[Elecraft] KX3 BETA firmware release (rev 1.34) -- Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)

[Wayne Burdick]

KX3 beta firmware rev 1.34 (with DSP rev 1.04) is now available. This  
release includes the new DVR feature, with two transmit messages of up  
to 15 seconds each. See full instructions in the release notes below.

(By the way, I'd like to thank Lyle, KK7P, for his efforts in getting  
the KX3's DSP to access flash memory efficiently for DVR purposes. He  
had to rewrite a lot of the DSP manufacturer's own access routines. I  
think he achieved some of this while on vacation...don't tell his XYL.)

You'll need the KX3 Utility application to download and install  
firmware. For full instructions, refer to our KX3 software page:

    http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm

Wayne
N6KR

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MCU 1.34 / DSP 1.04, 12-31-2012

* DVR (DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER) ADDED: There are two transmit messages  
of up to 15 seconds each. Message chaining and other message-length  
options will be added in a future release.

Setup: Make sure you’re in a voice mode, and that the voice MONitor  
level is not zero. Typical MON level is 5-10. Message record and play  
will work with either VOX or PTT selected.

To record, hold REC, then tap #1 or #2. “ERASING” will appear for 4  
seconds, followed by “TAP XMT”. Tap XMIT, then start speaking. To end  
recording, tap XMIT again.

To play, tap MSG followed by a tap of #1 or #2.

To play with auto-repeat (e.g., a repeating CQ message), *hold* rather  
than tap the #1 or #2 switch. Use MENU:MSG RPT to set the repeat  
interval.