K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Release: "Fixed-Tune" mode for the P3

[wayne burdick]

K3 firmware revision 4.25 and P3 revision 00.50 are now available.

The P3 firmware provides a major new feature: fixed-tune mode. In this  
mode, frequencies on the P3 display remain fixed, while the VFO A  
cursor moves across the screen as you tune. Fixed-tune frequency  
ranges are stored per-band. You can set up the P3 to automatically re-
set its center frequency whenever the VFO is tuned off-screen  
according to one of four auto-adjust modes. K3 firmware revision 4.25  
or later is required.

Other new P3 features include:

  * an option to display signal level in S-units instead of dBm
  * optional solid vs. dotted amplitude graticule lines
  * additional transverter support
  * an option to enable or disable the CENTER key in tracking mode
  * better preamplifier relay control

See detailed release notes below.

Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions  
on how to load beta firmware, see:

      http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm

73,
Wayne
N6KR

* * *
P3 REV. 00.50 RELEASE NOTES

* FIXED TUNING MODE: A new fixed-tuning mode keeps the P3 frequency
display constant. Instead of the display tracking the K3 VFO A, the
display frequencies stay fixed and the VFO A cursor moves across the
screen as the VFO is tuned. Requires K3 firmware version 4.25 or later.

* DISABLE CENTER FUNCTION: Added MENU:CenterEn option to disable the
CENTER function in tracking mode. Disabled is the default. The CENTER
key still works to re-center the display on the VFO A frequency.

* DOTTED OR SOLID GRATICULE LINES: Either dotted or solid graticule
lines for the amplitude level may be selected via MENU:Lvl Lines.

* SCALE EITHER dBm OR S-units +dB over S9: The spectrum vertical
scale can now be either dBm or S-units plus dB over S9, as selected in
MENU:Lvl Mode.

* MENU DEFAULTS TO FW REV: At power-on, the MENU selection defaults
to FW Rev.

* MENU FUNCTION "XV Invert": Added a MENU function "XV Invert" to
indicate whether the spectrum should be inverted or not on each
transverter band.

* FIXED PER-BAND REF LEVEL STORAGE: Fixed incorrect per-band reference
level storage when using MENU:Span Set.

* PREAMP STAYS OFF UNDER STRONG SIGNALS: The preamplifier now stays
off when strong signals that could overload the ADC are present in the
passband. The wrong trip level was used previously.

* RELAY CLICKS LESS OFTEN: Modified the preamplifier algorithm to
make the relay click less often.


K3 REV. 4.25 RELEASE NOTES

* P3 FIXED-TUNE MODE SUPPORT: The P3 now has a
“fixed-tune” mode, where the displayed range remains constant
as the VFO is turned. Requires P3 firmware rev 0.50 or later.

* FIXED A/B SWITCH PROBLEM DURING BAND CHANGE:
CW or SSB filter setups were sometimes getting changed when
a quick memory was recalled, followed by a quick tap of A/B.

* For software developers: FW$ GET and BN$ GET commands added.


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[Mike Reublin]

I downloaded the K3 beta, and unzipped it, then pointed the K3 utility (V 1.3.10.15)
at that folder.

The utility showed the same version of the FPF as was already loaded, and the
checkbox was blank for that item. I clicked on "Send checked items to K3", and  it
loaded the MCU, FPF, and DSP1.

No harm, no foul, but should it have loaded FPF 1.14 over FPF 1.14?

73, Mike NF4L

On 1/13/2011 2:19 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> K3 firmware revision 4.25 and P3 revision 00.50 are now available.
>
> The P3 firmware provides a major new feature: fixed-tune mode. In this
> mode, frequencies on the P3 display remain fixed, while the VFO A
> cursor moves across the screen as you tune. Fixed-tune frequency
> ranges are stored per-band. You can set up the P3 to automatically re-
> set its center frequency whenever the VFO is tuned off-screen
> according to one of four auto-adjust modes. K3 firmware revision 4.25
> or later is required.
>
> Other new P3 features include:
>
>    * an option to display signal level in S-units instead of dBm
>    * optional solid vs. dotted amplitude graticule lines
>    * additional transverter support
>    * an option to enable or disable the CENTER key in tracking mode
>    * better preamplifier relay control
>
> See detailed release notes below.
>
> Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions
> on how to load beta firmware, see:
>
>        http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> * * *
> P3 REV. 00.50 RELEASE NOTES
>
> * FIXED TUNING MODE: A new fixed-tuning mode keeps the P3 frequency
> display constant. Instead of the display tracking the K3 VFO A, the
> display frequencies stay fixed and the VFO A cursor moves across the
> screen as the VFO is tuned. Requires K3 firmware version 4.25 or later.
>
> * DISABLE CENTER FUNCTION: Added MENU:CenterEn option to disable the
> CENTER function in tracking mode. Disabled is the default. The CENTER
> key still works to re-center the display on the VFO A frequency.
>
> * DOTTED OR SOLID GRATICULE LINES: Either dotted or solid graticule
> lines for the amplitude level may be selected via MENU:Lvl Lines.
>
> * SCALE EITHER dBm OR S-units +dB over S9: The spectrum vertical
> scale can now be either dBm or S-units plus dB over S9, as selected in
> MENU:Lvl Mode.
>
> * MENU DEFAULTS TO FW REV: At power-on, the MENU selection defaults
> to FW Rev.
>
> * MENU FUNCTION "XV Invert": Added a MENU function "XV Invert" to
> indicate whether the spectrum should be inverted or not on each
> transverter band.
>
> * FIXED PER-BAND REF LEVEL STORAGE: Fixed incorrect per-band reference
> level storage when using MENU:Span Set.
>
> * PREAMP STAYS OFF UNDER STRONG SIGNALS: The preamplifier now stays
> off when strong signals that could overload the ADC are present in the
> passband. The wrong trip level was used previously.
>
> * RELAY CLICKS LESS OFTEN: Modified the preamplifier algorithm to
> make the relay click less often.
>
>
> K3 REV. 4.25 RELEASE NOTES
>
> * P3 FIXED-TUNE MODE SUPPORT: The P3 now has a
> “fixed-tune” mode, where the displayed range remains constant
> as the VFO is turned. Requires P3 firmware rev 0.50 or later.
>
> * FIXED A/B SWITCH PROBLEM DURING BAND CHANGE:
> CW or SSB filter setups were sometimes getting changed when
> a quick memory was recalled, followed by a quick tap of A/B.
>
> * For software developers: FW$ GET and BN$ GET commands added.
>
>
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[Dick Dievendorff]

I just tried the same thing and couldn't get your results.  I checked MCU
and DSP1, didn't check the FPF, and it loaded just the MCU and DSP1. This is
K3 Utility 1.4.1.8.

The intent with Send Checked items is to send exactly what you've checked,
no more, and specifically no check for new firmware.

Some have gotten into trouble by loading just a new MCU and not seeing that
it came with a new FPF (which contains tables referenced by the MCU file).

For that reason, I'd recommend generally avoiding use of the View Menu
Advanced Mode check item and click either Send New Firmware or Send All
Firmware (when you want to install an older revision).

Advanced Mode and the checkboxes are there primarily as diagnostic aids and
for our firmware developers.  There have been a fair number of anxious
e-mails and support issues caused by someone loading just the MCU when there
was a corresponding FPF upgrade that was required for the MCU to work
correctly.

This isn't the issue you mentioned, but I would like to generally discourage
use of Advanced Mode except in extraordinary diagnostic circumstances.

Thanks!

Dick, K6KR


-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:52 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Release: "Fixed-Tune" mode for
the P3

I downloaded the K3 beta, and unzipped it, then pointed the K3 utility (V
1.3.10.15) at that folder.

The utility showed the same version of the FPF as was already loaded, and
the checkbox was blank for that item. I clicked on "Send checked items to
K3", and  it loaded the MCU, FPF, and DSP1.

No harm, no foul, but should it have loaded FPF 1.14 over FPF 1.14?

73, Mike NF4L

On 1/13/2011 2:19 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> K3 firmware revision 4.25 and P3 revision 00.50 are now available.
>
> The P3 firmware provides a major new feature: fixed-tune mode. In this
> mode, frequencies on the P3 display remain fixed, while the VFO A
> cursor moves across the screen as you tune. Fixed-tune frequency
> ranges are stored per-band. You can set up the P3 to automatically re-
> set its center frequency whenever the VFO is tuned off-screen
> according to one of four auto-adjust modes. K3 firmware revision 4.25
> or later is required.
>
> Other new P3 features include:
>
>    * an option to display signal level in S-units instead of dBm
>    * optional solid vs. dotted amplitude graticule lines
>    * additional transverter support
>    * an option to enable or disable the CENTER key in tracking mode
>    * better preamplifier relay control
>
> See detailed release notes below.
>
> Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions
> on how to load beta firmware, see:
>
>        http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> * * *
> P3 REV. 00.50 RELEASE NOTES
>
> * FIXED TUNING MODE: A new fixed-tuning mode keeps the P3 frequency
> display constant. Instead of the display tracking the K3 VFO A, the
> display frequencies stay fixed and the VFO A cursor moves across the
> screen as the VFO is tuned. Requires K3 firmware version 4.25 or later.
>
> * DISABLE CENTER FUNCTION: Added MENU:CenterEn option to disable the
> CENTER function in tracking mode. Disabled is the default. The CENTER
> key still works to re-center the display on the VFO A frequency.
>
> * DOTTED OR SOLID GRATICULE LINES: Either dotted or solid graticule
> lines for the amplitude level may be selected via MENU:Lvl Lines.
>
> * SCALE EITHER dBm OR S-units +dB over S9: The spectrum vertical scale
> can now be either dBm or S-units plus dB over S9, as selected in
> MENU:Lvl Mode.
>
> * MENU DEFAULTS TO FW REV: At power-on, the MENU selection defaults to
> FW Rev.
>
> * MENU FUNCTION "XV Invert": Added a MENU function "XV Invert" to
> indicate whether the spectrum should be inverted or not on each
> transverter band.
>
> * FIXED PER-BAND REF LEVEL STORAGE: Fixed incorrect per-band reference
> level storage when using MENU:Span Set.
>
> * PREAMP STAYS OFF UNDER STRONG SIGNALS: The preamplifier now stays
> off when strong signals that could overload the ADC are present in the
> passband. The wrong trip level was used previously.
>
> * RELAY CLICKS LESS OFTEN: Modified the preamplifier algorithm to make
> the relay click less often.
>
>
> K3 REV. 4.25 RELEASE NOTES
>
> * P3 FIXED-TUNE MODE SUPPORT: The P3 now has a "fixed-tune" mode,
> where the displayed range remains constant as the VFO is turned.
> Requires P3 firmware rev 0.50 or later.
>
> * FIXED A/B SWITCH PROBLEM DURING BAND CHANGE:
> CW or SSB filter setups were sometimes getting changed when a quick
> memory was recalled, followed by a quick tap of A/B.
>
> * For software developers: FW$ GET and BN$ GET commands added.
>
>
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[George & Jan]

Thanks to all at Elecraft

I was curious as to how you would implement the various requests!
The operation is intuitive and welcome.

Curious George
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[W6NEK]

Hello Dick,
I just updated both the K3 and P3 to the latest Beta firmware.  All updates
downloaded and installed without any problems.  However, I do see an issue
with the P3 center freq display when the P3 is in the "Fixed-Tune" mode:
1. Tune K3 to 999 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads 999.00 KHz.
2. Now tune the VFO to 1000 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads
1.000.00 KHz.
3. Now return the VFO to 999 KHz and note the incorrect Center Freq Display
now reads 1999.000 rather then 999.00.

Can anyone else confirm this?
73... Frank - W6NEK


 

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[W4CCS]

Hi Frank..

Yep, same thing here..

de W4CCS


On 1/13/2011 4:37 PM, W6NEK wrote:

> Hello Dick,
> I just updated both the K3 and P3 to the latest Beta firmware.  All updates
> downloaded and installed without any problems.  However, I do see an issue
> with the P3 center freq display when the P3 is in the "Fixed-Tune" mode:
> 1. Tune K3 to 999 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads 999.00 KHz.
> 2. Now tune the VFO to 1000 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads
> 1.000.00 KHz.
> 3. Now return the VFO to 999 KHz and note the incorrect Center Freq Display
> now reads 1999.000 rather then 999.00.
>
> Can anyone else confirm this?
> 73... Frank - W6NEK
>
>
>
>
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[Franco Cazzaniga]

Yes , I confirm this issue with latest beta fw
Franco I6QFZ

----- Original Message -----
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To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Release: "Fixed-Tune" mode
fortheP3

> Hello Dick,
> I just updated both the K3 and P3 to the latest Beta firmware.  All
> updates
> downloaded and installed without any problems.  However, I do see an issue
> with the P3 center freq display when the P3 is in the "Fixed-Tune" mode:
> 1. Tune K3 to 999 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads 999.00 KHz.
> 2. Now tune the VFO to 1000 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads
> 1.000.00 KHz.
> 3. Now return the VFO to 999 KHz and note the incorrect Center Freq
> Display
> now reads 1999.000 rather then 999.00.
>
> Can anyone else confirm this?
> 73... Frank - W6NEK
>
>
>
>
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[W4CCS]

Seems the "SPAN" settings are not working correctly as well.

Someone else please take a look and confirm..

de W4CCS
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[Gary Gregory]

Yes, confirmed.
Gary

On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM, W6NEK <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hello Dick,
> I just updated both the K3 and P3 to the latest Beta firmware.  All updates
> downloaded and installed without any problems.  However, I do see an issue
> with the P3 center freq display when the P3 is in the "Fixed-Tune" mode:
> 1. Tune K3 to 999 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads 999.00 KHz.
> 2. Now tune the VFO to 1000 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads
> 1.000.00 KHz.
> 3. Now return the VFO to 999 KHz and note the incorrect Center Freq Display
> now reads 1999.000 rather then 999.00.
>
> Can anyone else confirm this?
> 73... Frank - W6NEK
>
>
>
>
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[N2TK]

Span works here.
N2TK, Tony

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modefortheP3

Seems the "SPAN" settings are not working correctly as well.

Someone else please take a look and confirm..

de W4CCS
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[Gary Gregory]

SPAN appears to be normal here so far.

Did duplicate the 1999 display issue though

73's
Gary

On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM, N2TK, Tony <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Span works here.
> N2TK, Tony
>
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Release: "Fixed-Tune"
> modefortheP3
>
> Seems the "SPAN" settings are not working correctly as well.
>
> Someone else please take a look and confirm..
>
> de W4CCS
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[wayne burdick]

Thanks for the problem reports. Please continue using the new P3  
features while we work on the next revision.

Alan put in a lot of time on fixed-tune mode, and we hope it meets  
everyone's expectations. I know I'm having fun with it :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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[Alan Bloom-2]

Thanks, Frank.  I'll add it to the bug list.

Alan N1AL


On Thu, 2011-01-13 at 13:37 -0800, W6NEK wrote:

> Hello Dick,
> I just updated both the K3 and P3 to the latest Beta firmware.  All updates
> downloaded and installed without any problems.  However, I do see an issue
> with the P3 center freq display when the P3 is in the "Fixed-Tune" mode:
> 1. Tune K3 to 999 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads 999.00 KHz.
> 2. Now tune the VFO to 1000 KHz and note the Center Freq Display reads
> 1.000.00 KHz.
> 3. Now return the VFO to 999 KHz and note the incorrect Center Freq Display
> now reads 1999.000 rather then 999.00.
>
> Can anyone else confirm this?
> 73... Frank - W6NEK
>
>
>  
>
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[Klaus Koppendorfer]

Mny tnx for fixed-tuning mode

73
Klaus
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[Nr4c]

Wayne, and all who worked on this feature release.  I downloaded and
installed both beta upgrades last night.  WOW!  I like the Sx vertical scale
and the 'fixed-tune' feature.  After working with it for a while, I do find
it difficult to find the 'cursor bracket' under the 'grass' at the bottom of
the display.  Is there any possibility to provide the vertical line that
used to be in the center, only have it move to indicate the "VFO" frequency?

Thanks for all you do....

...bill conkling    nr4c

-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 2:20 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector; [hidden email];
[hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Release: "Fixed-Tune" mode for
theP3

K3 firmware revision 4.25 and P3 revision 00.50 are now available.

The P3 firmware provides a major new feature: fixed-tune mode. In this  
mode, frequencies on the P3 display remain fixed, while the VFO A  
cursor moves across the screen as you tune. Fixed-tune frequency  
ranges are stored per-band. You can set up the P3 to automatically re-
set its center frequency whenever the VFO is tuned off-screen  
according to one of four auto-adjust modes. K3 firmware revision 4.25  
or later is required.

Other new P3 features include:

  * an option to display signal level in S-units instead of dBm
  * optional solid vs. dotted amplitude graticule lines
  * additional transverter support
  * an option to enable or disable the CENTER key in tracking mode
  * better preamplifier relay control

See detailed release notes below.

Please send any questions to [hidden email]. For instructions  
on how to load beta firmware, see:

      http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm

73,
Wayne
N6KR

* * *
P3 REV. 00.50 RELEASE NOTES

* FIXED TUNING MODE: A new fixed-tuning mode keeps the P3 frequency
display constant. Instead of the display tracking the K3 VFO A, the
display frequencies stay fixed and the VFO A cursor moves across the
screen as the VFO is tuned. Requires K3 firmware version 4.25 or later.

* DISABLE CENTER FUNCTION: Added MENU:CenterEn option to disable the
CENTER function in tracking mode. Disabled is the default. The CENTER
key still works to re-center the display on the VFO A frequency.

* DOTTED OR SOLID GRATICULE LINES: Either dotted or solid graticule
lines for the amplitude level may be selected via MENU:Lvl Lines.

* SCALE EITHER dBm OR S-units +dB over S9: The spectrum vertical
scale can now be either dBm or S-units plus dB over S9, as selected in
MENU:Lvl Mode.

* MENU DEFAULTS TO FW REV: At power-on, the MENU selection defaults
to FW Rev.

* MENU FUNCTION "XV Invert": Added a MENU function "XV Invert" to
indicate whether the spectrum should be inverted or not on each
transverter band.

* FIXED PER-BAND REF LEVEL STORAGE: Fixed incorrect per-band reference
level storage when using MENU:Span Set.

* PREAMP STAYS OFF UNDER STRONG SIGNALS: The preamplifier now stays
off when strong signals that could overload the ADC are present in the
passband. The wrong trip level was used previously.

* RELAY CLICKS LESS OFTEN: Modified the preamplifier algorithm to
make the relay click less often.


K3 REV. 4.25 RELEASE NOTES

* P3 FIXED-TUNE MODE SUPPORT: The P3 now has a
"fixed-tune" mode, where the displayed range remains constant
as the VFO is turned. Requires P3 firmware rev 0.50 or later.

* FIXED A/B SWITCH PROBLEM DURING BAND CHANGE:
CW or SSB filter setups were sometimes getting changed when
a quick memory was recalled, followed by a quick tap of A/B.

* For software developers: FW$ GET and BN$ GET commands added.


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