[Elecraft] K3: preview of coming attractions

[fraz1]

Hi folks....

Does anyone know if this new release will address the low/slow drive power 
issue when using the K3 to drive an amp in the SSB mode?

Thanks, and 73......John K4NP
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "wayne burdick" <n6kr at elecraft.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:47 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: preview of coming attractions


> Hi all,
>
> I'm leaving Saturday for a long-planned 10-day vacation. I thought we'd be 
> doing another firmware update before I left. Instead, we'll give our 
> intrepid field testers more time with this new code, then release it when 
> I get back.
>
> Here's a sneak preview. All of these features have been fully implemented:
>
>  - transmit RF delay for slow amplifier relays
>  - FM mode, complete with per-band/per-memory PL tones and repeater splits
>  - wider-bandwidth AM and SSB receive
>  - further improvements to SSB transmit, including a boost in 
> low-frequency response
>  - "absolute" S-meter alternative (reading stays the same with preamp/attn 
> changes)
>  - a variation on LIN OUT that allows recording of both RX and TX audio
>  - MIC+LINE IN operation for SSB contesters
>  - reflected-power-based KPA3 amplifier protection
>
> Many of these have been on the short list for a long time, so we're 
> anxious to get this major release into your hands. Full details will be 
> provided in the release notes.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
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