[Elecraft] K3 Problems

[dalite01@bellsouth.net]

 You may have broke the DSP firmware by keeping a key pressed too long.

Power down, remove from power for 30 seconds, then power up while holding the VFO button unfilled you hear a response from the speaker.

Then try a reload.

David
KD4NUE 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone

----- Reply message -----
From: "chas" <chas678 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 26, 2012 03:41
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Problems
To: "Gary Surrency" <gary at elecraft.com>, <K3Support at elecraft.com>, "elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>

Hi Gary,

I was using text decode on transmit when suddenly very few of the buttons on the front panel of the K3 would perform their normal function. Some produced no response ie - MENU and CONFIG do not work at all, SUB does not work at all. Many buttons produce a response which is completely different from their intended function.  The K3 is totally unusable.
I tried to install the latest firmware and got the following on the K3 screen:

E O2OCOC
ERR DSE
Firmware failed to load

I now have a very expensive piece of equipment that is totally unusable.

I have the KAT500 on order but I am wondering if I should cancel that order as I will not be able to use it.

Can you please advise me of a way forward?

73 from Charles Rodgers - M0BIN
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