This forum is dedicated to the general computer related issues we all come across on a daily basis, such as e-mail/Internet/Operating System/virus/spyware, etc questions & problems.
As we are primarily a radio discussion group, your mileage may vary on the responses.
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jmr3865
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What radios do you own?: KW tk2170, tk730, etc.
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by jmr3865 » Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:06 pm
My computer is not reading my minitor 5. I have tried everything. HELP!
JMR
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thebigphish
Posts: 1477 Joined: Sat Nov 29, 2003 10:10 pm
What radios do you own?: AM/FM
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by thebigphish » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:51 am
(obligatory) including another Min5 in the same cradle w/ the software? What does it say?
jmr3865
2 Warnings for RSS/CPS Wanted/For Sale
Posts: 1015 Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:33 am
What radios do you own?: KW tk2170, tk730, etc.
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by jmr3865 » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:34 pm
yes and serial communication, data transm error
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tvsjr
Posts: 4118 Joined: Fri Nov 28, 2003 9:46 am
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by tvsjr » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:37 am
jmr3865 wrote: yes and serial communication, data transm error
Using a USB-serial adapter?
jmr3865
2 Warnings for RSS/CPS Wanted/For Sale
Posts: 1015 Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:33 am
What radios do you own?: KW tk2170, tk730, etc.
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by jmr3865 » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:31 am
nope, serial all the way.
JMR
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tvsjr
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by tvsjr » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:37 am
Got the M5 in program mode? If your ears are ringing, then yes.
Got the right com port selected?
Sure the serial cable you're using is straight-through?
Powering the UPI via the wall-wart?
Serial port recognized by Winders?
Using the latest Winders software?
PEBKAC violation?
jmr3865
2 Warnings for RSS/CPS Wanted/For Sale
Posts: 1015 Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:33 am
What radios do you own?: KW tk2170, tk730, etc.
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by jmr3865 » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:17 am
ALL YES!
whats a PEBKAC violation?
JMR
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tvsjr
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by tvsjr » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:12 am
jmr3865 wrote: ALL YES!
whats a PEBKAC violation?
Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair - PEBKAC.
A close cousin to the I-D Ten T error.
wavetar
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by wavetar » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:09 am
tvsjr wrote: jmr3865 wrote: ALL YES!
whats a PEBKAC violation?
Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair - PEBKAC.
A close cousin to the I-D Ten T error.
Also known as a 'skinware' issue...
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tvsjr
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by tvsjr » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:49 am
wavetar wrote: Also known as a 'skinware' issue...
Don't forget NLOC error... nut loose on controls.
JAYMZ
Posts: 2778 Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2001 4:00 pm
What radios do you own?: Radar Range
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by JAYMZ » Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:04 am
It's definately a wetware problem...
Wetware being the moist grey stuff in your head.
JAYMZ
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