Sam, What version of the K3 utility are you using? I seem to dimly remember something about needing a certain version for the last (some number) updates. I'm using 1.3.2.14
73, Mike NF4L Sam Morgan wrote: > On 5/9/2010 3:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >> Sam, >> >> It is normal for the K3 display to go blank following each piece of a >> firmware load (the red TX light blinks once too). It should come right >> back again and proceed on if you just wait. >> If one panics and presses buttons, or manually cycle power or does other >> clicking on the K3 Utility window, yes, it can get stuck, and you have >> to do the "Disconnect Power Thing". >> > > > well then I am ok on that point, > I am not freaking out until > I see the red led flashing for over 30 sec or a min > b4 I do the Disconnect power dance > > >> Is there any chance that you have a flaky USB to serial adapter? Try >> using a computer with a real serial port. If that is not possible, try >> another adapter and be certain you have the latest drivers loaded. >> >> > no, I am using a real serial port > > >> I have loaded firmware many many times as a firmware field tester, and >> have never had a problem, except once when I did something stupid during >> the firmware load. I have always used a real serial port which helps a >> lot too. >> > > > well this has happened every time I have tried updating, > since I got the K3, but I did fear op error was involved, > that's why I finally ask the list for help > > >> Just start the firmware load (use normal mode in K3 Utility and click >> "Send All Firmware to the K3"), then let it run to completion. >> >> > I would love to be able to do this........ > > I may have fixed my problem(s) > folks have suggested a different serial cable or comm port > > I don't have another serial cable to try, > but I did switch the same cable, to a different serial port, > > now a problem I had been having with EZ K3 has stopped happening > I'm not ready to try a firmware install test at this point, > maybe tomorrow when I get bored with the day, hi hi. > > Note, > only K3 util and EZ K3 pgms were having any problems > DXLab HRD K3_Memory PowerSDR-IF ..... > none of them have had any problems with data between the computer and the K3 > > Thanks for the help pointing me in the right direction. > I'll be buying another serial cable also, just in case! > ______________________________________________________________ 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
