT500 Configuration Software"
but you didn't say that you tried to reload the firmware.
Have you tried to RELOAD the firmware? If you didn't reload
the firmware, then I would suggest that you give that a try.
73, Ken K3IU
"I ran the KAT500 Configuration Software, and verified that ANT 3 is configured
for use on all bands but 6m. The configuration SW "Operation" tab could not
select ANT3 either (the K3 was turned off). "
What was the KAT500 mode when you tried this? I have observed, and reported,
that antenna
Our club K3 is connected to a KAT500, which is connected to 3 antennas (ANT1:
Zero-Five vertical, ANT2: DXCC fan dipole, ANT3: 135ft doublet. Yesterday I
was using the K3 on 6 meters with ANT 1 and ANT2, which were not designed for 6
meters. The KAT500 was able to tune for a low SWR, and the
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