Elecraft KX3 firmware v0.88

Elecraft · Released Apr 5, 2012 · First seen Sep 14, 2026

Source: elecraft.com

v0.88 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

Fine power output adjustment with ALC off and increased microphone gain.

  • Fine power output adjustment with ALC off
  • Microphone gain increase for lower-output mics
  • Power output read command

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

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What's in this update

MCU 0.88 / DSP 0.81

  • ADDED FINE POWER OUTP​UT ADJUST WITH ALC OFF: This makes 2-tone measurements easier. Well still be improving ALC so it can be left on for 2-tone tests.
  • MIC GAIN INCREASE: Requires DSP rev 0.81. Should be sufficient for lower-output mic elements.
  • RUN-TIME ERROR LOGGING COMMAND (“EL1”): If this command is sent to the KX3, any subsequent "ERR xxx;" errors or general warnings (e.g. "HiTemp->5W;") are logged to an attached PC. PC applications are responsible for time-stamping, if required. Send “EL0;” to turn off error logging.
  • POWER OUTPUT READ COMMAND (“PO”): Returns 10ths of a watt, e.g. “PO053;” for 5.3 watts. (Will return watts when KXPA100 is in use.) This command can be used even if VFO B is in special-displays mode (voltage / current / temperature).
  • ATU NETWORK SETTINGS READ COMMAND (“AK” ): Response format is “AKaabbcc;” where aa = inductance IO bitmap in hex; bb = capacitance bitmap in hex; cc = misc relays bitmap. At present only bit 0 of byte cc is def​ined: 0 = capacitors on antenna side, and 1 capacitors on antenna side. If the ATU is not installed, or is in one of the Lx/Cx test settings, “AK00000;” is returned. If the ATU is in “bypass” mode, the quasi-bypass values are shown. In AUTO mode, the working auto-tuned values are shown.

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