[Elecraft] KX3 "FAST-PLAY" field-test firmware now available (rev. 2.11)

[Wayne Burdick]

Thanks for the report, Ken. I'm glad it's working well.

Wayne
N6KR

On Jun 30, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Kenneth A Christiansen <w0cz at i29.net> wrote:

> Hi to the group. 
> I updated my KX3 to this "FAST-PLAY" firmware just hours before field day started. I made 118 QRP battery contacts using the Fast-Play feature and had no troubles with the download or the firmware. I was able to leave most of the cables between my computer and the KX3 disconnected. I did use the KX3 to USB interface so the N3FJP software could log my frequency for each contact. I found by using FAST-PLAY on the KX3 that I did not have to touch the mouse as N3FJP just kept doing what I wanted and the KX3 was handy beside the computer. A touch of 2 buttons completed most contacts. The built in paddle was used about twice during the entire contest. Once again thanks Wayne as I considered this a wonderful improvement to the firmware.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jun 27, 2014, at 2:05 PM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Several KX3 users have now tested the new "fast-play" feature (see operating details below), so we're making the firmware available for those who don't mind working with a field-test release. It'll be a great feature for Field Day, but you'll want to get it downloaded and tested before hand. 
>> 
>> The rev. 2.11 firmware can be found on this page:
>> 
>>  ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/KX3/firmware/beta/
>>