[Elecraft] New W2 Firmware Rev 0.92 available on our ftp site!

[NZ0T]

Thanks Brian - the improvement in "AUTO" is very evident in my limited use so
far.  Really looking forward to the software for computer display!

Brian Broggie wrote:
> 
> Hot news!  The latest W2 firmware rev (0.92) is now available on our ftp 
> site.  The easiest way to get it downloaded into your W2 is with our 
> "Elecraft W2 Utility" program, available in three flavors (PC, Mac, 
> Linux).  Check out the Elecraft website for all the details!
> 
> This new W2 firmware version has the following cool features...
> 
> First, a fix:
> 
> *SWR LED's FLASH RANDOMLY WHEN A SENSOR IS CONNECTED:* This turned out 
> to be caused by corrupted data in EEPROM.  This version checks for this 
> and will correct it by restoring the data to default settings.
> 
> And then some enhancements:
> 
> SENSOR CALIBRATION VALUES EXPANDED: The calibration data for the Sensors 
> is now saved both by Sensor type and the connector used by the Sensor.  
> Among other benefits, this allows you to calibrate two of the same type 
> of Sensors independently.
> 
> FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN "AUTO" RANGE DISPLAY: We are continuing to 
> improve the LED display in the "Auto" mode.  In addition to editing 
> algorithms, we are setting the LED and Serial Data Output modes to 
> default as PEP, rather than Average Power.  This can be changed at any 
> time using the "M" (LED's) and "N" (Serial Data) commands
> 
> We hope this latest version makes the W2 an even more useful and 
> enjoyable wattmeter for your shack.  Keep watching for the next release 
> and new W2 related software programs coming soon!
> 
> 73,
> Brian, W6FVI
> W2 Firmware Engineer
> Elecraft, Inc.
> 
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