[Elecraft] Re: Software Upgrades

[Stephen Prior]

I quite agree David, but I'm surprised that you are saying that the TX power
cannot be changed whilst transmitting, because I certainly can do that on
all modes so far as I can see with the latest beta that you have.

73 Stephen G4SJP


On 17/08/2008 20:37, "Dave G4AON" <elecraft at astromag.co.uk> wrote:

> Bob, some of the "rush" is to try and roll out features that are overdue
> by months, plus how long do folks want to wait once a fault is discovered?
> 
> I have been running beta 2.23 since it came out and to me there is
> nothing wrong with it, although I am not using the KRX3 and much of the
> later firmware was to enable features in the KRX3.
> 
> There are still issues to be resolved, one I would like fixed is the
> inability to adjust power while transmitting data which is tedious.
> There are published items on the "to be implemented" list such as the
> TCXO calibration to 0.5ppm.
> 
> Firmware can be rolled back to earlier versions, so as far as I am
> concerned it's a "win win" situation.
> 
> 73 Dave, G4AON
> K3/100 #80
> -----------------
> After reading countless reflector comments about firmware upgrades and
> releases, it appears to me that in many instances such so called
> upgrades are two steps forward and one in reverse.
> You know the drill, fix this problem, add a new feature, and then find
> that something that worked in previous versions does not function as
> expected and now demands a fix and another firmware version.
> Personally, I would like to see fewer firmware releases and more time
> spent vetting firmware before it is released. Firmware upgrades should
> be two steps forward -- period!
> The rush to add new features and fix bugs in firmware appears to me to
> be too rushed to be efficient and effective. Tell me fellows, why the rush?
> 
> Bob, K9PAG
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