[Elecraft] Update Status

[Don Wilhelm]

Bob,

You will not have to relearn the menu even with complete firmware 
upgrades.  Things do not change THAT much.  Sometimes a new function is 
added, but you don't have to use it unless it interests you. Added 
functions rarely change the operation unless you encounter that new 
function in some way.

Even if you want to keep your operation the same, upgrades also do 
contain bug fixes, so you should be taking advantage of those.  If you 
do not upgrade, who knows when you might encounter one of those bugs 
that had been fixed long ago.

OTOH, if you are satisfied with the operation of your K3 and P3, you 
don't have to do the upgrades.  It will continue to operate as it is.
One big BUT - if you do encounter problems, one of the first steps to 
possible resolution is to first do the upgrades to see if that corrects 
your problem.  If you contact support, that is likely to be their first 
suggestion, especially if they recall a bug fix relating to your problem.

Elecraft gear just keeps getting better and better, and the really nice 
part is that the firmware upgrades do not cost anything except a little 
of your time.  If you follow the instructions for upgrading, it is 
normally painless.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/28/2014 7:10 PM, riese-k3djc at juno.com wrote:
>
> It would be nice if you were able to add the portion of the update you
> felt you wanted
> I havent updated since I added the P3,,, makes me an Ol Fart
> but I would like the enhancements for the noise blanker and some other
> parts of the K3
> but
> I dont want to have relearn the menu etc with some of the complete
> software updates
> I really like my K3 and dont want to do a complete upgrade
> but I may have to
>
>