[Elecraft] K3 Production Firmware Release (3.63)

Mike nf4l at nf4l.com
Mon Nov 23 17:06:27 EST 2009


I misspoke it actually said
"17:01:18 FtpGetFile completed with error 3: The system cannot find the 
path specified.
17:01:18 Ready
17:01:18 Firmware folder does not contain required K3 firmware files.
Select "Copy new files from Elecraft" and click "Check Versions Now" or 
navigate to a folder containing K3 firmware files.
17:01:19 K3 MCU version 03.57. COM4 RS-232 speed 9600 bps

Mike

Mike wrote:
> Should the utility V1.2.10.27 recognize 3.63? It claims the version it 
> just downloaded is 3.57.
>
> 73, Mike NF4L
>
> Wayne Burdick wrote:
>   
>> The latest beta firmware, 3.63 has been promoted to full production  
>> status.
>>
>> Improvements will be ongoing, based on your feedback. But we have a  
>> high degree of confidence in this revision, and suggest that all K3  
>> owners upgrade to it at their convenience.
>>
>> Some of the most significant changes since the last production release  
>> (3.14) include:
>>
>> * Automation of often-used control sequences via programmable switch  
>> "macros"
>> * Synchronous AM detection with optional VFO tracking
>> * Incoming CW WPM display (via TEXT DEC switch)
>> * Improved DVR message play interaction with PTT
>> * Main/Sub receiver audio mixing
>> * Many DSP enhancements including improved NR, Autonotch, and AF  
>> response
>> * "Live" memory recall (M>V) as VFO A is rotated
>> * VFO coarse-step rounding
>> * RF GAIN linearized and S-meter accuracy improved with RF GAIN CAL  
>> procedure
>> * SHIFT control steps of 10 Hz optional for CW or DATA modes
>> * VFOs tune down to 490 kHz
>> * Lockable transmit controls (PWR, MIC, CMP)
>> * Automatic CW VFO offset on mode change (typically used for 6 m cross- 
>> mode)
>> * GHz transverter digits displayed
>> * Many new and enhanced remote-control commands
>>
>> If you have questions about any of the above, feel free to post a  
>> question here or to email k3support.
>>
>> Thanks again for your diligent testing of beta and field test  
>> releases. It's great to have so many outstanding operators working  
>> with us as we continue to refine the K3.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
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