Jim needs to fill us in on what is running. I have all equipment plugged in. I have the works. The W2 requires a second RS232 or remove from one external device and move to another. If that is being done then there are other things to consider. (This is where internal USB converters can make a difference if programmed into firmware so those not so blessed with computer skills will benefit.)
I find that either one of two com ports are used. If you move the connector and a comport isn't released, then a reboot might help. I have a W2, P3, Kx144, P3 and the obvious K3. I also use a THP HL-2.5kfx which uses another interface. I don't have the same issues he experiences. From what I understood from his message is that the program isn't correctly loading to his desktop. I could be wrong, won't be the first time :-). Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 5:31 PM To: k2qi....@gmail.com Cc: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware load I'll add it to K3 Utility Help. TU, good idea. Dick On Nov 4, 2010, at 15:16, k2qi....@gmail.com wrote: > Perhaps this process should be appended to the K3 FAQ or troubleshooting areas, as this topic comes up quite a bit on the reflector. > > Cheers, > James K2QI > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dick Dievendorff <die...@comcast.net> > Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:56:55 > To: Jim Bobo<jimb...@gvtc.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware load > > Remove power connector from K3. > > If a P3 is inline, remove P3 power connector so that P3 will not power up, even for a moment, when you reapply K3 power. > > Reboot PC. This isn't often necessary, but sometimes a COM port or USB driver is in an awkward state. If you don't reboot, do stop the K3 Utility. > > Plug K3 power connector back in. > > Press K3 power button. Expect to see MCU LD in an otherwise LCD. > > Start k3 utility. Navigate to Port tab. Wait until it connects, expect a warning popup about finding a K3 in boot loader. > > Select firmware tab and select send all firmware. > > I do this a lot, I think my K3 and Waynes and Lyles get more firmware loads than most. It's not extraordinary. > > 73 de Dick. K6KR > > On Nov 4, 2010, at 10:54, Jim Bobo <jimb...@gvtc.com> wrote: > >> Power failure in middle of firmware load and now cannot connect with K3. >> Anyone know how to get started again? >> >> Jim, W5ODD >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
