K3 Firmware Updates

[Christopher Soames]

Hi all, just a couple of quick questions
1. How often should one update the firmware on my K3 ?
2.Where do I look to see what the latest update is ?

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Chris Soames
G0TZZ
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www.norfolkamateurradio.org

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[Dave Perry N4QS]

Chris,

I would recommend staying current with all production versions of utility
software as it becomes available.  This keeps you up-to-date regarding all
new features and products.  For example, the latest K3 firmware v. 04.36
provides support for the KPA500 plus other improvements.

You can find the latest updates on the Elecraft website--click on Firmware +
SW tab from home page.  You can also check for latest firmware when running
one of the utilities.  For example, if you run the K3 Utility, you can then
click on the Firmware tab and then click on the Check Versions Now button --  
after waiting a few moments -- you can compare the versions of firmware
installed on your K3 versus what is available.  It works that way for all of
the firmware utilities.  I only update when this screen tells me that new
versions are available.  I then simply click the Send All Firmware to K3
button.

You can also download beta versions of new firmware before they are
officially released for production.  Those are also available from the
website, but is somewhat more complicated to install.  I tend to wait for
the latest production versions as described above.

Dave, N4QS

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Soames" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 9:47 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Updates

> Hi all, just a couple of quick questions
> 1. How often should one update the firmware on my K3 ?
> 2.Where do I look to see what the latest update is ?
>
> --
> Regards from
>
> Chris Soames
> G0TZZ
> email :-
> [hidden email]
> www.norfolkamateurradio.org
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
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>
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