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John Gaynard

K3 with Microkeyer2

Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload firmware upgrades with
the K3?

John K8WDN
K3 S/N #157

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M0XDF

Re: K3 with Microkeyer2

Well, I couldn't use the DigiKeyer on a Mac - I think the software may need
to treat it slightly differently than just a plain RS232.

David Fleming said he might consider looking into it if enough people needed
it.

I just bought the KUSB along with the K3 and that works great - its not much
of a pain to switch the connections, when I want to do the update.

On 21/02/2008 05:43, "John Gaynard" <[hidden email]> sent:

> Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload firmware upgrades with
> the K3?
>
> John K8WDN
> K3 S/N #157
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Peter Bacon

RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

In reply to this post by John Gaynard

I have tried unsuccessfully to upload K3 firmware upgrades via my Microkeyer
II and use the KUSB cable instead. I have my Microkeyer talking to the K3
at 38400 bps all the time. I found that I would get part way through a
firmware upgrade and then it would hang up. I recommend you stick to the
KUSB.
73 Peter G3ZSS

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Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload firmware upgrades with
the K3?

John K8WDN
K3 S/N #157

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Joe Subich, W4TV-3

RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

In reply to this post by M0XDF

> Well, I couldn't use the DigiKeyer on a Mac - I think the
> software may need to treat it slightly differently than
> just a plain RS232.

The radio control port on DigiKeyer is implemented through
an external microcontroller. For Windows, Router implements
a virtual port. However, there is no equivalent for Router
for OS 10 systems; Kok Chen (uH Router/cocoaModem) and Don
Agro (MLDX) interface directly to the microcontroller for
radio control with all of the microHAM interfaces (except
USB Interface II).

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of David
> Ferrington, M0XDF
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 4:15 AM
> To: John Gaynard; Crafters
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 with Microkeyer2
>
>
> Well, I couldn't use the DigiKeyer on a Mac - I think the
> software may need
> to treat it slightly differently than just a plain RS232.
>
> David Fleming said he might consider looking into it if
> enough people needed
> it.
>
> I just bought the KUSB along with the K3 and that works great
> - its not much
> of a pain to switch the connections, when I want to do the update.
>
>
> On 21/02/2008 05:43, "John Gaynard" <[hidden email]> sent:
>
> > Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload
> firmware upgrades with
> > the K3?
> >
> > John K8WDN
> > K3 S/N #157
> --
> Everything secret degenerates, even the administration of
> justice; nothing
> is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity.
> -Lord Acton, historian (1834-1902)
>
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Joe Subich, W4TV-3

RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

In reply to this post by John Gaynard

> Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload
> firmware upgrades with the K3?

Yes. However you must first open Router and set the Radio
type (Radio Port | Set) to "None" or check "Disable router
queries" to prevent Router from trying to poll the radio
during the upload.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Gaynard
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:43 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 with Microkeyer2
>
>
> Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload
> firmware upgrades with
> the K3?
>
> John K8WDN
> K3 S/N #157
>

Greg - AB7R

RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

In reply to this post by John Gaynard

I have been doing this with no problems using an MK2R+. It does load a bit slower than a native COM port, but its
still fine. I changed the radio port as Joe mentioned and just saved that as one of the presets "K3 Firmware". So I
just click the preset before uploading the FW.

-------------------------
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
K3#0009

On Thu Feb 21 7:19 , "Joe Subich, W4TV" sent:

>
>> Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload
>> firmware upgrades with the K3?
>
>Yes. However you must first open Router and set the Radio
>type (Radio Port | Set) to "None" or check "Disable router
>queries" to prevent Router from trying to poll the radio
>during the upload.
>
>73,
>
> ... Joe Subich, W4TV
> microHAM America
> http://www.microHAM-USA.com
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
> [hidden email]
>
>
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email]
>> [[hidden email]','','','')">[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John Gaynard
>> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:43 AM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 with Microkeyer2
>>
>>
>> Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload
>> firmware upgrades with
>> the K3?
>>
>> John K8WDN
>> K3 S/N #157
>>
>
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Joe Subich, W4TV-3

RE: RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

In reply to this post by Peter Bacon

Disable router queries or set the radio type to "none" before
initiating an upload. At least two of the K3 beta test team
have microHAM devices and perform uploads through them.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Peter Bacon
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:25 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] RE: K3 with Microkeyer2
>
>
> I have tried unsuccessfully to upload K3 firmware upgrades
> via my Microkeyer
> II and use the KUSB cable instead. I have my Microkeyer
> talking to the K3
> at 38400 bps all the time. I found that I would get part way
> through a
> firmware upgrade and then it would hang up. I recommend you
> stick to the
> KUSB.
> 73 Peter G3ZSS
>
>
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> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:43:03 -0500
> From: "John Gaynard" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 with Microkeyer2
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> Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload
> firmware upgrades with
> the K3?
>
> John K8WDN
> K3 S/N #157
>
>
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Dick Dievendorff

RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

In reply to this post by Joe Subich, W4TV-3

I'll get this info into the K3 Utility Help in the very near future.

Dick, K6KR

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:19 AM
To: 'John Gaynard'; [hidden email]
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 with Microkeyer2

> Can the Microkeyer II USB interface be used to upload
> firmware upgrades with the K3?

Yes. However you must first open Router and set the Radio
type (Radio Port | Set) to "None" or check "Disable router
queries" to prevent Router from trying to poll the radio
during the upload.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
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Peter Bacon

RE: RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

In reply to this post by Joe Subich, W4TV-3

Joe
Many thanks for the tip. The K3 Firmware updater is now working correctly
through my Microkeyer 2. I have added a new profile in the router to make
it even quicker in the future!
73 Peter G3ZSS

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: 21 February 2008 15:30
To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] RE: K3 with Microkeyer2

Disable router queries or set the radio type to "none" before
initiating an upload. At least two of the K3 beta test team
have microHAM devices and perform uploads through them.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
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