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n6wg

Problem with new firmware dowload

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to

set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.

Problem is:

Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap

1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting

of 18. No response when tapping 1.

What do I do now?

Thanks and 73

Bob N6WG

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Vic K2VCO

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

Bob Tellefsen wrote:
> Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
> set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
> Problem is:
> Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
> 1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
> of 18. No response when tapping 1.

Not CONFIG: TX GAIN

CONFIG: TX GATE

:-)
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Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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Brett Howard

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

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Thats an error in Wayne's release notes. Go to the CONFIG:TX GATE menu item...

On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Bob Tellefsen <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
> set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
> Problem is:
> Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
> 1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
> of 18. No response when tapping 1.
>
> What do I do now?
>
> Thanks and 73
> Bob N6WG
>
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David F. Reed

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

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Bob,

Go back and try again.

I think you are looking at the wrong menu item; you are seeing CONFIG TXGN HP or LP, and the number; go counterclockwise from there (B knob) 2 steps, to CONFIG TX GATE; it will show on or off, and the level of it...

73 and Good Luck de Dave, W5SV

Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to

set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.

Problem is:

Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap

1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting

of 18. No response when tapping 1.

What do I do now?

Thanks and 73

Bob N6WG

n6wg

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

In reply to this post by Vic K2VCO

Hmmm
Don't have TX GAIN, just CONFIG:TXGN LP.
Checked CONFIG with TECH MD ON and OFF.
Also checked MENU.
Directions say "To use the noise gate, locate CONFIG:TX GAIN, tap '1' to
turn it ON"

Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX GATE
there.

Sorry about the font shift here.

Help!

73, Bob N6WG

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic K2VCO" <[hidden email]>
To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[hidden email]>
Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

> Bob Tellefsen wrote:
>> Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
>> set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
>> Problem is:
>> Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
>> 1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
>> of 18. No response when tapping 1.
>
> Not CONFIG: TX GAIN
>
> CONFIG: TX GATE
>
> :-)
> --
> 73,
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

dj7mgq

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

Are you sure you downloaded the correct version. Maybe you forgot that
the firmware is beat.

vy 73 de toby

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dj7mgq

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

> Are you sure you downloaded the correct version. Maybe you forgot that
> the firmware is beat.

Not "beat" but "beta"...

sri
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MontyS

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

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Be Sure "Tech Mode" is ON.

> Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX
> GATE there.
>
> Sorry about the font shift here.
>
> Help!
>
> 73, Bob N6WG
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vic K2VCO" <[hidden email]>
> To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload
>
>
>> Bob Tellefsen wrote:
>>> Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
>>> set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
>>> Problem is:
>>> Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
>>> 1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
>>> of 18. No response when tapping 1.
>>
>> Not CONFIG: TX GAIN
>>
>> CONFIG: TX GATE
>>
>> :-)
>> --
>> 73,
>> Vic, K2VCO
>> Fresno CA
>> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

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Bob,

Check your firmware level. It sounds like you do not have the latest
beta loaded.

If it is not 2.45 MCU and 1.92 DSP, then you do not have the noise gate
installed.

You must follow the steps to download the beta version, because this has
only been released at a beta. The instructions for downloading beta
firmware can be found at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm.

73,
Don W3FPR

Bob Tellefsen wrote:

> Hmmm
> Don't have TX GAIN, just CONFIG:TXGN LP.
> Checked CONFIG with TECH MD ON and OFF.
> Also checked MENU.
> Directions say "To use the noise gate, locate CONFIG:TX GAIN, tap '1'
> to turn it ON"
>
> Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX
> GATE there.
>
> Sorry about the font shift here.
>
> Help!
>
> 73, Bob N6WG
>
>

KK7P

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

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Hello Bob!

Be sure you've downloaded the latest BETA firmware. Directions for this
are on the website. After downloading, be sure you see the correct
firmware revs in

CONFIG:FW REVS

Once you have confirmed the correct firmware is loaded, scroll to

CONFIG: TX GATE

and follow the directions in the release notes. TX GAIN is a typo.

73,

Lyle KK7P
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n6wg

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

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Hi Dave and Vic and Brett and Toby

Finally figured out the problem.

I had the downloaded zip file in C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45

but when I unzipped it, it created a new subfile,

C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45\k3fw2r45.zip. I finally copied

the contents of this file back into C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45

and things started to work.

Whew! At least I was able to muddle through. That's

what I get for downoading infrequently.

I appreciate everyone's input. We finally got it together.

Thanks and 73

Bob N6WG

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Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2:04 PM

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

Bob,

Go back and try again.

I think you are looking at the wrong menu item; you are seeing CONFIG TXGN HP or LP, and the number; go counterclockwise from there (B knob) 2 steps, to CONFIG TX GATE; it will show on or off, and the level of it...

73 and Good Luck de Dave, W5SV

Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to

set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.

Problem is:

Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap

1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting

of 18. No response when tapping 1.

What do I do now?

Thanks and 73

Bob N6WG

n6wg

Re: Problem with new firmware dowload

In reply to this post by MontyS

Hi Lyle and Don and Monty

Finally figured out the problem.
I had the downloaded zip file in C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45
but when I unzipped it, it created a new subfile,
C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45\k3fw2r45.zip. I finally copied
the contents of this file back into C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45
and things started to work.
Whew! At least I was able to muddle through. That's
what I get for downoading infrequently.

I appreciate everyone's input. We finally got it together.

Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude

----- Original Message -----
From: "Monty Shultes" <[hidden email]>
To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[hidden email]>; "Vic K2VCO" <[hidden email]>
Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

> Be Sure "Tech Mode" is ON.
>
>> Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX
>> GATE there.
>>
>> Sorry about the font shift here.
>>
>> Help!
>>
>> 73, Bob N6WG
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Vic K2VCO" <[hidden email]>
>> To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:58 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload
>>
>>
>>> Bob Tellefsen wrote:
>>>> Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
>>>> set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
>>>> Problem is:
>>>> Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
>>>> 1. I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
>>>> of 18. No response when tapping 1.
>>>
>>> Not CONFIG: TX GAIN
>>>
>>> CONFIG: TX GATE
>>>
>>> :-)
>>> --
>>> 73,
>>> Vic, K2VCO
>>> Fresno CA
>>> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
>>
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Phil and Christina

Problems with K3 s/n 1826

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I just finished building my new K3 (all except the 100W amp that awaits final checkout). The rig seems to power up OK, but returns error messages when I do the Synthesizer Calibration. It returns Err VCO with E 00374 data and/or ERR VC4 with E 00039 data. I checked the seating of the oscillator, the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules and the three TMP cables, but the results are the same. What is going on and what can I do? Thank you.

73,

Phil Shepard

NS7P

Rob May-2

RE: Problems with K3 s/n 1826

Check that a long lead from the KSYN3 or KREF3 modules aren't shorted against the bare metal they mount to. That was my problem. One cap had a lead that was too long and was touching.
Rob
NV5E
K3 #1417

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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 22:23:28 -0700
Subject: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 s/n 1826

I just finished building my new K3 (all except the 100W amp that
awaits final checkout). The rig seems to power up OK, but returns error messages
when I do the Synthesizer Calibration. It returns Err VCO with E 00374 data
and/or ERR VC4 with E 00039 data. I checked the seating of the oscillator, the
KREF3 and KSYN3 modules and the three TMP cables, but the results are the same.
What is going on and what can I do? Thank you.

73,

Phil Shepard

NS7P

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Phil and Christina

RE: Problems with K3 s/n 1826

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I got several replies to my query. I have tried reloading the latest released firmware, checking the REF and SYN PCBs for shorting and reseating the oscillator in its socket. All with no improvement. The PLL1 voltage goes above 7 volts in the upper end of 40 meters, and the relays switch several times as I tune across 40 meters. The only suggestion I haven't tried is spreading the turns on the toroid. Is that my only option at this point? Thank you.

73,

Phil

NS7P

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]]On Behalf Of Phil and Christina
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:23 PM
To: Reflector Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 s/n 1826

I just finished building my new K3 (all except the 100W amp that awaits final checkout). The rig seems to power up OK, but returns error messages when I do the Synthesizer Calibration. It returns Err VCO with E 00374 data and/or ERR VC4 with E 00039 data. I checked the seating of the oscillator, the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules and the three TMP cables, but the results are the same. What is going on and what can I do? Thank you.

73,

Phil Shepard

NS7P

Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Problems with K3 s/n 1826

Phil,

Your best option at this point is to send an email to
[hidden email].
I would only spread the toroid turns as a last resort and only after
discussing it with K3support.

73,
Don W3FPR

Phil and Christina wrote:

> I got several replies to my query. I have tried reloading the latest
> released firmware, checking the REF and SYN PCBs for shorting
> and reseating the oscillator in its socket. All with no improvement.
> The PLL1 voltage goes above 7 volts in the upper end of 40 meters, and
> the relays switch several times as I tune across 40 meters. The only
> suggestion I haven't tried is spreading the turns on the toroid. Is
> that my only option at this point? Thank you.
>
> 73,
>
> Phil
> NS7P
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]]*On Behalf Of *Phil and
> Christina
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:23 PM
> *To:* Reflector Elecraft
> *Subject:* [Elecraft] Problems with K3 s/n 1826
>
> I just finished building my new K3 (all except the 100W amp that
> awaits final checkout). The rig seems to power up OK, but returns
> error messages when I do the Synthesizer Calibration. It returns
> Err VCO with E 00374 data and/or ERR VC4 with E 00039 data. I
> checked the seating of the oscillator, the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules
> and the three TMP cables, but the results are the same. What is
> going on and what can I do? Thank you.
>
> 73,
>
> Phil Shepard
>
> NS7P
>
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RE: Problems with K3 s/n 1826

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Phil and Christina wrote

I got several replies to my query. I have tried reloading the latest
released firmware, checking the REF and SYN PCBs for shorting and reseating
the oscillator in its socket. All with no improvement. The PLL1 voltage
goes above 7 volts in the upper end of 40 meters, and the relays switch
several times as I tune across 40 meters. The only suggestion I haven't
tried is spreading the turns on the toroid. Is that my only option at this
point? Thank you.

Hi Phil,

This note is not only for you but any others experiencing K3 problems. Always send your queries to k3support@elecraft.com first. You stand a much better chance of receiving accurate information from Elecraft than any other source. Gary AB7MY is the main K3 support guy, he is normally very prompt in responding and he is very, very good at K3 support. I would never modify my own K3 based only on what I read on this list. Some advice here is good and some is not. You run the risk of making your problem worse if you happen to follow bad advice.

73, Bill W4ZV