Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for the P3
Mny tnx for fixed-tuning mode 73 Klaus OE6KYG KX1 244 K2 1331 K3 115 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] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for the P3
K3 firmware revision 4.25 and P3 revision 00.50 are now available. The P3 firmware provides a major new feature: fixed-tune mode. In this mode, frequencies on the P3 display remain fixed, while the VFO A cursor moves across the screen as you tune. Fixed-tune frequency ranges are stored per-band. You can set up the P3 to automatically re- set its center frequency whenever the VFO is tuned off-screen according to one of four auto-adjust modes. K3 firmware revision 4.25 or later is required. Other new P3 features include: * an option to display signal level in S-units instead of dBm * optional solid vs. dotted amplitude graticule lines * additional transverter support * an option to enable or disable the CENTER key in tracking mode * better preamplifier relay control See detailed release notes below. Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * P3 REV. 00.50 RELEASE NOTES * FIXED TUNING MODE: A new fixed-tuning mode keeps the P3 frequency display constant. Instead of the display tracking the K3 VFO A, the display frequencies stay fixed and the VFO A cursor moves across the screen as the VFO is tuned. Requires K3 firmware version 4.25 or later. * DISABLE CENTER FUNCTION: Added MENU:CenterEn option to disable the CENTER function in tracking mode. Disabled is the default. The CENTER key still works to re-center the display on the VFO A frequency. * DOTTED OR SOLID GRATICULE LINES: Either dotted or solid graticule lines for the amplitude level may be selected via MENU:Lvl Lines. * SCALE EITHER dBm OR S-units +dB over S9: The spectrum vertical scale can now be either dBm or S-units plus dB over S9, as selected in MENU:Lvl Mode. * MENU DEFAULTS TO FW REV: At power-on, the MENU selection defaults to FW Rev. * MENU FUNCTION XV Invert: Added a MENU function XV Invert to indicate whether the spectrum should be inverted or not on each transverter band. * FIXED PER-BAND REF LEVEL STORAGE: Fixed incorrect per-band reference level storage when using MENU:Span Set. * PREAMP STAYS OFF UNDER STRONG SIGNALS: The preamplifier now stays off when strong signals that could overload the ADC are present in the passband. The wrong trip level was used previously. * RELAY CLICKS LESS OFTEN: Modified the preamplifier algorithm to make the relay click less often. K3 REV. 4.25 RELEASE NOTES * P3 FIXED-TUNE MODE SUPPORT: The P3 now has a “fixed-tune” mode, where the displayed range remains constant as the VFO is turned. Requires P3 firmware rev 0.50 or later. * FIXED A/B SWITCH PROBLEM DURING BAND CHANGE: CW or SSB filter setups were sometimes getting changed when a quick memory was recalled, followed by a quick tap of A/B. * For software developers: FW$ GET and BN$ GET commands added. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for the P3
I downloaded the K3 beta, and unzipped it, then pointed the K3 utility (V 1.3.10.15) at that folder. The utility showed the same version of the FPF as was already loaded, and the checkbox was blank for that item. I clicked on Send checked items to K3, and it loaded the MCU, FPF, and DSP1. No harm, no foul, but should it have loaded FPF 1.14 over FPF 1.14? 73, Mike NF4L On 1/13/2011 2:19 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: K3 firmware revision 4.25 and P3 revision 00.50 are now available. The P3 firmware provides a major new feature: fixed-tune mode. In this mode, frequencies on the P3 display remain fixed, while the VFO A cursor moves across the screen as you tune. Fixed-tune frequency ranges are stored per-band. You can set up the P3 to automatically re- set its center frequency whenever the VFO is tuned off-screen according to one of four auto-adjust modes. K3 firmware revision 4.25 or later is required. Other new P3 features include: * an option to display signal level in S-units instead of dBm * optional solid vs. dotted amplitude graticule lines * additional transverter support * an option to enable or disable the CENTER key in tracking mode * better preamplifier relay control See detailed release notes below. Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * P3 REV. 00.50 RELEASE NOTES * FIXED TUNING MODE: A new fixed-tuning mode keeps the P3 frequency display constant. Instead of the display tracking the K3 VFO A, the display frequencies stay fixed and the VFO A cursor moves across the screen as the VFO is tuned. Requires K3 firmware version 4.25 or later. * DISABLE CENTER FUNCTION: Added MENU:CenterEn option to disable the CENTER function in tracking mode. Disabled is the default. The CENTER key still works to re-center the display on the VFO A frequency. * DOTTED OR SOLID GRATICULE LINES: Either dotted or solid graticule lines for the amplitude level may be selected via MENU:Lvl Lines. * SCALE EITHER dBm OR S-units +dB over S9: The spectrum vertical scale can now be either dBm or S-units plus dB over S9, as selected in MENU:Lvl Mode. * MENU DEFAULTS TO FW REV: At power-on, the MENU selection defaults to FW Rev. * MENU FUNCTION XV Invert: Added a MENU function XV Invert to indicate whether the spectrum should be inverted or not on each transverter band. * FIXED PER-BAND REF LEVEL STORAGE: Fixed incorrect per-band reference level storage when using MENU:Span Set. * PREAMP STAYS OFF UNDER STRONG SIGNALS: The preamplifier now stays off when strong signals that could overload the ADC are present in the passband. The wrong trip level was used previously. * RELAY CLICKS LESS OFTEN: Modified the preamplifier algorithm to make the relay click less often. K3 REV. 4.25 RELEASE NOTES * P3 FIXED-TUNE MODE SUPPORT: The P3 now has a “fixed-tune” mode, where the displayed range remains constant as the VFO is turned. Requires P3 firmware rev 0.50 or later. * FIXED A/B SWITCH PROBLEM DURING BAND CHANGE: CW or SSB filter setups were sometimes getting changed when a quick memory was recalled, followed by a quick tap of A/B. * For software developers: FW$ GET and BN$ GET commands added. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for the P3
I just tried the same thing and couldn't get your results. I checked MCU and DSP1, didn't check the FPF, and it loaded just the MCU and DSP1. This is K3 Utility 1.4.1.8. The intent with Send Checked items is to send exactly what you've checked, no more, and specifically no check for new firmware. Some have gotten into trouble by loading just a new MCU and not seeing that it came with a new FPF (which contains tables referenced by the MCU file). For that reason, I'd recommend generally avoiding use of the View Menu Advanced Mode check item and click either Send New Firmware or Send All Firmware (when you want to install an older revision). Advanced Mode and the checkboxes are there primarily as diagnostic aids and for our firmware developers. There have been a fair number of anxious e-mails and support issues caused by someone loading just the MCU when there was a corresponding FPF upgrade that was required for the MCU to work correctly. This isn't the issue you mentioned, but I would like to generally discourage use of Advanced Mode except in extraordinary diagnostic circumstances. Thanks! Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for the P3 I downloaded the K3 beta, and unzipped it, then pointed the K3 utility (V 1.3.10.15) at that folder. The utility showed the same version of the FPF as was already loaded, and the checkbox was blank for that item. I clicked on Send checked items to K3, and it loaded the MCU, FPF, and DSP1. No harm, no foul, but should it have loaded FPF 1.14 over FPF 1.14? 73, Mike NF4L On 1/13/2011 2:19 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: K3 firmware revision 4.25 and P3 revision 00.50 are now available. The P3 firmware provides a major new feature: fixed-tune mode. In this mode, frequencies on the P3 display remain fixed, while the VFO A cursor moves across the screen as you tune. Fixed-tune frequency ranges are stored per-band. You can set up the P3 to automatically re- set its center frequency whenever the VFO is tuned off-screen according to one of four auto-adjust modes. K3 firmware revision 4.25 or later is required. Other new P3 features include: * an option to display signal level in S-units instead of dBm * optional solid vs. dotted amplitude graticule lines * additional transverter support * an option to enable or disable the CENTER key in tracking mode * better preamplifier relay control See detailed release notes below. Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * P3 REV. 00.50 RELEASE NOTES * FIXED TUNING MODE: A new fixed-tuning mode keeps the P3 frequency display constant. Instead of the display tracking the K3 VFO A, the display frequencies stay fixed and the VFO A cursor moves across the screen as the VFO is tuned. Requires K3 firmware version 4.25 or later. * DISABLE CENTER FUNCTION: Added MENU:CenterEn option to disable the CENTER function in tracking mode. Disabled is the default. The CENTER key still works to re-center the display on the VFO A frequency. * DOTTED OR SOLID GRATICULE LINES: Either dotted or solid graticule lines for the amplitude level may be selected via MENU:Lvl Lines. * SCALE EITHER dBm OR S-units +dB over S9: The spectrum vertical scale can now be either dBm or S-units plus dB over S9, as selected in MENU:Lvl Mode. * MENU DEFAULTS TO FW REV: At power-on, the MENU selection defaults to FW Rev. * MENU FUNCTION XV Invert: Added a MENU function XV Invert to indicate whether the spectrum should be inverted or not on each transverter band. * FIXED PER-BAND REF LEVEL STORAGE: Fixed incorrect per-band reference level storage when using MENU:Span Set. * PREAMP STAYS OFF UNDER STRONG SIGNALS: The preamplifier now stays off when strong signals that could overload the ADC are present in the passband. The wrong trip level was used previously. * RELAY CLICKS LESS OFTEN: Modified the preamplifier algorithm to make the relay click less often. K3 REV. 4.25 RELEASE NOTES * P3 FIXED-TUNE MODE SUPPORT: The P3 now has a fixed-tune mode, where the displayed range remains constant as the VFO is turned. Requires P3 firmware rev 0.50 or later. * FIXED A/B SWITCH PROBLEM DURING BAND CHANGE: CW or SSB filter setups were sometimes getting changed when a quick memory was recalled, followed by a quick tap of A/B. * For software developers: FW$ GET and BN$ GET commands added. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft
Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for the P3
Thanks to all at Elecraft I was curious as to how you would implement the various requests! The operation is intuitive and welcome. Curious George AI4VZ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for the P3
Thanks for the problem reports. Please continue using the new P3 features while we work on the next revision. Alan put in a lot of time on fixed-tune mode, and we hope it meets everyone's expectations. I know I'm having fun with it :) 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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
