[Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware:

[Phil Irons]

My problem has not been with the firmware, but rather with the
computer/amplifier interface.

I have an old desktop computer running XP Pro SP3.  I installed the
appropriate software from Elecraft per the instructions in the User Manual.
 However, when I tried to connect the amp to the computer using an FTDI
USB-serial interface, my computer crashed--every time.  Not only that, but
with the interface plugged in, it wouldn't reboot, it just kept cycling
through the restart process.

I resolved the problem by doing what I should have done in the first
place--moved the amp closer to the computer and used a straight
serial-serial cable.  In so doing, I was reminded of the weight of the
amplifier!

The Elecraft software indicated that the firmware update was successful;
however, as I am currently antenna-less, courtesy Mother Nature, I'll have
to wait for a while to see the results.

73,

Phil/VE1BVD


On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Phil & Debbie Salas <dpsalas at tx.rr.com>wrote:

> And I'll add my input.  Been using the latest firmware and it has worked
> perfectly.  Been too busy operating to say much.  No false tunes, and the
> KAT500 tracking of the K3 is outstanding.
>
> Phil - AD5X
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Phil & Anne Irons
Sydney, Nova Scotia