Re: [Elecraft] [K3] [elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:06:22 -0700 (PDT), Paul - WW2PT wrote: > >You could be wrong. ;-) That's what I said > >You're making a pretty definitive statement based on 24+ year-old >experiences. A lot has changed since then for both Mac and Windows >platforms. Are you still developing for DOS 3.0? Windows 1.0? No, actually I program with .NET C# 3.5, MS SQL Server and IIS 6.0 and many other MS products. However you might be interested to know that the hourly rate for Quick Basic programmers was $125 per hour last time I had an offer for a contract updating one of those applications. We are getting scarce and many like me just don't want to go through the hassle of it. > >Not trying to fan a Mac/Win flame war, but if you can't find quality, >inexpensive (or free) development tools for OS X, you're not looking very >hard. I have no reason to look for it, so I wouldn't know that, and I'm not going to participate in this discussion any further on the reflector. It's way off topic... > >73! >Paul WW2PT [snip] Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 2 W2's on order 1 K144XV on order http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ 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 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
On Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:03:51 -0700 (PDT), David Fleming wrote: >> You're experiencing why I stopped using Apple Computers and >> developing software for them in 1985. >> They are good computers but Apple does not make it easy for >> developers to create software for their computers (very expensive >> development tools). That caused x86 and x64 based computer sales >> overwhelmed Apple sales as time went by. > >The delay in releasing the Mac/Linux versions of the K3 Utility has nothing >whatsoever to do with the lack of development tools. It has to do with the >lack of a radio. My K3 developed a problem and is in Aptos now being repaired. >The Mac/Linux versions will be forthcoming once I get the radio back and once >I determine the software is stable and ready for release. I would suggest >using/borrowing a Windows PC if you can't wait to run the RF Gain calibration. > >BTW, Apple development tools are included for free with the operating system. [snip] They were not in the early 80's. I had to buy a Pascal Compiler and it was expensive. Sorry your K3 is having trouble. 73, Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 2 W2's on order 1 K144XV on order http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ 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] [elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
You could be wrong. ;-) You're making a pretty definitive statement based on 24+ year-old experiences. A lot has changed since then for both Mac and Windows platforms. Are you still developing for DOS 3.0? Windows 1.0? Not trying to fan a Mac/Win flame war, but if you can't find quality, inexpensive (or free) development tools for OS X, you're not looking very hard. 73! Paul WW2PT Radio Amateur N5GE wrote: > > > You're experiencing why I stopped using Apple Computers and developing > software for them in 1985. > > They are good computers but Apple does not make it easy for developers > to create software for their computers (very expensive development > tools). That caused x86 and x64 based computer sales overwhelmed > Apple sales as time went by. > > My opinion. I could be wrong. > > Tom, N5GE > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware-Rev-3-41-Improved-RX-bass-response-Flat-DATA-mode-EQ-Live-memory-recall-etc-tp3773055p3783137.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] [elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
Likewise here. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- >Leigh/WA5ZNU [snip] You're experiencing why I stopped using Apple Computers and developing software for them in 1985. They are good computers but Apple does not make it easy for developers to create software for their computers (very expensive development tools). That caused x86 and x64 based computer sales overwhelmed Apple sales as time went by. My opinion. I could be wrong. Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com __ 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 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
> You're experiencing why I stopped using Apple Computers and > developing software for them in 1985. > They are good computers but Apple does not make it easy for > developers to create software for their computers (very expensive > development tools). That caused x86 and x64 based computer sales > overwhelmed Apple sales as time went by. The delay in releasing the Mac/Linux versions of the K3 Utility has nothing whatsoever to do with the lack of development tools. It has to do with the lack of a radio. My K3 developed a problem and is in Aptos now being repaired. The Mac/Linux versions will be forthcoming once I get the radio back and once I determine the software is stable and ready for release. I would suggest using/borrowing a Windows PC if you can't wait to run the RF Gain calibration. BTW, Apple development tools are included for free with the operating system. David, W4SMT __ 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] [elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
On Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:59:08 -0700, "Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU" wrote: >Could we get an estimate on when the non-Windows platform K3 Utilities >1.2.9.30 will be ready? The K3_software page is a bit stale on this topic. > >I need to decide whether to go get a Windows laptop set up to run the RF >gain calibration, and I'm sure others would like to know as well. (It's >obviously not an impossible task, but not one I'd like to undertake >needlessly if the release is imminent.) > >Leigh/WA5ZNU [snip] You're experiencing why I stopped using Apple Computers and developing software for them in 1985. They are good computers but Apple does not make it easy for developers to create software for their computers (very expensive development tools). That caused x86 and x64 based computer sales overwhelmed Apple sales as time went by. My opinion. I could be wrong. Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 2 W2's on order 1 K144XV on order http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ 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] [elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
Could we get an estimate on when the non-Windows platform K3 Utilities 1.2.9.30 will be ready? The K3_software page is a bit stale on this topic. I need to decide whether to go get a Windows laptop set up to run the RF gain calibration, and I'm sure others would like to know as well. (It's obviously not an impossible task, but not one I'd like to undertake needlessly if the release is imminent.) Leigh/WA5ZNU Wayne N6KR wrote: > > The latest version of K3 Utility (1.2.9.30) must be used if you plan > to do receiver RF gain calibration. You can find K3 Utility on our K3 > software page, along with the K3 beta-test firmware: > >http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > > > __ 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 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
Any word on when the Mac version of the K3 Utility might be updated? It's at least 2 releases behind the Windows version. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Oct 5, 2009, at 9:15 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > The latest version of K3 Utility (1.2.9.30) must be used if you plan > to do receiver RF gain calibration. You can find K3 Utility on our K3 > software page, along with the K3 beta-test firmware: > __ 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 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
The list of what is and is not saved is on the Configuration tab page help within K3 Utility Help. If it is in the "not saved" list, you'll need to recalibrate/reconfigure that. "Reset" (EE INIT) initializes just a couple of pages of EEPROM, and that is saved and restored by the K3 Utility. Dick, K6KR From: Joe Barger [mailto:jrb17...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:13 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc. Hmmm ... what other configuration/calibration items are not saved in the configuration file? I've reset my K3 and assumed (I know, I know) all those configuration/calibration values were saved, so I need to know what needs to be re-calibrated or re-configured. Thanks joe n6kk On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 1:09 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: No, they are saved in the K3 EEPROM only. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Oct 6, 2009, at 1:08 PM, Brian Alsop wrote: > Are the RF calibration values saved in the configuration file? > > Brian/K3KO > > > Wayne Burdick wrote: >> K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.41 (with DSP rev. 2.37) is now >> available. See release notes below. >> More refinements are in the works. But alas, it was time to "shoot >> the engineers" and get some interim feedback on the many new >> features in this revision. >> -- >> IMPORTANT NOTE >> -- >> The latest version of K3 Utility (1.2.9.30) must be used if you >> plan to do receiver RF gain calibration. You can find K3 Utility >> on our K3 software page, along with the K3 beta-test firmware: >> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm >> Please send problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> * * * >> MCU 3.41 / DSP 2.37, 10-02-2009 >> * IMPROVED RX LOW-FREQUENCY RESPONSE in AM/SSB/CW MODES: >> Most noticeable with hi-fidelity headphones or large speakers. >> NORMalizing >> the DSP passband still sets the cutoff to about 100 Hz, but DSP >> controls can >> be adjusted to provide a lower response. RX EQ can enhance bass >> further. >> * NO RX EQ OR TX EQ IN DATA MODES: That is, the response is flat >> (rolling off below 200 Hz). The RX EQ and TX EQ menu entries now >> affect only the other modes. >> * "LIVE" MEMORY RECALL (M>V): If you tap M>V, then start rotating >> VFO A to select a memory, the K3 will now switch to the band/mode >> of each memory. Exit memory recall by tapping M>V a second time. >> * VFO COARSE STEP ROUNDING: Tap '1' in the VFO CRS menu entry >> to select RND=NO or YES. If YES, the VFO frequency will be rounded >> off >> during COARSE tuning. This menu entry also sets the per-mode COARSE >> step size. Note: The RIT/XIT control moves the VFO in coarse steps if >> RIT and XIT are not in use (use CONFIG:VFO OFS to turn this on/off). >> * CWT (TUNING AID) NOW INDEPENDENT FOR CW & DATA. >> * RF GAIN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE UPDATED: You'll need the >> latest revision of K3 Utility and a 50-microvolt signal source >> (e.g., an XG2). >> * SUB RX NOISE BLANKER NOW FULLY INDEPENDENT OF MAIN: >> This includes the on/off state and NB LEVEL settings. Note: Set >> CONFIG:NB SAVE to YES to preserve your per-band NB on/off settings. >> * DSP INTERNAL STATUS MONITORING: In the TECH MD menu entry, >> tapping 1 (main) or 2 (sub) displays DSP status information. If it >> is "", >> no error has been detected. Tapping CLR resets the data to "FFF >> F". >> * CHANNEL HOPPING IN FM MODE LOADS REPEATER SETTINGS: >> Repeater offsets and PL tones are now loaded during scanning/hopping. >> * PL TONE DEVIATION ADJUSTABLE: Tapping '1' in CONFIG:FM DEV >> allows setting PL tone deviation (300-600 Hz in 30-Hz steps; >> default, 360 Hz). >> * EU REPEATER 1750 HZ PL TONE BURST: If a 1750 Hz PL TONE is >> selected, a 500 ms tone burst will be sent on each PTT activation. >> * EXTENDED 6-METER TUNING RANGE: The VFO can now be tuned >> down to 44 MHz to monitor signals that may be correlated with 6-meter >> band openings. Loss increases rapidly below 49 MHz (-34 dB at 45 >> MHz), >> so a preamp (e.g., the Elecraft PR6) may be needed to obtain a >> useful NF. >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
No, they are saved in the K3 EEPROM only. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Oct 6, 2009, at 1:08 PM, Brian Alsop wrote: > Are the RF calibration values saved in the configuration file? > > Brian/K3KO > > > Wayne Burdick wrote: >> K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.41 (with DSP rev. 2.37) is now >> available. See release notes below. >> More refinements are in the works. But alas, it was time to "shoot >> the engineers" and get some interim feedback on the many new >> features in this revision. >> -- >> IMPORTANT NOTE >> -- >> The latest version of K3 Utility (1.2.9.30) must be used if you >> plan to do receiver RF gain calibration. You can find K3 Utility >> on our K3 software page, along with the K3 beta-test firmware: >> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm >> Please send problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> * * * >> MCU 3.41 / DSP 2.37, 10-02-2009 >> * IMPROVED RX LOW-FREQUENCY RESPONSE in AM/SSB/CW MODES: >> Most noticeable with hi-fidelity headphones or large speakers. >> NORMalizing >> the DSP passband still sets the cutoff to about 100 Hz, but DSP >> controls can >> be adjusted to provide a lower response. RX EQ can enhance bass >> further. >> * NO RX EQ OR TX EQ IN DATA MODES: That is, the response is flat >> (rolling off below 200 Hz). The RX EQ and TX EQ menu entries now >> affect only the other modes. >> * "LIVE" MEMORY RECALL (M>V): If you tap M>V, then start rotating >> VFO A to select a memory, the K3 will now switch to the band/mode >> of each memory. Exit memory recall by tapping M>V a second time. >> * VFO COARSE STEP ROUNDING: Tap '1' in the VFO CRS menu entry >> to select RND=NO or YES. If YES, the VFO frequency will be rounded >> off >> during COARSE tuning. This menu entry also sets the per-mode COARSE >> step size. Note: The RIT/XIT control moves the VFO in coarse steps if >> RIT and XIT are not in use (use CONFIG:VFO OFS to turn this on/off). >> * CWT (TUNING AID) NOW INDEPENDENT FOR CW & DATA. >> * RF GAIN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE UPDATED: You’ll need the >> latest revision of K3 Utility and a 50-microvolt signal source >> (e.g., an XG2). >> * SUB RX NOISE BLANKER NOW FULLY INDEPENDENT OF MAIN: >> This includes the on/off state and NB LEVEL settings. Note: Set >> CONFIG:NB SAVE to YES to preserve your per-band NB on/off settings. >> * DSP INTERNAL STATUS MONITORING: In the TECH MD menu entry, >> tapping 1 (main) or 2 (sub) displays DSP status information. If it >> is “”, >> no error has been detected. Tapping CLR resets the data to “FFF >> F”. >> * CHANNEL HOPPING IN FM MODE LOADS REPEATER SETTINGS: >> Repeater offsets and PL tones are now loaded during scanning/hopping. >> * PL TONE DEVIATION ADJUSTABLE: Tapping '1' in CONFIG:FM DEV >> allows setting PL tone deviation (300-600 Hz in 30-Hz steps; >> default, 360 Hz). >> * EU REPEATER 1750 HZ PL TONE BURST: If a 1750 Hz PL TONE is >> selected, a 500 ms tone burst will be sent on each PTT activation. >> * EXTENDED 6-METER TUNING RANGE: The VFO can now be tuned >> down to 44 MHz to monitor signals that may be correlated with 6-meter >> band openings. Loss increases rapidly below 49 MHz (-34 dB at 45 >> MHz), >> so a preamp (e.g., the Elecraft PR6) may be needed to obtain a >> useful NF. >> __ >> 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 >> --- >> - >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.420 / Virus Database: >> 270.14.4/2417 >> - Release Date: 10/06/09 06:50:00 > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.420 / Virus Database: 270.14.4/2417 - Release Date: > 10/06/09 06:50:00 > __ > 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 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
Are the RF calibration values saved in the configuration file? Brian/K3KO Wayne Burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.41 (with DSP rev. 2.37) is now available. See release notes below. More refinements are in the works. But alas, it was time to "shoot the engineers" and get some interim feedback on the many new features in this revision. -- IMPORTANT NOTE -- The latest version of K3 Utility (1.2.9.30) must be used if you plan to do receiver RF gain calibration. You can find K3 Utility on our K3 software page, along with the K3 beta-test firmware: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Please send problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 3.41 / DSP 2.37, 10-02-2009 * IMPROVED RX LOW-FREQUENCY RESPONSE in AM/SSB/CW MODES: Most noticeable with hi-fidelity headphones or large speakers. NORMalizing the DSP passband still sets the cutoff to about 100 Hz, but DSP controls can be adjusted to provide a lower response. RX EQ can enhance bass further. * NO RX EQ OR TX EQ IN DATA MODES: That is, the response is flat (rolling off below 200 Hz). The RX EQ and TX EQ menu entries now affect only the other modes. * "LIVE" MEMORY RECALL (M>V): If you tap M>V, then start rotating VFO A to select a memory, the K3 will now switch to the band/mode of each memory. Exit memory recall by tapping M>V a second time. * VFO COARSE STEP ROUNDING: Tap '1' in the VFO CRS menu entry to select RND=NO or YES. If YES, the VFO frequency will be rounded off during COARSE tuning. This menu entry also sets the per-mode COARSE step size. Note: The RIT/XIT control moves the VFO in coarse steps if RIT and XIT are not in use (use CONFIG:VFO OFS to turn this on/off). * CWT (TUNING AID) NOW INDEPENDENT FOR CW & DATA. * RF GAIN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE UPDATED: You’ll need the latest revision of K3 Utility and a 50-microvolt signal source (e.g., an XG2). * SUB RX NOISE BLANKER NOW FULLY INDEPENDENT OF MAIN: This includes the on/off state and NB LEVEL settings. Note: Set CONFIG:NB SAVE to YES to preserve your per-band NB on/off settings. * DSP INTERNAL STATUS MONITORING: In the TECH MD menu entry, tapping 1 (main) or 2 (sub) displays DSP status information. If it is “”, no error has been detected. Tapping CLR resets the data to “”. * CHANNEL HOPPING IN FM MODE LOADS REPEATER SETTINGS: Repeater offsets and PL tones are now loaded during scanning/hopping. * PL TONE DEVIATION ADJUSTABLE: Tapping '1' in CONFIG:FM DEV allows setting PL tone deviation (300-600 Hz in 30-Hz steps; default, 360 Hz). * EU REPEATER 1750 HZ PL TONE BURST: If a 1750 Hz PL TONE is selected, a 500 ms tone burst will be sent on each PTT activation. * EXTENDED 6-METER TUNING RANGE: The VFO can now be tuned down to 44 MHz to monitor signals that may be correlated with 6-meter band openings. Loss increases rapidly below 49 MHz (-34 dB at 45 MHz), so a preamp (e.g., the Elecraft PR6) may be needed to obtain a useful NF. __ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.420 / Virus Database: 270.14.4/2417 - Release Date: 10/06/09 06:50:00 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.420 / Virus Database: 270.14.4/2417 - Release Date: 10/06/09 06:50:00 __ 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 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.41: Improved RX bass response; Flat DATA-mode EQ; "Live" memory recall; etc.
K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.41 (with DSP rev. 2.37) is now available. See release notes below. More refinements are in the works. But alas, it was time to "shoot the engineers" and get some interim feedback on the many new features in this revision. -- IMPORTANT NOTE -- The latest version of K3 Utility (1.2.9.30) must be used if you plan to do receiver RF gain calibration. You can find K3 Utility on our K3 software page, along with the K3 beta-test firmware: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Please send problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 3.41 / DSP 2.37, 10-02-2009 * IMPROVED RX LOW-FREQUENCY RESPONSE in AM/SSB/CW MODES: Most noticeable with hi-fidelity headphones or large speakers. NORMalizing the DSP passband still sets the cutoff to about 100 Hz, but DSP controls can be adjusted to provide a lower response. RX EQ can enhance bass further. * NO RX EQ OR TX EQ IN DATA MODES: That is, the response is flat (rolling off below 200 Hz). The RX EQ and TX EQ menu entries now affect only the other modes. * "LIVE" MEMORY RECALL (M>V): If you tap M>V, then start rotating VFO A to select a memory, the K3 will now switch to the band/mode of each memory. Exit memory recall by tapping M>V a second time. * VFO COARSE STEP ROUNDING: Tap '1' in the VFO CRS menu entry to select RND=NO or YES. If YES, the VFO frequency will be rounded off during COARSE tuning. This menu entry also sets the per-mode COARSE step size. Note: The RIT/XIT control moves the VFO in coarse steps if RIT and XIT are not in use (use CONFIG:VFO OFS to turn this on/off). * CWT (TUNING AID) NOW INDEPENDENT FOR CW & DATA. * RF GAIN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE UPDATED: You’ll need the latest revision of K3 Utility and a 50-microvolt signal source (e.g., an XG2). * SUB RX NOISE BLANKER NOW FULLY INDEPENDENT OF MAIN: This includes the on/off state and NB LEVEL settings. Note: Set CONFIG:NB SAVE to YES to preserve your per-band NB on/off settings. * DSP INTERNAL STATUS MONITORING: In the TECH MD menu entry, tapping 1 (main) or 2 (sub) displays DSP status information. If it is “”, no error has been detected. Tapping CLR resets the data to “”. * CHANNEL HOPPING IN FM MODE LOADS REPEATER SETTINGS: Repeater offsets and PL tones are now loaded during scanning/hopping. * PL TONE DEVIATION ADJUSTABLE: Tapping '1' in CONFIG:FM DEV allows setting PL tone deviation (300-600 Hz in 30-Hz steps; default, 360 Hz). * EU REPEATER 1750 HZ PL TONE BURST: If a 1750 Hz PL TONE is selected, a 500 ms tone burst will be sent on each PTT activation. * EXTENDED 6-METER TUNING RANGE: The VFO can now be tuned down to 44 MHz to monitor signals that may be correlated with 6-meter band openings. Loss increases rapidly below 49 MHz (-34 dB at 45 MHz), so a preamp (e.g., the Elecraft PR6) may be needed to obtain a useful NF. __ 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
