[Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update

[Kurt Wiksten]

Thanks to everybody for your advice.
But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via 
my Microkeyer2.
Reading the K3 Utility Helpfiles shows that it might be a problem that my 
USB to serial connection is
via my Microkeyer2 and the recommendation is to change the cabling so that 
the PC is
connected directly to the K3 and that cable does not fit the K3 RS232 port.
I suppose I will have to order the KUSB-cable from Elecraft.
Any other suggestions?
Kurt/SM6BGG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Rogers" <jim.w4atk at gmail.com>
To: "Kurt Wiksten" <kurt.wiksten at tele2.se>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update


> Kurt,
>
> Remember the K3 is basically an SDR and has a computer heart.  Make sure 
> you have power to the K3.  Don't worry about the power  switch on the 
> front panel, it is not operational until the firmware is in place. The 
> flashing TX LED is a good sign, it says the K3 is awaiting the firmware. 
> Verify your connections for the firmware upload to the K3 and retry it. 
> Once you get the firmware back into the K3,  the front panel power switch 
> will work again and all will be well.
>
> Jim, W4ATK
>
> On 8/14/2014 12:01 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote:
>> I was trying to load new firmware to my K3. Present MCU version 04.51.
>> When started I got some Err message and the Tx lamp blinked and the K3 
>> screen darkend. I tryed to
>> switch the power off on the K3 but it did not work so I paniced and 
>> switched the power supply off.
>> I have tryed to switch the power on again but it is not possible.
>> What do I do?? Please help!
>> Kurt/SM6BGG
>>
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