KX3 not responding

[Frank Krozel]

Folks, I just updated my firmware on my KX3 all went well.
I removed the Elecraft cable and then a few minutes later I reconnected the cable back to the radio.
Now I when I start the Elecraft KX3 Utility and “test the communications” button, It says KX3 not responding.
Anyone?
Frank KG9H

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[Don Wilhelm]

Frank,

The USB to serial port may have changed (computer problem).
Remove the USB end of the KXUSB and reboot the computer.  When the
computer boot process has finished, plug in the USB connector and see
which COM port is assigned to it.
If you cannot tell, open Device Manager - then remove the USB cable
again - which COM port goes away?  The plug it back in and see which COM
port is assigned.
Use that COM port number in KX3 Utility and it should recognize the KX3.

Most problem of this nature are due to the computer, and not the radio.

If that does not solve the problem, then look in the manual or the KX3
Utility Help file for "Forcing a Firmware Load" - try those steps,
reload the firmware and all should be well.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/20/2017 6:59 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> Folks, I just updated my firmware on my KX3 all went well.
> I removed the Elecraft cable and then a few minutes later I reconnected the cable back to the radio.
> Now I when I start the Elecraft KX3 Utility and “test the communications” button, It says KX3 not responding.
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[Rick WA6NHC-2]

In some cases, a complete power off, power supply disconnected (desktop,
battery pulled for laptop) is needed.  Sometimes components 'stick' and
the only way to clear them is a complete cold hard reboot.

It's also not just USB dongles, sometimes the same thing happens on real
serial ports.

Rick wa6nhc/7
Now from North Idaho!


On 5/20/2017 4:17 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Frank,
>
> The USB to serial port may have changed (computer problem).
> Remove the USB end of the KXUSB and reboot the computer.  When the
> computer boot process has finished, plug in the USB connector and see
> which COM port is assigned to it.
> If you cannot tell, open Device Manager - then remove the USB cable
> again - which COM port goes away?  The plug it back in and see which
> COM port is assigned.
> Use that COM port number in KX3 Utility and it should recognize the KX3.
>
> Most problem of this nature are due to the computer, and not the radio.
>
> If that does not solve the problem, then look in the manual or the KX3
> Utility Help file for "Forcing a Firmware Load" - try those steps,
> reload the firmware and all should be well.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 5/20/2017 6:59 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> Folks, I just updated my firmware on my KX3 all went well.
>> I removed the Elecraft cable and then a few minutes later I
>> reconnected the cable back to the radio.
>> Now I when I start the Elecraft KX3 Utility and “test the
>> communications” button, It says KX3 not responding.
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