Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread hawley, charles j jr 
Cats chew on cables sometimes 

Chuck Jack 
KE9UW

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> On Jan 24, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bob DeHaney  wrote:
> 
> Mike Cizek WØVTT had the answer, and I have a responding K3 again.  Many 
> THANKS. 
> 
> 
> 
> However more sleuthing is needed, the ERR PTT is back.  We have a new kitty 
> who is very curious, maybe he rearranged a cable?
> 
> 
> 
> Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread Nr4c 
You have a stuck PTT. 

Pull all plugs except USB, antenna and power.   ERR PTT should go away. 

Now plug cables in one at a time. You should find problem quickly. 

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> On Jan 24, 2019, at 3:45 PM, Bob DeHaney  wrote:
> 
> Mike Cizek WØVTT had the answer, and I have a responding K3 again.  Many 
> THANKS. 
> 
> 
> 
> However more sleuthing is needed, the ERR PTT is back.  We have a new kitty 
> who is very curious, maybe he rearranged a cable?
> 
> 
> 
> Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread Don Wilhelm 

That is sometimes required, but not always.
Only if the K3S or K3 with the KIO3B does not respond to the USB 
connection, then that can be used as a last resort.


Often the problem is simply that the computer does not clearly identify 
the COM port associated with the K3 USB connection.  If that is the 
problem, I can help with identifying the proper COM port to put into K3 
Utility.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/24/2019 3:41 PM, RIchard Williams wrote:

Bob,

If you are trying to use the USB port after a failed firmware update,  
 you need to either use the RS-232 port or take  the top cover off and 
the change the little switch on the board (can't remember the name of 
it)  the USB and RS 232 ports are on to USB position.  The you can use 
the USB port for a forced download. After you are done, move the 
switch back to the other position.


Dick, K8ZTT

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On Thu, Jan 24, 2019 at 13:34, Don Wilhelm
 wrote:
Bob,

Since you had an ERR PTT indication in the midst of all this,
unplug all
cables except the USB cable and the Power Cable.  Connect ANT1 to a
dummy load.

Then open K3 Utility and open its Help file.  Look for "Force a
Firmware
Download" and follow those instructions (the instructions are also in
the manual).

After you are again up and running, plug each of your cables in
one at a
time and recycle power after each cable.  If you see an ERR PTT,
investigate that cable.  It could be as simple as a closed paddle
or key
contact, or a mic cable that has PTT stuck on.  Or it could be more
complicated depending on what else you have in your station.

ERR PTT means that either a key or a mic PTT closure was detected
when
the K3 was turned on.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/24/2019 3:03 PM, Bob DeHaney wrote:
> Trouble started with no reception on 14 or 24 mHz. Reloaded
configuration file which got reception back, but had a continuous
ERR PTT.  Attempted a complete firmware reload.  K3 hung at MCU LD
with all buttons inoperative. I then tried the recovery procedure
in the K3 Utility Help section.  The K3 comes on without
backlight, and transmit blinking and MCU LD in the display.  The
K3 Utility cannot open the port.  I’m stuck.  This K3 has all K3S
upgrades including USB, etc. I have also tried rebooting the
computer with and without USB connected.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread Mark Bayern 
I strongly suggest following Don's one cable at a time troubleshooting
method.

In my shack the error was caused when I pushed the paddles out of the way
so I could place a notebook computer with the firmware files near the K3.
After the update, I got the ERR PTT. Felt pretty dumb when I realized I
caused it by pushing the paddles into another object. Is your cat taking a
nap on top of the key? hi hi

Mark  AD5SS
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread RIchard Williams via Elecraft 
Bob,
If you are trying to use the USB port after a failed firmware update,   you 
need to either use the RS-232 port or take  the top cover off and the change 
the little switch on the board (can't remember the name of it)  the USB and RS 
232 ports are on to USB position.  The you can use the USB port for a forced 
download. After you are done, move the switch back to the other position.
Dick, K8ZTT 

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  On Thu, Jan 24, 2019 at 13:34, Don Wilhelm wrote:   
Bob,

Since you had an ERR PTT indication in the midst of all this, unplug all 
cables except the USB cable and the Power Cable.  Connect ANT1 to a 
dummy load.

Then open K3 Utility and open its Help file.  Look for "Force a Firmware 
Download" and follow those instructions (the instructions are also in 
the manual).

After you are again up and running, plug each of your cables in one at a 
time and recycle power after each cable.  If you see an ERR PTT, 
investigate that cable.  It could be as simple as a closed paddle or key 
contact, or a mic cable that has PTT stuck on.  Or it could be more 
complicated depending on what else you have in your station.

ERR PTT means that either a key or a mic PTT closure was detected when 
the K3 was turned on.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/24/2019 3:03 PM, Bob DeHaney wrote:
> Trouble started with no reception on 14 or 24 mHz.  Reloaded configuration 
> file which got reception back, but had a continuous ERR PTT.  Attempted a 
> complete firmware reload.  K3 hung at MCU LD with all buttons inoperative.  I 
> then tried the recovery procedure in the K3 Utility Help section.  The K3 
> comes on without backlight, and transmit blinking and MCU LD in the display.  
> The K3 Utility cannot open the port.  I’m stuck.  This K3 has all K3S 
> upgrades including USB, etc. I have also tried rebooting the computer with 
> and without USB connected.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread Don Wilhelm 

Bob,

Since you had an ERR PTT indication in the midst of all this, unplug all 
cables except the USB cable and the Power Cable.  Connect ANT1 to a 
dummy load.


Then open K3 Utility and open its Help file.  Look for "Force a Firmware 
Download" and follow those instructions (the instructions are also in 
the manual).


After you are again up and running, plug each of your cables in one at a 
time and recycle power after each cable.  If you see an ERR PTT, 
investigate that cable.  It could be as simple as a closed paddle or key 
contact, or a mic cable that has PTT stuck on.  Or it could be more 
complicated depending on what else you have in your station.


ERR PTT means that either a key or a mic PTT closure was detected when 
the K3 was turned on.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/24/2019 3:03 PM, Bob DeHaney wrote:

Trouble started with no reception on 14 or 24 mHz.  Reloaded configuration file 
which got reception back, but had a continuous ERR PTT.  Attempted a complete 
firmware reload.  K3 hung at MCU LD with all buttons inoperative.  I then tried 
the recovery procedure in the K3 Utility Help section.  The K3 comes on without 
backlight, and transmit blinking and MCU LD in the display.  The K3 Utility 
cannot open the port.  I’m stuck.  This K3 has all K3S upgrades including USB, 
etc. I have also tried rebooting the computer with and without USB connected.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread Nr4c 
First. Look manual about this and follow directions there. 

Then call customer support at Elecraft. 

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> On Jan 24, 2019, at 3:03 PM, Bob DeHaney  wrote:
> 
> Trouble started with no reception on 14 or 24 mHz.  Reloaded configuration 
> file which got reception back, but had a continuous ERR PTT.  Attempted a 
> complete firmware reload.  K3 hung at MCU LD with all buttons inoperative.  I 
> then tried the recovery procedure in the K3 Utility Help section.  The K3 
> comes on without backlight, and transmit blinking and MCU LD in the display.  
> The K3 Utility cannot open the port.  I’m stuck.  This K3 has all K3S 
> upgrades including USB, etc. I have also tried rebooting the computer with 
> and without USB connected.
> 
> 
> 
> Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T
> 
> 
> 
> 
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