[Elecraft] K3: Update - Antenna not connecting on change to BC frequencies
Initially posted 6/5/19, now solved. The problem was signal intermittency with an installed KBPF3 when switch to frequencies below 1.700. With patient help from Keith WE6R at Elecraft and suggestions from 5 other list members I was able to confirm the problem was on the KBPF3 board. Further tests to map the relay switching frequencies from 0.5 to 30Mhz confirmed that while various relay switching were not consistent they were all operating when energized.This then suggested faulty U1 and U2, or corrupt control signals.Three TPIC6C595D from Elecraft were ordered. These shift registers are daisy chained on their control line so I initially changed out U1 (first experience at working with this sized IC). Happily this solved the problem.Along the way I performed an EE INIT on the radio and did a full calibration so now have a more detailed understanding of the radio. Warm thanks to Keith WE6R, Bill NR4C, Ben W4SC, Dave W9PA, Mark WB9CIF and Mike VP8NO. 73, Nigel ZL2DF __ __ 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
[Elecraft] K3 update fail
Hi I wonder if anyone can help, I've just tried to update my K3 with the latest software, it found something like echo D not found now my set is in limbo! the screen is unlit the TX light is flashing and the words MCU LD are showing on the radio, Thanks John. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-update-fail-tp7605191.html Sent from the Elecraft 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 update fail
K3 Utility Help, TroubleShooting, MCU Boot Loader 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John.m0cdl Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 6:34 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 update fail Hi I wonder if anyone can help, I've just tried to update my K3 with the latest software, it found something like echo D not found now my set is in limbo! the screen is unlit the TX light is flashing and the words MCU LD are showing on the radio, Thanks John. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-update-fail-tp7605191.html Sent from the Elecraft 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 Message delivered to d...@elecraft.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 update fail
Thanks guys, sorted now I pull the power, took the rs252 cable out of the P3 and direct into the K3 and powered it all on, software loaded no problems! Now up and running again, thanks. Libertas per cultum On 21 Jul 2015, at 14:34, John.m0cdl m0...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Hi I wonder if anyone can help, I've just tried to update my K3 with the latest software, it found something like echo D not found now my set is in limbo! the screen is unlit the TX light is flashing and the words MCU LD are showing on the radio, Thanks John. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-update-fail-tp7605191.html Sent from the Elecraft 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 Message delivered to m0...@yahoo.co.uk __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 update?
We're testing a field-test release of K3 firmware, 4.55. Release notes below. However, we have a few more changes to make before going to beta. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 4.55 / DSP 2.79, 10-10-2012 * AM TRANSMIT CAN USE THE FM FILTER: The wide (FM) crystal filter can now be assigned to AM transmit as well as FM. This can potentially free up a crystal filter slot for customers who were using the 6-kHz filter only for AM. * K3EXREF USERS MUST NOW ENABLE THE MODULE IN THE MENU: To do this, locate the CONFIG:REF CAL menu entry and tap 2 to change the setting; flashes XREF IN or XREFOUT. If you DO NOT have a K3EXREF module installed, use the XREFOUT setting (the default). If you use the XREF IN setting without a K3EXREF module installed, you may hear digital switching noise on the 6-meter band. * REMOTE-RIG (K3/0) BUG FIX: The SUB RF GAIN control now works correctly. * XVTR BAND DISPLAY FIXED FOR MICROWAVE BAND DISPLAYS: Previously, a band defined as 3400 MHz in CONFIG:XVn RF would not produce the correct display when the VFO was tuned below 3400 MHz. * PSK-D/FSK-D PROSIGN TRANSMIT FIXED: Was sending BB for BT, AA for AR, etc., always duplicating the characters. * VOX TRANSMIT TERMINATION VIA REMOTE CONTROL FIXED: The RX; remote control command will now properly terminate transmit when VOX is in use. Some customers who use VOX in audio data modes will find this useful. Previously the K3 would sometimes not exit transmit, requiring an additional RX; command. * VFO A/B REV AND SWAP DE-GLITCHED: In rare cases, swapping VFOs would generate a loud audio artifact. On Oct 22, 2012, at 9:39 AM, Ron Midwin wrote: I haven't seen a K3 software update for a while, and don't see a new one on the link. What is the status? I thought I saw a few months ago that there were some nice changes in the works? Regards, -- Ron Midwin AE6RH S/N 1997 still working flawlessly! __ 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 update issues on Linux
On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Mike Clarke clark...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm trying to update my K3 using the firmware utility on Linux (Debian Lenny.) [snip] As a result, the downloaded files are saved in $HOME/Elecraft, rather than $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware, and it seems the firmware updater doesn't detect them. I tried: $ cd ~ ; rm -rf Elecraft ; mkdir Elecraft $ tar -zxvf k3utility.tgz -C Elecraft $ cd Elecraft $ mkdir K3_Firmware and then tried the update again. This time, the files are downloaded without complaint, and stored in $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware. However, when the download is complete, I get an error dialog: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. An off-list reply from David, W4SMT, prompted some further checks. If I unpack the original tarball into ~/foo instead of ~/Elecraft, it all seems to work correctly; I can download updated firmware from Elecraft, and the utility offers to allow me to update my rig. The problem _seems_ be caused by my random selection of ~/Elecraft as a directory to unpack the tarball into. It seems that, because that directory already existed when k3util was first run, it didn't create ~/Elecraft/K3_Firmware as it did when I unpacked into ~/foo. Possibly a bug in k3util, or I have missed something? Thanks, -- Mike, M0PRL __ 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 update issues on Linux
Who made the Elecraft folder and what permissions are assigned to it? Mike Clarke wrote: On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Mike Clarke clark...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm trying to update my K3 using the firmware utility on Linux (Debian Lenny.) [snip] As a result, the downloaded files are saved in $HOME/Elecraft, rather than $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware, and it seems the firmware updater doesn't detect them. I tried: $ cd ~ ; rm -rf Elecraft ; mkdir Elecraft $ tar -zxvf k3utility.tgz -C Elecraft $ cd Elecraft $ mkdir K3_Firmware and then tried the update again. This time, the files are downloaded without complaint, and stored in $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware. However, when the download is complete, I get an error dialog: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. An off-list reply from David, W4SMT, prompted some further checks. If I unpack the original tarball into ~/foo instead of ~/Elecraft, it all seems to work correctly; I can download updated firmware from Elecraft, and the utility offers to allow me to update my rig. The problem _seems_ be caused by my random selection of ~/Elecraft as a directory to unpack the tarball into. It seems that, because that directory already existed when k3util was first run, it didn't create ~/Elecraft/K3_Firmware as it did when I unpacked into ~/foo. Possibly a bug in k3util, or I have missed something? Thanks, __ 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 update issues on Linux
I created it manually before unpacking the tarball into it. It's owned by my normal login user -- the same user I was running k3util as -- and the directory permissions are 755. Thanks, -- Mike, M0PRL On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 9:30 PM, Kevin rksto...@mchsi.com wrote: Who made the Elecraft folder and what permissions are assigned to it? Mike Clarke wrote: On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Mike Clarke clark...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I'm trying to update my K3 using the firmware utility on Linux (Debian Lenny.) [snip] As a result, the downloaded files are saved in $HOME/Elecraft, rather than $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware, and it seems the firmware updater doesn't detect them. I tried: $ cd ~ ; rm -rf Elecraft ; mkdir Elecraft $ tar -zxvf k3utility.tgz -C Elecraft $ cd Elecraft $ mkdir K3_Firmware and then tried the update again. This time, the files are downloaded without complaint, and stored in $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware. However, when the download is complete, I get an error dialog: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. An off-list reply from David, W4SMT, prompted some further checks. If I unpack the original tarball into ~/foo instead of ~/Elecraft, it all seems to work correctly; I can download updated firmware from Elecraft, and the utility offers to allow me to update my rig. The problem _seems_ be caused by my random selection of ~/Elecraft as a directory to unpack the tarball into. It seems that, because that directory already existed when k3util was first run, it didn't create ~/Elecraft/K3_Firmware as it did when I unpacked into ~/foo. Possibly a bug in k3util, or I have missed something? Thanks, __ 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 update issues on Linux
The problem _seems_ be caused by my random selection of ~/Elecraft as a directory to unpack the tarball into. It seems that, because that directory already existed when k3util was first run, it didn't create ~/Elecraft/K3_Firmware as it did when I unpacked into ~/foo. Possibly a bug in k3util, or I have missed something? Mike, this could be a bug. The program does assume that the ~/Elecraft/K3_Firmware directory structure does not exist the first time it is run. I'll look into it and see if I can find any issues in the code when the utility is run from ~/Elecraft. In the meantime, you should be good to go with your current installation. 73, 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
[Elecraft] K3 update issues on Linux
Hi, I'm trying to update my K3 using the firmware utility on Linux (Debian Lenny.) So far, I've a) Downloaded the tarball b) Created a directory for the tools: $ cd ~ ; mkdir Elecraft c) Unpacked the tarball: $ tar -zxvf k3utility.tgz -C Elecraft d) Run the application. It's talking to the rig fine, and detects the current firmware version. However, when I try to download new firmware, I get this: 00:12:15 K3 Utility for Linux Version 1.2.3.18 00:12:28 K3 is running MCU version 03.03. RS232 speed is 9600 bps. 00:12:38 Connecting to ftp.elecraft.com. Please be patient, this takes a few seconds. 00:12:55 hfwnotes.rtf 00:12:55 beta 00:12:55 old 00:12:55 K3UtilityVersionInfo.txt 00:12:55 DTBL0009.HEX 00:12:55 TBOOT7.HEX 00:12:55 hmcu0311.hex 00:12:56 HDSP0215.HEX 00:12:56 HAUX0215.HEX 00:12:56 hfpf0100.hex 00:12:56 bash: line 0: cd: /home/clarkema/Elecraft/K3_Firmware: No such file or directory As a result, the downloaded files are saved in $HOME/Elecraft, rather than $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware, and it seems the firmware updater doesn't detect them. I tried: $ cd ~ ; rm -rf Elecraft ; mkdir Elecraft $ tar -zxvf k3utility.tgz -C Elecraft $ cd Elecraft $ mkdir K3_Firmware and then tried the update again. This time, the files are downloaded without complaint, and stored in $HOME/Elecraft/K3_Firmware. However, when the download is complete, I get an error dialog: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. Any suggestions? Thanks, -- Mike, M0PRL __ 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 Update Kit Question
Let me correct my Elecraft inquiry. I aske them if L1 would be jumpered on future KIO3A boards supplied in new production K3s. Elecraft has not responded to this question. Roy Morris W4WFB __ 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 Update Utility
I recently obtained an IBM Thinkpad 600E laptop with Windows 98(Not second edition) with a whopping 128k of memory. Can such a minimal configuration be used with the K3 update software? What rig control software might also work with this box? Thanks Thom k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Update Utility
The K3 Utility is regularly tested on Windows 98 SE, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Give it a try and let me know your experience with that small a memory! Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thom LaCosta Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:03 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Update Utility I recently obtained an IBM Thinkpad 600E laptop with Windows 98(Not second edition) with a whopping 128k of memory. Can such a minimal configuration be used with the K3 update software? What rig control software might also work with this box? Thanks Thom k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update Utility
Thom, You might be able to get EMCPup to work on it. That comes with fldigi which will work as well. http://www.w1hkj.com/emcpup.html Leigh/WA5ZNU I recently obtained an IBM Thinkpad 600E laptop with Windows 98(Not second edition) with a whopping 128k of memory. Can such a minimal configuration be used with the K3 update software? What rig control software might also work with this box? Thanks Thom k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update utility failure--Help!!
David, I ran into the same problem after I switched from a year old iMac to a new one. Downloading this file did the trick. thank you!! Gary W7TEA David Fleming-2 wrote: Hi John, There is a bug in the version on the Elecraft site that is causing this problem on some systems. Try downloading this file and give it a try: http://sight.net/K3/K3Util/6-26-2008/Mac/K3UtilityOSX1163.zip Let me know if this cures the problem and I'll get this version posted on the Elecraft site. tnx, David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 7/24/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Update utility failure--Help!! To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 3:43 PM Using a Mac Mini I have been able to do firmware updates many times however I was greeted with the following error message today: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down This appeared after downloading the latest mac version downloader utility from the Elecraft site and dropping it into my application folder double-clicking. Any advice is appreciated.. Thanks John, N6AX K3 567 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Update-utility-failure--Help%21%21-tp581056p640961.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Update utility failure--Help!!
Using a Mac Mini I have been able to do firmware updates many times however I was greeted with the following error message today: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down This appeared after downloading the latest mac version downloader utility from the Elecraft site and dropping it into my application folder double-clicking. Any advice is appreciated.. Thanks John, N6AX K3 567 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update utility failure--Help!!
Hi John, There is a bug in the version on the Elecraft site that is causing this problem on some systems. Try downloading this file and give it a try: http://sight.net/K3/K3Util/6-26-2008/Mac/K3UtilityOSX1163.zip Let me know if this cures the problem and I'll get this version posted on the Elecraft site. tnx, David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 7/24/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Update utility failure--Help!! To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 3:43 PM Using a Mac Mini I have been able to do firmware updates many times however I was greeted with the following error message today: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down This appeared after downloading the latest mac version downloader utility from the Elecraft site and dropping it into my application folder double-clicking. Any advice is appreciated.. Thanks John, N6AX K3 567 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update utility failure--Help!!
John - If you have not already done so, you might try getting a fresh download. It is not unknown for there to be an otherwise undetected hiccup (an error, to use a non-technical term) in the received file. Sometimes trying again will fix this sort of thing. If it happens repeatedly, then it is time to ask questions of the main man. - Jim, KL7CC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Using a Mac Mini I have been able to do firmware updates many times however I was greeted with the following error message today: An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down This appeared after downloading the latest mac version downloader utility from the Elecraft site and dropping it into my application folder double-clicking. Any advice is appreciated.. Thanks John, N6AX K3 567 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update utility failure--Help!!
Jim Wiley wrote: It is not unknown for there to be an otherwise undetected hiccup (an error, to use a non-technical term) in the received file. NASA refers to the highly technical term, hiccup, as an anomaly. Anything can be an anomaly: Inadvertently having ANT2 selected on 30m and wondering why the band is dead and the SWR is infinite would be an anomaly in NASA-speak [fixed when Wayne called and said, Let's start with the easy stuff ...]. Finding the rocket pointy-end down in the desert outside Phoenix when it should have been headed for the moon would also be an anomaly. It's just a matter of degree. About to download 2.19 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Update on Firmware
About 3 weeks ago I posted a problem with my K3 failing during a firmware update. I finally got around to finding the problem (yes I'm sloo) It turned out to be a faulty USB to Serial Cable.Today I picked up a Radio Shack 6 ft USB-A to Serial Cable (part number 26-949). This cable mates to the K3 connector (It has the screws ,not nuts) as I was ask by Dick,K6KR to watch for this. So now my K3 is working again!! I would like to think Dick Dievendorff K6KR for his prompt help and the many many email he sent me to find the problem. Now back to playing radio!! 73 Gary W4GNS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 update problem
Hi, Stan! You bet! I have a laptop with Vista Home Basic and the K3 Utility program works great. Remember, a key to the success of updating the K3 is how it is connected to the computer. If you use an RS232 - USB adapter (ours or anyone else's) always make sure they have the correct drivers (see the K3 Utility Help file for details). Also, if you use a USB hub, it should be externally powered with a wall wort. Hubs that use the host pc for power are usually underpowered and can cause download failures. Let us know how well the update process works for you! Brian Broggie - W6FVI Production Test Engineer, Elecraft, Inc. Stan Rife wrote: I have a question about the drivers and the update software. Are they Vista compatible? Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 update problem
Hi, After having successfully completed several updates of the firmware of my K3, it suddenly has stopped working, my K3 is not responding. After seeing this I upgraded the K3 update utility to the latest and greatest, also new drivers for my original Elecraft delivered USB-serial converter. Forcing K3 into MCU upload mode doesn't work Any ideas? vy 73 Eric PA3CEV K2 960 K3 122 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.7/1232 - Release Date: 18-1-2008 19:32 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 update problem
Would you go back to the Windows Device Manager, find the properties page, Driver Tab for the USB to Serial Adapter cable, and let me know what driver version you've installed? A couple of people had to install drivers a couple of times. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 2:44 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 update problem Hi, After having successfully completed several updates of the firmware of my K3, it suddenly has stopped working, my K3 is not responding. After seeing this I upgraded the K3 update utility to the latest and greatest, also new drivers for my original Elecraft delivered USB-serial converter. Forcing K3 into MCU upload mode doesn't work Any ideas? vy 73 Eric PA3CEV K2 960 K3 122 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.7/1232 - Release Date: 18-1-2008 19:32 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 update problem
I have a question about the drivers and the update software. Are they Vista compatible? Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 update problem
The K3 Utility (and the KUSB drivers) work on Windows Vista. I'm using a Vista laptop as one of my two primary test machines. I use the Elecraft KUSB and I got the Vista drivers from the Microsoft Update web site when I first plugged the KUSB in, without using the driver diskette that came with the KUSB. I just plugged the KUSB in and waited while Microsoft Update did its work automatically. The K3 Utility includes a Vista-aware exe manifest so that Vista is informed directly that the K3 Utility requests no special privileges. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Rife Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 5:50 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 update problem I have a question about the drivers and the update software. Are they Vista compatible? Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Update Utility Under Linux/Wine
I'm another of thoes weird guys that likes to run Linux over Windows. Anyone have any expierence running the K3 update utility under wine? I installed it and it ran and I was able to see the utility but when clicking update it didn't do much (I'm thinking this is because it was trying to talk to my K3 that didn't exist yet). If anyone wants to ship me theirs I'll try this out and report back! hi hi... Oh and PS: Is there anyone in the Oregon area thats gotten one of these gems and would be willing to show off? Maybe even let me push a button or two? ~Brett (KC7OTG) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update Utility Under Linux/Wine
I am working on a Linux version of the K3 Utility. I have a little more polishing to do, but it should be ready for beta testers soon. I haven't tried the Windows version using Wine. David, W4SMT --- Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm another of thoes weird guys that likes to run Linux over Windows. Anyone have any expierence running the K3 update utility under wine? I installed it and it ran and I was able to see the utility but when clicking update it didn't do much (I'm thinking this is because it was trying to talk to my K3 that didn't exist yet). If anyone wants to ship me theirs I'll try this out and report back! hi hi... Oh and PS: Is there anyone in the Oregon area thats gotten one of these gems and would be willing to show off? Maybe even let me push a button or two? ~Brett (KC7OTG) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better...
Folks keep asking me how the field test is going. I think it's going very well. Almost all the changes Elecraft has published have been software. The hardware I have seen is very stable. There were a few missing pull-up resistors and a ground jumper which we added easily in the field. The front panel labels are being revised. But the hardware behind this software-defined radio is proving itself remarkably close to final detail and quality. So I have been telling those who ask that the K3 field test is really SMOP, what we call in the software industry a simple matter of programming. That big job is proceeding well, with new features, fixes and tuneups coming through every few days. They are a snap to download and with each download the K3 keeps getting better and better. One of the more recent features added to the K3 software was VOX. It was worth the wait! This is one of the smoothest I've used and the anti-VOX is perfect. I've yet to have speaker audio trip it. It's easy to adjust gain to match various microphones so that relaxed, quiet speech triggers the VOX instantly but normal breathing and ambient noise very rarely cause false triggers. Pickup is very fast - no need to prefix a transmission with Uhh... to avoid losing a syllable. There are no switching transients, either, so I can set the delay very short. Superb! 73, /Rick N6XI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better...
Tell us more! How is the audio quality out of the stock speaker and the line outputs? What kind of power output/duty cycle does the rig get. (I thought someone reported 125 watts for hours with no problem!) What filters do you have and how do they work, notice a big difference between different filters? How well does the sync AM detector work? Brett N2DTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Tavan N6XI Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:43 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better... Folks keep asking me how the field test is going. I think it's going very well. Almost all the changes Elecraft has published have been software. The hardware I have seen is very stable. There were a few missing pull-up resistors and a ground jumper which we added easily in the field. The front panel labels are being revised. But the hardware behind this software-defined radio is proving itself remarkably close to final detail and quality. So I have been telling those who ask that the K3 field test is really SMOP, what we call in the software industry a simple matter of programming. That big job is proceeding well, with new features, fixes and tuneups coming through every few days. They are a snap to download and with each download the K3 keeps getting better and better. One of the more recent features added to the K3 software was VOX. It was worth the wait! This is one of the smoothest I've used and the anti-VOX is perfect. I've yet to have speaker audio trip it. It's easy to adjust gain to match various microphones so that relaxed, quiet speech triggers the VOX instantly but normal breathing and ambient noise very rarely cause false triggers. Pickup is very fast - no need to prefix a transmission with Uhh... to avoid losing a syllable. There are no switching transients, either, so I can set the delay very short. Superb! 73, /Rick N6XI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better...
This is of great interest - thanks! There are a couple of issues here. First, if there are any hardware changes at all, Elecraft either has to fix each one in the first batch (of maybe 250?) or, accept the lead delay for ordering a revised PCB group. This is probably my preference, but I'm okay with it either way. Also, if they have changed the front panel they may need to reorder those for the first batch, or at some expense, resend new panels later for the first group. The documentation also needs to be changed for that. I'm assuming that printed documentation comes with the K3 like it did with the K2. Sure hope so, I REALLY like the K2 document. Finally, even with SMOP changes, I'd allow a week or two from the end date of those changes before units are being sent out. This is all my guess work, it's probably more complex than even this and (a little) more patience could easily be required of us. I'm greatly encouraged by Ricks comments. [Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better... Rick Tavan N6XI rtavan at gmail.com Thu Jul 19 02:42:38 EDT 2007 Folks keep asking me how the field test is going. I think it's going very well. Almost all the changes Elecraft has published have been software. The hardware I have seen is very stable. There were a few missing pull-up resistors and a ground jumper which we added easily in the field. The front panel labels are being revised. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better...
On 7/19/07, Brett gazdzinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tell us more! How is the audio quality out of the stock speaker It's very good for such a small speaker. You can easily discern those OTA signals with good transmitted audio from those with poor audio. The AF equalizer lets you adjust the tonal quality. The hiss level is extremely low, much lower than my FT-1000MP. and the line outputs? I haven't used them much for listening. I did check one pair of headphones and found the output level too low for that set. Line Out isn't intended for unamplified listening but rather for stuff like sound card input. For that, it works very well. It gives me audio levels that make for very easy, clean copy of RTTY and PSK. That's the purpose. What kind of power output/duty cycle does the rig get. (I thought someone reported 125 watts for hours with no problem!) Dunno. I have only the QRP version so far. The 100W amp has two big fans with temperature controlled cycling. They want the K3 to be the best digital mode rig on the market, so RTTY with its continuous duty cycle is a design point. It will be fun to see how warm it gets in that application! What filters do you have and how do they work, notice a big difference between different filters? I have the 400 Hz and 2.8 Hz 8-pole filters. They're the same excellent filters we get from INRAD for after-market upgrade of other radios. I like to listen to CW at 500-600 Hz. When I do that, the 2.8 KHz roofing filter cuts in (it has to) and I can hear more around my freq. I have a 1.0 KHz roofer on order with the second receiver and it may end up in the main receiver. My desire for optimal roofing filters is for contesting in crowded neighborhoods. For general operating, the wider filter and DSP are very adequate. This is subjective stuff - YMMV. How well does the sync AM detector work? I don't think it's available to testers yet. Brett N2DTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Tavan N6XI Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:43 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better... Folks keep asking me how the field test is going. I think it's going very well. Almost all the changes Elecraft has published have been software. The hardware I have seen is very stable. There were a few missing pull-up resistors and a ground jumper which we added easily in the field. The front panel labels are being revised. But the hardware behind this software-defined radio is proving itself remarkably close to final detail and quality. So I have been telling those who ask that the K3 field test is really SMOP, what we call in the software industry a simple matter of programming. That big job is proceeding well, with new features, fixes and tuneups coming through every few days. They are a snap to download and with each download the K3 keeps getting better and better. One of the more recent features added to the K3 software was VOX. It was worth the wait! This is one of the smoothest I've used and the anti-VOX is perfect. I've yet to have speaker audio trip it. It's easy to adjust gain to match various microphones so that relaxed, quiet speech triggers the VOX instantly but normal breathing and ambient noise very rarely cause false triggers. Pickup is very fast - no need to prefix a transmission with Uhh... to avoid losing a syllable. There are no switching transients, either, so I can set the delay very short. Superb! 73, /Rick N6XI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- In days of old, when ops were bold, and sidebands not invented, The word would pass, by pounding brass, and all were well contented. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Update: It keeps getting better...
On 7/19/07, Joseph Trombino Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad to see that you have been having fun with your K3 beta unit. A good portion of the folks on the Elecraft list are CW OPS and along with them I would be interested in knowing about the QSK/Sidetone on the K3. I operate 90% CW. The sidetone sounds great - like a pure sinusoid. So does the QSK. It has some low level clicks but is very pleasant to listen to. This is at 15W - I don't have the 100W amp yet. Wayne says it may get better in the future when they have time to tune the software a little more. I ran a QSK test with N6TV and he was able to break a chain of dits at around 30 WPM with as little as one dit on his end. This isn't easy since his dit would, on average, overlap one of mine by 50%. A dah was easy to detect at 30+. Real sending should be detectable at higher speeds than I usually operate (40+). This is first-class QSK and you can turn it on and off with a button without disturbing your favorite semi-breakin delay setting. 73, /Rick N6XI -- In days of old, when ops were bold, and sidebands not invented, The word would pass, by pounding brass, and all were well contented. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
