KX3 Utility Firmware load status question

[Phil Hystad-3]

On the KX3 utility program (I use the Mac version) the Firmware page shows the version numbers of the firmware loaded on the KX3 as well as the firmware available for the KX3 (the two columns).  But, for the loaded firmware, only the version number for MCU is shown, the other version numbers are indicated N/A.  Now, for each of these N/A entries, there is a corresponding entry in the "available" (next column to right) with the actual version number.

Why does the KX3 not show the version number loaded (installed) on the KX3 for these others (other than MCU)?

Similarly, I have noticed this on other utility programs too and I am not sure why some say N/A and others give the version number.

73, phil, K7PEH

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[David Fleming-2]

Hi Phil,

There is only one other firmware revision number on the Firmware page ( DSP ) in the KX3 Utility. It should display the DSP firmware revision installed in the KX3. If it is displaying "N/A" in the DSP installed field, there could be a serial communication problem. Does it always display "N/A"? Try clicking the "Check Revisions Now" button and see if that helps. Try setting the KX3 RS232 speed to 38400 if it is not already.

David, W4SMT


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Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:34 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question
 

On the KX3 utility program (I use the Mac version) the Firmware page shows the version numbers of the firmware loaded on the KX3 as well as the firmware available for the KX3 (the two columns).  But, for the loaded firmware, only the version number for MCU is shown, the other version numbers are indicated N/A.  Now, for each of these N/A entries, there is a corresponding entry in the "available" (next column to right) with the actual version number.

Why does the KX3 not show the version number loaded (installed) on the KX3 for these others (other than MCU)?

Similarly, I have noticed this on other utility programs too and I am not sure why some say N/A and others give the version number.

73, phil, K7PEH
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[Phil Hystad-3]

What am I thinking!!  Or, writing...

I meant to say P3, not KX3.  Same question but applied to P3.  Yes, my KX3 looks correct.

peh


On Aug 9, 2013, at 12:03 PM, David Fleming <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi Phil,
>
> There is only one other firmware revision number on the Firmware page ( DSP ) in the KX3 Utility. It should display the DSP firmware revision installed in the KX3. If it is displaying "N/A" in the DSP installed field, there could be a serial communication problem. Does it always display "N/A"? Try clicking the "Check Revisions Now" button and see if that helps. Try setting the KX3 RS232 speed to 38400 if it is not already.
>
> David, W4SMT
>
> From: Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>
> To: "[hidden email] Reflector" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:34 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question
>
> On the KX3 utility program (I use the Mac version) the Firmware page shows the version numbers of the firmware loaded on the KX3 as well as the firmware available for the KX3 (the two columns).  But, for the loaded firmware, only the version number for MCU is shown, the other version numbers are indicated N/A.  Now, for each of these N/A entries, there is a corresponding entry in the "available" (next column to right) with the actual version number.
>
> Why does the KX3 not show the version number loaded (installed) on the KX3 for these others (other than MCU)?
>
> Similarly, I have noticed this on other utility programs too and I am not sure why some say N/A and others give the version number.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>

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[Dick Dievendorff]

If you don't have the P3 SVGA option installed, you should expect N/A to
appear in the Installed column for those rows related to the SVGA adapter
(SVGA and FPGA rows).

Dick, K6KR


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 12:46 PM
To: David Fleming
Cc: [hidden email] Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question

What am I thinking!!  Or, writing...

I meant to say P3, not KX3.  Same question but applied to P3.  Yes, my KX3
looks correct.

peh


On Aug 9, 2013, at 12:03 PM, David Fleming <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi Phil,
>
> There is only one other firmware revision number on the Firmware page (
DSP ) in the KX3 Utility. It should display the DSP firmware revision
installed in the KX3. If it is displaying "N/A" in the DSP installed field,
there could be a serial communication problem. Does it always display "N/A"?
Try clicking the "Check Revisions Now" button and see if that helps. Try
setting the KX3 RS232 speed to 38400 if it is not already.
>
> David, W4SMT
>
> From: Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>
> To: "[hidden email] Reflector" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:34 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question
>
> On the KX3 utility program (I use the Mac version) the Firmware page shows
the version numbers of the firmware loaded on the KX3 as well as the
firmware available for the KX3 (the two columns).  But, for the loaded
firmware, only the version number for MCU is shown, the other version
numbers are indicated N/A.  Now, for each of these N/A entries, there is a
corresponding entry in the "available" (next column to right) with the
actual version number.
>
> Why does the KX3 not show the version number loaded (installed) on the KX3
for these others (other than MCU)?
>
> Similarly, I have noticed this on other utility programs too and I am not
sure why some say N/A and others give the version number.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>

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[David Fleming-2]

Do you have the P3SVGA Adapter installed in the P3? If not, the SVGA (and all of the FPGA) installed fields will show "N/A". If you do have the P3SVGA installed and are seeing "N/A" in the SVGA and FPGA installed fields, check that the P3SVGA is enabled in the SVGA Menu.

David


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 From: Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question
 


What am I thinking!!  Or, writing...

I meant to say P3, not KX3.  Same question but applied to P3.  Yes, my KX3 looks correct.

peh



On Aug 9, 2013, at 12:03 PM, David Fleming <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hi Phil,

>
>
>There is only one other firmware revision number on the Firmware page ( DSP ) in the KX3 Utility. It should display the DSP firmware revision installed in the KX3. If it is displaying "N/A" in the DSP installed field, there could be a serial communication problem. Does it always display "N/A"? Try clicking the "Check Revisions Now" button and see if that helps. Try setting the KX3 RS232 speed to 38400 if it is not already.
>
>
>David, W4SMT
>
>
>
>________________________________
> From: Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>
>To: "[hidden email] Reflector" <[hidden email]>
>Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:34 PM
>Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question
>
>
>On the KX3 utility program (I use the Mac version) the Firmware page shows the version numbers of the firmware loaded on the KX3 as well as the firmware available for the KX3 (the two columns).  But, for the loaded firmware, only the version number for MCU is shown, the other version numbers are indicated N/A.  Now, for each of these N/A entries, there is a corresponding entry in the "available" (next column to right) with the actual version number.
>
>Why does the KX3 not show the version number loaded (installed) on the KX3 for these others (other than MCU)?
>
>Similarly, I have noticed this on other utility programs too and I am not sure why some say N/A and others give the version number.
>
>73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>

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[Phil Hystad-3]

OK, that is probably the answer.  I do not have the P3SVGA.

Thanks,
73, phil, K7PEH


On Aug 9, 2013, at 1:16 PM, David Fleming <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Do you have the P3SVGA Adapter installed in the P3? If not, the SVGA (and all of the FPGA) installed fields will show "N/A". If you do have the P3SVGA installed and are seeing "N/A" in the SVGA and FPGA installed fields, check that the P3SVGA is enabled in the SVGA Menu.
>
> David
>
> From: Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>
> To: David Fleming <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "[hidden email] Reflector" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 3:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question
>
> What am I thinking!!  Or, writing...
>
> I meant to say P3, not KX3.  Same question but applied to P3.  Yes, my KX3 looks correct.
>
> peh
>
>
> On Aug 9, 2013, at 12:03 PM, David Fleming <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Hi Phil,
>>
>> There is only one other firmware revision number on the Firmware page ( DSP ) in the KX3 Utility. It should display the DSP firmware revision installed in the KX3. If it is displaying "N/A" in the DSP installed field, there could be a serial communication problem. Does it always display "N/A"? Try clicking the "Check Revisions Now" button and see if that helps. Try setting the KX3 RS232 speed to 38400 if it is not already.
>>
>> David, W4SMT
>>
>> From: Phil Hystad <[hidden email]>
>> To: "[hidden email] Reflector" <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:34 PM
>> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Firmware load status question
>>
>> On the KX3 utility program (I use the Mac version) the Firmware page shows the version numbers of the firmware loaded on the KX3 as well as the firmware available for the KX3 (the two columns).  But, for the loaded firmware, only the version number for MCU is shown, the other version numbers are indicated N/A.  Now, for each of these N/A entries, there is a corresponding entry in the "available" (next column to right) with the actual version number.
>>
>> Why does the KX3 not show the version number loaded (installed) on the KX3 for these others (other than MCU)?
>>
>> Similarly, I have noticed this on other utility programs too and I am not sure why some say N/A and others give the version number.
>>
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>
>>
>
>
>

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