New problem switching frequencies and modes with K3 FW 4.05

[Dave Perry N4QS]

My K3 (SN 3132) has been working happily in sync with DX4WIN and N1MM for over a year now.  Normally, when I double click on a spot within the DX spot window of DX4WIN, the K3 immediately changes to the correct spot frequency and mode.  Same goes with N1MM.

Just a few days ago I noticed that the K3 is not always changing to the correct frequency.  The problem appears to occur when a spot causes a change in both frequency and mode.  For example, if VFO A is set on 14.008.00 CW-R and I see a SSB spot for 14200.00, when I double click on the spot, the K3 changes to 14.199.42 instead of 14.200.00.  Then if I click on a spot to go back to 14.008.00 the K3 changes to 14.008.58.  In both instances I have to double click on the spot a second time to get it to change to the correct frequency.  Note that the difference is +/- 0.58 kHz.  The problem also occurs when switching from SSB to RTTY.  It also seems to be occurring using both normal CW and CW-R.

Last week I loaded the new 4.05 firmware.  I am now wondering is this is a problem with the firmware.  Or have I somehow changed a setting?  The K3 worked perfectly for over a year.  Something has changed.  Any help would be appreciated.  

Dave, N4QS
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

  Dave,

Is there any chance that you are running PowerSDR/IF v 1.10.3.4?  It
would cause exactly that kind of frequency shift - even when the buttons
on the K3 were used.  The amount of shift was the CW pitch that was set
in PowerSDR/IF.
Upgrade to v1.10.3.5 to fix it.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/1/2010 6:32 PM, Dave Perry N4QS wrote:
> My K3 (SN 3132) has been working happily in sync with DX4WIN and N1MM for over a year now.  Normally, when I double click on a spot within the DX spot window of DX4WIN, the K3 immediately changes to the correct spot frequency and mode.  Same goes with N1MM.
>
> Just a few days ago I noticed that the K3 is not always changing to the correct frequency.  The problem appears to occur when a spot causes a change in both frequency and mode.  For example, if VFO A is set on 14.008.00 CW-R and I see a SSB spot for 14200.00, when I double click on the spot, the K3 changes to 14.199.42 instead of 14.200.00.  Then if I click on a spot to go back to 14.008.00 the K3 changes to 14.008.58.  In both instances I have to double click on the spot a second time to get it to change to the correct frequency.  Note that the difference is +/- 0.58 kHz.  The problem also occurs when switching from SSB to RTTY.  It also seems to be occurring using both normal CW and CW-R.
>
> Last week I loaded the new 4.05 firmware.  I am now wondering is this is a problem with the firmware.  Or have I somehow changed a setting?  The K3 worked perfectly for over a year.  Something has changed.  Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Dave, N4QS
>
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[alsopb]

I believe this problem is caused by setting the CW WGHT option 5 to VFO
OFS.  Try setting it to VFO NOR and see if the problem goes away.

I seem to recall having had problems like you are now experiencing when
this option was introduced many versions ago.

73 de Brian/K3KO


Dave Perry N4QS wrote:
> My K3 (SN 3132) has been working happily in sync with DX4WIN and N1MM for over a year now.  Normally, when I double click on a spot within the DX spot window of DX4WIN, the K3 immediately changes to the correct spot frequency and mode.  Same goes with N1MM.
>
> Just a few days ago I noticed that the K3 is not always changing to the correct frequency.  The problem appears to occur when a spot causes a change in both frequency and mode.  For example, if VFO A is set on 14.008.00 CW-R and I see a SSB spot for 14200.00, when I double click on the spot, the K3 changes to 14.199.42 instead of 14.200.00.  Then if I click on a spot to go back to 14.008.00 the K3 changes to 14.008.58.  In both instances I have to double click on the spot a second time to get it to change to the correct frequency.  Note that the difference is +/- 0.58 kHz.  The problem also occurs when switching from SSB to RTTY.  It also seems to be occurring using both normal CW and CW-R.
>
> Last week I loaded the new 4.05 firmware.  I am now wondering is this is a problem with the firmware.  Or have I somehow changed a setting?  The K3 worked perfectly for over a year.  Something has changed.  Any help would be appreciated.  
>
> Dave, N4QS
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[Dave Perry N4QS]

Brian,

Your suggestion was right on the mark.  I must have accidently tapped option
5 under CW Weight.  I now remember briefly looking at that setting when it
was mentioned by someone last week on the reflector.  All I had to do was
tap 5 to set it back to VFO NOR.  Thanks to everyone for your great
responses.  I really appreciate it.

BTW, I received my P3 two days ago.  All I can say is that it is one nice
piece of engineering.  Just another addition to the growing Elecraft legend!
When can I order the KPA500?

Dave, N4QS

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Alsop" <[hidden email]>
Cc: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New problem switching frequencies and modes with K3
FW 4.05

>I believe this problem is caused by setting the CW WGHT option 5 to VFO
> OFS.  Try setting it to VFO NOR and see if the problem goes away.
>
> I seem to recall having had problems like you are now experiencing when
> this option was introduced many versions ago.
>
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
>
>
> Dave Perry N4QS wrote:
>> My K3 (SN 3132) has been working happily in sync with DX4WIN and N1MM for
>> over a year now.  Normally, when I double click on a spot within the DX
>> spot window of DX4WIN, the K3 immediately changes to the correct spot
>> frequency and mode.  Same goes with N1MM.
>>
>> Just a few days ago I noticed that the K3 is not always changing to the
>> correct frequency.  The problem appears to occur when a spot causes a
>> change in both frequency and mode.  For example, if VFO A is set on
>> 14.008.00 CW-R and I see a SSB spot for 14200.00, when I double click on
>> the spot, the K3 changes to 14.199.42 instead of 14.200.00.  Then if I
>> click on a spot to go back to 14.008.00 the K3 changes to 14.008.58.  In
>> both instances I have to double click on the spot a second time to get it
>> to change to the correct frequency.  Note that the difference is +/- 0.58
>> kHz.  The problem also occurs when switching from SSB to RTTY.  It also
>> seems to be occurring using both normal CW and CW-R.
>>
>> Last week I loaded the new 4.05 firmware.  I am now wondering is this is
>> a problem with the firmware.  Or have I somehow changed a setting?  The
>> K3 worked perfectly for over a year.  Something has changed.  Any help
>> would be appreciated.
>>
>> Dave, N4QS
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