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Matthew Lawson

Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Please help, went to update my K3 to the latest Firmware (was running 2.19)
all updated fine until DSP1.

00:33:01 Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
K3 responded with revision ??.??
00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
00:33:01 Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification failed
00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
00:33:01 Click "Close" to close this window

More detailed verbose:

LoadDspDataTableState Response "A" 0 ms
ResetMcuState Send "LDD20000;"
Waiting 6 seconds for reset to complete
ResetMcuState Response "A" 15 ms
ResetMcuState Timer Elapsed 5500 ms
DetermineSpeedState Send ";"
DetermineSpeedState Response ";" 15 ms
QueryMainDspRevisionState Send "RVD;"
QueryMainDspRevisionState Response "RVD00.00;" 16 ms
Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
K3 responded with revision ??.??
DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification failed
DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
Click "Close" to close this window

Computer I am using has hardware RS232 ports, two of them, and I have tried
either one with the same results. I am using the latest K3 Utility
1.16.6.25.
My K3's serial number is 01341.
Everything seems to load fine but fails the DSP1.

I have tried reloading and re-downloading, rebooting, both computer and K3.

I also looked into downgrading to an older firmware, but I can not find an
older archive that goes back far enough to my working configuration, 2.19.

I did try what was archived and got the same results. (ftp directory)

Please help. I also searched the forums with no avail. most were USB
adapter problems.

73

This has rendered my K3 useless.

*Matthew Lawson*
*KC7EQO*
*442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*

*http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
<http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
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Nr4c

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Do you have the last utility?

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill

> On Jul 17, 2016, at 3:58 AM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Please help, went to update my K3 to the latest Firmware (was running 2.19)
> all updated fine until DSP1.
>
> 00:33:01 Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
> K3 responded with revision ??.??
> 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> 00:33:01 Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification failed
> 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> 00:33:01 Click "Close" to close this window
>
> More detailed verbose:
>
> LoadDspDataTableState Response "A" 0 ms
> ResetMcuState Send "LDD20000;"
> Waiting 6 seconds for reset to complete
> ResetMcuState Response "A" 15 ms
> ResetMcuState Timer Elapsed 5500 ms
> DetermineSpeedState Send ";"
> DetermineSpeedState Response ";" 15 ms
> QueryMainDspRevisionState Send "RVD;"
> QueryMainDspRevisionState Response "RVD00.00;" 16 ms
> Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
> K3 responded with revision ??.??
> DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification failed
> DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> Click "Close" to close this window
>
> Computer I am using has hardware RS232 ports, two of them, and I have tried
> either one with the same results. I am using the latest K3 Utility
> 1.16.6.25.
> My K3's serial number is 01341.
> Everything seems to load fine but fails the DSP1.
>
> I have tried reloading and re-downloading, rebooting, both computer and K3.
>
> I also looked into downgrading to an older firmware, but I can not find an
> older archive that goes back far enough to my working configuration, 2.19.
>
> I did try what was archived and got the same results. (ftp directory)
>
> Please help. I also searched the forums with no avail. most were USB
> adapter problems.
>
> 73
>
>
> This has rendered my K3 useless.
>
> *Matthew Lawson*
> *KC7EQO*
> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>
>
> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
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Matthew Lawson

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

I have the current one only (1.16.6.25). I don't have any older files. just
what I have been able to download lately.

*Matthew Lawson*
*KC7EQO*
*442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*

*http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
<http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>

On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:55 AM, Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Do you have the last utility?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
> > On Jul 17, 2016, at 3:58 AM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > Please help, went to update my K3 to the latest Firmware (was running
> 2.19)
> > all updated fine until DSP1.
> >
> > 00:33:01 Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
> > K3 responded with revision ??.??
> > 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> > 00:33:01 Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification failed
> > 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> > 00:33:01 Click "Close" to close this window
> >
> > More detailed verbose:
> >
> > LoadDspDataTableState Response "A" 0 ms
> > ResetMcuState Send "LDD20000;"
> > Waiting 6 seconds for reset to complete
> > ResetMcuState Response "A" 15 ms
> > ResetMcuState Timer Elapsed 5500 ms
> > DetermineSpeedState Send ";"
> > DetermineSpeedState Response ";" 15 ms
> > QueryMainDspRevisionState Send "RVD;"
> > QueryMainDspRevisionState Response "RVD00.00;" 16 ms
> > Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
> > K3 responded with revision ??.??
> > DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> > Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification failed
> > DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> > Click "Close" to close this window
> >
> > Computer I am using has hardware RS232 ports, two of them, and I have
> tried
> > either one with the same results. I am using the latest K3 Utility
> > 1.16.6.25.
> > My K3's serial number is 01341.
> > Everything seems to load fine but fails the DSP1.
> >
> > I have tried reloading and re-downloading, rebooting, both computer and
> K3.
> >
> > I also looked into downgrading to an older firmware, but I can not find
> an
> > older archive that goes back far enough to my working configuration,
> 2.19.
> >
> > I did try what was archived and got the same results. (ftp directory)
> >
> > Please help. I also searched the forums with no avail. most were USB
> > adapter problems.
> >
> > 73
> >
> >
> > This has rendered my K3 useless.
> >
> > *Matthew Lawson*
> > *KC7EQO*
> > *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >
> >
> > *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> > <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> > ______________________________________________________________
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Matthew Lawson

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Well, I got a response from Elecraft, they had me clean the pins on the RF
board. This did not work and now I have been asked to ship them my radio.
:( So this looks like my attempt at getting up to date firmware and fixes
have left me with a nonworking K3, that operated fine, and I have to ship
Elecraft my radio and pay their hourly rate to bring the radio back to
life. There should be some fail safe or self checking for committing to the
update or at least a way to fall back on. For example Cisco does implement
a process like this with in their switches and routers. I wanted to update
the list on the progress and will let everyone know the outcome.

73

*Matthew Lawson*
*KC7EQO*
*442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*

*http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
<http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>

On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 9:37 PM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]> wrote:

> LOL oh yes I plan on posting the solution when one arrives. :)
>
> *Matthew Lawson*
> *KC7EQO*
> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>
>
> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>
> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 9:13 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
>
>> You will tell me what finally fixes it, won't you...
>>
>> Good it's you instead of me. I would have been throwing things by now...
>>
>>
>> 73, g.
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 12:08 AM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Guy, no luck on the forcing firmware. Not sure what else there is
>>> to tell. I will be calling Elecraft tomorrow. I have also copied support
>>> with this email. Thanks for your assistance.
>>>
>>> 73!
>>>
>>> *Matthew Lawson*
>>> *KC7EQO*
>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>>>
>>>
>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:06 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <[hidden email]>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Call Elecraft Tech support in the morning. One of them will recognize
>>>> this. In the meantime try the procedure for a hung firmware load where you
>>>> force the K3 into an MCU load.
>>>>
>>>> Start the elecraft utility. Click on help. In the contents tab go down
>>>> to "troubleshooting" and click on the + sign expander. Click on
>>>>
>>>> - Forcing the K3 into "Firmware Load Required" Mode
>>>>
>>>> Follow the procedure to the letter.
>>>>
>>>> Something weird going on.
>>>>
>>>> I have this feeling that you haven't told me something that's
>>>> important, but I don't know what it might be, and you don't know it's
>>>> important, so I don't know what to ask and you don't know what to tell. :>(
>>>>
>>>> Sorry I haven't had the answer, but fixing the stuff over the weekend
>>>> when Elecraft is closed is always a bear.
>>>>
>>>> Good Luck, Guy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> No joy Guy, I have even tried a different PC running windows 7. same
>>>>> thing, fails on the DSP1 upload to the radio. Does anyone know where I can
>>>>> find a older copy of firmware? Would like to just get my radio back
>>>>> running. Thanks for the help.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73
>>>>>
>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
>>>>> *KC7EQO*
>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <[hidden email]>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hoping one of those will kick something loose. g.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks Guy. I will give it a go and report back.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
>>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
>>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
>>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 1:06 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <
>>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The error message still sounds like version mismatch.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Go into your device manager and make sure there is only one device
>>>>>>>> assigned to the com port used to talk to your K3 to make sure you do not
>>>>>>>> have any dual use on the serial line.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Turn off any tricky stuff with com port sharing in it. The binary
>>>>>>>> content of K3 firmware can easily contain an escape sequence use by com
>>>>>>>> port sharing software.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Try creating a brand-new down load directory. Flush your browser
>>>>>>>> cache, to make sure it's not short-cutting a failed download. Then download
>>>>>>>> ALL the K3 firmware into the new directory, including the K3 utility. Run
>>>>>>>> the utility from the new directory and change the directory in the K3
>>>>>>>> utility for downloads to the new directory. Retry.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If this sounds a little wooly, it's cause this trouble is now
>>>>>>>> officially out in the weeds.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> 73, Guy.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 3:11 PM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> yep all check out file size and date.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
>>>>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
>>>>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
>>>>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 11:32 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV <
>>>>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Did you double check the directories and the date stamps on the
>>>>>>>>>> files? Also make sure the file lengths are the same as the source.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> 73, Guy K2AV
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Guy. I have a direct serial connection and a hardware
>>>>>>>>>>> RS232 (no USB) I have even tried different baud rates. I open for ideas. I
>>>>>>>>>>> would like to try to down grade to an older firmware, but don't see it
>>>>>>>>>>> archived. My original, be fore flash, was 2.19.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
>>>>>>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
>>>>>>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
>>>>>>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV <
>>>>>>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> There are clerical kinds of errors that can get in the way.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Make sure you are downloading to the same exact directory you are are
>>>>>>>>>>>> specifying to the K3 utility.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Use a direct serial or USB/serial path from the PC to the K3
>>>>>>>>>>>> with *nothing else* in between.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Can't remember all the dumb mistakes I've made or I'd give you
>>>>>>>>>>>> a real list.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> 73, Guy K2AV
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have the current one only (1.16.6.25). I don't have any
>>>>>>>>>>>>> older files. just
>>>>>>>>>>>>> what I have been able to download lately.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
>>>>>>>>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
>>>>>>>>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <
>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
>>>>>>>>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:55 AM, Nr4c <[hidden email]>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Do you have the last utility?
>>>>>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > ...nr4c. bill
>>>>>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > On Jul 17, 2016, at 3:58 AM, Matthew Lawson <
>>>>>>>>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Please help, went to update my K3 to the latest Firmware
>>>>>>>>>>>>> (was running
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > 2.19)
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > all updated fine until DSP1.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > K3 responded with revision ??.??
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number
>>>>>>>>>>>>> verification failed
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 Click "Close" to close this window
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > More detailed verbose:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > LoadDspDataTableState Response "A" 0 ms
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > ResetMcuState Send "LDD20000;"
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Waiting 6 seconds for reset to complete
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > ResetMcuState Response "A" 15 ms
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > ResetMcuState Timer Elapsed 5500 ms
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DetermineSpeedState Send ";"
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DetermineSpeedState Response ";" 15 ms
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > QueryMainDspRevisionState Send "RVD;"
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > QueryMainDspRevisionState Response "RVD00.00;" 16 ms
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > K3 responded with revision ??.??
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification failed
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Click "Close" to close this window
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Computer I am using has hardware RS232 ports, two of them,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> and I have
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > tried
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > either one with the same results. I am using the latest K3
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Utility
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 1.16.6.25.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > My K3's serial number is 01341.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Everything seems to load fine but fails the DSP1.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I have tried reloading and re-downloading, rebooting, both
>>>>>>>>>>>>> computer and
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > K3.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I also looked into downgrading to an older firmware, but I
>>>>>>>>>>>>> can not find
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > an
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > older archive that goes back far enough to my working
>>>>>>>>>>>>> configuration,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > 2.19.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I did try what was archived and got the same results. (ftp
>>>>>>>>>>>>> directory)
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Please help. I also searched the forums with no avail.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> most were USB
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > adapter problems.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 73
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > This has rendered my K3 useless.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *Matthew Lawson*
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *KC7EQO*
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <
>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
>>>>>>>>>>>>> ______________________________________________________________
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Ken G Kopp

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Forgive me if I missed something ....

Did you use the utility to save a backup of your radio -before- attempting
the update?

73

K0PP

On Jul 19, 2016 2:26 PM, "Matthew Lawson" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Well, I got a response from Elecraft, they had me clean the pins on the RF
> board. This did not work and now I have been asked to ship them my radio.
> :( So this looks like my attempt at getting up to date firmware and fixes
> have left me with a nonworking K3, that operated fine, and I have to ship
> Elecraft my radio and pay their hourly rate to bring the radio back to
> life. There should be some fail safe or self checking for committing to the
> update or at least a way to fall back on. For example Cisco does implement
> a process like this with in their switches and routers. I wanted to update
> the list on the progress and will let everyone know the outcome.
>
> 73
>
> *Matthew Lawson*
> *KC7EQO*
> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>
>
> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
>
> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 9:37 PM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > LOL oh yes I plan on posting the solution when one arrives. :)
> >
> > *Matthew Lawson*
> > *KC7EQO*
> > *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >
> >
> > *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> > <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 9:13 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <[hidden email]>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> You will tell me what finally fixes it, won't you...
> >>
> >> Good it's you instead of me. I would have been throwing things by now...
> >>
> >>
> >> 73, g.
> >>
> >> On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 12:08 AM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Thanks Guy, no luck on the forcing firmware. Not sure what else there
> is
> >>> to tell. I will be calling Elecraft tomorrow. I have also copied
> support
> >>> with this email. Thanks for your assistance.
> >>>
> >>> 73!
> >>>
> >>> *Matthew Lawson*
> >>> *KC7EQO*
> >>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> >>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:06 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <[hidden email]>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Call Elecraft Tech support in the morning. One of them will recognize
> >>>> this. In the meantime try the procedure for a hung firmware load
> where you
> >>>> force the K3 into an MCU load.
> >>>>
> >>>> Start the elecraft utility. Click on help. In the contents tab go down
> >>>> to "troubleshooting" and click on the + sign expander. Click on
> >>>>
> >>>> - Forcing the K3 into "Firmware Load Required" Mode
> >>>>
> >>>> Follow the procedure to the letter.
> >>>>
> >>>> Something weird going on.
> >>>>
> >>>> I have this feeling that you haven't told me something that's
> >>>> important, but I don't know what it might be, and you don't know it's
> >>>> important, so I don't know what to ask and you don't know what to
> tell. :>(
> >>>>
> >>>> Sorry I haven't had the answer, but fixing the stuff over the weekend
> >>>> when Elecraft is closed is always a bear.
> >>>>
> >>>> Good Luck, Guy
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> No joy Guy, I have even tried a different PC running windows 7. same
> >>>>> thing, fails on the DSP1 upload to the radio. Does anyone know where
> I can
> >>>>> find a older copy of firmware? Would like to just get my radio back
> >>>>> running. Thanks for the help.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 73
> >>>>>
> >>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
> >>>>> *KC7EQO*
> >>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> >>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <
> [hidden email]>
> >>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Hoping one of those will kick something loose. g.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
> >>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thanks Guy. I will give it a go and report back.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
> >>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
> >>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> >>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 1:06 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV <
> >>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> The error message still sounds like version mismatch.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Go into your device manager and make sure there is only one device
> >>>>>>>> assigned to the com port used to talk to your K3 to make sure you
> do not
> >>>>>>>> have any dual use on the serial line.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Turn off any tricky stuff with com port sharing in it. The binary
> >>>>>>>> content of K3 firmware can easily contain an escape sequence use
> by com
> >>>>>>>> port sharing software.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Try creating a brand-new down load directory. Flush your browser
> >>>>>>>> cache, to make sure it's not short-cutting a failed download.
> Then download
> >>>>>>>> ALL the K3 firmware into the new directory, including the K3
> utility. Run
> >>>>>>>> the utility from the new directory and change the directory in
> the K3
> >>>>>>>> utility for downloads to the new directory. Retry.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> If this sounds a little wooly, it's cause this trouble is now
> >>>>>>>> officially out in the weeds.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> 73, Guy.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 3:11 PM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]
> >
> >>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> yep all check out file size and date.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
> >>>>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
> >>>>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R
> >*
> >>>>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 11:32 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV <
> >>>>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Did you double check the directories and the date stamps on the
> >>>>>>>>>> files? Also make sure the file lengths are the same as the
> source.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> 73, Guy K2AV
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
> >>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Guy. I have a direct serial connection and a hardware
> >>>>>>>>>>> RS232 (no USB) I have even tried different baud rates. I open
> for ideas. I
> >>>>>>>>>>> would like to try to down grade to an older firmware, but
> don't see it
> >>>>>>>>>>> archived. My original, be fore flash, was 2.19.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
> >>>>>>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
> >>>>>>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <
> http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> >>>>>>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV <
> >>>>>>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> There are clerical kinds of errors that can get in the way.
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Make sure you are downloading to the same exact directory you
> are are
> >>>>>>>>>>>> specifying to the K3 utility.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Use a direct serial or USB/serial path from the PC to the K3
> >>>>>>>>>>>> with *nothing else* in between.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Can't remember all the dumb mistakes I've made or I'd give you
> >>>>>>>>>>>> a real list.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> 73, Guy K2AV
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I have the current one only (1.16.6.25). I don't have any
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> older files. just
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> what I have been able to download lately.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> *Matthew Lawson*
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> *KC7EQO*
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> <http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:55 AM, Nr4c <[hidden email]>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > Do you have the last utility?
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > Sent from my iPhone
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > ...nr4c. bill
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > On Jul 17, 2016, at 3:58 AM, Matthew Lawson <
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> [hidden email]> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Please help, went to update my K3 to the latest Firmware
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> (was running
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > 2.19)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > all updated fine until DSP1.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > K3 responded with revision ??.??
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> verification failed
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 00:33:01 Click "Close" to close this window
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > More detailed verbose:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > LoadDspDataTableState Response "A" 0 ms
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > ResetMcuState Send "LDD20000;"
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Waiting 6 seconds for reset to complete
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > ResetMcuState Response "A" 15 ms
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > ResetMcuState Timer Elapsed 5500 ms
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DetermineSpeedState Send ";"
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DetermineSpeedState Response ";" 15 ms
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > QueryMainDspRevisionState Send "RVD;"
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > QueryMainDspRevisionState Response "RVD00.00;" 16 ms
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Loaded DSP1 firmware revision 02.86
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > K3 responded with revision ??.??
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Error code 0xE2000046: Revision number verification
> failed
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > DSP1 verification failed. Reload DSP1.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Click "Close" to close this window
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Computer I am using has hardware RS232 ports, two of
> them,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> and I have
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > tried
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > either one with the same results. I am using the latest
> K3
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Utility
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 1.16.6.25.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > My K3's serial number is 01341.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Everything seems to load fine but fails the DSP1.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I have tried reloading and re-downloading, rebooting,
> both
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> computer and
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > K3.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I also looked into downgrading to an older firmware, but
> I
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> can not find
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > an
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > older archive that goes back far enough to my working
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> configuration,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > 2.19.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I did try what was archived and got the same results.
> (ftp
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> directory)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Please help. I also searched the forums with no avail.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> most were USB
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > adapter problems.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > 73
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > This has rendered my K3 useless.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *Matthew Lawson*
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *KC7EQO*
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > *http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
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Matthew Lawson

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Well, Howard was able to send me FW 2.19 and I had a successful flash to
the K3.

Now I tried to jumped from version 2.19 to 5.38, is there a bug in jumping
this far? Is there a DSP hardware revision that may have an issue with
current version of firmware (older radio, 1st gen, etc...?)???

Anyways my rig is back from being a brick, and is working again. YEAH!!!

An observation on this, I accidentally tried to push just the DSP1 Firmware
from 2.19 with 5.38 MCU still installed but it would fail, saw my error and
corrected it and had a successfully flash when the 2.19 MCU was installed
first. This made me wonder if this was part of the problem with the update.
Is there some sort of version check with the DSP1 to MCU?

I am wanting to try an incremental update from 2.19, but older firmware is
not published.

Wanted to keep the list updated on whats been happening and thank you for
all your support in this.

73

*Matthew Lawson*
*KC7EQO*
*442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*

*http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
<http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>

On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Matthew Lawson <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I did save the configuration. I thought this was separate from the
> firmware. I don't see where to back up just the firmware. It's ju a thought
> the dsp1 that fails.
>
> On Jul 19, 2016 1:43 PM, "Ken G Kopp" <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Saving the radio's configuration is always a good idea, even if no "event"
> is expected. No telling when "something" may happen. (;-)
>
> 73!
>
> K0PP
>
>
>

Drew AF2Z

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

I have approx 35 firmware zips from 2.10 through 5.01. This isn't the
complete set; only the ones for which I was interested in upgrading some
feature on my K3. You can have them if you want but as far as I know
installing intermediate revisions is not required.

73,
Drew
AF2Z

On 07/20/16 00:08, Matthew Lawson wrote:

> Well, Howard was able to send me FW 2.19 and I had a successful flash to
> the K3.
>
> Now I tried to jumped from version 2.19 to 5.38, is there a bug in jumping
> this far? Is there a DSP hardware revision that may have an issue with
> current version of firmware (older radio, 1st gen, etc...?)???
>
> Anyways my rig is back from being a brick, and is working again. YEAH!!!
>
> An observation on this, I accidentally tried to push just the DSP1 Firmware
> from 2.19 with 5.38 MCU still installed but it would fail, saw my error and
> corrected it and had a successfully flash when the 2.19 MCU was installed
> first. This made me wonder if this was part of the problem with the update.
> Is there some sort of version check with the DSP1 to MCU?
>
> I am wanting to try an incremental update from 2.19, but older firmware is
> not published.
>
> Wanted to keep the list updated on whats been happening and thank you for
> all your support in this.
>
> 73
>
> *Matthew Lawson*
> *KC7EQO*
> *442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*
>
>

Don Wilhelm

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

In reply to this post by Matthew Lawson

Matthew,

You should not have to do incremental firmware updates.
Keep the 2.19 firmware files "just in case", but delete the latest
firmware files from the folder where you have the firmware stored on
your computer in case the copies you have are corrupt.

Open K3 Utility (make sure it is the latest), and then "Get files from
Elecraft" to download the latest production firmware.

Once you have those files on your computer, click the "Send all files to
the K3" and it should update with no problem.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/20/2016 12:08 AM, Matthew Lawson wrote:

Matthew Lawson

Re: Failed K3 Firmware update DSP1

Thanks Don, I talked with Howard at Elecraft today about the radio. He
thinks there might be a memory problem and the new firmware that is
address-ably larger is causing the problem. They would have to see the
radio to verify this. If this is the case then he would recommend updating
the DSP board to the new version. I am going to see if I can update to
Version 4.39 tonight and if successful stay there, or if not milk it along
until I can afford to send the radio into Elecraft. My radio is an older
one serial is 01341 so a new rig might be in order, but that is way down
the road.

Thanks again to everyone, this community for help has been a great
experience, with bricking my K3 aside. Thank you for the quick responses.

Now I really have my eyes set on a KX3 :) first things first, get this K3
figured out.

73!

*Matthew Lawson*
*KC7EQO*
*442.100 + 100 Hz PL Blyn Mt Repeater*

*http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R <http://www.qrz.com/db/KC7EQO/R>*
<http:///www.linkedin.com/in/mlawsonkc7eqo>

On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 4:28 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Matthew,
>
> You should not have to do incremental firmware updates.
> Keep the 2.19 firmware files "just in case", but delete the latest
> firmware files from the folder where you have the firmware stored on your
> computer in case the copies you have are corrupt.
>
> Open K3 Utility (make sure it is the latest), and then "Get files from
> Elecraft" to download the latest production firmware.
>
> Once you have those files on your computer, click the "Send all files to
> the K3" and it should update with no problem.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 7/20/2016 12:08 AM, Matthew Lawson wrote:
>
>> Well, Howard was able to send me FW 2.19 and I had a successful flash to
>> the K3.
>>
>> Now I tried to jumped from version 2.19 to 5.38, is there a bug in jumping
>> this far? Is there a DSP hardware revision that may have an issue with
>> current version of firmware (older radio, 1st gen, etc...?)???
>>
>> Anyways my rig is back from being a brick, and is working again. YEAH!!!
>>
>> An observation on this, I accidentally tried to push just the DSP1
>> Firmware
>> from 2.19 with 5.38 MCU still installed but it would fail, saw my error
>> and
>> corrected it and had a successfully flash when the 2.19 MCU was installed
>> first. This made me wonder if this was part of the problem with the
>> update.
>> Is there some sort of version check with the DSP1 to MCU?
>>
>> I am wanting to try an incremental update from 2.19, but older firmware is
>> not published.
>>
>> Wanted to keep the list updated on whats been happening and thank you for
>> all your support in this.
>>
>>
>>
>