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

[Wayne Burdick]

MCU 2.11 / DSP 1.30, 6-26-2014

* FAST MESSAGE PLAY: A long-hold of MSG (~3 sec) puts the KX3 into FAST PLAY mode. In this mode, the BAND+, BAND-, and FREQ_ENT switches can be used to play/repeat messages 1, 2, and 3 immediately, without the need to first tap MSG. To turn off fast play, hold MSG for ~3 seconds again, or turn the KX3 off and back on. Notes: (1) In voice modes (using the built-in DVR), only messages 1 and 2 are available, corresponding to BAND+ and BAND- in fast-play. (2) At present, message chaining is only available in CW modes (with both normal and fast-play).


Wayne
N6KR


On Jul 5, 2014, at 2:26 AM, G <owlg.owlg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there any documentation? All I could find was the firmware, and since
> I am anxiously awaiting the delivery of my KX3 it would give me
> something to do to pass the time.
> 
> 
> On 07/04/2014 04:55 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> 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.