Elecraft KX3 firmware v0.84

Elecraft · Released Mar 29, 2012 · First seen Sep 14, 2026

Source: elecraft.com

v0.84 is not the latest firmware for the Elecraft KX3: the current version is v3.02 (April 8, 2022). Go to v3.02

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

AM receive added; RF gain in FM mode set to -0 dB and controls squelch only.

  • AM receive added
  • RF gain in FM mode controls squelch, fixed at -0 dB
  • AM TX, NR, and FM TX pending (show TBD)

Written from Elecraft's release notes, which are printed in full below.

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What's in this update

MCU 0.84 / DSP 0.78

  • AM​ RECEIVE added.
  • RF GAIN SET TO -0 dB IN FM mode. The physical control is only used for squelch in this mode.
  • NR, AM TX, and FM TX all show "TBD" when atte​mpted. These features will all be added in later revisions.

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