Firmware

This page is used to obtain firmware files from Elecraft and to send firmware to your XG3.

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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 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.

Default

Navigate to the default folder for XG3 Firmware.

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 XG3.

Check for New Files

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.

Copy new files from Elecraft

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.

Check Version Now

Compare the firmware version installed in your XG3 with the firmware available in your Local folder for firmware files.

Firmware Versions

Shows the firmware versions currently installed in your XG3 and the newest versions available in your Local folder for firmware files.

Installed in XG3

Shows the firmware version installed in your XG3.

Available

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

Send Firmware to XG3

Sends the highest version number available firmware file found in the Local folder for firmware files to your XG3.

Prepare XG3 to Receive Firmware

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.

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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.