[Elecraft] Firmware Ver 3.30

[K5WA]

Jim,

 

You do not need to worry about having 3.30 on your K3.  The "beta" versions
are being used by many K3 owners regularly and have been exceptionally solid
in my experience.  I do not have the sub receiver and I don't have multiple
external transverters, so it might be that I am not stressing mine too much,
but I do pound both my K3s with heavy duty contesting periods and have had
ZERO complaints.  Your mileage may vary, but I would worry about other
issues before I would worry about "beta" firmware.  If you still feel deeply
concerned, you can downgrade your K3 to firmware that is considered
"released".  You will probably see that several nice features go away, but
it is certainly your choice to make.  Elecraft is so responsive to their
customers that it is really hard to believe they can stay in business.  If
you had a complaint about your firmware, I'll bet they start digging for a
solution before you could hit your PTT button.  Elecraft gives an honest
vetting to each issue they are told about even if some of us who don't have
the issue might jump to the conclusion that the issue is owner caused.  I
see other manufacturers who are asked for help on an issue and their first
response is "Customer, you are not as smart as we are and your installation
caused the problem" [paraphrased  ;-)]  

 

Bottom line, enjoy your K3 and experiment with everything you care to dig
into.  You'll have a ball and be amazed by Elecraft's support.

 

73,

Bob K5WA

 

 

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Message: 1

Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:48:45 +0000

From: Jim Harris <w0em at q.com>

Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware Ver 3.30

To: Elecraft Email <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>

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Hi,

 

I've had my K3 (S/N 3431) up and running about two weeks.  It arrived with
version 3.30 installed.  I'm understanding from reading here on the
reflector that version is beta and is not available for download by K3
owners due to some unforeseen difficulty.  Two points.  So far I've found no
major issues other than S-2 noise on 20 meter where it's not present on my
IC-756ProIII.  On the other hand I'm somewhat concerned about receiving my
radio with unreleased software making me a unknowing test subject.  Should I
revert to an earlier version to avoid learning about my new radio with
unreleased software that will obviously change in the near future.  Second
point, to Elecraft management.  It seems unwise business practice to provide
a product to customers that has not gone through necessary testing and
release and especially without the customers knowledge.

 

If I'm misunderstanding something here please help me understand and I do
apologize if I do misunderstand.

 

Have a good day and 73.

 

Jim, W0EM

 

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