How do you "ground" something with a rubber eraser? 73 DR N1EA
On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 12:48 PM Chuck Hast <[email protected]> wrote: > Doing proper grounding, the old trick used for years was a > proper rubber pencil eraser. (I worked for DEC for several > years and a wonky FlipChip usually got straight with that > treatment). Did wonders (it still does for me mind the grounding > though) and brings a lot of "bad" devices back to life. > > > On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 10:43 AM Roger Jane via chirp_users < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> It’s refreshing that that still works - used to do that with a BBC Micro >> in the 80s! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 21 Oct 2023, at 16:14, K0LNY ?? <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Just to add to the RAM point, >> Sometimes just removing it, and spraying air on the contacts will fix a >> RAM issue. >> Glenn >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <[email protected]> >> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Saturday, October 21, 2023 6:49 AM >> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Chirp will not install >> >> Gene the OP sent this file (attached) showing he is running a 64 bit >> processor AMD Ryzen 5 2500U with 16 GB RAM 64 bit OS, x64 processor. >> Running Windows 10 Home version 22H2. >> >> He's tried the latest CHIRP-Next and one of the legacy CHIRP versions, >> and he cannot get past the license agreement, he answers that he agrees to >> the terms, but the installer seems to dissappear and CHIRP is never >> installed. >> >> I've suggested to him and sent him a tutorial to make a Live version of >> Ubuntu Long Term Support (LTS) with persistence and then install CHIRP in >> it. >> >> I've also told him that his Windows installation is messed up and perhaps >> will need a reinstall of his Windows 10 Home. >> >> I'm suggesting to him now additionally that it's possible or problem with >> RAM failure as I have had several similar issues that finally were found to >> be RAM failure. I ran RAM tests in the full expanded version from one of >> the Live Linux iso on a USB STICK made with Rufus. I replaced the RAM and I >> had no more issues with installation errors. >> >> I would like to suggest to anyone who has the knowledge that I lack and >> suggest that the CHIRP developers produce a version of a Puppy Linux with >> the latest version of Chirp-Next and upload it to Sourceforge.net as an >> update to what Sourceforge.net user bgiff158 did years ago for Legacy >> CHIRP. >> >> 73 >> DR >> N1EA >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: Gene <[email protected]> >> Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 5:33 PM >> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Chirp will not install >> To: Dan Smith via chirp_users <[email protected]> >> >> >> I have attached my system information. Don't know what else is needed. >> >> On 10/20/2023 5:05:59 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <[email protected]> wrote: >> No, Marc, it's not necessicarily a PC issue. We don't know yet, because >> when he responds he has yet to give us the Type of Windows 10 he is running. >> >> I've asked him several times, he will get the emails eventually. >> >> He needs to tell us the Windows System type. >> >> Gene, this page tells you how to find your System type: >> https://www.howtogeek.com/697170/5-ways-to-quickly-open-the-system-window-on-windows-10/ >> >> Or shortcut key is the Windows key then the SysRQ/Pause key - which is >> the third key to the right of F12 on standard keyboard. >> >> Copy the Device Specifications - there is a button to do this. >> >> Mine is: >> >> Device name DESKTOP-G62MJMS >> Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) N5105 @ 2.00GHz 2.00 GHz >> Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.8 GB usable) >> Device ID AD3CA7D7-8EEE-44F8-A7DC-96906CC32031 >> Product ID 00355-60787-89786-AAOEM >> System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor >> Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display >> >> There's also a button for Windows Specifications. Mine is: >> Edition Windows 11 Pro >> Version 22H2 >> Installed on 5/17/2023 >> OS build 22621.2428 >> Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22674.1000.0 >> >> Send them back to the list please. >> >> 73 >> DR >> N1EA >> >> >> >> >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> Virus-free.www.avast.com >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> <#m_8689148350852416488_m_-7829079384566202938_m_-2081985043528053381_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> >> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:53 PM Marc <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Thanks for clarifying this info. So if this is true, the installer >>> should not be crashing midway or early on through the install. So he is >>> having a PC issue. Most likely antivirus or malware. >>> >>> Marc >>> >>> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:37 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> It's not the processor type that's the problem. It's the OS version. >>>> >>>> > On 20/10/2023 15:33 EDT Roger Jane via chirp_users < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Could the 64 bit installer be compiled as 32 bit then warn the user, >>>> politely 🙂, that it can’t continue and why when it checks the processor >>>> type? >>>> > >>>> ngunn.net >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> chirp_users mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>>> This message was sent to Marc T. at [email protected] >>>> To unsubscribe, send an email to >>>> [email protected] >>>> To report this email as off-topic, please email >>>> [email protected] >>>> Searchable archive: >>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> chirp_users mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>> This message was sent to D.J.J. 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