[Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?

[Dave New, N8SBE]

Don't hold your breath.  I've been waiting literally for years to get
the configuration code fixed.  Apparently because it works for some
folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on
no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports.

I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head.  I
ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. 
I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept
1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it
into 3 of 8 for the remote head.  As a bonus, it will allow me to
manually select the antenna, if needed.

I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really
negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear.  Everything else I've
gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support.  The
KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to
chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any
more for proper after-sales support.  If they no longer want to spend
the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it.

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
> From: Roger D Johnson <n1rj at roadrunner.com>
> Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm
> To: Larry K1UO <k1uo at uninet.net>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>
>
> I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and
> won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it
> running soon.
>
> 73, Roger
>
>
> On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote:
> >    I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now
> > in order? :-)   Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or
> > more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do
> > lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc
> > or serial port one cannot even change antennas.  The software and
> > documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and
> > various remote relay switch boxes.
> >
> > Just thinking out loud.
> > 73
> > Larry  k1UO
> >
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