This page is used to obtain firmware files from Elecraft and to send firmware to your XG3.
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 XG3. This section helps you choose the folder.
The XG3 Utility creates a Default folder for this purpose. You may choose another folder by using the Browse button.
Navigate to the default folder for XG3 Firmware.
Navigate to your preferred folder, then click "OK".
The folder that receives files when you Copy new files from Elecraft and is used to send firmware to your XG3.
Elecraft makes new firmware available by placing files on an Elecraft-provided file server. The XG3 Utility uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to Copy new files from Elecraft to the Local folder for firmware files.
Copies the most recent production firmware files from Elecraft to your Local folder for firmware files.
Your personal computer must be connected to the internet to use this XG3 Utility function.
Compare the firmware version installed in your XG3 with the firmware available in your Local folder for firmware files.
Shows the firmware versions currently installed in your XG3 and the newest versions available in your Local folder for firmware files.
Shows the firmware version installed in your XG3.
Shows the highest version number firmware file found in the Local folder for firmware files.
Sends the highest version number available firmware file found in the Local folder for firmware files to your XG3.
The XG3 must be prepared to receive firmware. After you click Send Firmware to XG3, you should see a dialog like this. Follow the instructions on the dialog.
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.