[Elecraft] K3S dead after attempted firmware update - Fixed

[Ian Kahn, NV4C]

Ray,

By any chance did your first computer receive any updates from Microsoft 
recently? MS updates are well-known to completely bugger custom 
settings, including COM port settings.

Just a thought.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C


On 6/7/20 10:42 AM, Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft wrote:
> Hi Buck
>
> What did I do to fix it?
>
> Well I left the K3S disconnected for an hour or so while I read the "trouble
> shooting" sections in the owners manuals. I decided to change the power
> supply & use a different PC & a different USB cable.
>
> To my surprise the K3S then started normally & with the new PC I was able to
> download a new copy of the Utility program & the latest firmware. This
> connected immediately to the K3S.
>
> So, what was wrong & why did it not work before?
>
> I have absolutely no idea!
>
> 73 Ray G3XLG
>
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