[Elecraft] "K3 VFO A not responding" message

[Gerald Manthey]

Rick
Is there a date for V6 yet?
Can't wait. Hihi
 On Nov 26, 2012 10:25 PM, "Rick Bates" <happymoosephoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> So what you're saying is that the N1MM software is the common thread with
> the multiple QTH and computer combos?
>
> I presume that it is up to date, along with any OS updates, drivers etc.?
> What bit rate are you using on the serial line?  Maybe try other settings?
>
> I've been using HRD with good success and V6 will handle the K3 even better
> since they loaned on to the author.  Juzz sayin'
>
> Rick wa6nhc
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RLVZ at aol.com
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> I've been a happy K3 owner for aprx. 3 years.  Regardless  which CPU I use,
> I've always had an occassional problem receiving the error  message "VFO A
> not responding".  When this happens  while "running" during a contest it
> presents a serious problem as the  computer and radio lock up for aprx. 30
> seconds.
>
> During this 3 year span, I've operated with a dozen  different Windows XP
> and Windows 7 computers, always using N1MM Logging  Software.  I've
> operated
>
> from several different QTH's and have the  same problem.  I always connect
> via a Serial Port  regardless of which CPU I use and have not tried a USB
> to
> Serial Adapter.  During the past few months, this problem has  really
> increased, such as: during last weekends CQWW  Test, I got the dreaded "VFO
> A not
> responding" message and computer lock-up  at least once every hour.  By the
> way, I do not have a 2nd  receiver in the K3 so I cannot say if I'd have
> the same problem with VFO  B.
>
> I'd be grateful for ideas on how to eliminate the "VFO A not  responding"
> problem.
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
> Dick- K9OM
>
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