Elecraft K3S
firmware v5.49
Elecraft · Released Apr 10, 2016 · First seen Sep 14, 2026
Source:
elecraft.com
v5.49 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
Adds K-Pod remote control support with macro-controlled buttons
- K-Pod buttons execute 16 programmable macros via F1-F8 tap/hold
- K-Pod connects to RJ12 jack for remote switch and encoder control
- K3 Utility required to configure and store macros
Written from Elecraft's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
MCU 5.49 / DSP 2.87
- K-POD SUPPORT: Reads switch and encoder events from an Elecraft K-Pod attached to the RJ12 jack under the K3/K3S front panel. F1-F8 tap on the K-Pod execute macros 9-16; F1-F8 hold execute macros 1-8. Use the latest K3 Utility to set up macros and write them to the K3/K3S.
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