[Elecraft] KX1 adding 3080 and firmware board question

[Donnie Hill]

Thanks Don for the info?   I was looking for a way to do that.  I have 1.02 so I am good.  I can now install the board and not worry about the firmware.
73,
Don KB3DRW

> On May 13, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
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> Don,
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> It is likely that your firmware is current.
> 
> You need firmware 1.02 for the KXB3080 option.  You can easily check what is installed in your KX1 - hold any button while powering on and the firmware level will be briefly displayed.  There are only 2 versions for the KX1 - 1.01 and 1.02.
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> If you have 1.01, then request the firmware from Elecraft - since you are adding an option which requires it, the firmware IC should be provided at no cost.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 5/13/2017 1:02 PM, Donnie Hill wrote:
>> I am about to add a 30 80 board to my KX1 which currently only has 20 and 40 meters.   The serial number of my unit is 25xx.  It seems from reading the Elecraft site I will not have to change the firmware chip with a serial number as late as mine.  Is that correct?