I was trying to load new firmware to my K3. Present MCU version 04.51.
When started I got some Err message and the Tx lamp blinked and the K3 screen
darkend. I tryed to
switch the power off on the K3 but it did not work so I paniced and switched
the power supply off.
I have tryed to switch the
K3 Utility Help, Troubleshooting, MCU Load failure.
73 de Dick, K6KR
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kurt
Wiksten
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:02 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware
.se
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
Kurt,
Remember the K3 is basically an SDR and has a computer heart. Make sure
you have power to the K3. Don't worry about the power switch on the
front panel, it is not operational until
Hi Kurt,
I don't have a Microkeyer but I distinctly remember some list traffic
some time back warning, Don't try to update firmware through a
Microkeyer. If you look at the block diagram on the Microham web site,
the CAT interface comes from the internal CPU in the Microkeyer.
Assuming my
Kurt,
Both Microham and Elecraft warn that one should not attempt firmware
downloads through the MicroHam device. Other K3Utility functions work
fine through the Microham device.
If you have a real serial port on the computer, that is the preferred
connection, otherwise a good USB to
Every microHAM Users Manual includes a specific warning *NOT* to
upload *any* transceiver firmware via the microHAM device. The
microHAM device constantly polls the transceiver for frequency and
mode. Those polls are not compatible with firmware uploads.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2014-08-14
I connected an A/B switchbox to switch the radio between the MKII and a
serial port on the computer (or an Edgeport US/serial box). It has been
easy to switch the K3/P3 to the serial port for firmware updates.
73, Jim N7US
-Original Message-
Every microHAM Users Manual includes a
On 2014-08-14 9:00 PM, Jim N7US wrote:
I connected an A/B switchbox to switch the radio between the MKII and
a serial port on the computer (or an Edgeport US/serial box).
As did I ... COM1 on the motherboard goes to a 4 port switch. Two of
the ports go to two ports switches on each K3/P3.
I did the same. Check thrift stores for a RS-232 switch if you don’t already
have one. I picked mine for 25 cents at the local thrift store.
scl
On 2014-08-14 9:00 PM, Jim N7US wrote:
I connected an A/B switchbox to switch the radio between the MKII and a
serial port on the computer (or an
9 matches
Mail list logo
