[Elecraft] K3 issues..

[Don Wilhelm]

Brett,

The only item in your list that is hardware related is the variable 
bandwidth filters, and it has been known from the start that these would 
be a delayed option.  FM mode is waiting on the wider FM filter to be 
available.

As far as modulation modes, that is all done in DSP which is firmware 
driven, and the K3 firmware is evolving - adding new modes and function 
is simply a matter of downloading new firmware, and as soon as that new 
function is ready, all K3 owners can take advantage of it by simply 
downloading the new firmware.  There have been many notes on the 
reflector stating how painless it is to obtain new firmware.

So, just like in the pasta sauce commercial - 'it' in there', it only 
needs the code to make it active - and that code will be coming along as 
soon as Lyle has opportunity to put the final touches on it and does the 
testing.  I believe I can promise that you will not be disappointed.  In 
the meantime, the K3 can be enjoyed for the functions and modes that it 
is currently programmed to handle.

73,
Don W3FPR

Brett Gazdzinski wrote:
> I have been looking at the reflector from time to time,
> and was shocked to read that the 100 plus K3's that have shipped
> do not have many options they were supposed to have, like
> AM mode, FM mode, AM sync detection, a working noise blanker,
> the high accuricy frequency readout, the variable bandwidth filters.
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