[Elecraft] New K3 & P3 Beta Firmware Available

[Ed Muns]

Ralph, K1ZZI, wrote:
> I got into the same situation you described here this 
> morning.  The K3 Utility would loop and wouldn't find the K3. 
>  The only way I could get around it was by disconnecting the 
> P3 com cable and plugging it directly into the K3.  Then the 
> Utility connected and I was able to force the firmware load.
> 
> The firmware load initially got hung up with the P3 being on. 
>  After turning off the P3 the K3 Utility still didn't find 
> the K3.  I plan to change my P3 power on option to NOT come 
> on with the K3.  I meant to choose that option initially 
> anyhow but never got back to it.  I think that will avoid 
> this snag next download. 

If you prefer a different P3 power-on option during normal operation, then
just disconnect the P3 power cable for K3 firmware upgrades.

Ed - W0YK