[Elecraft] New K3 firmware with minor bug fixes (rev. 5.56) - looking for testers

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

We're looking for volunteers to test the latest K3 field-test firmware. Please review the recent release notes below.

If you'd like to do testing because you'll be affected by these changes, or if you're just interested in helping us qualify the firmware for beta release, please contact me directly.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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K3 MCU 5.56 / DSP 2.88 / FPF 1.26, 10-26-2016

* SCANNING WORKS WITH FREQUENCIES BELOW 1.0 MHz. Previously, scanning would stall in this case.

* REDUCED K-POD MACRO FLASH TIME:  If text decode is enabled, then the length of time that K-Pod macro names are flashed is greatly reduced. This reduces the obstruction of text shown on VFO B.

* DT, FR, and FT HOST COMMANDS DISALLOWED IN TX MODE: Previously, these commands (data submode, split off, and split on) could be sent to the K3 during transmit from software applications. This could sometimes cause side effects such as muting of transmit audio in DATA modes.

K3 MCU 5.55 / DSP 2.88 / FPF 1.26, 10-20-2016

* KPOD WORKS IN REMOTE-RIG TERMINAL MODE:  The K-Pod will now function correctly with a K3 or K3/0-mini being used as a remote-rig terminal. Basic functions of the K-Pod can be used, including switch tap / hold and VFO A/B/offset control. LEDs and AUX outputs of the terminal K-Pod are not yet supported. Note:  At present, when switches on the terminal K-Pod are used, they will execute macros stored at the remote K3. This will be apparent when macro names are flashed on VFO B.