[Elecraft] Problem Firmware and K3

[Fred C. Jensen]

I save a configuration reset point just /before/ loading new firmware since, despite writing changes to the last reset point in my notebook, I always manage to forget one or two.  Admittedly, this results in 2 classes of reset points on the computer, "before" and "after".  My K3 is s/n 642.  Early on, I applied all FW updates.  Now, I read the Release Notes first and apply those that do something that affects me.  Hence, I don't have that many reset points to manage.

Happy New Year to all,

Fred K6DGW
TXT in Sparks NV
(Test msg from my new Kindle Fire ND)

Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:

>Bill and all,
>
>I have done many firmware upgrades to my K3 as a firmware field tester 
>than have many other users.  I only once had a problem because I 
>interrupted the process - so that was my fault.  Following the 
>instructions (in both the manual and K3 Utility help file) to force a 
>firmware download provided quick and easy relief.  No need for an EEINIT.
>
>Yes, if you choose to do an EEINIT, know that you will have to set all 
>the menu parameters and do the calibration steps again.  If you have 
>saved a configuration file, that is a snap to accomplish, just use K3 
>Utility to restore that configuration.  If you do not have a saved 
>configuration file, then the process is manual and laborious.
>
>Bottom line - save a configuration.  You might want to do that after 
>each firmware upgrade.  In most cases, that is a "just in case" file 
>(like a backup of your computer files), and will never be used.
>
>Keep your K3 firmware up to date.  99.9% of the time there will be no 
>complications.  It is only the remaining few that we hear about on this 
>reflector.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 12/26/2012 7:39 AM, Bill Clarke wrote:
>> Reading about the problems involving upgrading the firmware, resets, 
>> calibrations, etc. - makes me think that I won't be "upgrading" here. 
>> My K3 is running just fine - so why would I want to mess with it?
>>
>> Bill W2BLC
>>
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