[Elecraft] PX3 pre-beta firmware release now available

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

Our PX3 firmware developer (Paul, N6HZ) was about to do a beta firmware release for the PX3 last week when he suddenly became ill. He's still recovering, and hopefully he'll be back later this week.

Meanwhile, we're making available his most recent pre-beta (internal) PX3 firmware, which will correct most of the problems that new PX3 owners have discovered. You can find this version on the PX3 software page:

   http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/PX3_software.htm

This release has an unusual number ("90.36") because of its intent to be used internally only. You can still treat it like any other beta release, placing the .hex file into a folder and using PX3 Utility's browsing capability to get to it. However, once we do have a new beta release, you'll need to delete the 90.36 hex file. Otherwise PX3 Utility will not be able to find the beta firmware file, since it will have a lower number.  

PX3 rev. 90.36 (pre-beta) release notes:

* Disabled experimental "REF_COMP" feature (not ready for use).
* SPAN Autoscale defaults to OFF after a CONFIG reset. See manual for details on this feature.
* REF level is now recalled correctly, per band, including on power-up.
* Fixed Stepped Span (menu entry); see manual for details.
* Improved front panel switch tap/hold timing.
* Fixed bug in which some of the X-axis tics along top edge had visual artifacts as SPAN was changed.
* Fixed bug in which MKR A and B were not resetting consistently on band change.
* Added #NB and #NBL remote control commands. #CAL command also now works for both GET and SET.
* Misc. bug fixes.

73,
Wayne
N6KR