[Elecraft] New KX3 field-test firmware available:

[Wayne Burdick]

I'm looking for volunteers to test the latest KX3 field-test revision. It includes the following changes:

* CW-IN-SSB-MODE IMPROVEMENT: The operator’s specified CW QSK delay is now used during CW-in-SSB-mode, even with *external* CW keying. (This was already working with the internal keyer.)

* 2-M DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY FROM OTHER BANDS: Range is 120-168 MHz. Note: Sensitivity falls off as you move out of the 144-148 MHz range.

* INCREASE IN ALLOWED TX CURRENT: Allows full-power output on some bands where previously a drop to 5 watts had been observed (with an external 12-14 V supply). This corrects a problem observed by a customer using rev. 2.12 on 12 meters. We had in fact set the TX current limit too low.

If you're interested in giving this release a try, please email me directly. I'll take the first 20 or so, depending on when I get the dinner call.

Wayne
N6KR