Re: [Elecraft] Software Upgrades

2008-08-20 Thread David Wilburn
I have upgraded to every firmware beta and never had a problem. David Wilburn K4DGW BOB PHILBROOK wrote: After reading countless reflector comments about firmware upgrades and releases, it appears to me that in many instances such so called upgrades are two steps forward and one in reverse.

Re: [Elecraft] Software Upgrades

2008-08-18 Thread GM4KGK
Lyle Johnson wrote: > >> Set the PWR control to 100w (or 120w if you wish) and control the power >> output using the MIC level control on the front panel. (MIC SEL = LINE >> IN). >> Or is that classed as cheating? :-) > > Yes, I think it is :-) > > The problem with this approach is that over

Re: [Elecraft] Software Upgrades

2008-08-18 Thread Bob Cunnings
The K3 operating tip regarding PSK setup: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#psk%20audio really does need to be updated. It was written before the ALC system changes that came with MCU 1.87. Bob NW8L On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 8:15 AM, Lyle Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Set t

Re: [Elecraft] Software Upgrades

2008-08-18 Thread Lyle Johnson
Set the PWR control to 100w (or 120w if you wish) and control the power output using the MIC level control on the front panel. (MIC SEL = LINE IN). Or is that classed as cheating? :-) Yes, I think it is :-) The problem with this approach is that over time the slow ALC loop may try to build the

Re: [Elecraft] Software Upgrades

2008-08-18 Thread GM4KGK
Dave G4AON wrote: > > > There are still issues to be resolved, one I would like fixed is the > inability to adjust power while transmitting data which is tedious. > There are published items on the "to be implemented" list such as the > TCXO calibration to 0.5ppm. > > I hope I'm not missi

Re: [Elecraft] Software Upgrades

2008-08-17 Thread Mike Cox
Having already survived the Ten-Tec Orion I firmware and hardware upgrade fiasco, I must admit that my experiences with the Elecraft firmware migration has been a real pleasure. I eagerly download each new beta version as soon as I know it's available. I have never regressed to a previous editi