K3 -Firmware Downloader 1.1.3.6

[John E. Reiser]

How can I download the latest K3 download utility revision 1.1.3.6?  It is not on the Elecraft website.  I tried to update my K3 firmware with the previous version of the utility.  It found the files OK, and seemingly updated the MCU with 1.75.  But then it locked up the computer while downloading the DSP with 1.57.  I had to do a hardware reset.

Now my K3 doesn't work.  I trust that it is not permanently damaged.  I think that if I can get the latest loader utility, everything will be fine.

Thanks and 73,

John, W2GW
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[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ]

Hi John,

Your K3 isn;t damaged. :-)

The 1.28 loader should be fine. If you are having CPU lockup problems,
that may be due to a comm driver version issue if you are using a USB to
Serial adapter like the KUSB. If you have the KUSB, you absolutely need
to be using the latest drivers. They are noted in the install notes for
the KUSB and on our K3 software page. They can be found at:

http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31

73, Eric  WA6HHQ
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John Reiser wrote:
> How can I download the latest K3 download utility revision 1.1.3.6?  It is not on the Elecraft website.  I tried to update my K3 firmware with the previous version of the utility.  It found the files OK, and seemingly updated the MCU with 1.75.  But then it locked up the computer while downloading the DSP with 1.57.  I had to do a hardware reset.
>
> Now my K3 doesn't work.  I trust that it is not permanently damaged.  I think that if I can get the latest loader utility, everything will be fine.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> John, W2GW
>  
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[John E. Reiser]

Hi Eric and everyone,

I retried the download this morning, and everything went perfectly. :-)

I don't know what caused my CPU lockup yeaterday, but I doubt it was due to
my USB/seial port adapter, or anything to do with the Elecraft loader
utility, because they have been working fine here for some time.  I suspect
it may have had something to do with my firewall (which seems to be a bit
aggressive), or maybe even my screen saver (fish) kicking in at the wrong
moment.  Anyway, all is well now.

I have tried most of the new features and set up my mike-gain/compression to
4/15.  It sounds great on another receiver.  Haven't tried it on the air
yet.

What a great radio!  It gets better and better! Thanks Elecraft!

And, many thanks to Eric and everone who responded to my rather panicky note
last evening.

73,  John, W2GW


----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
To: "John Reiser" <[hidden email]>
Cc: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 -Firmware Downloader 1.1.3.6

> Hi John,
>
> Your K3 isn;t damaged. :-)
>
> The 1.28 loader should be fine. If you are having CPU lockup problems,
> that may be due to a comm driver version issue if you are using a USB to
> Serial adapter like the KUSB. If you have the KUSB, you absolutely need to
> be using the latest drivers. They are noted in the install notes for the
> KUSB and on our K3 software page. They can be found at:
>
> http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31
>
> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
> ---
>
>
>
> John Reiser wrote:
>> How can I download the latest K3 download utility revision 1.1.3.6?  It
>> is not on the Elecraft website.  I tried to update my K3 firmware with
>> the previous version of the utility.  It found the files OK, and
>> seemingly updated the MCU with 1.75.  But then it locked up the computer
>> while downloading the DSP with 1.57.  I had to do a hardware reset.
>>
>> Now my K3 doesn't work.  I trust that it is not permanently damaged.  I
>> think that if I can get the latest loader utility, everything will be
>> fine.
>>
>> Thanks and 73,
>>
>> John, W2GW
>>
>

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