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

[Christian AK4VV]

Thank You both!  Much appreciated.

73,
Christian
AK4VV
 On Jan 2, 2013 8:14 PM, "Wayne Burdick" <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:

> 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.
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