Elecraft KX3
firmware v2.02
Elecraft · Released May 12, 2014 · First seen Sep 14, 2026
Source:
elecraft.com
v2.02 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
Faster 2-M excess drive reduction, tripled temp/RF switching settling time, and XVn offset applied.
- 2-M excess drive reduction faster; can disable via DISP on power-up
- 2-M temp/RF switching settling time increased 3x
- XVn offset applied (not for internal transverters)
Written from Elecraft's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
MCU 2.02 / DSP 1.29
- EXPERIMENTAL: XVn OFS NOW APPLIED (synthUpdate1()). Not recommended for internal transverters since they're keyed to the Si570 anyway.
- EXPERIMENTAL: 2-M EXCESS DRIVE REDUCTION HAPPENS MUCH FASTER. Can also disable drive roll-back completely by holding DISP on power-up.
- EXPERIMENTAL: 2-M TEMP/RF SWITCHING SETTLING TIME INCREASED 3X. See txMeter().
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