Firmware

This page is used to obtain firmware files from Elecraft and to send firmware to your PX3.

Firmware tab image

Folder Location

Firmware files are copied from an Elecraft file server to a Local folder for firmware files (a file folder) on your computer before they are sent to your PX3. This section helps you choose the folder.

The PX3 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 PX3 Firmware.

Browse

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

Local folder for firmware files

This folder receives files when you Copy New Files from Elecraft and is used to send firmware to your PX3.

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 PX3 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's file server to your Local folder for firmware files.

Your computer must be connected to the internet to use this PX3 Utility function.

Check Revision

Compare the firmware revision installed in your PX3 with the firmware available in your Local folder for firmware files.

Check Revision opens the Serial Port if it was closed.

Firmware Revision

Shows the firmware revision currently installed in your PX3 and the newest revision available in your Local folder for firmware files.

Installed in PX3

Shows the firmware revision installed in your PX3.

Available

Shows the highest revision number firmware file found in the Local folder for firmware files.

Missing indicates that the Local folder for firmware files does not contain the necessary file.

Send Firmware to PX3

Sends the highest revision number available firmware file found in the Local folder for firmware files to the PX3's microcontroller.

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.