Changelog
Elecraft firmware changelog
306 releases tracked, newest first.
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K4
vR38first tracked Production release of beta version with known FSK RTTY limitation -
KAT500
v2.15v2.16Fixes Kenwood memory channel IF response handler. -
KAT500
v2.10v2.13New ATU settings per bin feature limits stored settings per frequency segment; fixes band-change stutter. -
KX3
v2.98v3.02Extended CW mode operation at lower supply voltage and fixed ACC IO sidetone. -
KX2
v3.01v3.02CW mode now allows 10W with 9V supply minimum for extended battery operation -
KX2
v3.00v3.01Adds KXIBC2 battery charger support with voltage monitoring and automated charging -
KAT500
v1.79v2.05Adds support for multiple transceiver brands, improves frequency tracking, and realigns band boundaries. -
KX2
v2.97v3.00LPF relay control improved with longer pulses for temperature reliability; optional jumper workaround available. -
KX2
v2.94v2.97Improved ATU tuning reliability at voltages as low as 8.5V. -
K3S
v5.66v5.67Adds 6-meter attenuation configuration for KPA3A; improves transmit/receive timing. -
KX3
v2.90v2.95Added SWR read command and improved AM mode TX power control -
KX2
v2.89v2.94Added SWR command; improved AM mode TX power control. -
K3S
v5.64v5.66Adds SWR read command to retrieve standing wave ratio data via remote control. -
KAT500
v1.75v1.79Added SWR protection to interrupt amplifier key line when threshold exceeded in all modes. -
K3S
v5.63v5.64'HI CUR' threshold in receive mode increased to prevent false warnings and speaker disabling. -
KPA500
v1.52v1.54Internal factory settings added to optimize production. -
KX2
v2.86v2.89FM mode added for repeater and transverter use (experimental); mic remote functions temporarily disabled. -
KX2
v2.84v2.86Maximum power output increased to 12W on 80-20 meters for light-duty operation -
K3S
v5.62v5.63KPA1500 can now control ATU TUNE with a single switch tap via ACC cable. -
K3S
v5.61v5.62New TM command lets you switch transmit metering between SWR/RF and CMP/ALC. -
KX3
v2.76v2.82Sidetone volume adjustable lower, VFO A lock prevents accidental tuning, auto-off timer range expanded. -
KX2
v2.80v2.81MH3 PTT double-tap reports frequency in Morse code, plus extended radio control features. -
KX2
v2.77v2.79Auto-off timer extended to 100 minutes, VFO A lock prevents accidental tuning, and sidetone volume adjustable lower. -
KX2
v2.75v2.77Adds built-in logging to capture transmitted CW and data text with time and band. -
K3S
v5.59v5.60Fixed macro command loss issue and added new DE remote-control command for delays. -
K3S
v5.58v5.59Fixed power control bug causing unexpected TX carrier activation. -
KX3
v2.72v2.76Dual ATU data sets for different locations, restored AF gain, finer control increments. -
KX2
v2.73v2.75Added four programmable function buttons for quick menu access. -
KX2
v2.71v2.73Internal ATU now stores two separate data sets for different locations or antennas -
K3S
v5.57v5.58PREAMP 2 now usable on 15/17M bands, TX monitor level adjustable, K-Pod messaging fixed. -
KX3
v2.70v2.72Fixed sidetone hang in digital modes and corrected PX3 preamp data updates. -
K3S
v5.56v5.57Faster response to high reflected power, automatically reducing drive and restoring power when antenna match improves. -
K3S
v5.55v5.56Scanning below 1 MHz now works, K-Pod macro display less obstructive, TX command blocking prevents audio muting -
KX3
v2.52v2.70Scanning below 1.0 MHz now works properly, and host commands are blocked during transmit to prevent audio issues. -
K3S
v5.54v5.55K-Pod now works in remote-rig terminal mode with basic control support.