K3 MCU 4.47 / DSP 2.73 BETA RELEASE

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ]

K3 MCU 4.47 / DSP 2.73 BETA RELEASE (Pre-release evaluation and test)

New Features:

MORE ROBUST "GT" CONTROL COMMAND (AGC):

Some PC applications may accidentally turn AGC off, possibly due to a
buffer overflow. The GT command format is now verified more rigorously,
making this less likely. NOTE: PC applications should not send too many
K3 "get" commands simultaneously, especially if a P3 is also in the
system. Ideally they should wait for a response to each command before
proceeding.


REMOTE-RIG K3 REMOTE CONTROL SUPPORT:

One K3 can now directly control another, with one acting as nothing but
a front panel. This "remote rig" mode provides a nearly perfect
emulation of the remote K3's display and controls. (Previously, front
panel emulation was limited by the K3's legacy command set.) The
simplest way to use this is to connect the two K3s together using a
"null modem" cable at the RS232 ports. However, by using a computer or a
third-party hardware (such as RemoteRig units) as an intermediary, it's
possible to control a K3 over the internet or even a wiFi connection.
Note that the controlling K3 can have a totally different configuration
from the remote K3. It could be a K3/10 with no options, for example,
yet it could still control a remote K3 with all options, including sub
receiver, KPA500, etc.

To use Remote-Rig mode, set both K3s to 38.4 kb and connect them
together via the RS232 ports (possibly using an intermediary device like
RemoteRig  for control and Voip over local nets or the internet). Next,
at the local K3, hold CONFIG until you see "TERM" on VFO B. If the
remote K3 is listening, the TERM message will be replaced with a display
that looks exactly like the remote K3's. (RemoteRig remote control
systems with the latest firmware will do this automatically when
connected to the control K3. Holding MENU is not necessary) From then
on, the remote K3 can be controlled by the local one (the remote K3 can
still be controlled with its own front panel, too). The local K3's audio
will be muted. Both receive and transmit audio must be handled by the
intermediary device (RemoteRig etc.)To exit Remote-Rig mode, hold CONFIG
on the local K3 until you see "NORM" flashed on VFO B. The local K3 will
return to normal operation. (Or, in the case of K3's and RemoteRig
units, powering down the K3 will disconnect and power down the remote K3.)

Note: Elecraft will be offering RemoteRig radio remote control systems
and interface cabling for the K3 on our web site order form shortly.

For info on RemoteRig, see:
http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=995

73, Eric  WA6HHQ

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[Win Kriegl DK9IP/KH7CD]

This is so COOL !

Unfortunately my 2nd K3 ist still in CT3 so I´ll have to wait till I can
play  :-)

73, Win DK9IP

>
> REMOTE-RIG K3 REMOTE CONTROL SUPPORT:
>
> One K3 can now directly control another, with one acting as nothing but
> a front panel. This "remote rig" mode provides a nearly perfect
> emulation of the remote K3's display and controls. (Previously, front
> panel emulation was limited by the K3's legacy command set.) The
> simplest way to use this is to connect the two K3s together using a
> "null modem" cable at the RS232 ports. However, by using a computer or a
> third-party hardware (such as RemoteRig units) as an intermediary, it's
> possible to control a K3 over the internet or even a wiFi connection.
> Note that the controlling K3 can have a totally different configuration
> from the remote K3. It could be a K3/10 with no options, for example,
> yet it could still control a remote K3 with all options, including sub
> receiver, KPA500, etc.
>
> To use Remote-Rig mode, set both K3s to 38.4 kb and connect them
> together via the RS232 ports (possibly using an intermediary device like
> RemoteRig  for control and Voip over local nets or the internet). Next,
> at the local K3, hold CONFIG until you see "TERM" on VFO B. If the
> remote K3 is listening, the TERM message will be replaced with a display
> that looks exactly like the remote K3's. (RemoteRig remote control
> systems with the latest firmware will do this automatically when
> connected to the control K3. Holding MENU is not necessary) From then
> on, the remote K3 can be controlled by the local one (the remote K3 can
> still be controlled with its own front panel, too). The local K3's audio
> will be muted. Both receive and transmit audio must be handled by the
> intermediary device (RemoteRig etc.)To exit Remote-Rig mode, hold CONFIG
> on the local K3 until you see "NORM" flashed on VFO B. The local K3 will
> return to normal operation. (Or, in the case of K3's and RemoteRig
> units, powering down the K3 will disconnect and power down the remote K3.)
>
> Note: Elecraft will be offering RemoteRig radio remote control systems
> and interface cabling for the K3 on our web site order form shortly.
>
> For info on RemoteRig, see:
> http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=995
>
> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
>

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[P.B. Christensen]

> "Note: Elecraft will be offering RemoteRig radio remote control systems
and interface cabling for the K3 on our web site order form shortly.'

Eric,

Any long-terms plans to offer a K3 panel interface (similar to the look of
the KX3) to interface with RemoteRig?  Tnx!

Paul, W9AC

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[Rick WA6NHC]

I've been running this firmware for the last couple weeks and can confirm
that it kills the HRD<>AGC issue.  Well done!

Rick WA6NHC

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.47 / DSP 2.73 BETA RELEASE

K3 MCU 4.47 / DSP 2.73 BETA RELEASE (Pre-release evaluation and test)

New Features:

MORE ROBUST "GT" CONTROL COMMAND (AGC):

Some PC applications may accidentally turn AGC off, possibly due to a
buffer overflow. The GT command format is now verified more rigorously,
making this less likely. NOTE: PC applications should not send too many
K3 "get" commands simultaneously, especially if a P3 is also in the
system. Ideally they should wait for a response to each command before
proceeding.


REMOTE-RIG K3 REMOTE CONTROL SUPPORT:

One K3 can now directly control another, with one acting as nothing but
a front panel. This "remote rig" mode provides a nearly perfect
emulation of the remote K3's display and controls. (Previously, front
panel emulation was limited by the K3's legacy command set.) The
simplest way to use this is to connect the two K3s together using a
"null modem" cable at the RS232 ports. However, by using a computer or a
third-party hardware (such as RemoteRig units) as an intermediary, it's
possible to control a K3 over the internet or even a wiFi connection.
Note that the controlling K3 can have a totally different configuration
from the remote K3. It could be a K3/10 with no options, for example,
yet it could still control a remote K3 with all options, including sub
receiver, KPA500, etc.

To use Remote-Rig mode, set both K3s to 38.4 kb and connect them
together via the RS232 ports (possibly using an intermediary device like
RemoteRig  for control and Voip over local nets or the internet). Next,
at the local K3, hold CONFIG until you see "TERM" on VFO B. If the
remote K3 is listening, the TERM message will be replaced with a display
that looks exactly like the remote K3's. (RemoteRig remote control
systems with the latest firmware will do this automatically when
connected to the control K3. Holding MENU is not necessary) From then
on, the remote K3 can be controlled by the local one (the remote K3 can
still be controlled with its own front panel, too). The local K3's audio
will be muted. Both receive and transmit audio must be handled by the
intermediary device (RemoteRig etc.)To exit Remote-Rig mode, hold CONFIG
on the local K3 until you see "NORM" flashed on VFO B. The local K3 will
return to normal operation. (Or, in the case of K3's and RemoteRig
units, powering down the K3 will disconnect and power down the remote K3.)

Note: Elecraft will be offering RemoteRig radio remote control systems
and interface cabling for the K3 on our web site order form shortly.

For info on RemoteRig, see:
http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=995

73, Eric  WA6HHQ

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