[Elecraft] k3 utility problem

[David Fleming]

Did you install cURL on the new Ubuntu installation?

David, W4SMT

--- On Thu, 1/13/11, jd.n2uz <jd.n2uz at verizon.net> wrote:

> I have been away for about a year
> operating my k3 using Ubuntu and 
> Fldigi and I am just getting back into radio mode.  Of
> course, with a 
> new pc, new version of Ubuntu etc...there are some problems
> brought on 
> my my forgetfulness.
> 
> Now am running the current version of Ubuntu and I just
> downloaded the 
> K3 utility version v1.3.9.2 and when I click on 'Check
> Versions now"   I 
> get...... Unable to connect to Elecraft server. Error: 127
> 
> This is my activity log....
> 16:55:07 Elecraft K3 Utility for Linux Version 1.3.9.2
> 16:55:10 K3 MCU version 03.04. RS232 speed 4800 bps.
> 16:55:14 Connecting to ftp.elecraft.com. Please be patient,
> this takes a 
> few seconds.
> 16:55:14 Unable to connect to Elecraft server. Error: 127
> 
> Other problem is that I am using Fldigi and so far I am
> able to get a 
> receive display, but not able to transmit,  looks like
> a PTT problem as 
> the K3 doesn't go into xmit.  I am using  Hamlib,
> but my bad notes from 
> last year had me using RigCat.
> 
> First I want to get the K3 updated and then I will look
> into the 
> transmit problem.
> Jerry N2UZ