[Elecraft] K3 Utility Reload issues

[Mike Reublin]

Roger,

I'm confused. You can't load K3 Utility 1.12.10.10. That is the version of the utility you use to load MCU version whatever into the K3.

73, Mike NF4L

On 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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