ELECRAFT K3 - 160 - 2 m, 100-W High Performance All-Mode Transceiverhttp://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3.htm
Elecraft continu toujours le développement de son produit, le K3.
Voici le dernier Firmware:
MCU 4.86 / DSP 2.83, 6/10/2014Latest Production Release
IMPORTANT: MCU 4.67 must be loaded with the new K3 Utility, Version 1.13.5.9 or later.
This release will automatically be recognized by K3 Utility.
See K3 Firmware Release Notes for a complete revision history.Note: For KPAK3AUX cable use between the KPA500 and K3, K3 Version 4.36, or later, must be loaded.
FAQ: Consolidated Release of K-Line Firmware
(How to setup VFO Tracking for your KAT500 and K3)
* REAR HEADPHONE JACK CONTROL: The rear headphone jack (on the KIO3) was recently changed to a different type whose speaker-cutout switch logic is inverted from the original. If speaker audio is missing even without phones plugged in, you'll need to change the setup. Locate CONFIG:SPKR+PH, then tap '1' to switch to "PH.R SW-" (inverted). Tapping a second time reverts back to the original setting, "PH.R SW+".
* FSK-D (RTTY) POWER-CONTROL BUG FIX: Power output can now be increased while in transmit mode when using FSK-D.
* KAT500 ATU SUPPORT: Automatic retuning of KAT500 LC network as K3 VFO is moved. VFO frequency messages are sent via the auxBus. Sends VFO A frequency except in SPLIT mode, where VFO B frequency is sent.
To enable automatic KAT500 VFO tracking:
- Locate the K3's CONFIG:KAT3 menu entry,
- Tap '1' until you see "KAT500Y". (The other selection is "KAT500N", the default, which turns VFO tracking off.)
* XVTR IF BAND CAN NOW BE 10 OR 18 MHZ (in addition to the original selections).
* RTTY BAUD RATE NO LONGER STORED PER-BAND/PER-MEMORY: The FSK-D/AFSK-A baud rate (45 or 75 baud) is now global, meaning that one setting applies in all cases. The band rate is set by holding DATA MD, selecting FSK-D or AFSK-A using VFO B, then selecting the baud rate using VFO A.
* FIXED MACRO EXECUTION BUG AFFECTING "SB", "MD", "DV", "BW" commands. These would sometimes not work correctly when used in macros.
* /FSK IMPROVEMENT: In FSK-D mode using an PC-generated FSK input, the K3 no longer exhibits DSP errors (ERR DSE) or loss of communications. Previously, these may have occurred when the K3 was sent too many serial (RS232) commands.
* NO LOSS OF RS232 DATA DURING BAND CHANGES: On any band change, the K3 sends band data to possibly-connected XV-series transverters and the KRC2. This takes 15 milliseconds, during which RS232 data (from PC applications) was locked out. RS232 data is now properly handled during this time, which could eliminate some K3-to-PC communications issues on band change.
*LOGGING OF REMOTE-CONTROL COMMAND ERRORS (ERR DSE): Rapid polling of the K3 by a PC application program can in rare cases result in overflow of the K3's internal serial data buffer, leading to the execution of an invalid control command and a subsequent internal
MCU-DSP communications error. When this occurs, the K3 will now send "E*DSEn;" to the attached host, where <n> is 0 if the error occurred when addressing the main DSP and 1 for the aux DSP. Application developers can then consult their communications log file to see what commands were being sent at the time.
* For those using PC software:
BW and FW (BANDWIDTH) SET COMMANDS SENT DURING TX ARE REJECTED (K3 returns "?;"). This prevents a possible DSP error (ERR DSE). A future release will allow use of these commands, as well as the "WIDTH" control.
DV and SB (DIVERSITY and SUB) SET COMMANDS SENT DURING TX ARE REJECTED (K3 returns "?;"). This avoids possible side-effects.
* For those using Remote Rig mode:
REMOTE-RIG BUG FIXES: (1) speaker mute when entering TERM mode; (2) MODE display swap on PTT; (3) connection lost during PTT (when K3 was out of band before entering TERM mode); (4) encoder commands with VFO A/B locked before entering TERM mode; (5) VFO B lock now working in remote mode.
* RIT CAN NOW BE TURNED ON/OFF DURING TX: This applies to both the RIT switch and the "RT" remote-control command. Note: If RIT is turned on or off during transmission of a CW character, the length of one code element may be affected. This will be corrected in a future release.
* CRYSTAL FILTER OFFSET ADJUSTABLE IN CW MODE: You can now set the crystal filter lower edge in CW mode to 0.1, 0.2, or 0.3 kHz above zero beat. The default is 0.2 kHz. The 0.1-kHz selection provides enhanced bass response, but may allow you to hear a low-pitched opposite-sideband signal when tuned near very strong signals. The 0.3-kHz selection may be preferred by some operators in extremely strong-signal environments. To change the setting: Select CW mode, then go into MENU:RX EQ and tap '0' (CWT) to choose the desired XFIL LO value.
* A>B SWITCH TAP SENDS VFO UPDATE IN "AI2" MODE: This is useful for those writing computer-control applications.
Beta K3 Firmware RevisionsMCU 4.93 / DSP 2.83, 10/16/2014* PSK63 MODE ADDED: To select PSK31 or PSK63, first tap either end of the MODE switch to select DATA, then hold the DATA MD switch and use VFO A to select the PSK data rate.
* KAT500 POWER-ON REMINDER ON K3 DISPLAY: If a powered-off KAT500 is pulling the auxBus signal low when the K3 is first turned on, "TURN ON KAT500" is displayed. Previously this condition would lock up the K3 without explanation.
* K3/0-MINI TX NOISE REDUCTION: Polling by Remote-Rig units is suspended during PTT use to reduce a "ticking" noise heard in some cases.
* Changes to synthesizer, KXV3, and KPA3 device drivers (no effect on normal operation).
Puisque certaines fonctions du KX3 proviennent du K3, est-ce que celui-ci aura droit également au PSK63? C'est à suivre!
Intéressant de voir que depuis 2007, le produit est toujours en constante évolution!
