K3 - KIO3B upgrade kit
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The KIO3BUPKT requires firmware level 5.36 or above. I am having trouble finding that version of the firmware. I have tried to follow the directions on the web site, but I can only get to level 5.10. I tried the ftp site but I guess I just don't understand how to use it. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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Randy,
Just upload the current firmware 5.60. It contains all the prior updates. Use the K3 utility to access the current firmware version. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Randy Tudor Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 10:57 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - KIO3B upgrade kit The KIO3BUPKT requires firmware level 5.36 or above. I am having trouble finding that version of the firmware. I have tried to follow the directions on the web site, but I can only get to level 5.10. I tried the ftp site but I guess I just don't understand how to use it. I would appreciate any suggestions. RandyK4ODL ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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My old K3 occasionally switches from 2 speakers to 1 speaker (makes it really tough to listen split chasing DX)! Any ideas what may be causing this? 73 Chet VE3CFK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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My k3s occasionally does this too. I finally isolated the problem
initiator as a burst of very loud signals, such as occurs when listening to a very weak DX station when a very strong (speaker rattling) station plops on top of him followed by the loud frequency cops. The Sub Rx must be is on and the volume for Main Rx is cranked up for the weak station. A single loud signal does not appear to initiate the SPKRS parameter change. It appears to only happen with multiple loud signals in the passband. These signals will be loud enough that I turn down the volume very quickly. During this loud outburst, the SPKR config will change to "1". I have set up a macro button to toggle the SPKRS configuration so that I can quickly return it to "2". If I turn the volume down a bit, it doesn't do this so I'm wondering if there's some "safety" mechanism built into the audio driver control circuit/firmware. Is it due to mixing of close frequency audio signals in a non-linear audio amp (clipping mode) producing sub-audible products? I don't know, it's just a thought. It's only an occasional annoyance for me so I've never pursued a cure. My AF LIM parameter is currently set at 30 but I seldom have AGC off. It does it with AF GAIN "HI" or "LO" but if the gain is set "LO", I must turn the volume knob up more to compensate so I end up listening at the same relative audio levels. I'm running LP Bridge and at least one logging program and a K-Pod but have no other macros that directly deal with the SPKRS parameters. My sub Rx card is an older version retrieved from my original K3. A cure or a work-around would be nice, Mike, AB9V On 1/30/2018 11:21 AM, Chester Latawiec wrote: > My old K3 occasionally switches from 2 speakers to 1 speaker (makes it really tough to listen split chasing DX)! > > > Any ideas what may be causing this? > > > 73 > > Chet VE3CFK > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post:mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by:http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list:http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered [hidden email] --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Sorry. I know better, so here's more info on my K3.
Serial number = 0461. I'm the original owner. It's had some mods and upgrades, but not all. Still has the original connection pin headers, never did change them out. When it switches number of speakers, it is not connected to anything except my Yaesu Quadra amp thru the ACC port and an antenna. I also have the Elecraft K-POD connected. Non of the Macros in the K-POD deal with the spkrs. It started switching spkrs about 6 months ago. Today, when I was resetting the number of spkrs from 1 to 2 while in the menu system, it would automatically go back to 1 when I dialed in 2 and do that a couple of times before it stopped and I could enter the selection by pressing the MENU button again. 73 Chet VE3CFK ________________________________ From: Chester Latawiec <[hidden email]> Sent: January 30, 2018 11:21 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: K3 Switches Number of Speakers My old K3 occasionally switches from 2 speakers to 1 speaker (makes it really tough to listen split chasing DX)! Any ideas what may be causing this? 73 Chet VE3CFK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Yes. I've noticed that as well, in that it occurred when a loud signal popped into the passband! My AGC is always on with the affected K3.
That makes two of us. So I now suspect that there is a common menu setting or front panel setting or firmware setting that is causing this. I was afraid my vintage K3 was dying! 73 Chet VE3CFK ________________________________ From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Mike Cox <[hidden email]> Sent: January 30, 2018 12:32 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Switches Number of Speakers My k3s occasionally does this too. I finally isolated the problem initiator as a burst of very loud signals, such as occurs when listening to a very weak DX station when a very strong (speaker rattling) station plops on top of him followed by the loud frequency cops. The Sub Rx must be is on and the volume for Main Rx is cranked up for the weak station. A single loud signal does not appear to initiate the SPKRS parameter change. It appears to only happen with multiple loud signals in the passband. These signals will be loud enough that I turn down the volume very quickly. During this loud outburst, the SPKR config will change to "1". I have set up a macro button to toggle the SPKRS configuration so that I can quickly return it to "2". If I turn the volume down a bit, it doesn't do this so I'm wondering if there's some "safety" mechanism built into the audio driver control circuit/firmware. Is it due to mixing of close frequency audio signals in a non-linear audio amp (clipping mode) producing sub-audible products? I don't know, it's just a thought. It's only an occasional annoyance for me so I've never pursued a cure. My AF LIM parameter is currently set at 30 but I seldom have AGC off. It does it with AF GAIN "HI" or "LO" but if the gain is set "LO", I must turn the volume knob up more to compensate so I end up listening at the same relative audio levels. I'm running LP Bridge and at least one logging program and a K-Pod but have no other macros that directly deal with the SPKRS parameters. My sub Rx card is an older version retrieved from my original K3. A cure or a work-around would be nice, Mike, AB9V On 1/30/2018 11:21 AM, Chester Latawiec wrote: > My old K3 occasionally switches from 2 speakers to 1 speaker (makes it really tough to listen split chasing DX)! > > > Any ideas what may be causing this? > > > 73 > > Chet VE3CFK > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post:mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by:http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list:http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered [hidden email] --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avg.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C40eeec0189654aac6d2408d56807de80%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636529305354464021&sdata=s%2FadtsoC%2BsnCfRmC9L2CWgICy6Anz8HOyeRQ5kDEEek%3D&reserved=0 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft&data=02%7C01%7C%7C40eeec0189654aac6d2408d56807de80%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636529305354464021&sdata=k5B8d%2FdS0%2B1EUuOg73GZ6TCQFekW6MiDuZG1WXHft4g%3D&reserved=0 Help: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm&data=02%7C01%7C%7C40eeec0189654aac6d2408d56807de80%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636529305354464021&sdata=5P8wGsQPfZbRgXDHqYWoBn%2B1lI62IFy%2FTcySUbag6vU%3D&reserved=0 Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net&data=02%7C01%7C%7C40eeec0189654aac6d2408d56807de80%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636529305354464021&sdata=3zamRgyrmmfuPpfzbjnW0rl%2BtoG1H3rNE9FdjCBsHi0%3D&reserved=0 Please help support this email list: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2Fdonate.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7C40eeec0189654aac6d2408d56807de80%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636529305354464021&sdata=mKY%2FzeHsZ1wSJ1iyftErm7DCa5vbzVrw8djB%2F%2Bli2jI%3D&reserved=0 Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Randy,
Refresh your browser and you will see that the latest is MCU 5.60. Easier, use K3 Utility and click the Get Firmware for ELecraft in the upper part of the window. That will load it into your computer. Then go to the lower part of the Window and click Download all firmware. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/28/2018 5:57 AM, Randy Tudor wrote: > The KIO3BUPKT requires firmware level 5.36 or above. I am having trouble finding that version of the firmware. I have tried to follow the directions on the web site, but I can only get to level 5.10. I tried the ftp site but I guess I just don't understand how to use it. I would appreciate any suggestions. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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