Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

[wayne burdick]

KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote control command (read SWR value during transmit).

One reason we added support for this command is that Joe, VE3VXO, has built a hardware module that polls the rig (using the SW; command) and outputs a "recognizable audio pattern proportional to the current VSWR." Feel free to contact Joe if you have questions about this. At least one blind KX3 operator is already using one.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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[Grant Youngman-2]

Hi, Wayne …

Not a biggie, but the release notes posted to the web indicate the date of this release as 12-4-2018.  Couple of years off :-)  Nice to see an improvement in AM power level management also.

Grant NQ5T

> On Dec 28, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote control command (read SWR value during transmit).
>
> One reason we added support for this command is that Joe, VE3VXO, has built a hardware module that polls the rig (using the SW; command) and outputs a "recognizable audio pattern proportional to the current VSWR." Feel free to contact Joe if you have questions about this. At least one blind KX3 operator is already using one.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR

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[Bill Rogers W3UL]

Wayne

The SW firmware update is also useful for those using the KX3 in a remote
location.   Many thanks.

I will ask Tom VA2FSQ to adapt Win4K3 so that the SWR can also appear on
that app.

73, Bill W3UL

On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 3:47 PM Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi, Wayne …
>
> Not a biggie, but the release notes posted to the web indicate the date of
> this release as 12-4-2018.  Couple of years off :-)  Nice to see an
> improvement in AM power level management also.
>
> Grant NQ5T
>
> > On Dec 28, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote
> control command (read SWR value during transmit).
> >
> > One reason we added support for this command is that Joe, VE3VXO, has
> built a hardware module that polls the rig (using the SW; command) and
> outputs a "recognizable audio pattern proportional to the current VSWR."
> Feel free to contact Joe if you have questions about this. At least one
> blind KX3 operator is already using one.
> >
> > 73,
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
>
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73,
William (Bill) Rogers / W3UL
Annapolis, Maryland U.S.A.
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[NK7Z]

I must compliment you on Elecraft Customer Support Wayne.  You all did a
similar thing for me a few years ago for the Genovation Pad project--
THANK YOU!  No other company would allow that much customer interaction.

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 12/28/20 12:35 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote control command (read SWR value during transmit).
>
> One reason we added support for this command is that Joe, VE3VXO, has built a hardware module that polls the rig (using the SW; command) and outputs a "recognizable audio pattern proportional to the current VSWR." Feel free to contact Joe if you have questions about this. At least one blind KX3 operator is already using one.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
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[Mark Goldberg]

Thanks. I might even work on my screwdriver antenna autotuner now.

73,

Mark
W7MLG

On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 1:37 PM Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote control command (read SWR value during transmit).
>
> One reason we added support for this command is that Joe, VE3VXO, has built a hardware module that polls the rig (using the SW; command) and outputs a "recognizable audio pattern proportional to the current VSWR." Feel free to contact Joe if you have questions about this. At least one blind KX3 operator is already using one.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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[Adrian-3]

I loaded it here, and had an initial fail during the first FW load
(started ok), requiring re-power (with battery remove) and forced MCU-LD
load.

I was connecting serial via a PX3, and reconnected direct to KX3 on
forced load, all ok. I also rebooted W10 PC prior. Is FW load usually ok
when using KXPA100 or PX3 as primary CAT ? I have two KX3 setups.



>> KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote control command (read SWR value during transmit).
>>
>> One reason we added support for this command is that Joe, VE3VXO, has built a hardware module that polls the rig (using the SW; command) and outputs a "recognizable audio pattern proportional to the current VSWR." Feel free to contact Joe if you have questions about this. At least one blind KX3 operator is already using one.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
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