[Elecraft] Utilities on Linux

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

The Saved Configuration file is automatically date and time stamped.   
Although I don't know of a way to "see what's different",  before I go 
tampering with any of the values in my K3S, I save a configuration.  
That way when and yes I said "when" I get things messed up I can easily 
go back to the previous values.   WHEW!   These files go back to the 
original or last trip to Elecraft where they did updates an did an 
alignment.

Likewise with my computer.  Before I do "house cleaning" or maintenance, 
or update software, I always create an incremental backup plus set a 
current  RESTORE point.   This has saved my "you know what" on many 
occasions.    OH, when was the last time you did a full back-up of your 
computer?   If it wasn't in the last 30 days then I'd say it is obvious 
you don't care about your data. Ever tried reloading the operating 
system from scratch and bringing it up to date with updates and 
applications you've installed.  It is at least a couple of days work.    
Just sayin'.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/22/2018 9:12 AM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
> * On 2018 22 Aug 00:50 -0500, TL_Netvision wrote:
>> Yes I do the same + I try a "save config." B4 I upgrade anything.
> I have quite a few configurations saved, but I don't recall ever having
> to use any of them for restoration.  Trouble is that looking at the file
> doesn't give a clue as to what is different.  Too bad there isn't a
> utility to parse the file and display the parameters.  But developer
> time is always in short supply...
>
>> Unfortunately my P3 probably needs a trip to California before any firmware
>> from any version of the utility on any architecture can be uploaded to it.
>> As usual Tech support has been fantastic  - it's the findings I don't
>> like...hihi
> That's too bad.  Is it serial port related or something deeper?
>
> 73, Nate, N0NB
>