[Elecraft] New KRC2 download utility issues

[Brendan Minish]

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft said:
> Hi Brendan,
>
> A couple of questions:
>
> 1. Were you using the new V1.2 download hex files from the web page? If
>   not, and you were using earlier ones sent out by Jack, they will have
> too many records and can cause this error.

I am using the Hex file from the website

 > 2. The blinking LED indicates a bad record was received by the KRC2. Did
> you try repeating the download after restarting the KRC2?

yes

> 3. If you restart the KRC2 and query the version number now, what
> version do you get?

1.0

> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
> ----
>
> Brendan Minish wrote:
>> Anybody else having difficulty with this firmware upgrade?
>>
>> the utility installed correctly
>> With the DL switch set I can query the KRC2 and get the following
>> response
>> ;KR00;KR73;KRV;KRV KRC2 V1.0;
>>
>> when I try to upload the firmware I get an error after which time I have
>> to power cycle the krc2 before it will respond to queries again
>>
>> KRC failed to reply check KRC2 power, DL switch RS232 cable and com port
>> ;KR00;KR73;KRU;  the KRC2 indicator led flashes about 1 per second
>>
>> I am running windows 2000 on a fairly modern PC and the com port is a
>> real
>> hardware one (not a USB adapter)
>> I have tried with the krc2 powered by the K2 and with the KRC2 powered
>> directly with no K2 connected.
>>
>> any Ideas?
>> --
>> Brendan Minish Ei6IZ
>


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