[Elecraft] New K3S can't/won't talk to the K3 Utility

[jpescatore at aol.com]

New K3S arrived, seems to work fine as a radio.


Came set for CONFIG:USB, connect Elecraft USB cable to Win 7 laptop, all drivers seemed to down load OK.


But when I start up K3 Utility, I get a COM Port 5 connection but will only say "K3 waiting for firmware load: RS232  speed 38400 bit/s"


This is version 1.13.5.9 of the K3 Utility, thought maybe needed later version - but Elecraft.com seems to be down. Is that why "waiting for firmware load..." is happening?


Or do I need to do something else that I'm missing to get the Utility to connect, save config, etc?


73 John K3TN