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micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com>: Oct 02 11:59PM -0400 My new used car from 2005 has a CD that will not play an MP3 CD, but I can buy an adapter that will add an AUX input and a USB input to the radio. (Since the radio has a CD changer jack that is not in use, and this is designed for that shape of jack.)   Long after I ordered one for $18, it suddenly dawned on me that if it can't play an MP3 CD, it won't be able to play an MP3 file from a USB-connected flashdrive. That's true, is it not????     It's amazing how long it took me to think of this problem, at least a week.

Mike Coon <gravity@mjcoon.plus.com>: Oct 03 09:04AM +0100 In article <ue26tct6hkm8nu0mafhdfdi73e55la8ojc@4ax.com>, NONONOmisc07 @bigfoot.com says... > USB-connected flashdrive. That's true, is it not????   > It's amazing how long it took me to think of this problem, at least a > week.   I'd say it depends on the capabilities of this mysterious "adaptor". What does it claim?   Mike.

Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk>: Oct 03 12:01PM +0100 micky wrote:   > Long after I ordered one for $18, it suddenly dawned on me that if it > can't play an MP3 CD, it won't be able to play an MP3 file from a > USB-connected flashdrive.   The car radio won't see a USB device, it'll see an aux level analogue input, hopefully the $18 device acts as an MP3 player with e.g. 1/8" jack analogue output?   Got a link?

Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk>: Oct 03 12:03PM +0100 Andy Burns wrote:   > Got a link?   Is it the "iTrip" equivalent you linked to up ^^^ there somewhere?   in which case you tune the radio's FM to the device, and the device acts as a very small range transmitter.

Mark Storkamp <mstorkamp@yahoo.com>: Oct 03 09:02AM -0500 In article <ue26tct6hkm8nu0mafhdfdi73e55la8ojc@4ax.com>, > USB-connected flashdrive. That's true, is it not????   > It's amazing how long it took me to think of this problem, at least a > week.   Unless your radio is used to control a number of features on the car (such as in a VW, which yours isn't, since in 2005 VW CD players played MP3s) then I'd go to someplace like crutchfield.com and buy a new radio and spend the hour or so to put it in. (been there, done that). There's probably even a video on youtube for your make and model of car showing just how to do it.   --

bruce2bowser@gmail.com: Oct 03 09:14AM -0700 > USB-connected flashdrive. That's true, is it not????   > It's amazing how long it took me to think of this problem, at least a > week.   Staying in touch with a particular phone operator at your provider's help desk is key. MP3 players (and now the cloud) sometimes don't do what they're not specifically programmed to do and help desks can go over that with you. If you don't want to ask your phone or device service provider what kind of car radio you should have in your car, then you could always go to the junkyard and into a ruined car and take out a radio system that may still be good.

Roy Tremblay <rmblayrrroy@nlnet.nl>: Oct 03 10:43AM > However, even these two relatively weak 14dBi and 18dBi antennas can still > go for miles line of sight under the right conditions on the other side. > <https://s26.postimg.org/jbamhcg6h/00eradio.jpg>   Update for Jeff and Rod:   Using that bullet and planar antenna above, I finally got around to physically mounting the Ubiquiti Bullet M2HP connected to a 14dBi planar antenna outside on a pole stuck into the leftover hole from an ancient 15-foot wide satellite dish which was removed long ago. <https://s26.postimg.org/jbamhcg6h/00eradio.jpg>   Here are some LOS Android-based received-signal-strength measurements for Jeff Liebermann and Rod Speed where I set up *exactly* what Rod Speed wants to accomplish. <https://s1.postimg.org/7za88bam6n/wifi.jpg>   Those measurements are roughly at about 300 feet LOS (-50dBm to -60dBm) and at about 100 feet LOS (-35dBm to -40dBm) distance from the radio which is wired to the SOHO router and set up as an "access point" (which is what Rod wants to do).

LenovoLap <LenovoLap@LenovoLap.com>: Oct 02 03:09PM -0700 On a few occasions when I start my Lenovo T500 laptop the keyboard is unresponsive. With all the Lenovo features, is there some keyboard lock/unlock that I can use?   The usb mouse works and I can run apps etc.   Is this a know problem.   This laptop is new to me. Running Win XP Pro SP3.

Mike S <mscir@yahoo.com>: Oct 02 04:01PM -0700 On 10/2/2017 3:09 PM, LenovoLap wrote:   > Is this a know problem.   > This laptop is new to me. > Running Win XP Pro SP3.   Does an external keyboard work while the laptop kbd doesn't? If so you might try reseating the flex cable for it.   If you boot a Linux Live CD does the kbd work normally? If so it may be a driver problem.   How long has this been happening? Was liquid spilled on the kbd?

LenovoLap <LenovoLap@LenovoLap.com>: Oct 02 04:13PM -0700 never have a USB kbd where I am on travel.   Happened maybe 3 times out of 50.   never spilled on it.   when it works (most of the time) is works perfectly.   keys all feel perfect too.   I cannot replicate the problem, it happens when it happens.     Mike S wrote:

Paul <nospam@needed.invalid>: Oct 02 09:08PM -0400 >> If you boot a Linux Live CD does the kbd work normally? If so it may be >> a driver problem.   >> How long has this been happening? Was liquid spilled on the kbd?   LenovoLap wrote:   > when it works (most of the time) is works perfectly.   > keys all feel perfect too.   > I cannot replicate the problem, it happens when it happens.   Does the laptop battery last the normal amount of time ?   Maybe the keyboard is drawing too much current and the Polyfuse is opening on it. Perhaps you could leave your shift-lock engaged from session to session, and see if the LED is dead when the machine starts without the keyboard running.   There has to be some way to monitor that the keyboard is getting power. I use my shift-lock LED for that, but maybe you can think of another way.   And taking it apart, doesn't look like that much fun. I don't like connectors I'm "forced to lift with a spudger".   https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Lenovo+ThinkPad+T500+Keyboard+Replacement/41037   Paul

VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH>: Oct 03 01:05AM -0500 LenovoLap wrote:   > never have a USB kbd where I am on travel.   Unimportant when performing troubleshooting. You are at home. So is your laptop, so your laptop is not currently travelling. While you and your laptop are at home, attach a USB keyboard to the laptop and retest.   > Happened maybe 3 times out of 50.   You shotgunned to multiple OS newsgroups yet it is highly unlikely that your laptop can run all those OSes. If the problem keeps happening but so erratically, take along a USB keyboard to test when the problem does arise. There are rollup keyboards so they won't occupy much space in the laptop bag, and some are damn cheap, like $8:   https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1NV53H4201   > never spilled on it.   Have you turned it upside down and use canned air to blow out any debris that has accumulated under the keys?   > when it works (most of the time) is works perfectly.   Something else to try when the problem arises: boot Windows (whatever version you have on the laptop) into its safe mode. That loads the drivers and only the necessary (critical) services. Startup programs do not get loaded which could be the cause of your problem.   > keys all feel perfect too. > I cannot replicate the problem, it happens when it happens.   You said the keyboard is sometimes unresponsive but the USB mouse still works. How about the touchpad on the laptop? Does that still work when the keyboard becomes unresponsive? Test the touchpad, too, next time.   Since the mouse still works, and when the keyboard becomes unresponsive, go into Device Manager (devmgmt.msc) and check if the keyboard is listed and if there is no yellow exclamation mark for it.   "new to me" doesn't really say the laptop itself is new. Could be you got a used or hand-me-down laptop. Talked to the prior owner yet? Maybe that's why they got rid of it. If it was given to you the donor probably won't hide an existing fault with the hardware. If it was sold to you, a seller that won't respond could mean they knew about the existing hardware problem.   The Thinkpad T500 came out in July 2008. I did not bother to check if any [respectable] e-tailer is still selling *new* units (i.e., not used, not refurbished). I see online retailers selling parts for the T500 but not selling the T500 itself.

micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com>: Oct 03 12:14AM -0400 In sci.electronics.repair, on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:50:26 -0400, micky   >>Forget the input jack and use FM wireless. Search Ebay.   >Do you mean something like this:   >http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Music-to-Car-Radio-FM-Transmitter-For-3-5mm-MP3-iPod-iPhone-Tablets-US-/172506628087?hash=item282a323ff7:g:6qoAAOSwImRYjlrj   Yes, I'm sure you do. I bought it. And I've tested it in the car with a little MP3 player and it works well afaict so far. Now to load up the MP3 player before my trip in November.   >Or this one is ridiculously cheap >http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/381848425256?chn=ps&dispItem=1 ? this   I think for $3 I'll buy another one, for when I break the first one.   >>The outgoing sounds are muffled, distorted, and hard to understand. >>However, if you want to send music from your ipod to the vehicle >>audio it works well enough.   Very interesting. I have one that plugs into the cig lighter, but I've only made one call and, at my request, received one call. I was able to talk and drive that time, because of the route, but I'm not sure I could other times.

micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com>: Oct 03 12:17AM -0400 In sci.electronics.repair, on Sat, 23 Sep 2017 23:37:31 -0500, Paul in >> came back! He said it broke after a month. ;-)   >What is a "flashdrive"? >If it is a usb stick   Yes, that's it.   >My son had one in his last car but I don't know which brand. >It worked pretty good.   >http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Wireless-Car-Aux-Stereo-Usb-Charger-Audio-Receiver-Fm-Radio-Sd-Adapter/382234256138?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=47507&meid=48182c1016f24b978496634f4e4d0ba8&pid=100623&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=192247227744&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1   It's amazing that they have a remote control for a car. Maybe the people in the back seat will use it.   >http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Wireless-Car-AUX-Stereo-Audio-Receiver-FM-Radio-Adapter-USB-Charger-SD-/192247227744?epid=21003076227&hash=item2cc2d3e560:g:TeIAAOSw~e5ZQEdu   Thanks.

tschw10117@gmail.com: Oct 02 09:54AM -0700 The same schematic is available on BAMA for free.   Terry

Foxs Mercantile <jdangus@att.net>: Oct 02 06:55PM -0500 > The same schematic is available on BAMA for free.   <http://bama.edebris.com/download/monsanto/100B-101B/Monsanto%20100B-101B%20Sch.pdf>   That's the 100B 101B that I mentioned.   -- Jeff-1.0 wa6fwi http://www.foxsmercantile.com

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