[Elecraft] K3 Utility Reload issues

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Roger,

In the K3 Utility, press F1 to bring up Help, then expand
(double-click on) "K3 Utility Help", then "Troubleshooting", then
click on "MCU Load Failure". You should find detailed steps to
complete the firmware load.

GL!

    ~iain / N6ML



On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Roger Huntley <snr.huntley at q.com> wrote:
> We did just what you described and it will not take the correct firmware
> version.  We are trying to load K3 Utility 1.12.10.10.  and it stays in the
> TX flashing and MCU LD on the screen without backlite.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:ron at cobi.biz]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:05 AM
> To: 'Roger Huntley'; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Reload issues
>
> From the K3 Owner's Manual:
>
> Forcing a Firmware Download
> If you accidentally load an old or incompatible
> firmware version and find the K3 unresponsive, do
> the following: (1) unplug the K3 from the power
> supply and wait 5 seconds; (2) plug the power
> supply back in; (3) hold the K3's POWER switch
> in; after about 10 seconds, you'll see the TX LED
> flash (you'll also see MCU LD on the LCD); (4)
> load the correct firmware version.
>
> ------------------------------------------
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> I tried to download latest K3 utility version 1.12.10.10 and ended up with
> dead radio.  I tried the help advise and their recommendations ending with
> still  nothing working.  I disconnected MicroHAM  keyer and the power  to
> K3, connected radio direct to computer with  RS 232 outlet direct to COM
> port, turned power off to radio, reapplied power and tried to reload
> software and still only flashing TX LED with MCU LD showing without back lit
> screen.  Any suggestion appreciated.
> Roger, W7VV
>
>
>
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