[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware

[Dave G4AON]

Even a "public beta" release has undergone a significant amount of real
life field testing by around 80 testers and it's easy to revert back to
an earlier version if you find a problem. The more recent releases have
significant improvements in many areas, especially the noise reduction.

There is no reason to wait for a release to be a regular one, updating
is simple and safe. I've even had my laptop go into hibernation half way
through a firmware update without needing the radio to be returned to
the factory. Unlike some other radios, the K3 is very robust with regard
to firmware updates.

73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80 f/w 3.44
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I see it is being recommended for K3 owners to upgrade to the latest beta
firmware. I have always waited for the regular releases. There has been a
plethora of changes since the last regular release in early May. It would
be nice if all the stable items in these betas were incorporated into a
regular release so those of us not interested in being beta testers could
catch up to some degree.

73, Lee (K9CM)