Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade

2014-07-12 Thread David Sanders
I had no trouble loading the latest firmware with the Mac utility. What error message appears in the bottom window of the utility? 73 David W4DES Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2014, at 7:34 PM, todd ruby wrote: > > I currently have firmware version 4.67 loaded on my K3. I just downloaded a

[Elecraft] firmware upgrade

2014-07-12 Thread todd ruby
I currently have firmware version 4.67 loaded on my K3. I just downloaded and installed the latest firmware utility for Mac OS, 1.14. When I click on "check for new files", I am told the latest file is 4.67 when in fact on the website it is indicated that version 4.86 is available along with acc

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrade to correct K3 power output levels?

2012-11-10 Thread Richard
Mike, this s a known issue and I guess you have set BND CHG on the KPA500 to STBY (which I think is safer) . When BND CHG is set to NOR, the K3 returns to 100 W after a band change. But this only occurs when changing bands from the KPA500 whilst K3 initiated band changes are OK. I keep reminding

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrade to correct K3 power output levels?

2012-11-10 Thread John_N1JM
It shouldn't do that. At least mine does not. 73, John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Firmware-upgrade-to-correct-K3-power-output-levels-tp7565412p7565413.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

[Elecraft] Firmware upgrade to correct K3 power output levels?

2012-11-10 Thread AC6JA
Any word on when the new firmware upgrade is coming out to correct the per band power output when using the K3 with the KPA500? I'm still having the same problem of wanting the K3 to run 100w when barefoot without the KPA500, only to find the power level keeps resetting to the OPER set pow

[Elecraft] FIRMWARE UPGRADE FAILURE

2011-02-06 Thread Bill and Liz McHugh
Old-fashioned I guess but I use the serial port instead of USBworks every time. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Sam, Yes, that certainly does point the finger at a flaky serial port. It does not happen often, but it certainly is possible. I am glad to hear that you have a better handle on it now. 73, Don W3FPR Sam Morgan wrote: > On 5/9/2010 3:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Sam, >> >> It is normal for th

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Sam Morgan
On 5/9/2010 5:15 PM, Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > Sam Morgan-3 wrote: >> >> >> >> the web page says: 1.3.4.26 is the latest ??? >> but .3 is newer than .26 isn't it? >> now I'm confused again >> > > 1.3.4.26 = April 26 > 1.3.4.3 = April 3 > ah slowly dawns the light -- GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan ___

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Sam Morgan
On 5/9/2010 4:56 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > The most recent public K3 Utility version is 1.3.4.26. The link is on > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm#k3util > > the direct URL to the current executable is > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/software/K3_Utility_Setup_1_3_4_26.exe > ok 1.3.

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Bill W4ZV
Sam Morgan-3 wrote: > > > > the web page says: 1.3.4.26 is the latest ??? > but .3 is newer than .26 isn't it? > now I'm confused again > 1.3.4.26 = April 26 1.3.4.3 = April 3 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/firmware-upgrade-snafoo-tp50276

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Dick Dievendorff
...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sam Morgan Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 2:46 PM To: n...@nf4l.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo On 5/9/2010 4:26 PM, Mike wrote: > Sam, > > What version of the K3 utilit

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Sam Morgan
On 5/9/2010 4:26 PM, Mike wrote: > Sam, > > What version of the K3 utility are you using? > I seem to dimly remember something about needing a certain version for > the last (some number) updates. > I'm using 1.3.2.14 > 1.3.4.3 seems I had to install that to try the k3 memory pgm??? the web page s

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Mike
Sam, What version of the K3 utility are you using? I seem to dimly remember something about needing a certain version for the last (some number) updates. I'm using 1.3.2.14 73, Mike NF4L Sam Morgan wrote: > On 5/9/2010 3:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >> Sam, >> >> It is normal for the K3 displ

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Sam Morgan
On 5/9/2010 3:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Sam, > > It is normal for the K3 display to go blank following each piece of a > firmware load (the red TX light blinks once too). It should come right > back again and proceed on if you just wait. > If one panics and presses buttons, or manually cycle powe

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Bruce Beford
Sam Morgan wrote: forgot to say I AM using serial cable, no USB involved here. Ah, very good. I would try another cable, and also make certain that no other programs are running that may use the port. Are you using the latest version of K3 Utility? Also, some have reported fewer problems if they

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Sam, It is normal for the K3 display to go blank following each piece of a firmware load (the red TX light blinks once too). It should come right back again and proceed on if you just wait. If one panics and presses buttons, or manually cycle power or does other clicking on the K3 Utility win

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Bruce Beford
Sam, It sounds like something is interfering with the communications between K3 Utility and the K3 itself. Are you using a true RS232 port on the PC, or a USB-RS232 adapter? If there is a USB adapter inline, are you then going through a USB Hub? If a USB adapter, are you using the latest drivers fo

Re: [Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Sam Morgan
forgot to say I AM using serial cable, no USB involved here. On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: > I just tried upgrading to the new beta firmware > from the last beta firmware... > > snip > GB & 73 > K5OAI > Sam Morgan >

[Elecraft] firmware upgrade snafoo

2010-05-09 Thread Sam Morgan
I just tried upgrading to the new beta firmware from the last beta firmware... normally when I do this, the k3 puts the MCU LD on the display then at some point the K3 freaks out and the red tx led starts blinking back light goes black this has happened every time (maybe 7 times) I have done a fir

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrade problem using Elecraft K3 Utility V 1.3.4.3

2010-04-24 Thread Sam Morgan
Just like I figured it had to be operator error. now I know I have to do it differently if I am trying to use beta software, thanks Dick! On 4/24/2010 6:15 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: > I ask this question b4 about this error, > but didn't get or understand any replies I received. > > So Last time I nee

[Elecraft] Firmware upgrade problem using Elecraft K3 Utility V 1.3.4.3

2010-04-24 Thread Sam Morgan
I ask this question b4 about this error, but didn't get or understand any replies I received. So Last time I needed to check/upgrade my firmware, I just used an ftp pgm to download the files and placed them in the C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Elecraft\K3 Firmware directory Then

[Elecraft] Firmware Upgrade

2004-06-21 Thread Unifiedtx
Within the last three or four months I upgraded all firmware chips for my 3 year old K2/100/KAT100-1 (so I could do the CW bandwidth mod and install the 60 meter board). I received version 1.08b for my KSB2. Since then I have purchased a new KSB2 that has version 1.09. What does the 1.09 supp