Thanks for the input, Don. I deleted the old firmware file in my local folder, and reloaded just the latest DSP files. Worked perfectly. I really don't think the USB cable is the issue. Anyway, I'm a happy camper!
Craig W6WL On 2/5/2011 7:07 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Don, > > I have trouble blaming the problem on the K3 when the real problem > lies with the Operating System and properly operating drivers (or lack > thereof) for the USB to serial adapters. > > Use of a desktop computer for the hamshack is quite desirable IMHO - > mine sits under the desk and the monitor, keyboard and mouse takes up > less space than a laptop. If the particular desktop does not come > with serial ports, there are cards available that will add native > serial ports to a desktop. Laptops are quite another story, although > PCMCIA serial port cards are available and should be more reliable > than USB to serial adapters. > > Desktop computers with serial ports are available at bargain prices in > the off-lease category (I like the IBM off-lease, many of which have 2 > serial ports). Most are loaded with WinXPpro and cost less than $150, > and are more than adequate for a dedicated ham-station computer. > Sure, you have to spend additional dollars for a monitor, but that is > small change compared to laptop prices. The flexibility offered by a > desktop far exceeds the "convenience" of a laptop for ham use, and is > much more reliable (a laptop is a "throw-away" device if it stops > working). > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 2/5/2011 9:49 PM, don Swetzig wrote: >> I needed to make a real rs232 cable to get mine to work >> >> The usb adaptors don't work very well including the ones elecraft sell. >> >> It's time to work on robustness on the loader instead on new features. >> >> This is a problem that will damage the K3 reputation if it is not >> addressed. As there are not many pc's that have the real ports >> anymore. >> >> Don >> >> >> >> >> KD8NNU >> >> Sent from my Palm Pre on the Now Network from Sprint >> On Feb 5, 2011 8:28 PM, >> cr...@thephotoman.com<cr...@thephotoman.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> >> Subject: K3 Failed DSP Firmware Download >> >> Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:21:05 -0800 >> >> From: cr...@thephotoman.com<cr...@thephotoman.com> >> >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> I hope someone can help me as I tried to update the firmware onto my K3 >> >> this afternoon. I first tried it five times getting ERR DSE E0000202 on >> >> the K3, and xE200006 on the K3Util screen with the details as "DSP1 >> >> verification failed, and version verification number failed. Then I >> >> deleted the K3Util program, and connected an Ethernet cable to my >> >> laptop, then reloaded the K3Util software. Tried another five tines with >> >> the same error results. I read all the notes online, and I'm stumped. >> >> All the other firmware loads fine. >> >> >> >> Craig W6WL >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> > -- Craig Smith Craig W Smith Photography 831-423-5800 408-499-0864 (cell) 800-713-0864 www.thephotoman.com (Weddings) www.craigwsmithphotography.com (Commercial) ______________________________________________________________ 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
