[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware

[Don Wilhelm]

It just occurred to me that there are several perceptions of the word 
"stable" (actually lack of stability) that could be coming into play in 
this discussion.

1) It has all functions implemented -- Maybe one day, but not today - 
new stuff is added incrementally.
2) All "fixes" have been implemented -- That is true for identified bugs 
to the extent possible when it goes to beta.
3) It will not 'break' the K3 -- No pre-beta release has ever 'broken' my K3

The net is that the K3 firmware is currently a work in progress.  There 
are a few functions that are still to be added, like Sync AM, and there 
is a list of requests for additional function or changes for the 
existing functions that are being considered (new requests are seen 
frequently here on the reflector).

Those who have been paying close attention to the beta release levels 
will know that if a major problem (more than an annoyance) is 
identified, the result is a quick turn-around with a new beta release 
containing the fix (and that fix has already been tested by the Field 
Test group).

My conclusion is that the "stability" of the K3 firmware is a relative 
term.  In anticipation of further improvements, it will be a long time 
before the firmware is "finished" and thus "stable" by that definition.

73,
Don W3FPR

Mike Scott wrote:
>  Your statement about stability is not founded in reality. Every
> installation has been stable. 
> <Lot-a-snips>