KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
 
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KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now available. See release notes below.
You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, refer to our KX3 software page: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob before the display times out. The setting is independent for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter is 0-10, corresponding to the “mix” or “M” parameter of the RX NR menu entry. See below. * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, D=decay, M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10, matching the range available when the knob above the NR switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most cases the factory default settings can be used for beta and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults by holding CLR. * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: [KX3] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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Just loaded 1.44/1.16 and tested in cw mode (don't use ssb) and all is working well. The cwt/spot function is perfect again even at 50 Hz bandwidth and the NR is very good with its one knob adjustment. I find a NR setting of 7 to be just about right.
Thanks Wayne and the team. 73 de Ron g3xov. ________________________________ From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> To: [hidden email]; Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]> Sent: Thursday, 25 April 2013, 20:58 Subject: [KX3] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now available. See release notes below. You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, refer to our KX3 software page: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob before the display times out. The setting is independent for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter is 0-10, corresponding to the “mix” or “M” parameter of the RX NR menu entry. See below. * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, D=decay, M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10, matching the range available when the knob above the NR switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most cases the factory default settings can be used for beta and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults by holding CLR. * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [hidden email] [hidden email] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [hidden email] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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All,
Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3. I will be starting the construction of mine in a few weeks (already have it in the box in the shack). When I update the SW do I have to download each and every update in order, or can I just upload the latest revision and get all of the previous updates ? Thanks es 73, Gene K1NR On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:58:16 -0700 Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote: > KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now > available. See release notes below. > > You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and > install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta > releases, refer to our KX3 software page: > > http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm > > Wayne > N6KR > > * * * > > MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 > > * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall > level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob > above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, > the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about > 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob > before the display times out. The setting is independent > for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter > is 0-10, corresponding to the “mix” or “M” parameter of > the RX NR menu entry. See below. > > * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be > used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, D=decay, > M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10, > matching the range available when the knob above the NR > switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can > be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most > cases the factory default settings can be used for beta > and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall > amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You > can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults > by holding CLR. > > * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages. > > > > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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The latter. Each revision is complete.
73 de Dick, K6KR On Apr 25, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Eugene Balinski" <[hidden email]> wrote: > All, > > Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3. I > will be starting the construction of mine in a few weeks > (already have it in the box in the shack). > > When I update the SW do I have to download each and every > update in order, or can I just upload the latest revision > and get all of the previous updates ? > > Thanks es 73, > > Gene K1NR > > On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:58:16 -0700 > Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote: >> KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now >> available. See release notes below. >> >> You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and >> install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta >> releases, refer to our KX3 software page: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm >> >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> * * * >> >> MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 >> >> * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall >> level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob >> above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, >> the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about >> 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob >> before the display times out. The setting is independent >> for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter >> is 0-10, corresponding to the “mix” or “M” parameter of >> the RX NR menu entry. See below. >> >> * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be >> used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, D=decay, >> M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10, >> matching the range available when the knob above the NR >> switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can >> be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most >> cases the factory default settings can be used for beta >> and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall >> amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You >> can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults >> by holding CLR. >> >> * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages. > ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: >> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. > http://www.nni.com/ > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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Gene,
Just download the latest. The KX3 Utility will do it almost "automagically". Try it, and if the "click on" boxes in KX3 Utility are not intuitive to you, ask and you will receive an answer. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/25/2013 8:19 PM, Eugene Balinski wrote: > All, > > Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3. I > will be starting the construction of mine in a few weeks > (already have it in the box in the shack). > > When I update the SW do I have to download each and every > update in order, or can I just upload the latest revision > and get all of the previous updates ? > > Thanks es 73, > > Gene K1NR > > On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:58:16 -0700 > Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote: >> KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now >> available. See release notes below. >> >> You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and >> install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta >> releases, refer to our KX3 software page: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm >> >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> * * * >> >> MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 >> >> * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall >> level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob >> above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, >> the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about >> 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob >> before the display times out. The setting is independent >> for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter >> is 0-10, corresponding to the “mix” or “M” parameter of >> the RX NR menu entry. See below. >> >> * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be >> used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, D=decay, >> M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10, >> matching the range available when the knob above the NR >> switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can >> be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most >> cases the factory default settings can be used for beta >> and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall >> amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You >> can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults >> by holding CLR. >> >> * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages. >> >> >> > ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: >> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. > http://www.nni.com/ > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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Thanks info..
73 Gene K1NR K2 KX3 Future K3 owner On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:42:26 -0700 Dick Dievendorff <[hidden email]> wrote: > The latter. Each revision is complete. > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > > On Apr 25, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Eugene Balinski" > <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > All, > > > > Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3. I > > will be starting the construction of mine in a few > weeks > > (already have it in the box in the shack). > > > > When I update the SW do I have to download each and > every > > update in order, or can I just upload the latest > revision > > and get all of the previous updates ? > > > > Thanks es 73, > > > > Gene K1NR > > > > On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:58:16 -0700 > > Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote: > >> KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now > >> available. See release notes below. > >> > >> You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download > and > >> install firmware. For full instructions on loading > beta > >> releases, refer to our KX3 software page: > >> > >> http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm > >> > >> Wayne > >> N6KR > >> > >> * * * > >> > >> MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 > >> > >> * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall > >> level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob > >> above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, > >> the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for > about > >> 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob > >> before the display times out. The setting is > independent > >> for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this > parameter > >> is 0-10, corresponding to the “mix” or “M” parameter > of > >> the RX NR menu entry. See below. > >> > >> * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can > be > >> used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, > D=decay, > >> M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of > 0-10, > >> matching the range available when the knob above the > NR > >> switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters > can > >> be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most > >> cases the factory default settings can be used for > beta > >> and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired > overall > >> amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). > You > >> can also now reset all NR parameters to factory > defaults > >> by holding CLR. > >> > >> * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops > messages. > > > > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >> Please help support this email list: > >> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > > > Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National > provider. > > http://www.nni.com/ > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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I like it! I left my settings in RX NR alone, and just used the
multifunction control. I found the whole range was usable in CW and SSB. At the higher levels, a bit more AF gain is needed. Next, I'll put the noise source outside near the doublet and see if I can tune around and pull sigs out of the noisier background. My place is normally very quiet on HF, so have to artificially raise the noise floor to give the feature a thorough workout. Thanks Wayne! 73, matt On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:58:16 -0700, you wrote: >KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now available. See release notes below. > >You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, refer to our KX3 software page: > > http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm > >Wayne >N6KR > >* * * > >MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 > >* NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob before the display times out. The setting is independent for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter is 0-10, corresponding to the mix or M parameter of the RX NR menu entry. See below. > >* RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, D=decay, M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10, matching the range available when the knob above the NR switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most cases the factory default settings can be used for beta and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults by holding CLR. > >* DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages. > > >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:[hidden email] > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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Wayne I believe I have found a bug. If the ATU TUNE is operated with the NR
enabled then on return to receive their is a noticeable drop in receive audio level and more importantly there is no longer any TX power output. Also there is no indication of ALC or CMP but the TX LED does come on indicating that the KX3 is in TX mode. I am not sure whether the receive sensitivity has dropped with the drop in receive audio. This also happens when the TUNE function is enabled. There is still power out when the ATU or TUNE is enabled but not when TXing from the MH2 mic. The receive audio is retored when the TUNE function is operated. The TX output is restored if the KEYER/MIC control is moved a little while operating the PTT. The problem does not appear to exist when the NR is not enabled. Others may like to check this and confirm it is not just my KX3 with the problem Sorry to spoil your weekend Wayne Dave VK4FD Wayne Burdick wrote, on 26/04/13 05:58: > KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now available. See release notes below. > > You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, refer to our KX3 software page: > > http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm > > Wayne > N6KR > > * * * > > MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013 > > * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on, the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob before the display times out. The setting is independent for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter is 0-10, corresponding to the "mix" or "M" parameter of the RX NR menu entry. See below. > > * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be used to adjust all three NR parameters (B¾ta, DÞcay, M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10, matching the range available when the knob above the NR switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most cases the factory default settings can be used for beta and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults by holding CLR. > > * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages. > > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed
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Dave Jones <[hidden email]> wrote:
> Wayne I believe I have found a bug. … Lyle and I have received a couple of reports of anomalies related to NR, or sometimes autoNotch, in conjunction with DUAL RX. We're looking into it. Thanks, Wayne ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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