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K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

wayne burdick
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The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production  
status.

Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a  
high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3  
owners upgrade to it at their convenience.

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

If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a  
question here or to email k3support.

Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test  
releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working  
with us as we continue to refine the K3.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Dennis Watkins
Have you fixed the audio blast issue??

Dennis  W7JX
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike Reublin
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Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it
just downloaded is 3.57.

73, Mike NF4L

Wayne Burdick wrote:

> The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production  
> status.
>
> Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a  
> high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3  
> owners upgrade to it at their convenience.
>
> 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
>
> If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a  
> question here or to email k3support.
>
> Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test  
> releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working  
> with us as we continue to refine the K3.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike Reublin
I misspoke it actually said
"17:01:18 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the
path specified.
17:01:18 Ready
17:01:18 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.
17:01:19 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps

Mike

Mike wrote:

> Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it
> just downloaded is 3.57.
>
> 73, Mike NF4L
>
> Wayne Burdick wrote:
>  
>> The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production  
>> status.
>>
>> Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a  
>> high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3  
>> owners upgrade to it at their convenience.
>>
>> 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
>>
>> If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a  
>> question here or to email k3support.
>>
>> Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test  
>> releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working  
>> with us as we continue to refine the K3.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Phil LaMarche-2
My utility doesn't bring it up either.


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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 5:06 PM
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

I misspoke it actually said
"17:01:18 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the path
specified.
17:01:18 Ready
17:01:18 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.
17:01:19 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps

Mike

Mike wrote:

> Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it
> just downloaded is 3.57.
>
> 73, Mike NF4L
>
> Wayne Burdick wrote:
>  
>> The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production
>> status.
>>
>> Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a
>> high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3
>> owners upgrade to it at their convenience.
>>
>> 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
>>
>> If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a
>> question here or to email k3support.
>>
>> Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test
>> releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working
>> with us as we continue to refine the K3.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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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.
>
>
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> www.instantgourmetspices.com
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Grant Youngman

On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> Don't forget to press the "Check Versions Now" button on the Firmware
> Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site.


Or, browse to the FTP site, download the files, save them away, expand the file with the firmware in it, and then browse to them in Utility.

Works every time.

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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike Reublin
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Yep - been there done that. No joy.

Why not have a clickable link on the web page too? I guess (my CRS is
kicked in) I was able to download the other revs because there was a
link in the email.......

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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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike Reublin
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I'm confused, Jack. What does my browser have to do with the K3 utility?

Mike
Jack Colson wrote:

> Mike you need to refresh your browser to find the latest version.  It
> worked w/o any problem for me.
> 73 GL
> W3TMZ
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 5:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)
>
>
>> I misspoke it actually said
>> "17:01:18 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the
>> path specified.
>> 17:01:18 Ready
>> 17:01:18 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.
>> 17:01:19 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> Mike wrote:
>>> Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it
>>> just downloaded is 3.57.
>>>
>>> 73, Mike NF4L
>>>
>>> Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>>
>>>> The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production
>>>> status.
>>>>
>>>> Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a
>>>> high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3
>>>> owners upgrade to it at their convenience.
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a
>>>> question here or to email k3support.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test
>>>> releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working
>>>> with us as we continue to refine the K3.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Wayne
>>>> N6KR
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________________________________________
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike Reublin
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I can do that Grant. I'm unsure which files to download however.

Mike

Grant Youngman wrote:

> On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>
>  
>> Don't forget to press the "Check Versions Now" button on the Firmware
>> Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site.
>>    
>
>
> Or, browse to the FTP site, download the files, save them away, expand the file with the firmware in it, and then browse to them in Utility.
>
> Works every time.
>
> Grant/NQ5T
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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I believe so.
73, Eric


Dennis Watkins wrote:
> Have you fixed the audio blast issue??
> Dennis  W7JX
>
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Don Wilhelm-4
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I also downloaded 3.63 from the Elecraft ftp site using K3 Utility - no
problem
Yes, I clicked on the Check Versions Now button - the box next to 'Copy
new files From Elecraft into local folder' was checked.

73,
Don W3FPR

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.
>>    
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike Reublin
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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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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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The K3 utility always gets them from the same ftp directory on our web
site when you press 'check Versions Now'.. Its pretty mindless - in a
good way :-)

Make sure you also have also checked the 'Copy new files from elecraft
into Local Folder' box before pressing 'Check Versions now'. I leave
that one permanently checked.


73, Eric



Grant Youngman wrote:

> On Nov 23, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>
>  
>> Don't forget to press the "Check Versions Now" button on the Firmware
>> Tab to get the latest stuff off of the ftp site.
>>    
>
>
> Or, browse to the FTP site, download the files, save them away, expand the file with the firmware in it, and then browse to them in Utility.
>
> Works every time.
>
> Grant/NQ5T
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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike Reublin
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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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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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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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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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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
>
> 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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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Grant Youngman
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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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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Julian, G4ILO
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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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Re: K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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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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