Elecraft K3S
firmware v2.76
Elecraft · Released Dec 21, 2008 · First seen Sep 14, 2026
Source:
elecraft.com
v2.76 is not the latest firmware for the Elecraft K3S: the current version is v5.67 (January 22, 2019). Go to v5.67
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Eliminates power-on noise, fixes SSB filter after VFO swaps, and adds independent sub receiver preamp/attenuator.
- Power-on audio noise eliminated
- SSB transmit filter fixed after VFO swaps
- Sub receiver preamp/attenuator independent from main
Written from Elecraft's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
MCU 2.76 / DSP 1.98
- POWER-ON AF NOISE BURST: This should now be eliminated.
- DIGIT 2 SWITCH TONE FEEDBACK RESTORED. The 2 key on the numeric keypad now provides tone feedback when used for numeric entry or within menu entries. Theres no tone when its used as ÒREVÓ (temporary A/B VFO reverse).
- SSB TX AFTER VFO A/B SWAP: Transmit filter settings are now correct after any A/B swap, regardless of the modes of VFO A and B. This had been noted by some customers as a problem on power-up, but it could occur anytime the VFOs were in different modes at the time of an A/B swap.
- INDEPENDENT PREAMP AND ATTN FOR SUB RECEIVER: The preamp and attenuator settings for the receiver are now independent of main. On each band, you can set up the subs preamp/attenuator as desired using BSET. The subs preamp/attenuator are separate even in diversity mode, where youll often be using a lower-gain antenna for the sub receiver. Note: A second tap of A>B within the 2-second window still copies all main receiver settings to the sub, including preamp and attenuator.
For software developers:
- ÒFR0Ó COMMAND (SPLIT CANCEL): Now correctly restores the VFO A arrow icon.
- CONFIG: KPA3 MENU ENTRY: The parameter for this menu entry is now accessible via the ÒMPÓ command.
- ÒFAÓ/ÓFBÓ commands and loss of PLL lock: Large FA/FB frequency steps were, on rare occasion, causing loss of PLL lock. This has been corrected.
- Added "PA$" (sub RX preamp) and "RA$" (sub RX attenuator) commands.
This is in conjunction with the sub preamp and attenuator settings now being Independent of main (see above). During BSET, both return Ò?;Ó at present.
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