[Elecraft] New Firmware (k3fw5r57) Causes Odd Sound

[Phil Wheeler]

And here 
http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts

On 2/24/17 3:13 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Have you looked here 
> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm Bob?
>
> Phil W7OX
>
> On 2/24/17 2:24 PM, Bob wrote:
>> Interesting....
>>
>> That mod is not shown in the Elecraft web 
>> pages.  I did the KSYN3A updates in my K3 with 
>> the sub RX.   How would I know if I need this 
>> mod unless someone points it out to me on the 
>> air? My serial number is in the 5K range.
>>
>> One of the allures of the Elecraft brand is the 
>> ability to keep current.   That should not mean 
>> just firmware or purchase of major module 
>> updates.  I'd like to see a mod list for the 
>> subtle hardware changes too.   I may not decide 
>> to do them immediately but would most likely do 
>> any the next time the rig is removed from its 
>> desktop position.
>>
>> Same goes for other Elecraft gear like the 
>> KAT500 and KPA500. For the XG3  there was a 
>> recent firmware update to it.  As of now I see 
>> no need for it but knowing it exists I would do 
>> it next time I use the XG3.
>>
>> Hopefully the powers in charge can consider a 
>> more complete mod/update listing.   Maybe a 
>> criterion to make the list could be, "What 
>> would the factory do?" By that I mean which are 
>> important enough for them to do when a piece of 
>> equipment is returned for repair and updates.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR