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Jim Bobo

Firmware load

Power failure in middle of firmware load and now cannot connect with K3.
Anyone know how to get started again?

Jim, W5ODD
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K2QI

Re: Firmware load

Turn off rig and close the K3 utility. Then try it again.

James K2QI
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Power failure in middle of firmware load and now cannot connect with K3.
Anyone know how to get started again?

Jim, W5ODD
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Dick Dievendorff

Re: Firmware load

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Remove power connector from K3.

If a P3 is inline, remove P3 power connector so that P3 will not power up, even for a moment, when you reapply K3 power.

Reboot PC. This isn't often necessary, but sometimes a COM port or USB driver is in an awkward state. If you don't reboot, do stop the K3 Utility.

Plug K3 power connector back in.

Press K3 power button. Expect to see MCU LD in an otherwise LCD.

Start k3 utility. Navigate to Port tab. Wait until it connects, expect a warning popup about finding a K3 in boot loader.

Select firmware tab and select send all firmware.

I do this a lot, I think my K3 and Waynes and Lyles get more firmware loads than most. It's not extraordinary.

73 de Dick. K6KR

On Nov 4, 2010, at 10:54, Jim Bobo <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Power failure in middle of firmware load and now cannot connect with K3.
> Anyone know how to get started again?
>
> Jim, W5ODD
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K2QI

Re: Firmware load

Perhaps this process should be appended to the K3 FAQ or troubleshooting areas, as this topic comes up quite a bit on the reflector.

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James K2QI
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Dievendorff <[hidden email]>
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:56:55
To: Jim Bobo<[hidden email]>
Cc: [hidden email]<[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware load

Remove power connector from K3.

If a P3 is inline, remove P3 power connector so that P3 will not power up, even for a moment, when you reapply K3 power.

Reboot PC. This isn't often necessary, but sometimes a COM port or USB driver is in an awkward state. If you don't reboot, do stop the K3 Utility.

Plug K3 power connector back in.

Press K3 power button. Expect to see MCU LD in an otherwise LCD.

Start k3 utility. Navigate to Port tab. Wait until it connects, expect a warning popup about finding a K3 in boot loader.

Select firmware tab and select send all firmware.

I do this a lot, I think my K3 and Waynes and Lyles get more firmware loads than most. It's not extraordinary.

73 de Dick. K6KR

On Nov 4, 2010, at 10:54, Jim Bobo <[hidden email]> wrote:

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Dick Dievendorff

Re: Firmware load

I'll add it to K3 Utility Help. TU, good idea.

Dick

On Nov 4, 2010, at 15:16, [hidden email] wrote:

> Perhaps this process should be appended to the K3 FAQ or troubleshooting areas, as this topic comes up quite a bit on the reflector.
>
> Cheers,
> James K2QI
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dick Dievendorff <[hidden email]>
> Sender: [hidden email]
> Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:56:55
> To: Jim Bobo<[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]<[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware load
>
> Remove power connector from K3.
>
> If a P3 is inline, remove P3 power connector so that P3 will not power up, even for a moment, when you reapply K3 power.
>
> Reboot PC. This isn't often necessary, but sometimes a COM port or USB driver is in an awkward state. If you don't reboot, do stop the K3 Utility.
>
> Plug K3 power connector back in.
>
> Press K3 power button. Expect to see MCU LD in an otherwise LCD.
>
> Start k3 utility. Navigate to Port tab. Wait until it connects, expect a warning popup about finding a K3 in boot loader.
>
> Select firmware tab and select send all firmware.
>
> I do this a lot, I think my K3 and Waynes and Lyles get more firmware loads than most. It's not extraordinary.
>
> 73 de Dick. K6KR
>
> On Nov 4, 2010, at 10:54, Jim Bobo <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Power failure in middle of firmware load and now cannot connect with K3.
>> Anyone know how to get started again?
>>
>> Jim, W5ODD
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: Firmware load

Jim needs to fill us in on what is running. I have all equipment plugged
in. I have the works. The W2 requires a second RS232 or remove from one
external device and move to another. If that is being done then there are
other things to consider. (This is where internal USB converters can make a
difference if programmed into firmware so those not so blessed with computer
skills will benefit.)

I find that either one of two com ports are used. If you move the connector
and a comport isn't released, then a reboot might help. I have a W2, P3,
Kx144, P3 and the obvious K3. I also use a THP HL-2.5kfx which uses another
interface. I don't have the same issues he experiences. From what I
understood from his message is that the program isn't correctly loading to
his desktop. I could be wrong, won't be the first time :-).

Bill
K9YEQ

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware load

I'll add it to K3 Utility Help. TU, good idea.

Dick

On Nov 4, 2010, at 15:16, [hidden email] wrote:

> Perhaps this process should be appended to the K3 FAQ or troubleshooting
areas, as this topic comes up quite a bit on the reflector.

>
> Cheers,
> James K2QI
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dick Dievendorff <[hidden email]>
> Sender: [hidden email]
> Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:56:55
> To: Jim Bobo<[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]<[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware load
>
> Remove power connector from K3.
>
> If a P3 is inline, remove P3 power connector so that P3 will not power up,

even for a moment, when you reapply K3 power.
>
> Reboot PC. This isn't often necessary, but sometimes a COM port or USB
driver is in an awkward state. If you don't reboot, do stop the K3 Utility.
>
> Plug K3 power connector back in.
>
> Press K3 power button. Expect to see MCU LD in an otherwise LCD.
>
> Start k3 utility. Navigate to Port tab. Wait until it connects, expect a
warning popup about finding a K3 in boot loader.
>
> Select firmware tab and select send all firmware.
>
> I do this a lot, I think my K3 and Waynes and Lyles get more firmware
loads than most. It's not extraordinary.

>
> 73 de Dick. K6KR
>
> On Nov 4, 2010, at 10:54, Jim Bobo <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Power failure in middle of firmware load and now cannot connect with K3.
>> Anyone know how to get started again?
>>
>> Jim, W5ODD
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