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

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 10/28/2016 12:03 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
> Alas, I downloaded the K3S Beta 5.65B software and installed it, but it did
> NOT fix the muting problem for me when operating split mode with WJST-X.

In which case, HRD is probably sending some other command that changes
DSP settings during transmit.  You will probably need to document what
commands HRD is generating in response to WSJT-X and work with Elecraft
to determine which of those commands results in DSP changes.  The 5.56
beta changes were in response to documentation of commands by Commander
and another software package with the K3.

I'd start with all commands from about 2 seconds before x:00 until x:05
since HRD is so unpredictable and commands could be delayed or out of
order.

*Any* application should know not to change things like split status,
mode (including data sub-mode), sideband, transmit VFO, etc. while
in transmit - whether directly or via an intermediary like Commander
or HRD but, as we've seen, application programmers tend to be sloppy
and not consider how the rig will react.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV



> I was using WSJT-X 1.7 dev 7005.
> I dropped back to the public release WSJT-X 1.6 and that did not work
> either.
> Using HRD 6.3.0.585
>
> ____________
> 73,
> Jim - N4ST
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne
> Burdick
> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:10
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 firmware with minor bug fixes (rev. 5.56) -
> looking for testers
>
> 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
>
> * * *
>
> 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.
>
>
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