[Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN

[Keith Trinity WE6R]

Also we suggest setting the K3 Utility to the ADVANCED mode for more 
control.
Keith WE6R

On 6/15/2020 12:27 PM, Joseph McIntire wrote:
> Ok wel will do that. I do not have the sub receiver  so that makes it 
> a little easier.  I still  have all the original paper work and 
> manuals.  I was going to  print  the latest manuals tonight.  I know 
> that there's options in there I don't have but most the functions 
> updated by firmware  should be in there. Thank you for your assistance
>
>          Joe AB3JN
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>
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> *From:* Keith Trinity WE6R <keith at elecraft.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2020 2:19:54 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN
> At this point, I would do the reset, then set RS232 to 38400 to 
> continue on with the DSP load. (reset puts it at 4800 which is SLOW).
> Then Reset again after FP & DSP have loaded, if you have a sub, you 
> will have to turn it on in config menu, then cycle power, then load DSP2.
> Then a reset again after all FW is loaded.
> Then you will have to setup filters, options and do the TX gain cal.
> The K3 kit build manual has all of that.  It will give you confidence 
> you have a clean start.
> Let us know ...
> Don't forget to do a new configuration save when it is all setup!! 
> (should you ever have to "go back").
> Keith WE6R Elecraft Tech.
>
> On 6/15/2020 12:07 PM, Joseph McIntire wrote:
>> Yes that is  what happened  I just  loaded  the latest FW the mcu and 
>> FPF firmware  update  went well but when it loaded the  DSP when it 
>> restarted  the radio for some reason it didn't  recognize  the 2.88 
>> version  it had just installed.  You know  question marks ??.?? For 
>> the installed version  for the  DSP. The others  look  ok. And I get 
>> the ERR AT3. I have not searched  yet for other trouble codes. I am 
>> at work right now.  I will  look at it again  when I get home.  I 
>> have  been  going through the release notes but  there is a lot to  
>> go through. I will  look into  the parameter reset  also. I will  let 
>> you know how it goes.
>>
>> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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>> *From:* Keith Trinity WE6R <keith at elecraft.com> 
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>> *Sent:* Monday, June 15, 2020 1:54:34 PM
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>> *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Firmware, K3, large jump AB3JN
>> Hi Joe;
>> That is a HUGE jump! ( from 1.96 to 5.67. The oldest I have seen come in
>> was 1.30!!)
>> It is rare, but I have seen a glitch or two in extreme jumps.
>> One is the ADC REF gets set to an invalid voltage of 4.00 which is OUT
>> of RANGE!!
>> Also any saved configs you might load could be an issue if you re-load.
>>
>> I can send you some in-between FW, but it is a LOT OF WORK and is NO
>> guarantee that glitch won't happen.
>> Is there some feature that you are specifically avoiding??
>> If you don't go with the latest, the Manual etc will not match, nor
>> would any discussion with CS or other folks that are current.
>> Reading the release notes is an excellent idea if you want to look for
>> something specific, or ask me or CS.
>>
>> I *HIGHLY* recommend loading the latest FW and then after do a
>> "Parameter RESET", (EE-INIT-ialization), and then setup and calibrate
>> from SCRATCH.
>> (IE don't load an old config).
>> **That is what I do in repairs (after checking with customer) for such a
>> large jump in FW.
>> Also, that old of a radio will need gold pins and MANY hardware updates,
>> feel free to send it in so I can get my hands on it, hi hi!
>> Keith WE6R, Elecraft K3 Tech
>>
>>
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