Re: [Elecraft] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
With Gary´s help I got the update... To wait more than 5 min was the deal… and of course unplug P3 as I did already before New firmeares are fine – no malfunction between interaction K3 – P3- Logger32 any more 73 Klaus OE6KYG KX1 244 K2 1331 K3 115 -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Im Auftrag von Wayne Burdick Gesendet: Freitag, 17. September 2010 20:12 An: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Betreff: [Elecraft] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available Hi all, K3 beta firmware rev 4.12 and P3 rev 0.36 are now available. If you have a P3, you'll want to load both. They work together to greatly reduce serial I/O delays with PC applications such as HRD. There are many other improvements as well. See release notes for both K3 and P3 below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * K3 Release Notes > MCU 4.12 / DSP 2.60 / FPF 1.13, 9-15-2010 > > * K3-to-P3 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS: The K3/P3 RS232 > interface has been optimized to eliminate problems with VFO > tuning and some third-party PC applications such as HRD. > > * DVR TRANSMIT MONITOR SEPARATELY ADJUSTABLE: Applies > to TX message play as well as transmit playback of the 90-second loop. > First, set CONFIG:TX DVR to IND (independent) and exit the menu. Next, > hold in the CMP/PWR knob to select MON. Holding the knob in a > second time alternates between MON xx and DVR xx. You can adjust > MON or DVR level during transmit playback. > > * NO GAP IN 6-METER POWER RANGE: The PA now kicks in > at 9 W on 6 m, rather than 13 W as on the other bands. This > eliminates the original gap from 9 to 12 W on 6 meters. > > * 60-METER CHANNEL HOPPING DOWN TO 5.366.5 KHZ WORKS: > Previously, the PLL voltage would sometimes go to zero in this case. > > * VFO B to A COPY NOW UPDATES THE P3. This is useful for > re-centering the P3 at a desired center frequency. For example, you > could leave VFO B set to the center of a band segment. After tuning > VFO A around, use VFO B>A to go back to the center. (To use > VFO B>A, assign CONFIG:VFO B>A to a PFx or Mx switch.) > > * K144XV S-METER CORRECTION: The S-meter is now properly > compensating for the added gain of the K144XV. > > * K144XV BAND-DATA OUTPUT ADDRESS RANGE INCREASED: > Originally, CONFIG:XVn ADR was always set to “INT TRN1” to enable > the K144XV. This set all band data outputs on the ACC jack to 0. Now, > XVn ADR has of “INT TRN0” to “INT TRN9” for the K144XV. Band- > data > outputs are set accordingly. This may be useful when the K144XV is > used as an IF for higher-band external transverters. (If you have a > K144XV, the original INT TRN1 will now be INT TRN0 in the menu. > This is the new recommended setting if you’re not using external > transverters in conjunction with the K144XV.) > > NOTE: When using the K144XV, XVn RF can be set to the RF band > of an external transverter that is using the K144XV as an I.F., rather > than at the 2-meter band edge (144). > P3 Release Notes > MCU 00.36/ 9-16-2010 > > * Center frequency and markers now work on UHF transverter bands. > > * Additional latency reduction for K3 commands. > > * Extensive changes to the RS-232 handler. To obtain the full > benefit of the improvements, use K3 firmware 04.12 or later. > > * Added "Knob Tap" and "Knob Hold" to the MENU. > > * Added 8215 kHz to transceiver menu. > > * Fixed missing single line in bitmap display upload. > __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
I loaded the beta updates with zero problems. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Buck Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available Given a number of reports about trouble downloading the latest K3 and P3 firmware, I decided to report my success conditions. K3#125, P3#159, P3 power switch setup to turn on automatically with the K3 but can turn off P3 power after K3 power up. P3 connected to computer running XP. P3 connected to K3, also Steppir SDA100 controller hanging on the K3 line as a read only device. P3 utility 1.3.8.25, K3 utility 1.3.9.3 P3 power is not supplied by the K3, but comes directly from a Rigrunner power distribution box from the station 12 volt supply. Turned off P3 power switch. Ran K3 utility and downloaded the K3 update. A snap after I found the ftp files. Closed the utility file. Then cycled power switch on the K3. Then ran the P3 utility and downloaded the P3 update. Cycled power after closing the utility. All is well. It is really worth it. John KH7T __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
Given a number of reports about trouble downloading the latest K3 and P3 firmware, I decided to report my success conditions. K3#125, P3#159, P3 power switch setup to turn on automatically with the K3 but can turn off P3 power after K3 power up. P3 connected to computer running XP. P3 connected to K3, also Steppir SDA100 controller hanging on the K3 line as a read only device. P3 utility 1.3.8.25, K3 utility 1.3.9.3 P3 power is not supplied by the K3, but comes directly from a Rigrunner power distribution box from the station 12 volt supply. Turned off P3 power switch. Ran K3 utility and downloaded the K3 update. A snap after I found the ftp files. Closed the utility file. Then cycled power switch on the K3. Then ran the P3 utility and downloaded the P3 update. Cycled power after closing the utility. All is well. It is really worth it. John KH7T __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
Ralph, K1ZZI, wrote: > I got into the same situation you described here this > morning. The K3 Utility would loop and wouldn't find the K3. > The only way I could get around it was by disconnecting the > P3 com cable and plugging it directly into the K3. Then the > Utility connected and I was able to force the firmware load. > > The firmware load initially got hung up with the P3 being on. > After turning off the P3 the K3 Utility still didn't find > the K3. I plan to change my P3 power on option to NOT come > on with the K3. I meant to choose that option initially > anyhow but never got back to it. I think that will avoid > this snag next download. If you prefer a different P3 power-on option during normal operation, then just disconnect the P3 power cable for K3 firmware upgrades. Ed - W0YK __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
Klaus, I got into the same situation you described here this morning. The K3 Utility would loop and wouldn't find the K3. The only way I could get around it was by disconnecting the P3 com cable and plugging it directly into the K3. Then the Utility connected and I was able to force the firmware load. The firmware load initially got hung up with the P3 being on. After turning off the P3 the K3 Utility still didn't find the K3. I plan to change my P3 power on option to NOT come on with the K3. I meant to choose that option initially anyhow but never got back to it. I think that will avoid this snag next download. Ralph K1ZZI Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:16:34 +0200 From: Koppendorfer Klaus Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available I tried to load newest fimware to K3 and P3 Within loading 4.12 (and P3 inline) the K3 util said unable to load? and K3 hangs Tried to do forcing firmware download as descripted in manual? tx-led blinking and lcd ? mcu ldthe util software is polling K3 on multiple baudrates but coult not find K3 Tried to new reboot PC just with one usb connection (only to k3) same problem Is there any other possibility to force K3 to connect to PC ?? 73 Klaus OE6KYG __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
Bill W4ZV wrote: > > After physically disconnecting the power plug on the rear of the K3 for at > least 1 minute, connect the serial cable to the K3 only, turn the K3 power > on and then try to run the Utility. > I probably should have added the following (from Greg AB7R) in place of "turn K3 on and then try to run the Utility" above: > Starting with the power OFF. Turn it ON but HOLD the power button for > about 10 seconds...till you see MCU LD on the LCD. The LCD will not be > lit. This is a forced MCU load state. No using your K3 utility program > in advanced mode, load JUST the MCU file by putting a check just in that > box, nothing else. Then click on send checked items to K3. 73 & GL! Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3-P3-Beta-Firmware-Available-tp5543809p5545674.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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
Koppendorfer Klaus wrote: > > I tried to load newest fimware to K3 and P3 > > Within loading 4.12 (and P3 inline) the K3 util said unable to load… and > K3 hangs > Tried to do forcing firmware download as descripted in manual… tx-led > blinking and lcd – mcu ldthe util software is polling K3 on multiple > baudrates but coult not find K3 > Tried to new reboot PC just with one usb connection (only to k3) same > problem > > Is there any other possibility to force K3 to connect to PC ?? > Do you have a computer with true serial RS-232? If so try downloading the latest K3 Utility (1.3.9.12) to it. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm#k3util After physically disconnecting the power plug on the rear of the K3 for at least 1 minute, connect the serial cable to the K3 only, turn the K3 power on and then try to run the Utility. It sounds like you have some sort of problem with your USB connection (which seems to be a common problem). There's a link near the top of the software page above with the latest recommended USB driver. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3-P3-Beta-Firmware-Available-tp5543809p5545565.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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
I tried to load newest fimware to K3 and P3 Within loading 4.12 (and P3 inline) the K3 util said unable to load… and K3 hangs Tried to do forcing firmware download as descripted in manual… tx-led blinking and lcd – mcu ldthe util software is polling K3 on multiple baudrates but coult not find K3 Tried to new reboot PC just with one usb connection (only to k3) same problem Is there any other possibility to force K3 to connect to PC ?? 73 Klaus OE6KYG KX1 244 K2 1331 K3 115 -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Im Auftrag von Wayne Burdick Gesendet: Freitag, 17. September 2010 20:12 An: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Betreff: [Elecraft] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available Hi all, K3 beta firmware rev 4.12 and P3 rev 0.36 are now available. If you have a P3, you'll want to load both. They work together to greatly reduce serial I/O delays with PC applications such as HRD. There are many other improvements as well. See release notes for both K3 and P3 below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * K3 Release Notes > MCU 4.12 / DSP 2.60 / FPF 1.13, 9-15-2010 > > * K3-to-P3 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS: The K3/P3 RS232 > interface has been optimized to eliminate problems with VFO > tuning and some third-party PC applications such as HRD. > > * DVR TRANSMIT MONITOR SEPARATELY ADJUSTABLE: Applies > to TX message play as well as transmit playback of the 90-second loop. > First, set CONFIG:TX DVR to IND (independent) and exit the menu. Next, > hold in the CMP/PWR knob to select MON. Holding the knob in a > second time alternates between MON xx and DVR xx. You can adjust > MON or DVR level during transmit playback. > > * NO GAP IN 6-METER POWER RANGE: The PA now kicks in > at 9 W on 6 m, rather than 13 W as on the other bands. This > eliminates the original gap from 9 to 12 W on 6 meters. > > * 60-METER CHANNEL HOPPING DOWN TO 5.366.5 KHZ WORKS: > Previously, the PLL voltage would sometimes go to zero in this case. > > * VFO B to A COPY NOW UPDATES THE P3. This is useful for > re-centering the P3 at a desired center frequency. For example, you > could leave VFO B set to the center of a band segment. After tuning > VFO A around, use VFO B>A to go back to the center. (To use > VFO B>A, assign CONFIG:VFO B>A to a PFx or Mx switch.) > > * K144XV S-METER CORRECTION: The S-meter is now properly > compensating for the added gain of the K144XV. > > * K144XV BAND-DATA OUTPUT ADDRESS RANGE INCREASED: > Originally, CONFIG:XVn ADR was always set to “INT TRN1” to enable > the K144XV. This set all band data outputs on the ACC jack to 0. Now, > XVn ADR has of “INT TRN0” to “INT TRN9” for the K144XV. Band- > data > outputs are set accordingly. This may be useful when the K144XV is > used as an IF for higher-band external transverters. (If you have a > K144XV, the original INT TRN1 will now be INT TRN0 in the menu. > This is the new recommended setting if you’re not using external > transverters in conjunction with the K144XV.) > > NOTE: When using the K144XV, XVn RF can be set to the RF band > of an external transverter that is using the K144XV as an I.F., rather > than at the 2-meter band edge (144). > P3 Release Notes > MCU 00.36/ 9-16-2010 > > * Center frequency and markers now work on UHF transverter bands. > > * Additional latency reduction for K3 commands. > > * Extensive changes to the RS-232 handler. To obtain the full > benefit of the improvements, use K3 firmware 04.12 or later. > > * Added "Knob Tap" and "Knob Hold" to the MENU. > > * Added 8215 kHz to transceiver menu. > > * Fixed missing single line in bitmap display upload. > __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
On Fri, 2010-09-17 at 13:21 -0600, Bob Cunnings wrote: > What is the purpose of the new P3 "Knob Tap" and "Knob Hold" menu functions? Several people complained that they don't like pressing the knob switch. This allows you to assign knob tap and hold to FN keys. It is also useful if you want a quicker "un-QSY" (normally knob hold). You can assign it to one of the FN tap keys. Alan N1AL __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
What is the purpose of the new P3 "Knob Tap" and "Knob Hold" menu functions? Bob NW8L On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi all, > > K3 beta firmware rev 4.12 and P3 rev 0.36 are now available. If you > have a P3, you'll want to load both. They work together to greatly > reduce serial I/O delays with PC applications such as HRD. > > There are many other improvements as well. See release notes for both > K3 and P3 below. > > 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
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
I'm having trouble finding the .zip file. __ 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] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available
Hi all, K3 beta firmware rev 4.12 and P3 rev 0.36 are now available. If you have a P3, you'll want to load both. They work together to greatly reduce serial I/O delays with PC applications such as HRD. There are many other improvements as well. See release notes for both K3 and P3 below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * K3 Release Notes > MCU 4.12 / DSP 2.60 / FPF 1.13, 9-15-2010 > > * K3-to-P3 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS: The K3/P3 RS232 > interface has been optimized to eliminate problems with VFO > tuning and some third-party PC applications such as HRD. > > * DVR TRANSMIT MONITOR SEPARATELY ADJUSTABLE: Applies > to TX message play as well as transmit playback of the 90-second loop. > First, set CONFIG:TX DVR to IND (independent) and exit the menu. Next, > hold in the CMP/PWR knob to select MON. Holding the knob in a > second time alternates between MON xx and DVR xx. You can adjust > MON or DVR level during transmit playback. > > * NO GAP IN 6-METER POWER RANGE: The PA now kicks in > at 9 W on 6 m, rather than 13 W as on the other bands. This > eliminates the original gap from 9 to 12 W on 6 meters. > > * 60-METER CHANNEL HOPPING DOWN TO 5.366.5 KHZ WORKS: > Previously, the PLL voltage would sometimes go to zero in this case. > > * VFO B to A COPY NOW UPDATES THE P3. This is useful for > re-centering the P3 at a desired center frequency. For example, you > could leave VFO B set to the center of a band segment. After tuning > VFO A around, use VFO B>A to go back to the center. (To use > VFO B>A, assign CONFIG:VFO B>A to a PFx or Mx switch.) > > * K144XV S-METER CORRECTION: The S-meter is now properly > compensating for the added gain of the K144XV. > > * K144XV BAND-DATA OUTPUT ADDRESS RANGE INCREASED: > Originally, CONFIG:XVn ADR was always set to “INT TRN1” to enable > the K144XV. This set all band data outputs on the ACC jack to 0. Now, > XVn ADR has of “INT TRN0” to “INT TRN9” for the K144XV. Band- > data > outputs are set accordingly. This may be useful when the K144XV is > used as an IF for higher-band external transverters. (If you have a > K144XV, the original INT TRN1 will now be INT TRN0 in the menu. > This is the new recommended setting if you’re not using external > transverters in conjunction with the K144XV.) > > NOTE: When using the K144XV, XVn RF can be set to the RF band > of an external transverter that is using the K144XV as an I.F., rather > than at the 2-meter band edge (144). > P3 Release Notes > MCU 00.36/ 9-16-2010 > > * Center frequency and markers now work on UHF transverter bands. > > * Additional latency reduction for K3 commands. > > * Extensive changes to the RS-232 handler. To obtain the full > benefit of the improvements, use K3 firmware 04.12 or later. > > * Added "Knob Tap" and "Knob Hold" to the MENU. > > * Added 8215 kHz to transceiver menu. > > * Fixed missing single line in bitmap display upload. > __ 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
