KX3 beta firmware rev 2.12 (with DSP rev 1.30) is now available. See release notes below.
You'll need revision 1.13.8.24 or later of our KX3 Utility program to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, refer to our KX3 software page: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.12 / DSP 1.30, 7-11-2014 • FAST MESSAGE PLAY: A long-hold of MSG (~3 sec) puts the KX3 into FAST PLAY mode. In this mode, the BAND+, BAND-, and FREQ_ENT switches can be tapped/held to play/repeat messages 1, 2, and 3 immediately, without the need to first tap MSG. To turn off fast play, hold MSG for ~3 seconds again, or turn the KX3 off and back on. NOTES: (1) In voice modes (using the built-in DVR), only messages 1 and 2 are available, corresponding to BAND+ and BAND- in fast-play. (2) At present, message chaining is only available in CW modes (with both normal and fast-play). • MORE ACCUTATE KXPA100 “TUNE” POWER OUTPUT (PA ALC FEATURE): More accurate control of the KXPA100’s power output during TUNE from the KX3. This applies to settings from 11 to 70 W (60 W on 6 meters). Above this point, KXPA100 drive is still estimated based on the 75-W factory calibration. This prevents accidental overdrive in conditions sometimes found during full-power portable or mobile operation, such as high SWR, high current, etc. NOTES: (1) PA ALC is enabled by default. To disable PA ALC, locate MENU:PA MODE, then tap ‘1’ (PRE) until you see “PA ALC-”. (2) PA ALC only applies during TUNE, not during normal transmit. Also, if you change bands or adjust PWR, and want to fine-tune the KXPA100’s power output again, you’ll need to do another TUNE. (3) PA ALC does not apply if TUN PWR is in effect, since the TUN PWR limit is 10 W, bypassing the amp. • KXPA100 TRANSIENT FAULT DISPLAY: Common KXPA100 faults requiring operator notification, such as high SWR, are always reported on the KX3’s display. Transient faults such as serial port errors are normally not displayed, since they rarely impact operation. For diagnostic purposes, such faults can now be displayed as “FAULT nnn” where nnn is a 3-digit number originating from the KXPA100. To enable this mode, go into the KX3’s PA MODE menu entry and tap ‘6’ (DLY) until you see “XFAULT+”. • FULL SUPPORT FOR PX3 PANADAPTER. • 40-METER TRANSMIT BUG FIX: The 40-m band-pass filter was being bypassed in transmit mode, due to a change in rev. 1.94 that allowed MARS operation from 8.5-9 MHz. This resulted in an increase in the amplitude of some narrowband 40-meter transmit images, most notably in FSK-D mode. (The low-pass filter setting was correct, though, which made this error hard to detect. Wideband spurious suppression specs were met.) ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
