Re: Firmware Install Issue

#59

Hi Gene,

It's at the bottom of the LA-1K page:

You'll find it under the header "FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD."

Let me know if any issues arise in updating the LA-1K firmware.

Regards,
Pete
Palstar, Inc.

LA-1K Firmware summary V1.01C - V1.02B

#58

V1.01C: Reduced transmit sequencing delay from 14ms to 3 ms.

V1.02A: Unkeys amplifier with low +50V (<44V) to protect transistors from damage if supply trips as on 120V > 32A conditions.

V1.02B: Replaced the word "FAULT" with "BYPASS" for SWR Trip, Thermal Trip, and LW 50V Trip. Also, color changed from Red to Green on above (except temp#) when too hot.

Don't hesitate to ask if any questions.

Regards,
Pete Kovacs
Palstar, Inc.

Re: Firmware Install Issue

Rich McCabe

#57

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Just go to the product page Gene. Its towards the bottom of page.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gene Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:03 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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You are right.? I was only looking at the C.

Also, I can’t find the download page.

Thanks,

Gene K3GC

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pete Kovacs
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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Hello,

The most recent firmware is 1.02B. Perhaps, you were thinking 1.01C. This revision, 1.02B is the most recent.

I have tested the download and in order for it to work you must:

1) extract to a folder of your choosing (like on your desktop);
2) run the LOAD_LA-1K.exe in the same folder as the two DLL files, BSL430.dll and msvcr120d.dll.

I'll send a full summary of the firmware revisions in a subsequent email.

thanks,
Pete
Palstar, Inc.

Re: Firmware Install Issue

Gene Caldwell

#56

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You are right.? I was only looking at the C.

Also, I can’t find the download page.

Thanks,

Gene K3GC

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pete Kovacs
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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Hello,

The most recent firmware is 1.02B. Perhaps, you were thinking 1.01C. This revision, 1.02B is the most recent.

I have tested the download and in order for it to work you must:

1) extract to a folder of your choosing (like on your desktop);
2) run the LOAD_LA-1K.exe in the same folder as the two DLL files, BSL430.dll and msvcr120d.dll.

I'll send a full summary of the firmware revisions in a subsequent email.

thanks,
Pete
Palstar, Inc.

Re: Firmware Install Issue

#55

Hello,

The most recent firmware is 1.02B. Perhaps, you were thinking 1.01C. This revision, 1.02B is the most recent.

I have tested the download and in order for it to work you must:

1) extract to a folder of your choosing (like on your desktop);
2) run the LOAD_LA-1K.exe in the same folder as the two DLL files, BSL430.dll and msvcr120d.dll.

I'll send a full summary of the firmware revisions in a subsequent email.

thanks,
Pete
Palstar, Inc.

Re: Firmware Install Issue

Gene Caldwell

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Curious,

I installed 1.02c some time ago.? I wonder if it was withdrawn.? When I boot my amp it shows 1.02C

Gene K3GC

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rich McCabe
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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That is not what is on the website.? Palstar.com has 1.02b

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gene Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 7:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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The most recent upgrade so far as know is 1.02C

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Coogan
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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Did the Firmware update,1.02b, What did this change/improve??

Mike KB7ME

Re: Firmware Install Issue

Rich McCabe

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That is not what is on the website.? Palstar.com has 1.02b

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gene Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 7:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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The most recent upgrade so far as know is 1.02C

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Coogan
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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Did the Firmware update,1.02b, What did this change/improve??

Mike KB7ME

Re: Firmware Install Issue

Gene Caldwell

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The most recent upgrade so far as know is 1.02C

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Coogan
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [la1k] Firmware Install Issue

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Did the Firmware update,1.02b, What did this change/improve??

Mike KB7ME

Re: Firmware Install Issue

#51

Did the Firmware update,1.02b, What did this change/improve??

Mike KB7ME

Re: Firmware Install Issue

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Ok no problem

Is there a description of what’s in the upgrade

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On Jun 20, 2018, at 1:29 PM, Pete Kovacs <pkovacs777@...> wrote:

That’s odd as it is in the download package. I’ll have to check with the LA-1K technician.

Re: Firmware Install Issue

#49

For what it's worth, running windows 10 here as well and no problems updating firmware. I would just like to know what improvements are in the latest update.

Re: Firmware Install Issue

#48

That’s odd as it is in the download package. I’ll have to check with the LA-1K technician.

Re: Firmware Install Issue

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this is whats in folder

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On Jun 20, 2018, at 10:34 AM, Pete Kovacs <pkovacs777@...> wrote:

The dll file should be in the download folder. Is it in the same folder as the exe file when you run it?

Re: Firmware Install Issue

#46

The dll file should be in the download folder. Is it in the same folder as the exe file when you run it?

Re: Firmware Install Issue

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I still get this error

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On Jun 19, 2018, at 4:17 PM, BJN644 <bartnewhouse@...> wrote:

what's new in this update ?

Re: Firmware Install Issue

#44

what's new in this update ?

Re: Firmware Install Issue

#43

Hi Dennis,

I uploaded the new firmware with the missing file.

let me know if that worked.

thanks,
Pete

Firmware Install Issue

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Running win 10

Load.exe says can not find msvcr100.dll

any help appreciated

Re: Home from Hamvention

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I am driving my LA-1K with my Icom 7300.? This amp replaced my Kenwood TL922A that gave it up after 30 years of service. All I did was take the 922 out of service and hooked up the ALC and the keying circuit. ALC seemed to be okay. I never drive the amp with more than 50 watts. A couple of days ago I updated the firmware to version 101C. I didn't notice much of a difference. I liked the amp so well I purchased the HF-AUTO tuner also.

Good luck with the amp.

Hayes

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From: "Charles Scott (cscott@...)" <cscott@...>
Date: 5/22/18 1:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: [email protected]
Subject: [la1k] Home from Hamvention

All:

I spent some time at the Palstar booth at the Hamvention on Sunday and
was pretty impressed with what I saw. The result was that I picked up an
LA-1K to replace the AL-1200 I've been using for a while and that I sold
that morning. Unfortunately I didn't sell enough of my mil equipment to
also get an IC-7610, so I'll have to slum it with my IC-7300 for a bit yet.

Regarding the change from the AL-1200 to the LA-1K, I didn't have ALC
connected with the AL-1200 since there was no way the IC-7300 was going
to overdrive that amp. So, I'm now trying to tie down the ALC base level
adjustment on the LA-1K and am not sure yet what I'm seeing. I probably
should also revisit the compression and mic levels on the 7300.

Is anyone using an IC-7300 or similar that can give me some direction or
general direction on setting the ALC with the LA-1K.

It was funny though, I was testing the amp into my dummy load and when I
switched to 40 Meters and didn't notice it had switched to my PRO-67B.
Someone heard me testing and jumped in pretty much falling over himself
to say how good it all sounded. Thought I'd better ID at that point.

Palstar, that's for the great amp!

Chuck - N8DNX
www.n8dnx.org

Re: Home from Hamvention

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But I too wish someone would explain the ALC setup on this amp, the manual is beyond vague.