[Elecraft] K3Util Firmware version

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Lets end this thread at this time.

We purposely zip the beta releases to prevent the code from being super easy to download or mistakenly downloaded. This is also to prevent people loading it thinking it is a normal release. 

Thanks for the suggestions, but we will be leaving it as is for now. (We're really busy on other projects too :-)

73, 

Eric

www.elecraft.com
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On Aug 22, 2012, at 7:45 AM, "Bruce Beford" <bruce.beford at myfairpoint.net> wrote:

> I agree with Dick on this one as well. Guy put it well in his reply-
> Installing beta firmware should be a very deliberate process, taken on by
> the user who knows he is trying something that is perhaps "not ready for
> prime time". The process for loading beta firmware, including downloading
> files, unpacking and installing is all spelled out. Perhaps this procedure
> could be re-written to make it clearer for some, but it has always been fine
> for me. As for this comment:
> 
>> ~If you keep "non-technical types" wrapped up in cotton wool, then how
> will
>> they ever become technical or real hams?
> 
> My answer would be, by encouraging them to learn how things work, such as
> the downloading and installing of trial firmware to their radio, instead of
> spoon-feeding the process behind an automated menu.
> 
> I think the current system of firmware distribution works well. Those who
> are interested in becoming early adopters, with all the potential risks and
> benefits, would be better served by having them learn how to do it properly.
> I do not believe the current process is excessively burdensome. The skills
> required are basic computer skills. Of course, it's only my opinion. 
> FWIW es 73,
> Bruce, N1RX
> 
> 
> 
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