XG3 set up

[David Cutter]

Please advise editing frequency memories:
I've set new freqs, (out of amateur bands) then Apply, but response is "no response to frequency memory query (M)"  I have the unit switched on.

The utility seems to be fixated on using COM5, though I've tried all 3 USB ports on my laptop
XG3 status revision 01.14.RS232 speed 9600 bit/s

What's the trick I'm missing?

73
David
G3UNA

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[Dick Dievendorff-4]

Does the Port tab test communications button generate a firmware version response?
Is this the Windows version of the utility?  The list of available ports comes from the OS, as a result of device driver installation.  There should be a troubleshooting topic on finding the right com port.

73 de Dick, K6KR

> On Oct 18, 2013, at 13:44, "David Cutter" <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Please advise editing frequency memories:
> I've set new freqs, (out of amateur bands) then Apply, but response is "no response to frequency memory query (M)"  I have the unit switched on.
>
> The utility seems to be fixated on using COM5, though I've tried all 3 USB ports on my laptop
> XG3 status revision 01.14.RS232 speed 9600 bit/s
>
> What's the trick I'm missing?
>
> 73
> David
> G3UNA
>
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[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi David,

One thing to check that is fairly common is the 3.5mm serial jack which plugs into the top of the XG3.  Just make sure that it's fully inserted into the top.  

If you're still having trouble, please contact Elecraft support for additional help.

73,

Paul