[Elecraft] New Firmware (k3fw5r57) Causes Odd Sound

[Bob]

Mea Culpa!   Somehow I totally missed that...

Thanks & 73

Bob

K2TK


On 2/24/2017 5:33 PM, Ken K3IU wrote:
> http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts
> 73, Ken K3IU
>
> On 2/24/2017 5:24 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
>>
>>
>> On 2/24/2017 3:21 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote:
>>> Is it possible you need the KPAIO3MDKT? This cures some issues with 
>>> electrical fan noise getting into the transmit signal under some conditions 
>>> after the KSYN3A is installed in all K3 radios and K3S radios before serial 
>>> (about) 10730.
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Feb 23, 2017, at 9:42 AM, ke9uw <c-hawley at illinois.edu> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I set the TX GATE to ON 10 and the complaints have been eliminated...although
>>>> one fellow is still straining to hear something.
>>>>
>>> Grant NQ5T
>>> K3 #2091, KX3 #8342
>>>
>>>
>>>
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