Do not use K4 "Restore Defaults" button

[wayne burdick]

In the UPDATE function of the K4, there's a DETAILS button which leads to a tentative backup/restore feature. This will be replaced by a new backup/restore function (CONFIG) that's easier to use and accessible at the top level.

One of the buttons on the current Backup/Restore screen is "Restore Defaults," which does a full reset to factory defaults. We intended to remove this because it resets TX GAIN calibration and other data. This, too, will be handled in a more nuanced fashion under the CONFIG function.

Please don't use "Restore Defaults".

While the backup/restore routines work, we'd suggest not using these either. CONFIG will do a much better job of managing your backup needs.

Thanks,

Wayne
N6KR



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[rich hurd WC3T]

As you get a round tuit, will these nuances make it into the other models in
the KX-line?   I always hear of the strident warnings of factory restores
hammering the hard-won calibration data and have counted my lucky stars that
I have not had to head down that road with my KX3.

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In the UPDATE function of the K4, there's a DETAILS button which leads to a
tentative backup/restore feature. This will be replaced by a new
backup/restore function (CONFIG) that's easier to use and accessible at the
top level.

One of the buttons on the current Backup/Restore screen is "Restore
Defaults," which does a full reset to factory defaults. We intended to
remove this because it resets TX GAIN calibration and other data. This, too,
will be handled in a more nuanced fashion under the CONFIG function.

Please don't use "Restore Defaults".

While the backup/restore routines work, we'd suggest not using these either.
CONFIG will do a much better job of managing your backup needs.

Thanks,

Wayne
N6KR



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[Don Wilhelm-5]

Rich,

That restore function is available in KX3 Utility - Restore
Configuration.  Of course you should have saved a configuration so you
can restore it.  Save a configuration any time you make significant
changes to your KX3 (not a firmware update).  The file is placed in your
computer.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/16/2021 1:46 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> As you get a round tuit, will these nuances make it into the other models in
> the KX-line?   I always hear of the strident warnings of factory restores
> hammering the hard-won calibration data and have counted my lucky stars that
> I have not had to head down that road with my KX3.
>
>

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[rich hurd WC3T]

Thanks.

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Rich,

That restore function is available in KX3 Utility - Restore Configuration.  Of course you should have saved a configuration so you can restore it.  Save a configuration any time you make significant changes to your KX3 (not a firmware update).  The file is placed in your computer.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/16/2021 1:46 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> As you get a round tuit, will these nuances make it into the other models in
> the KX-line?   I always hear of the strident warnings of factory restores
> hammering the hard-won calibration data and have counted my lucky stars that
> I have not had to head down that road with my KX3.
>
>


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 Gee, who actually owns a K4 to push the buttons?   I didn't know anybody out there had one yet.  Hoping I get mine before the Fallcontest season.
BillK3WJV

    On Friday, April 16, 2021, 1:36:05 PM EDT, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:  
 
 In the UPDATE function of the K4, there's a DETAILS button which leads to a tentative backup/restore feature. This will be replaced by a new backup/restore function (CONFIG) that's easier to use and accessible at the top level.

One of the buttons on the current Backup/Restore screen is "Restore Defaults," which does a full reset to factory defaults. We intended to remove this because it resets TX GAIN calibration and other data. This, too, will be handled in a more nuanced fashion under the CONFIG function.

Please don't use "Restore Defaults".

While the backup/restore routines work, we'd suggest not using these either. CONFIG will do a much better job of managing your backup needs.

Thanks,

Wayne
N6KR



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[Mike VE3YF]

Bill:

You should really read the eHam Reviews and the K4 groups.io . Elecraft
is shipping and people are receiving their K4's

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[N4ZR]

Though both of those reviewers are in-group field testers.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 4/22/2021 4:00 PM, Mike VE3YF wrote:
> Bill:
>
> You should really read the eHam Reviews and the K4 groups.io .
> Elecraft is shipping and people are receiving their K4's
>
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