Firmware

This page is used to obtain firmware files from Elecraft and to send firmware to your KPA1500.

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Folder Location

Firmware files are copied from an Elecraft file server to a Local Folder for Firmware Files (a file directory) on your Personal Computer before they are sent to your KPA1500. This section helps you choose the folder.

The KPA1500 Utility creates a Default folder for this purpose. You may choose another folder by typing or pasting its name into the Local Folder for Firmware Files text box, or Browse for the folder.

Default

Navigate to the default folder for KPA1500 Firmware. This folder is normally "%APPDATA%\Elecraft\KPA1500 Firmware".

The User/Library folder may be hidden on macOS.

Browse

Navigate to your preferred folder, then click "OK".

Local Folder for Firmware Files

The folder that receives files when you Copy New Files from Elecraft and is used to send firmware to your KPA1500.

Choose a folder by typing or pasting its name into the text box, choose the Default folder, or Browse for the folder.

Check for New Files

Elecraft makes new firmware available by placing files on an Elecraft-provided file server. The KPA1500 Utility uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to Copy New Files from Elecraft to the Local Folder for Firmware Files.

Copy New Files from Elecraft

Copies the most recent production firmware file from Elecraft to your Local Folder for Firmware Files.

Your personal computer must be connected to the internet to use this KPA1500 Utility function.

Check Revision Now

Compare the firmware revision installed in your KPA1500 with the firmware available in your Local Folder for Firmware Files.

Firmware Revision

Installed in KPA1500

Shows the firmware revision installed in your KPA1500.

Available

Shows the highest revision number firmware file found in the Local Folder for Firmware Files.

Send Firmware to KPA1500

Sends the highest revision number available firmware file found in the Local Folder for Firmware Files to your KPA1500.

Activity Log

The Activity Log is a series of messages that show what you've done and the responses to your requests.

You may be asked to copy and paste the Activity Log into an e-mail message to help resolve a support issue.