New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, several new features
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New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, several new features
 
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We've just posted a major K3 firmware update on our FTP site. We also
suggest installing the latest version of our firmware downloader (K3 Utility revision 1.1.3.6) before you do the upgrade. Highlights: * SSB transmit improvements (full list in release notes) * Two user-defined "NORM" filter setups (per mode) * RIT/XIT offset display mode * VFO A-B linking (simultaneous tuning) * Improved ATU matching (via 2nd tap of ATU TUNE; see release notes) * Tapping multifunction controls shows parameter value Complete release notes are provided below, and can also be accessed from within K3 Utility. Please send any questions about the new firmware to [hidden email] 73, Wayne N6KR * * * _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hey, I think we beat you too it this time Wayne - I've got the latest f/w,
then got the new util - will load later :-) Thanks for fixing the popping On 07/03/2008 19:02, "wayne burdick" <[hidden email]> sent: > We've just posted a major K3 firmware update on our FTP site. We also > suggest installing the latest version of our firmware downloader (K3 > Utility revision 1.1.3.6) before you do the upgrade. > > Highlights: > > * SSB transmit improvements (full list in release notes) > * Two user-defined "NORM" filter setups (per mode) > * RIT/XIT offset display mode > * VFO A-B linking (simultaneous tuning) > * Improved ATU matching (via 2nd tap of ATU TUNE; see release notes) > * Tapping multifunction controls shows parameter value > > Complete release notes are provided below, and can also be accessed > from within K3 Utility. > > Please send any questions about the new firmware to > [hidden email] > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR -- The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination. But the combination is locked up in the safe. -Peter De Vries, editor, novelist (1910-1993) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, several new features
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Left out the full release notes! See below.
73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 1.75 / DSP 1.57, 3-6-08 * SSB TRANSMIT Improvements: This is the first phase of our effort to provide SSB transmit performance and usability consistent with operator expectations. Changes include: - Higher signal-to-noise ratio at both mic jacks, as well as LINE IN - More responsive, easier-to-use transmit-mode metering (CMP, ALC, SWR, POWER) - Much lower distortion with CMP set to 0 (for audio data modes, high-fidelity speech) - More effective ("punchier") speech compression (when CMP is greater than 0) (Planned for next release: Improved low-frequency response, adjustable TX passband.) Note on MIC gain setup: To properly adjust MIC gain, first set CMP to 0, then adjust MIC gain for about 5 bars on the ALC meter (it should not hit 6 bars during normal speech). Then set CMP for the desired compression amount. * 2 USER-DEFINED "NORM" filter setups for each mode: Now, in addition to the K3's "NORM" values, you can save two of your own often-used filter setups in each mode, and recall them using the NORM function. The new NORM values are named ALT1 and ALT2. To save a filter setup, hold NORM until you see "<- SAV ->" (3 seconds), then rotate the knob left or right to save it as ALT1 or ALT2. (The arrows to the left and right of "SAV" are a reminder that you can rotate the knob left or right go get to the "ALTernate" filter memories.) To recall, hold NORM until you see "<- NOR ->" (about 1/2 second), then rotate the knob left or right to recall ALT1 or ALT2. (If you just release the knob without rotating it, you'll get the original "NORM" value, e.g. 400 Hz in CW mode.) Note: Whenever you normalize the filter passband via NORM, ALT1, or ALT2, two "wings" appear on the DSP filter passband graphic. Moving any DSP control makes the wings disappear, as a reminder that the passband is no longer normalized. * RIT/XIT OFFSET DISPLAY MODE Added: This is especially handy for those using RIT during contesting. Tap DISP, then rotate VFO B until you see "0.00" (after time and date). * VFO LINKING: Holding the "SUB" switch links/unlinks the two VFOs. When linked, VFO A is the master, and turning it moves both VFOs the same amount. VFO B can be set to the same frequency by tapping A>B, or it can be offset a fixed amount from VFO A. Setting them to the same frequency will permit diversity receive with the subreceiver. * ATU MATCHING Improved: If you tap ATU TUNE a second time on the same band/antenna within 5 seconds, a more extensive search is used that may result in a lower SWR. The original (fast) algorithm is unchanged. Further improvements are planned. * DUAL PASSBAND Bandwidth Restore: On exit from DUAL PB, the previously used CW bandwidth is restored. * Tapping multifunction encoder knobs briefly displays the present value (SHIFT/LO, HI/WIDTH, SPEED/MIC, CMP/PWR). Double-tap to display the existing parameter (since this switches first to the alternate, then back). * SPEAKER "popping" eliminated when using headphones and certain combinations of features (such as NR). * LOCUT/HICUT CONTROL RANGE: DSP controls are better behaved, preventing "wrap-around" and other reported anomalies. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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wayne burdick wrote:
> Left out the full release notes! See below. Nice stuff Wayne. Can I ask when we will see FM? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I can't locate where the latest K3 Utility (version 1.1.3.6) is located.
The latest I see on the Elecraft site for download is version 1.1.1.28 Anyone have a link?? 73, Frank - W6NEK ----- Original Message ----- From: "wayne burdick" <[hidden email]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 11:02 AM Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements,several new features > We've just posted a major K3 firmware update on our FTP site. We also > suggest installing the latest version of our firmware downloader (K3 > Utility revision 1.1.3.6) before you do the upgrade. > > Highlights: > > * SSB transmit improvements (full list in release notes) > * Two user-defined "NORM" filter setups (per mode) > * RIT/XIT offset display mode > * VFO A-B linking (simultaneous tuning) > * Improved ATU matching (via 2nd tap of ATU TUNE; see release notes) > * Tapping multifunction controls shows parameter value > > Complete release notes are provided below, and can also be accessed from > within K3 Utility. > > Please send any questions about the new firmware to [hidden email] > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > * * * > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I think Wayne was running late for a meeting and did not get the Software page updated...check here later: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm QRX...it will be well worth the wait! :-) 73, Bill W4ZV |
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>From another list:
A neat article about a neat guy, Frederick Terman, can be found at, http://www.investors.com/editorial/IBDArticles.asp?artsec=21&issue=20080306 I believe the article should print to your screen. 73..de John/K4WJ ex K8PXG 18 Jun 1959 to 11 Feb 1997 K8WJ 12 Feb 1997 to 08 Apr 1997 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
RE: New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, several newfeatures
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In reply to this post by Bill W4ZV
> > Anyone have a link?? ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/hfwnotes.rtf > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV > Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 2:45 PM > To: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, > several newfeatures > > > > > > W6NEK wrote: > > > > I can't locate where the latest K3 Utility (version > 1.1.3.6) is located. > > The latest I see on the Elecraft site for download is > version 1.1.1.28 > > > > Anyone have a link?? > > > > > > I think Wayne was running late for a meeting and did not get > the Software > page updated...check here later: > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > > QRX...it will be well worth the wait! :-) > > 73, Bill W4ZV > > -- > View this message in context: > <a href="http://www.nabble.com/New-K3-Firmware%3A-SSB-TX-improvements%2">http://www.nabble.com/New-K3-Firmware%3A-SSB-TX-improvements%2 Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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