[Elecraft] KX3 has died

[kevinr]

So that's what happened.  You were weak, then strong, then gone. But I 
logged you and you cannot wiggle out of that.

    73,

       Kevin.  KD5ONS

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On 12/9/18 3:03 PM, Dave Sublette wrote:
> I believe my KX3 has died in the past 30 minutes.  It was operating with
> N1MM prior to that.
>
> I went to the support page at Elecraft.com.
>
> I downloaded the latest KX3 Utility.
>
> I started the Firmware upgrade process.
>
> Initially the message said my KX3 was missing some files and to download
> the latest firmware.  I did that without any trouble.
>
> When I went to transfer the firmware to the KX3, I got a message that said
> "KX3 failed to enter firmware load mode" (or something like that).  Further
> instructions said to remove power, power back up and try again.
>
> Same result.
>
> Tried the "force firmware upgrade"  by holding the Band- and ATU Tune
> buttons down for 10 seconds.  The firmware load failed again -- same error
> "KX3 failed to enter Firmware load mode".
>
> Meanwhile the front panel of the KX3 showed " MCU LD" during the entire
> time.
>
> The com port tested good, using the KX3 utility.
>
> I don't know what else to try.
>
> Looks like the next step is to contact Elecraft support.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Dave, K4TO
>
> ps -- I think the KX3 is just pouting because I have ordered a new K3s  :-)
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