[Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

[Dick Dievendorff]

The latter. Each revision is complete.

73 de Dick, K6KR


On Apr 25, 2013, at 5:19 PM, "Eugene Balinski" <eugeneb at nni.com> wrote:

> All,
> 
>   Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3.   I
> will be starting the construction of mine in a few weeks
> (already have it in the box in the shack).
> 
>  When I update the SW do I have to download each and every
> update in order, or can I just upload the latest revision
> and get all of the previous updates ?
> 
> Thanks es 73,
> 
>    Gene K1NR
> 
> On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:58:16 -0700
> Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
>> KX3 beta firmware rev 1.44 (with DSP rev 1.16) is now
>> available. See release notes below.
>> 
>> You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and
>> install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta
>> releases, refer to our KX3 software page:
>> 
>>    http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm
>> 
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
>> * * *
>> 
>> MCU 1.44 / DSP 1.16, 4-24-2013
>> 
>> * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) EASILY ADJUSTABLE: The overall
>> level of noise reduction can now be set using the knob
>> above the NR switch (AF/RF-SQL). When NR is turned on,
>> the present setting will be displayed on VFO B for about
>> 2 seconds. To select a new setting, rotate the knob
>> before the display times out. The setting is independent
>> for CW and voice modes. Note: The range of this parameter
>> is 0-10, corresponding to the “mix” or “M” parameter of
>> the RX NR menu entry. See below.
>> 
>> * RX NR MENU ENTRY CHANGES: The RX NR menu entry can be
>> used to adjust all three NR parameters (B=beta, D=decay,
>> M=wet/dry mix). The M parameter now has a range of 0-10,
>> matching the range available when the knob above the NR
>> switch is used (see above). As before, all parameters can
>> be adjusted separately for CW and voice modes. In most
>> cases the factory default settings can be used for beta
>> and decay, and the mix adjusted for the desired overall
>> amount of NR using the knob (without using the menu). You
>> can also now reset all NR parameters to factory defaults
>> by holding CLR.
>> 
>> * DVR PLAY/REPEAT FIX: DVR play no longer drops messages.
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