[Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Failed DSP Firmware Download

[craig at thephotoman.com]

Thanks for the input, Don.

I deleted the old firmware file in my local folder, and reloaded just 
the latest DSP files. Worked perfectly. I really don't think the USB 
cable is the issue. Anyway, I'm a happy camper!

Craig W6WL

On 2/5/2011 7:07 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>  Don,
>
> I have trouble blaming the problem on the K3 when the real problem 
> lies with the Operating System and properly operating drivers (or lack 
> thereof) for the USB to serial adapters.
>
> Use of a desktop computer for the hamshack is quite desirable IMHO - 
> mine sits under the desk and the monitor, keyboard and mouse takes up 
> less space than a laptop.  If the particular desktop does not come 
> with serial ports, there are cards available that will add native 
> serial ports to a desktop.  Laptops are quite another story, although 
> PCMCIA serial port cards are available and should be more reliable 
> than USB to serial adapters.
>
> Desktop computers with serial ports are available at bargain prices in 
> the off-lease category (I like the IBM off-lease, many of which have 2 
> serial ports).  Most are loaded with WinXPpro and cost less than $150, 
> and are more than adequate for a dedicated ham-station computer.  
> Sure, you have to spend additional dollars for a monitor, but that is 
> small change compared to laptop prices.  The flexibility offered by a 
> desktop far exceeds the "convenience" of a laptop for ham use, and is 
> much more reliable (a laptop is a "throw-away" device if it stops 
> working).
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/5/2011 9:49 PM, don Swetzig wrote:
>> I needed to make a real rs232 cable to get mine to work 
>>
>> The usb adaptors don't work very well including the ones elecraft sell.
>>
>> It's time to work on robustness on the loader instead on new features.
>>
>> This is a problem that will damage the K3 reputation if it is not 
>> addressed.  As there are not many pc's that have the real ports 
>> anymore.
>>
>> Don
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> KD8NNU
>>
>> Sent from my Palm Pre on the Now Network from Sprint
>> On Feb 5, 2011 8:28 PM, 
>> craig at thephotoman.com<craig at thephotoman.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>>
>> Subject:     K3 Failed DSP Firmware Download
>>
>> Date:     Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:21:05 -0800
>>
>> From:     craig at thephotoman.com<craig at thephotoman.com>
>>
>> To:     elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I hope someone can help me as I tried to update the firmware onto my K3
>>
>> this afternoon. I first tried it five times getting ERR DSE E0000202 on
>>
>> the K3, and xE200006 on the K3Util screen with the details as "DSP1
>>
>> verification failed, and version verification number failed. Then I
>>
>> deleted the K3Util program, and connected an Ethernet cable to my
>>
>> laptop, then reloaded the K3Util software. Tried another five tines with
>>
>> the same error results. I read all the notes online, and I'm stumped.
>>
>> All the other firmware loads fine.
>>
>>
>>
>> Craig W6WL
>>
>>
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