[Elecraft] New KX3 firmware with recent bugs fixed -- need testers

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

I have a new release of KX3 field-test firmware that, hopefully, will  
fix some recently discovered problems. There are also a couple of new  
features. See the full list below.

If you were affected by any of these and would like to test the new  
code, please email me directly. I'll send you a .zip file with the  
firmware, which can be installed using the instructions for beta  
releases (see our KX3 software web page for instructions).

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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MCU 1.23 / DSP 0.99, 10-17-2012

* FM MODE SELECTION AF ARTIFACT: Eliminated.

* RECEIVE AUDIO LOST ON BAND CHANGE: Fixed, probably. We were not able  
to duplicate this, but we may have eliminated the cause.

* KXBC3 TIME-SET ERROR (etc.):  Fixed. In very rare cases, KX3s were  
unable to communicate with the KXBC3 module.

* XVTR BAND DISPLAY FIXED for cases where 100’s of MHz digits are 00  
(e.g., RF band = 3400 MHz).

* SIDETONE MAX VOLUME SETTING INCREASED to 40. Note: This is a very  
high level. We increased it to support those with hearing loss or very  
inefficient headphones. Most operators will use settings in the 1 to  
20 range.

* RIT/XIT NEVER LOCKED:  VFO lock now only applies to the VFO, not RIT  
or XIT.