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Dick Dievendorff

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

I think that might mean that the target folder doesn't exist. Try
pressing the Default button on the firmware tab page which changes the
current firmware folder to one that is created, then Check versions
with the copy checkbox checked.

Dick, K6KR

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 23, 2009, at 3:08 PM, Mike <[hidden email]> wrote:

> So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The
> result is the same.
> And yes, I did "Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click "Check
> Versions Now", otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the
> following....
>
> 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27
> 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP
> 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open
> 18:04:13 Polling K3
> 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
> 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com
> 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63
> 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the
> path specified.
> 18:04:30 Ready
> 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files.
> Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click "Check Versions Now"
> or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files.
> 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>
> Mike
>
> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>> I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new
>> files from the website with no problem.
>>
>> Don't forget to press the "Check Versions Now" button on the Firmware
>> Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site.
>>
>> 73,
>> Eric
>>
>> ====
>>
>> Phil LaMarche wrote:
>>> My utility doesn't bring it up either.
>>>
>>> Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
>>> www.instantgourmetspices.com
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

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In reply to this post by Grant Youngman

3.63.zip is still in the beta folder, where we first released it, and
its also in the main /firmware folder that is automatically checked and
downloaded by K3 Utility. n unzipping or other manual intervention is
required when K3 Utility grabs it for you.

The beta folder data will be removed soon, so the normal K3 Utility
method is preferred. Note that we also provide a direct link to the
/firmware ftp directory at the bottom of the K3 software page. I just
checked that and it also has the correct 3.63 files.

It is not necessary to get it via manual ftp or via your browser. K3
Utility should be able to get it and then download it directly to your K3.

I saw that Don Wilhelm had success getting it with K3 Utility. Anyone else?

73, Eric

Grant Youngman wrote:

> Well, there's a link on the software page at the very bottom. There you will find a folder called "beta". Download the folder, or if you don't want the release notes, just download the zip file. Expand it. Browse to it in Utility and go for broke.
>
> I'm not sure why 3.63 is still in the "beta" folder, but that's where t'is at the moment :-)
>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
> On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Mike wrote:
>
>
>> I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>

Dick Dievendorff

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Julian, G4ILO

The K3 Utility does indeed use WinInet. However clearing the browser
cache shouldn't be necessary as I think I tried to select options to
bypass local cache.

Clearing the cache may not do what you are trying to do unless you use
IE for this cache clearing step. Not all browsers use WinInet.

Dick, K6KR

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 23, 2009, at 3:26 PM, "Julian, G4ILO" <[hidden email]>
wrote:

>
>
> Mike-14 wrote:
>>
>> I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3
>> utility?
>>
>>
> I suspect that the Utility is doing its FTP using Wininet functions.
> For
> non-programmers that means it's essentially getting Internet
> Explorer to do
> the work invisibly in the background. It's a good method, as it
> usually
> avoids firewall problems - as long as the user's browser is allowed
> access
> to the web, the utility should be able to access it too - but it
> does mean
> that it is affected by browser settings. If someone happens to have
> a huge
> browser cache and the files are still there from last time then IE
> will
> "helpfully" show you those instead of looking for new ones.
>
> -----
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> * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com
> * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html
> * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html
>
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Mike Reublin

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Eric -

I had just downloaded the zip file from the beta folder and unzipped it.
The check boxes on the utility to upload to the K3 were greyed out. I
restarted the utility (not for the first time) and it recognized that
there were new files on the server.

Downloaded and installed. Happiness reigns in the campsite.

Mike NF4L

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> 3.63.zip is still in the beta folder, where we first released it, and
> its also in the main /firmware folder that is automatically checked
> and downloaded by K3 Utility. n unzipping or other manual intervention
> is required when K3 Utility grabs it for you.
>
> The beta folder data will be removed soon, so the normal K3 Utility
> method is preferred. Note that we also provide a direct link to the
> /firmware ftp directory at the bottom of the K3 software page. I just
> checked that and it also has the correct 3.63 files.
>
> It is not necessary to get it via manual ftp or via your browser. K3
> Utility should be able to get it and then download it directly to your
> K3.
>
> I saw that Don Wilhelm had success getting it with K3 Utility. Anyone
> else?
>
> 73, Eric
>
>
> Grant Youngman wrote:
>> Well, there's a link on the software page at the very bottom. There
>> you will find a folder called "beta". Download the folder, or if you
>> don't want the release notes, just download the zip file. Expand
>> it. Browse to it in Utility and go for broke.
>>
>> I'm not sure why 3.63 is still in the "beta" folder, but that's where
>> t'is at the moment :-)
>>
>> Grant/NQ5T
>>
>> On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Mike wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>
>

Mike Reublin

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

I understand.

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> Hi mike,
>
> when i ran it here, I was just confirming that the correct files were
> on the ftp site and that K3Utility could see them. I was worried I had
> copied the wrong ones.
>
> Pretty much this is the first time we've ever heard of some people not
> being able to see the files automatically on the site via K3 Utility.
>
> Just trying to see what you are doing different on that end.
>
> 73, Eric
>
>
>
> Mike wrote:
>> When I was in the software biz, "It works on my box." was not an
>> acceptable response. :-D
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>>
>>> I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the
>>> new files from the website with no problem.
>>>
>>> Don't forget to press the "Check Versions Now" button on the
>>> Firmware Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Eric
>>>
>>> ====
>>>
>>> Phil LaMarche wrote:
>>>
>>>> My utility doesn't bring it up either.
>>>>
>>>> Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
>>>> www.instantgourmetspices.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
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Mike Reublin

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

No, it doesn't exist. I expected the utility to create it. I just
changed the path in the 'Local folder' box. I don't know what error
number 3 is, but I interpret the messages as meaning the utility
couldn't find the files on the server. But then I never went to
interpreter school.....

When it did work, it was after I manually created the folder. Can you
verify that the folder must be created first?

Mike

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> One other thought - does your local directory "G:\Downloads\K3\3.63"
> still exist? if it were deleted that might also cause the same problem.
>
> 73, Eric
> ------
>
> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>> What may be happening is too many people are trying to contact the
>> ftp site at once and it is refusing additional connections. Try it
>> again a little alter after the rush subsides.
>>
>> e
>>
>>
>> Mike wrote:
>>
>>> So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The
>>> result is the same.
>>> And yes, I did "Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click
>>> "Check Versions Now", otherwise I don't think I would have gotten
>>> the following....
>>>
>>> 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27
>>> 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP
>>> 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open
>>> 18:04:13 Polling K3
>>> 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>>> 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com
>>> 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63
>>> 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find
>>> the path specified.
>>> 18:04:30 Ready
>>> 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files.
>>> Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click "Check Versions Now"
>>> or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files.
>>> 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>
>

Mike Reublin

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Dick Dievendorff

Dick -
See my response to Eric just above.

73, Mike

Dick Dievendorff wrote:

> I think that might mean that the target folder doesn't exist. Try
> pressing the Default button on the firmware tab page which changes the
> current firmware folder to one that is created, then Check versions
> with the copy checkbox checked.
>
> Dick, K6KR
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 23, 2009, at 3:08 PM, Mike <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The
>> result is the same.
>> And yes, I did "Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click "Check
>> Versions Now", otherwise I don't think I would have gotten the
>> following....
>>
>> 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27
>> 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP
>> 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open
>> 18:04:13 Polling K3
>> 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>> 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com
>> 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63
>> 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the
>> path specified.
>> 18:04:30 Ready
>> 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files.
>> Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click "Check Versions Now"
>> or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files.
>> 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>>> I just installed ran K3Utility on my system here, and it gets the new
>>> files from the website with no problem.
>>>
>>> Don't forget to press the "Check Versions Now" button on the Firmware
>>> Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Eric
>>>
>>> ====
>>>
>>> Phil LaMarche wrote:
>>>> My utility doesn't bring it up either.
>>>>
>>>> Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
>>>> www.instantgourmetspices.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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Bruce McLaughlin-2

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

I had no problem. The utility found it, downloaded it and fed it to the K3.

Bruce - W8FU

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ,
Elecraft
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 6:42 PM
To: Grant Youngman
Cc: Reflector Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

3.63.zip is still in the beta folder, where we first released it, and
its also in the main /firmware folder that is automatically checked and
downloaded by K3 Utility. n unzipping or other manual intervention is
required when K3 Utility grabs it for you.

The beta folder data will be removed soon, so the normal K3 Utility
method is preferred. Note that we also provide a direct link to the
/firmware ftp directory at the bottom of the K3 software page. I just
checked that and it also has the correct 3.63 files.

It is not necessary to get it via manual ftp or via your browser. K3
Utility should be able to get it and then download it directly to your K3.

I saw that Don Wilhelm had success getting it with K3 Utility. Anyone else?

73, Eric

Grant Youngman wrote:
> Well, there's a link on the software page at the very bottom. There you
will find a folder called "beta". Download the folder, or if you don't want
the release notes, just download the zip file. Expand it. Browse to it in
Utility and go for broke.
>
> I'm not sure why 3.63 is still in the "beta" folder, but that's where t'is
at the moment :-)

>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
> On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Mike wrote:
>
>
>> I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>

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Mike Reublin

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Julian, G4ILO

Actually, I think it the wininet functions come from the WinInet dll,
not the browser. At least in my program it does. Maybe IE uses that dll?

Mike

Julian, G4ILO wrote:

> Mike-14 wrote:
>
>> I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility?
>>
>>
>>
> I suspect that the Utility is doing its FTP using Wininet functions. For
> non-programmers that means it's essentially getting Internet Explorer to do
> the work invisibly in the background. It's a good method, as it usually
> avoids firewall problems - as long as the user's browser is allowed access
> to the web, the utility should be able to access it too - but it does mean
> that it is affected by browser settings. If someone happens to have a huge
> browser cache and the files are still there from last time then IE will
> "helpfully" show you those instead of looking for new ones.
>
> -----
> Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222.
> * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com
> * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html
> * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html
>
>

Joe Planisky

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by wayne burdick

Wow. When you follow the incremental beta releases it's easy to
forget how much things have changed in the past 6 months. Good job,
Elecraft!

73
--
Joe KB8AP

On Nov 23, 2009, at 11:36 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> Some of the most significant changes since the last production release
> (3.14) include:
>
> * Automation of often-used control sequences via programmable switch
> "macros"
> * Synchronous AM detection with optional VFO tracking
> * Incoming CW WPM display (via TEXT DEC switch)
> * Improved DVR message play interaction with PTT
> * Main/Sub receiver audio mixing
> * Many DSP enhancements including improved NR, Autonotch, and AF
> response
> * "Live" memory recall (M>V) as VFO A is rotated
> * VFO coarse-step rounding
> * RF GAIN linearized and S-meter accuracy improved with RF GAIN CAL
> procedure
> * SHIFT control steps of 10 Hz optional for CW or DATA modes
> * VFOs tune down to 490 kHz
> * Lockable transmit controls (PWR, MIC, CMP)
> * Automatic CW VFO offset on mode change (typically used for 6 m
> cross-
> mode)
> * GHz transverter digits displayed
> * Many new and enhanced remote-control commands
>

Dick Dievendorff

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Mike Reublin

That's the disconnect.

The K3 Utility does create the "default" folder to receive firmware. You
get to that folder by pressing the "Default" button.

The expectation was that most of the time people would be using that folder.
There's also a capability to navigate to other existing folders. However
the K3 Utility doesn't create any folders except the default firmware and
configuration folders.

It's a useful suggestion for the K3 Utility to have the ability to create a
folder if one is named and doesn't exist. In a subsequent K3 Utility
version I'll add the ability to create a folder if the one you name isn't
found.

Dick, K6KR

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:10 PM
To: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

No, it doesn't exist. I expected the utility to create it. I just
changed the path in the 'Local folder' box. I don't know what error
number 3 is, but I interpret the messages as meaning the utility
couldn't find the files on the server. But then I never went to
interpreter school.....

When it did work, it was after I manually created the folder. Can you
verify that the folder must be created first?

Mike

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

Dick Dievendorff

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Mike Reublin

WinInet was, as I recall, initially developed by the Microsoft Internet
Explorer team. The WinInet DLL functions were deemed useful and important
enough that they were included in the "core OS". They're documented as part
of the Windows 32 API.

Internet Explorer and the command line FTP client both use the WinInet DLL.
So does the K3 Utility.

It wouldn't be fair to say, however, that the K3 Utility does its internet
access through Internet Explorer.

IE offers a "Tools" menu option to clear the WinInet cache. There's also a
Windows Control Panel "Internet" applet that has similar ability.

Dick, K6KR

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:15 PM
To: Julian, G4ILO
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Actually, I think it the wininet functions come from the WinInet dll,
not the browser. At least in my program it does. Maybe IE uses that dll?

Mike

Julian, G4ILO wrote:
> Mike-14 wrote:
>
>> I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility?
>>
>>
>>
> I suspect that the Utility is doing its FTP using Wininet functions. For
> non-programmers that means it's essentially getting Internet Explorer to
do

> the work invisibly in the background. It's a good method, as it usually
> avoids firewall problems - as long as the user's browser is allowed access
> to the web, the utility should be able to access it too - but it does mean
> that it is affected by browser settings. If someone happens to have a huge
> browser cache and the files are still there from last time then IE will
> "helpfully" show you those instead of looking for new ones.
>
> -----
> Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222.
> * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com
> * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html
> * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html
>
>

KH7T

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by wayne burdick

I was able to download the latest production software using the latest
K3 utility version 1.2.10.27:

Start the K3 utility with the K3 connected.
Press the default button to change the window to to the original
location (it had been set to my beta folder).
Check the box for copy new files from Elecraft into the local folder.
Then press the Check Versions Now button.

I did not proceed to the Send All Firmware to K3 button as I already had
updated my K3 from the beta site.

I have not had problems downloading from the site or to the K3. However
I do respect the advice to not do anything else in the background while
doing the K3 update. I have used 2 different USB adapters including one
from Radio Shack without problems both on my HP multimedia XP SP3 home
computer and on an older Averatec laptop. I also frequently use a multi
port Serial I/O card in direct connection the the K3 without problems on
the home computer.

Version 3.63 with K3 100W and Steppir DB 36 made 550 contacts, 75 of 80
sections, in 17 hours of operating from Hawaii on 15, 20, and 40 meters
in the last weekend phone sweepstakes. I thought it did very well.
However, the operator (me) could use an upgrade. I was too busy running
stations to bother making a faster DVR recording for the Alpha, KH7T,
53, Pacific exchange. My voice nearly gave out just saying the other
stations calls and serial numbers.

Aloha,
John KH7T

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hb9ari@bluewin.ch

K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Dick Dievendorff

Hello,

Since ~ 1 year, i 've not upgraded the firmware.
(K3#1212) should be 2.56 ??? (i'm at office...)

My question: As i've never done hardware
modifications, can the FW 3.63 be installed
without problem?

Thank you for your help!

73 QRO fr Rudolf, HB9ARI

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Mike Reublin

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by Dick Dievendorff

Thanks Dick -
I was just about to test it and put in a feature request.

Mike NF4L

Dick Dievendorff wrote:

> That's the disconnect.
>
> The K3 Utility does create the "default" folder to receive firmware. You
> get to that folder by pressing the "Default" button.
>
> The expectation was that most of the time people would be using that folder.
> There's also a capability to navigate to other existing folders. However
> the K3 Utility doesn't create any folders except the default firmware and
> configuration folders.
>
> It's a useful suggestion for the K3 Utility to have the ability to create a
> folder if one is named and doesn't exist. In a subsequent K3 Utility
> version I'll add the ability to create a folder if the one you name isn't
> found.
>
> Dick, K6KR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 4:10 PM
> To: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
> Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
>
> No, it doesn't exist. I expected the utility to create it. I just
> changed the path in the 'Local folder' box. I don't know what error
> number 3 is, but I interpret the messages as meaning the utility
> couldn't find the files on the server. But then I never went to
> interpreter school.....
>
> When it did work, it was after I manually created the folder. Can you
> verify that the folder must be created first?
>
> Mike
>
> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>
>> One other thought - does your local directory "G:\Downloads\K3\3.63"
>> still exist? if it were deleted that might also cause the same problem.
>>
>> 73, Eric
>> ------
>>
>> Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>>
>>> What may be happening is too many people are trying to contact the
>>> ftp site at once and it is refusing additional connections. Try it
>>> again a little alter after the rush subsides.
>>>
>>> e
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> So I downloaded another copy of the utility, and installed it. The
>>>> result is the same.
>>>> And yes, I did "Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click
>>>> "Check Versions Now", otherwise I don't think I would have gotten
>>>> the following....
>>>>
>>>> 18:04:12 K3 Utility Version 1.2.10.27
>>>> 18:04:12 OS Version 5.1 Build 2600 Windows XP
>>>> 18:04:13 Serial Port COM4 is open
>>>> 18:04:13 Polling K3
>>>> 18:04:14 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>>>> 18:04:23 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com
>>>> 18:04:30 Copying files to G:\Downloads\K3\3.63
>>>> 18:04:30 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find
>>>> the path specified.
>>>> 18:04:30 Ready
>>>> 18:04:30 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files.
>>>> Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click "Check Versions Now"
>>>> or navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files.
>>>> 18:04:31 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by hb9ari@bluewin.ch

Rudolf,

Yes, you can safely upgrade without adding hardware mods.
You must leave CONFIG: VFO MD set to SPI1 (default) until after the K3
VFO Noise Reduction Mod has been installed.
That mod is not difficult - just 2 diodes and 2 resistors (all leaded
parts).

73,
Don W3FPR

hb9ari wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Since ~ 1 year, i 've not upgraded the firmware.
> (K3#1212) should be 2.56 ??? (i'm at office...)
>
> My question: As i've never done hardware
> modifications, can the FW 3.63 be installed
> without problem?
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> 73 QRO fr Rudolf, HB9ARI
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Don,

Thank you for your quick reply.

I will leave the default setting to SPI1
as explained and load the new firmware.

May be the hardware mod(s) during this Winter...

My best 73,
Rudolf HB9ARI

Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Rudolf,
>
> Yes, you can safely upgrade without adding hardware mods.
> You must leave CONFIG: VFO MD set to SPI1 (default) until after the K3
> VFO Noise Reduction Mod has been installed.
> That mod is not difficult - just 2 diodes and 2 resistors (all leaded
> parts).
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> hb9ari wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> Since ~ 1 year, i 've not upgraded the firmware.
>> (K3#1212) should be 2.56 ??? (i'm at office...)
>>
>> My question: As i've never done hardware
>> modifications, can the FW 3.63 be installed
>> without problem?
>>
>> Thank you for your help!
>>
>> 73 QRO fr Rudolf, HB9ARI
>>
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AD6XY

Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

In reply to this post by wayne burdick

Strangeness with the DVR.

If I press M1-4 to initiate a memory call all is OK. If I then hold M1-4 while the message is sending to enable repeat mode, on the first cycle the PTT does not drop at the end of the call for a couple of seconds, then all continues as normal. If I simple initiate with a hold, the first message does not have the extra PTT hold.

Mike

Edit - I notice the extra PTT delay is equal to the amount of time the message had played before holding the memory button.