Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
Hi, OK, that will work for me. I like to be in charge of what I download and where I put it so I don't like to use the utility's automatic update feature. I have a subfolder for every version I have ever downloaded from Elecraft, each with a shortcut to the utility. It would be nice if Elecraft would provide a zip file with all the necessary files, whether it's a beta or not. But I am OK for now. AB2TC - Knut Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Not everyone has a computer in the shack or, if they do, a computer connected to the internet. So those people usually download the firmware to a memory stick and transfer that to the machine they can connect to the K3. The FTP site isn't very clear about which files apply, so just download them all (ignoring the folders) to your stick and the Utility will sort it out. Ron AC7AC __ snip -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware-Rev-3-57-Synchronous-AM-Detection-AM-S-misc-improvements-tp3983997p5372398.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] K3 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
Knut, I like to keep all my versions separate also. Later versions of the utility will create a directory for you. In the Local folder for Firmware box, just type it in, or browse to your location, then add the \dirname. After the first time, all you have to change is the dirname. You still have to check the Copy new files checkbox, and hit the Check version now button, to do the download, THEN hit the Send checked items to K3 button to do the actual load You are just as much in charge this way, it just hides the somewhat convoluted nav on the Elecraft web site. 73, Mike NF4L. On 8/4/2010 9:02 AM, ab2tc wrote: Hi, OK, that will work for me. I like to be in charge of what I download and where I put it so I don't like to use the utility's automatic update feature. I have a subfolder for every version I have ever downloaded from Elecraft, each with a shortcut to the utility. It would be nice if Elecraft would provide a zip file with all the necessary files, whether it's a beta or not. But I am OK for now. AB2TC - Knut Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Not everyone has a computer in the shack or, if they do, a computer connected to the internet. So those people usually download the firmware to a memory stick and transfer that to the machine they can connect to the K3. The FTP site isn't very clear about which files apply, so just download them all (ignoring the folders) to your stick and the Utility will sort it out. Ron AC7AC __ snip __ 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 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
What is the latest Utility version for Windows? I have 1.3.4.26 and it says there is a newer version available but I don't see it on the website. 73, John N1JM On Aug 3, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: K3 production firmware revision 4.05 (with DSP rev. 2.60) is now available. This release is required for those using a P3 Panadapter. Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load firmware, see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 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 __ 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 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
There is a newer K3 Utility version available in the ftp.elecraft.com\P3 folder that is being tested by our P3 Field Test team. I've asked to have it published to our Elecraft K3 software web page, but the last few days have been very hectic in Watsonville; they're busy getting the backlog of P3s out the door. The new beta K3 firmware was packaged with an updated K3UtilityVersionInfo.txt file that causes the message about a newer K3 Utility version being available. Sometimes we have to guess what order things will go out, and this time I guessed wrong. Your current K3 Utility will do what it's supposed to do with the new firmware. Or you can install a newer one from the ftp site. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Merrill Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 12:45 PM To: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter What is the latest Utility version for Windows? I have 1.3.4.26 and it says there is a newer version available but I don't see it on the website. 73, John N1JM On Aug 3, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: K3 production firmware revision 4.05 (with DSP rev. 2.60) is now available. This release is required for those using a P3 Panadapter. Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load firmware, see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 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 __ 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 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
Hi, The FTP site is a little confusing. I can't find the usual zip file for 4.05. I find a zip for 4.03 and it looks like if I download that and replace hmcu403.hex with hmcu405.hex and the release notes file, I should be all set? All the other files are unchanged from 4.03? It's much easier if each new release has a complete zip file. I also found and downloaded the install for utility 1.3.7.26. AB2TC - Knut wayne burdick wrote: K3 production firmware revision 4.05 (with DSP rev. 2.60) is now available. This release is required for those using a P3 Panadapter. Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load firmware, see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR snip -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware-Rev-3-57-Synchronous-AM-Detection-AM-S-misc-improvements-tp3983997p5370357.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] K3 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
Knut- 4.05 has been designated a regular production release. You do not use the FTP method for regular production releases, only for beta releases. Just start K3UTIL, and check the box that says Copy new files from Elecraft into local folder. Then click the button that says Check Versions Now. It should recognize the new firmware and download it. You can then load it into your K3. GL, Bruce N1RX __ 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 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
Not everyone has a computer in the shack or, if they do, a computer connected to the internet. So those people usually download the firmware to a memory stick and transfer that to the machine they can connect to the K3. The FTP site isn't very clear about which files apply, so just download them all (ignoring the folders) to your stick and the Utility will sort it out. Ron AC7AC __ 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 Production Firmware Rev. 4.05: Support for P3 Panadapter
K3 Utility Help has a Manual File Transfer topic for this. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2010, at 7:07 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: Not everyone has a computer in the shack or, if they do, a computer connected to the internet. So those people usually download the firmware to a memory stick and transfer that to the machine they can connect to the K3. The FTP site isn't very clear about which files apply, so just download them all (ignoring the folders) to your stick and the Utility will sort it out. Ron AC7AC __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Thanks Dick - I was just about to test it and put in a feature request. Mike NF4L Dick Dievendorff wrote: That's the disconnect. The K3 Utility does create the default folder to receive firmware. You get to that folder by pressing the Default button. The expectation was that most of the time people would be using that folder. There's also a capability to navigate to other existing folders. However the K3 Utility doesn't create any folders except the default firmware and configuration folders. It's a useful suggestion for the K3 Utility to have the ability to create a folder if one is named and doesn't exist. In a subsequent K3 Utility version I'll add the ability to create a folder if the one you name isn't found. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:10 PM To: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) No, it doesn't exist. I expected the utility to create it. I just changed the path in the 'Local folder' box. I don't know what error number 3 is, but I interpret the messages as meaning the utility couldn't find the files on the server. But then I never went to interpreter school. When it did work, it was after I manually created the folder. Can you verify that the folder must be created first? Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: One other thought - does your local directory G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 still exist? if it were deleted that might also cause the same problem. 73, Eric -- Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: What may be happening is too many people are trying to contact the ftp site at once and it is refusing additional connections. Try it again a little alter after the rush subsides. e Mike wrote: So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Rudolf, Yes, you can safely upgrade without adding hardware mods. You must leave CONFIG: VFO MD set to SPI1 (default) until after the K3 VFO Noise Reduction Mod has been installed. That mod is not difficult - just 2 diodes and 2 resistors (all leaded parts). 73, Don W3FPR hb9ari wrote: Hello, Since ~ 1 year, i 've not upgraded the firmware. (K3#1212) should be 2.56 ??? (i'm at office...) My question: As i've never done hardware modifications, can the FW 3.63 be installed without problem? Thank you for your help! 73 QRO fr Rudolf, HB9ARI __ 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: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.78/2521 - Release Date: 11/23/09 02:52:00 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Don, Thank you for your quick reply. I will leave the default setting to SPI1 as explained and load the new firmware. May be the hardware mod(s) during this Winter... My best 73, Rudolf HB9ARI Don Wilhelm wrote: Rudolf, Yes, you can safely upgrade without adding hardware mods. You must leave CONFIG: VFO MD set to SPI1 (default) until after the K3 VFO Noise Reduction Mod has been installed. That mod is not difficult - just 2 diodes and 2 resistors (all leaded parts). 73, Don W3FPR hb9ari wrote: Hello, Since ~ 1 year, i 've not upgraded the firmware. (K3#1212) should be 2.56 ??? (i'm at office...) My question: As i've never done hardware modifications, can the FW 3.63 be installed without problem? Thank you for your help! 73 QRO fr Rudolf, HB9ARI __ 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: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.78/2521 - Release Date: 11/23/09 02:52:00 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) and audio blast
Fairly new K3 owner. Thought I may have been immune from the audio blast. Got it during SS coming out of tune - WOW! 73 de W3OU Steve -Original Message- From: Brian Machesney nekvts...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 6:59 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) and audio blast I was among those who experienced audio blast with a previous release when perating QSK and subRX together. I've been working DXpeditions split for he past few hours and don't hear anything untoward with this release. -- 3 -- Brian -- K1LI On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 2:55 PM, Dennis Watkins androm...@wildblue.netwrote: Have you fixed the audio blast issue?? _ lecraft mailing list ome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft elp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm ost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net lease 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Have you fixed the audio blast issue?? Dennis W7JX __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it just downloaded is 3.57. 73, Mike NF4L Wayne Burdick wrote: The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production status. Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3 owners upgrade to it at their convenience. Some of the most significant changes since the last production release (3.14) include: * Automation of often-used control sequences via programmable switch macros * Synchronous AM detection with optional VFO tracking * Incoming CW WPM display (via TEXT DEC switch) * Improved DVR message play interaction with PTT * Main/Sub receiver audio mixing * Many DSP enhancements including improved NR, Autonotch, and AF response * Live memory recall (MV) as VFO A is rotated * VFO coarse-step rounding * RF GAIN linearized and S-meter accuracy improved with RF GAIN CAL procedure * SHIFT control steps of 10 Hz optional for CW or DATA modes * VFOs tune down to 490 kHz * Lockable transmit controls (PWR, MIC, CMP) * Automatic CW VFO offset on mode change (typically used for 6 m cross- mode) * GHz transverter digits displayed * Many new and enhanced remote-control commands If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a question here or to email k3support. Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working with us as we continue to refine the K3. 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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I misspoke it actually said 17:01:18 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 17:01:18 Ready 17:01:18 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 17:01:19 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike Mike wrote: Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it just downloaded is 3.57. 73, Mike NF4L Wayne Burdick wrote: The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production status. Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3 owners upgrade to it at their convenience. Some of the most significant changes since the last production release (3.14) include: * Automation of often-used control sequences via programmable switch macros * Synchronous AM detection with optional VFO tracking * Incoming CW WPM display (via TEXT DEC switch) * Improved DVR message play interaction with PTT * Main/Sub receiver audio mixing * Many DSP enhancements including improved NR, Autonotch, and AF response * Live memory recall (MV) as VFO A is rotated * VFO coarse-step rounding * RF GAIN linearized and S-meter accuracy improved with RF GAIN CAL procedure * SHIFT control steps of 10 Hz optional for CW or DATA modes * VFOs tune down to 490 kHz * Lockable transmit controls (PWR, MIC, CMP) * Automatic CW VFO offset on mode change (typically used for 6 m cross- mode) * GHz transverter digits displayed * Many new and enhanced remote-control commands If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a question here or to email k3support. Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working with us as we continue to refine the K3. 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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 5:06 PM Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) I misspoke it actually said 17:01:18 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 17:01:18 Ready 17:01:18 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 17:01:19 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike Mike wrote: Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it just downloaded is 3.57. 73, Mike NF4L Wayne Burdick wrote: The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production status. Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3 owners upgrade to it at their convenience. Some of the most significant changes since the last production release (3.14) include: * Automation of often-used control sequences via programmable switch macros * Synchronous AM detection with optional VFO tracking * Incoming CW WPM display (via TEXT DEC switch) * Improved DVR message play interaction with PTT * Main/Sub receiver audio mixing * Many DSP enhancements including improved NR, Autonotch, and AF response * Live memory recall (MV) as VFO A is rotated * VFO coarse-step rounding * RF GAIN linearized and S-meter accuracy improved with RF GAIN CAL procedure * SHIFT control steps of 10 Hz optional for CW or DATA modes * VFOs tune down to 490 kHz * Lockable transmit controls (PWR, MIC, CMP) * Automatic CW VFO offset on mode change (typically used for 6 m cross- mode) * GHz transverter digits displayed * Many new and enhanced remote-control commands If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a question here or to email k3support. Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working with us as we continue to refine the K3. 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 __ 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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. Or, browse to the FTP site, download the files, save them away, expand the file with the firmware in it, and then browse to them in Utility. Works every time. Grant/NQ5T __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Yep - been there done that. No joy. Why not have a clickable link on the web page too? I guess (my CRS is kicked in) I was able to download the other revs because there was a link in the email... Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility? Mike Jack Colson wrote: Mike you need to refresh your browser to find the latest version. It worked w/o any problem for me. 73 GL W3TMZ - Original Message - From: Mike n...@nf4l.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) I misspoke it actually said 17:01:18 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 17:01:18 Ready 17:01:18 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 17:01:19 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike Mike wrote: Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it just downloaded is 3.57. 73, Mike NF4L Wayne Burdick wrote: The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production status. Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3 owners upgrade to it at their convenience. Some of the most significant changes since the last production release (3.14) include: * Automation of often-used control sequences via programmable switch macros * Synchronous AM detection with optional VFO tracking * Incoming CW WPM display (via TEXT DEC switch) * Improved DVR message play interaction with PTT * Main/Sub receiver audio mixing * Many DSP enhancements including improved NR, Autonotch, and AF response * Live memory recall (MV) as VFO A is rotated * VFO coarse-step rounding * RF GAIN linearized and S-meter accuracy improved with RF GAIN CAL procedure * SHIFT control steps of 10 Hz optional for CW or DATA modes * VFOs tune down to 490 kHz * Lockable transmit controls (PWR, MIC, CMP) * Automatic CW VFO offset on mode change (typically used for 6 m cross- mode) * GHz transverter digits displayed * Many new and enhanced remote-control commands If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a question here or to email k3support. Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working with us as we continue to refine the K3. 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 __ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.78/2521 - Release Date: 11/23/09 02:52:00 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however. Mike Grant Youngman wrote: On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. Or, browse to the FTP site, download the files, save them away, expand the file with the firmware in it, and then browse to them in Utility. Works every time. Grant/NQ5T __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I believe so. 73, Eric Dennis Watkins wrote: Have you fixed the audio blast issue?? Dennis W7JX __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I also downloaded 3.63 from the Elecraft ftp site using K3 Utility - no problem Yes, I clicked on the Check Versions Now button - the box next to 'Copy new files From Elecraft into local folder' was checked. 73, Don W3FPR Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
When I was in the software biz, It works on my box. was not an acceptable response. :-D Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
The K3 utility always gets them from the same ftp directory on our web site when you press 'check Versions Now'.. Its pretty mindless - in a good way :-) Make sure you also have also checked the 'Copy new files from elecraft into Local Folder' box before pressing 'Check Versions now'. I leave that one permanently checked. 73, Eric Grant Youngman wrote: On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. Or, browse to the FTP site, download the files, save them away, expand the file with the firmware in it, and then browse to them in Utility. Works every time. Grant/NQ5T __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Hi mike, when i ran it here, I was just confirming that the correct files were on the ftp site and that K3Utility could see them. I was worried I had copied the wrong ones. Pretty much this is the first time we've ever heard of some people not being able to see the files automatically on the site via K3 Utility. Just trying to see what you are doing different on that end. 73, Eric Mike wrote: When I was in the software biz, It works on my box. was not an acceptable response. :-D Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
What may be happening is too many people are trying to contact the ftp site at once and it is refusing additional connections. Try it again a little alter after the rush subsides. e Mike wrote: So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Well, there's a link on the software page at the very bottom. There you will find a folder called beta. Download the folder, or if you don't want the release notes, just download the zip file. Expand it. Browse to it in Utility and go for broke. I'm not sure why 3.63 is still in the beta folder, but that's where t'is at the moment :-) Grant/NQ5T On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Mike wrote: I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however. Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Mike-14 wrote: I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility? I suspect that the Utility is doing its FTP using Wininet functions. For non-programmers that means it's essentially getting Internet Explorer to do the work invisibly in the background. It's a good method, as it usually avoids firewall problems - as long as the user's browser is allowed access to the web, the utility should be able to access it too - but it does mean that it is affected by browser settings. If someone happens to have a huge browser cache and the files are still there from last time then IE will helpfully show you those instead of looking for new ones. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Production-Firmware-Release-3-63-tp4053364p4054772.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
One other thought - does your local directory G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 still exist? if it were deleted that might also cause the same problem. 73, Eric -- Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: What may be happening is too many people are trying to contact the ftp site at once and it is refusing additional connections. Try it again a little alter after the rush subsides. e Mike wrote: So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I think that might mean that the target folder doesn't exist. Try pressing the Default button on the firmware tab page which changes the current firmware folder to one that is created, then Check versions with the copy checkbox checked. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2009, at 3:08 PM, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
3.63.zip is still in the beta folder, where we first released it, and its also in the main /firmware folder that is automatically checked and downloaded by K3 Utility. n unzipping or other manual intervention is required when K3 Utility grabs it for you. The beta folder data will be removed soon, so the normal K3 Utility method is preferred. Note that we also provide a direct link to the /firmware ftp directory at the bottom of the K3 software page. I just checked that and it also has the correct 3.63 files. It is not necessary to get it via manual ftp or via your browser. K3 Utility should be able to get it and then download it directly to your K3. I saw that Don Wilhelm had success getting it with K3 Utility. Anyone else? 73, Eric Grant Youngman wrote: Well, there's a link on the software page at the very bottom. There you will find a folder called beta. Download the folder, or if you don't want the release notes, just download the zip file. Expand it. Browse to it in Utility and go for broke. I'm not sure why 3.63 is still in the beta folder, but that's where t'is at the moment :-) Grant/NQ5T On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Mike wrote: I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however. Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
The K3 Utility does indeed use WinInet. However clearing the browser cache shouldn't be necessary as I think I tried to select options to bypass local cache. Clearing the cache may not do what you are trying to do unless you use IE for this cache clearing step. Not all browsers use WinInet. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2009, at 3:26 PM, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Mike-14 wrote: I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility? I suspect that the Utility is doing its FTP using Wininet functions. For non-programmers that means it's essentially getting Internet Explorer to do the work invisibly in the background. It's a good method, as it usually avoids firewall problems - as long as the user's browser is allowed access to the web, the utility should be able to access it too - but it does mean that it is affected by browser settings. If someone happens to have a huge browser cache and the files are still there from last time then IE will helpfully show you those instead of looking for new ones. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Production-Firmware-Release-3-63-tp4053364p4054772.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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Eric - I had just downloaded the zip file from the beta folder and unzipped it. The check boxes on the utility to upload to the K3 were greyed out. I restarted the utility (not for the first time) and it recognized that there were new files on the server. Downloaded and installed. Happiness reigns in the campsite. Mike NF4L Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: 3.63.zip is still in the beta folder, where we first released it, and its also in the main /firmware folder that is automatically checked and downloaded by K3 Utility. n unzipping or other manual intervention is required when K3 Utility grabs it for you. The beta folder data will be removed soon, so the normal K3 Utility method is preferred. Note that we also provide a direct link to the /firmware ftp directory at the bottom of the K3 software page. I just checked that and it also has the correct 3.63 files. It is not necessary to get it via manual ftp or via your browser. K3 Utility should be able to get it and then download it directly to your K3. I saw that Don Wilhelm had success getting it with K3 Utility. Anyone else? 73, Eric Grant Youngman wrote: Well, there's a link on the software page at the very bottom. There you will find a folder called beta. Download the folder, or if you don't want the release notes, just download the zip file. Expand it. Browse to it in Utility and go for broke. I'm not sure why 3.63 is still in the beta folder, but that's where t'is at the moment :-) Grant/NQ5T On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Mike wrote: I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however. Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63) and audio blast
I was among those who experienced audio blast with a previous release when operating QSK and subRX together. I've been working DXpeditions split for the past few hours and don't hear anything untoward with this release. -- 73 -- Brian -- K1LI On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 2:55 PM, Dennis Watkins androm...@wildblue.netwrote: Have you fixed the audio blast issue?? __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I understand. Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Hi mike, when i ran it here, I was just confirming that the correct files were on the ftp site and that K3Utility could see them. I was worried I had copied the wrong ones. Pretty much this is the first time we've ever heard of some people not being able to see the files automatically on the site via K3 Utility. Just trying to see what you are doing different on that end. 73, Eric Mike wrote: When I was in the software biz, It works on my box. was not an acceptable response. :-D Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
No, it doesn't exist. I expected the utility to create it. I just changed the path in the 'Local folder' box. I don't know what error number 3 is, but I interpret the messages as meaning the utility couldn't find the files on the server. But then I never went to interpreter school. When it did work, it was after I manually created the folder. Can you verify that the folder must be created first? Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: One other thought - does your local directory G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 still exist? if it were deleted that might also cause the same problem. 73, Eric -- Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: What may be happening is too many people are trying to contact the ftp site at once and it is refusing additional connections. Try it again a little alter after the rush subsides. e Mike wrote: So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Dick - See my response to Eric just above. 73, Mike Dick Dievendorff wrote: I think that might mean that the target folder doesn't exist. Try pressing the Default button on the firmware tab page which changes the current firmware folder to one that is created, then Check versions with the copy checkbox checked. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2009, at 3:08 PM, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new files from the website with no problem. Don't forget to press the Check Versions Now button on the Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site. 73, Eric Phil LaMarche wrote: My utility doesn't bring it up either. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.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 __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I had no problem. The utility found it, downloaded it and fed it to the K3. Bruce - W8FU -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 6:42 PM To: Grant Youngman Cc: Reflector Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) 3.63.zip is still in the beta folder, where we first released it, and its also in the main /firmware folder that is automatically checked and downloaded by K3 Utility. n unzipping or other manual intervention is required when K3 Utility grabs it for you. The beta folder data will be removed soon, so the normal K3 Utility method is preferred. Note that we also provide a direct link to the /firmware ftp directory at the bottom of the K3 software page. I just checked that and it also has the correct 3.63 files. It is not necessary to get it via manual ftp or via your browser. K3 Utility should be able to get it and then download it directly to your K3. I saw that Don Wilhelm had success getting it with K3 Utility. Anyone else? 73, Eric Grant Youngman wrote: Well, there's a link on the software page at the very bottom. There you will find a folder called beta. Download the folder, or if you don't want the release notes, just download the zip file. Expand it. Browse to it in Utility and go for broke. I'm not sure why 3.63 is still in the beta folder, but that's where t'is at the moment :-) Grant/NQ5T On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Mike wrote: I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however. Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Actually, I think it the wininet functions come from the WinInet dll, not the browser. At least in my program it does. Maybe IE uses that dll? Mike Julian, G4ILO wrote: Mike-14 wrote: I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility? I suspect that the Utility is doing its FTP using Wininet functions. For non-programmers that means it's essentially getting Internet Explorer to do the work invisibly in the background. It's a good method, as it usually avoids firewall problems - as long as the user's browser is allowed access to the web, the utility should be able to access it too - but it does mean that it is affected by browser settings. If someone happens to have a huge browser cache and the files are still there from last time then IE will helpfully show you those instead of looking for new ones. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
Wow. When you follow the incremental beta releases it's easy to forget how much things have changed in the past 6 months. Good job, Elecraft! 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Nov 23, 2009, at 11:36 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Some of the most significant changes since the last production release (3.14) include: * Automation of often-used control sequences via programmable switch macros * Synchronous AM detection with optional VFO tracking * Incoming CW WPM display (via TEXT DEC switch) * Improved DVR message play interaction with PTT * Main/Sub receiver audio mixing * Many DSP enhancements including improved NR, Autonotch, and AF response * Live memory recall (MV) as VFO A is rotated * VFO coarse-step rounding * RF GAIN linearized and S-meter accuracy improved with RF GAIN CAL procedure * SHIFT control steps of 10 Hz optional for CW or DATA modes * VFOs tune down to 490 kHz * Lockable transmit controls (PWR, MIC, CMP) * Automatic CW VFO offset on mode change (typically used for 6 m cross- mode) * GHz transverter digits displayed * Many new and enhanced remote-control commands __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
That's the disconnect. The K3 Utility does create the default folder to receive firmware. You get to that folder by pressing the Default button. The expectation was that most of the time people would be using that folder. There's also a capability to navigate to other existing folders. However the K3 Utility doesn't create any folders except the default firmware and configuration folders. It's a useful suggestion for the K3 Utility to have the ability to create a folder if one is named and doesn't exist. In a subsequent K3 Utility version I'll add the ability to create a folder if the one you name isn't found. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:10 PM To: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) No, it doesn't exist. I expected the utility to create it. I just changed the path in the 'Local folder' box. I don't know what error number 3 is, but I interpret the messages as meaning the utility couldn't find the files on the server. But then I never went to interpreter school. When it did work, it was after I manually created the folder. Can you verify that the folder must be created first? Mike Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: One other thought - does your local directory G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 still exist? if it were deleted that might also cause the same problem. 73, Eric -- Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: What may be happening is too many people are trying to contact the ftp site at once and it is refusing additional connections. Try it again a little alter after the rush subsides. e Mike wrote: So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The result is the same. And yes, I did Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now, otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the following 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open 18:04:13 Polling K3 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. 18:04:30 Ready 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files. Select Copy new files from Elecraft and click Check Versions Now or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files. 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps Mike __ 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
WinInet was, as I recall, initially developed by the Microsoft Internet Explorer team. The WinInet DLL functions were deemed useful and important enough that they were included in the core OS. They're documented as part of the Windows 32 API. Internet Explorer and the command line FTP client both use the WinInet DLL. So does the K3 Utility. It wouldn't be fair to say, however, that the K3 Utility does its internet access through Internet Explorer. IE offers a Tools menu option to clear the WinInet cache. There's also a Windows Control Panel Internet applet that has similar ability. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:15 PM To: Julian, G4ILO Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63) Actually, I think it the wininet functions come from the WinInet dll, not the browser. At least in my program it does. Maybe IE uses that dll? Mike Julian, G4ILO wrote: Mike-14 wrote: I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility? I suspect that the Utility is doing its FTP using Wininet functions. For non-programmers that means it's essentially getting Internet Explorer to do the work invisibly in the background. It's a good method, as it usually avoids firewall problems - as long as the user's browser is allowed access to the web, the utility should be able to access it too - but it does mean that it is affected by browser settings. If someone happens to have a huge browser cache and the files are still there from last time then IE will helpfully show you those instead of looking for new ones. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft 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 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
I was able to download the latest production software using the latest K3 utility version 1.2.10.27: Start the K3 utility with the K3 connected. Press the default button to change the window to to the original location (it had been set to my beta folder). Check the box for copy new files from Elecraft into the local folder. Then press the Check Versions Now button. I did not proceed to the Send All Firmware to K3 button as I already had updated my K3 from the beta site. I have not had problems downloading from the site or to the K3. However I do respect the advice to not do anything else in the background while doing the K3 update. I have used 2 different USB adapters including one from Radio Shack without problems both on my HP multimedia XP SP3 home computer and on an older Averatec laptop. I also frequently use a multi port Serial I/O card in direct connection the the K3 without problems on the home computer. Version 3.63 with K3 100W and Steppir DB 36 made 550 contacts, 75 of 80 sections, in 17 hours of operating from Hawaii on 15, 20, and 40 meters in the last weekend phone sweepstakes. I thought it did very well. However, the operator (me) could use an upgrade. I was too busy running stations to bother making a faster DVR recording for the Alpha, KH7T, 53, Pacific exchange. My voice nearly gave out just saying the other stations calls and serial numbers. Aloha, 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] K3 Production
Thanks to all who took the time to work on the wiki. It gives me some data to plot when my K3 will arrive! (I have nothing to do :)) George NE2I Don Rasmussen wrote: The K3 making machine seems to be in WARP drive, with 125 K3's delivered ___ 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 production runs - Any increases planned?
There are several pieces of good news here: 1) Delayed gratification is good for the soul. It builds character. 2) More time to wait equals more time to gather and count more change for more options. 3) Third production run is plenty of time to get all the bugs out. I'll probably be applying patches (software at least; hardware maybe) to my low serial number K3 while you're happily plugging yours in. 4) All your options will be available when you get your radio. I have to wait for my subreceiver until September I think. And there are some lessons to be learned: 1) The early bird gets the worm. 2) Sometimes you go to Dayton and all you DO get is this lousy t-shirt. 3) A penny saved is another 9 months waiting for your K3. 4) Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on anyone else's part. 5) There is a penalty for early withdrawal of retirement funds, regardless of Elecraft's new product announcements. With all this going for you, you'll be a much better person when your K3 finally arrives. Craig NZ0R KX1 #1499 K1 #1966 K2/100 #4941 K3/100 #220 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R Atkins Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:05 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 production runs - Any increases planned? Are there any plans to increase the number of units per production run? I've just been through the roughest financial year of my life. When I heard the announcement of the K3, I started looking for a way to purchase it. By the time I found a way (counting change I have been saving for the last dozen years), the first run was full. By the time I finished counting out nearly $2000 in change, the second production run was full. Now I see it's going to be late October before I even have a chance at one. I want this radio REALLY bad, but it's very difficult to wait for it when I've worked through my tech, general, and extra class since the announcement, have to wait 4 more months still, have nothing but a mobile 2m, and can have any of several (admittedly lesser) radios at my door the next day. I know you want to get this stuff right, and this is huge growth for the company.. but c'mon Elecraft, please tell me some good news! This is as bad as finding out that Rudolph broke a leg and Santa won't be here until Easter! :-) Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 ___ 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 production runs - Any increases planned?
Craig Rairdin wrote: There are several pieces of good news here: 1) Delayed gratification is good for the soul. It builds character. 2) More time to wait equals more time to gather and count more change for more options. 3) Third production run is plenty of time to get all the bugs out. I'll probably be applying patches (software at least; hardware maybe) to my low serial number K3 while you're happily plugging yours in. 4) All your options will be available when you get your radio. I have to wait for my subreceiver until September I think. And there are some lessons to be learned: 1) The early bird gets the worm. 2) Sometimes you go to Dayton and all you DO get is this lousy t-shirt. 3) A penny saved is another 9 months waiting for your K3. 4) Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on anyone else's part. 5) There is a penalty for early withdrawal of retirement funds, regardless of Elecraft's new product announcements. With all this going for you, you'll be a much better person when your K3 finally arrives. Craig NZ0R KX1 #1499 K1 #1966 K2/100 #4941 K3/100 #220 Just curious, does the purchase of a K3 make one arrogant and patronizing, or is it a prerequisite? --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ ___ 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 production runs - Any increases planned?
Just curious, does the purchase of a K3 make one arrogant and patronizing, or is it a prerequisite? I don't have enough data to draw that conclusion. Have you ordered yours yet? :-) As I thought was obvious, both this post and my previous one were intended to be humorous. :-) I assumed the OP was at least partially tongue-in-cheek as well. Craig (omitted arrogant and patronizing list of Elecraft serial numbers from my sig) ___ 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 production runs - Any increases planned?
In a recent message, R Atkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... I want this radio REALLY bad, but it's very difficult to wait for it when I've worked through my tech, general, and extra class since the announcement, have to wait 4 more months still, have nothing but a mobile 2m, and can have any of several (admittedly lesser) radios at my door the next day. As an interim measure, Rusty, why not build a simple CW rig for 40 meters? It could be a basic crystal oscillator and low power PA, possibly using vacuum tubes. There are plenty of crystals and suitable components around. This would enable you to practise your CW skills and get some experience on HF before your big rig arrives. You will already have a receiver of course - the one you have been using for short wave listening before getting your license. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ 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 production runs - Any increases planned?
R Atkins wrote: Are there any plans to increase the number of units per production run? Actually, we -have- increased our production run sizes as much as possible to handle our initial order rate. We have increased both our parts orders and production/purchasing staffing to handle the demand. The current delivery schedule reflects that increase. I'd like to ramp even faster, but to be honest we want to maintain our product quality and there are also limits on how fast we can many of our parts delivered. There are a lot of long lead time parts in any product (both standard and custom parts). It only takes one late parts delivery to slow everything down. We are also trying hard not to over promise on deliveries. There are always chances for additional production start up delays, but we are trying to be as conservative as possible. Plus we're running as fast as we can.. ;-) Hang in there! 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft ___ 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 production runs - Any increases planned?
Craig Rairdin wrote: Just curious, does the purchase of a K3 make one arrogant and patronizing, or is it a prerequisite? I don't have enough data to draw that conclusion. Have you ordered yours yet? :-) Yep, I have my order in for the first run. I assumed it was a prerequisite. -- --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ ___ 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 production runs - Any increases planned?
-Original Message- From: R Atkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want this radio REALLY bad, but it's very difficult to wait for it when I've worked through my tech, general, and extra class since the announcement, have to wait 4 more months still, have nothing but a mobile 2m, and can have any of several (admittedly lesser) radios at my door the next day. With all due respect The key factor to Elecraft is *quality*. That's why you want a K3 rather than some other rig. There's an old engineering saying: Good, inexpensive, fast - pick any two. As much as I hate to say it, that saying applies to ham rigs, including the K3. More importantly, note this: If all you have right now is a 2 meter mobile, and you're new to HF amateur radio, you need a lot more than a K3 and a license. You need an antenna system, adequate power supply, a proper shack table and accessories (key, mike, headphones, clock, lamp, grounding), etc. The K3 alone won't make a single QSO, and without a decent antenna system its potential will never be realized. What antenna system will you have for the K3? 73 de Jim, N2EY besides, some of us have been waiting *years* for the K3 ;-) AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.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 production runs - Any increases planned?
Hi Craig, I thought your post was rather humorous. I have no idea where he got arrogant and patronizing from. I've found that you have to be pretty careful with what you say around here. Gary, N7HTS On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:55:00 -0500 Craig Rairdin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just curious, does the purchase of a K3 make one arrogant and patronizing, or is it a prerequisite? I don't have enough data to draw that conclusion. Have you ordered yours yet? :-) As I thought was obvious, both this post and my previous one were intended to be humorous. :-) I assumed the OP was at least partially tongue-in-cheek as well. Craig (omitted arrogant and patronizing list of Elecraft serial numbers from my sig) ___ 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
