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Post by Juli on Aug 24, 2023 8:29:23 GMT -5
Obvious question: How is the volume for the AM/FM stations and any other devices? I'm just making sure it isn't a speaker issue.
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Post by Bomber on Aug 24, 2023 11:14:42 GMT -5
Are there any possible causes
Try squirting some WD40 Contact Cleaner or similar into the socket, it's possible that there's just been a build-up of crud on the contacts.
If that doesn't work, it's possible you might have a faulty connection which would need to be re-soldered.
The sound gets better if I pull the plug out slightly. Could this be a symptom of one of the above? I don't think I can open the dock to get at the socket to solder it. |
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Post by Bomber on Aug 24, 2023 11:15:25 GMT -5
Obvious question: How is the volume for the AM/FM stations and any other devices? I'm just making sure it isn't a speaker issue. Everything else is fine. |
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Post by Jim on Aug 24, 2023 12:13:51 GMT -5
I know some of the plug n play Xm radios have their own volume controls built into the units. Does yours?
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Post by graham on Aug 24, 2023 13:11:08 GMT -5
The sound gets better if I pull the plug out slightly. Could this be a symptom of one of the above? I don't think I can open the dock to get at the socket to solder it. That sounds (pun not intended) as if the contacts are not lining up properly.
Get a thin piece of plastic, cut it into sections and drill a 4mm hole through each (presuming it's a 3.5mm jack plug) then use them like washers around the plug to stop it going so far into the socket.
Experiment with adding more and see if there's an optimum number.
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Post by Bomber on Aug 28, 2023 16:40:40 GMT -5
Since I'm not tech-savvy, it was easier to replace than repair.
To replace the dock, where the socket is, would mean buying an entire mounting kit (cost $50). The least expensive entire new unit (receiver & mounting kit) was listed at $70 at Amazon, Best Buy, etc. So I went to the nearest Best Buy that listed that they had it in stock. Guess what? They didn't have it. But that had a better unit, listed at $100. It was on clearance for $35! Plus they gave me a $30 gift card on top of that.
Net cost to upgrade & replace - $5.
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Post by graham on Aug 28, 2023 17:02:17 GMT -5
Net cost to upgrade & replace - $5. Nice result! |
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Post by Bomber on Aug 29, 2023 15:25:39 GMT -5
Net cost to upgrade & replace - $5. Nice result! But Sirius charged me $15 to replace the radio on the account. |
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Post by MalcolmR on Sept 30, 2023 11:55:45 GMT -5
 OK you gun experts. On another forum that I inhabit, people are taking the mick out of this guy's weapon handling technique, most saying "He's going to lose his thumb", but one guy has said "Everyone is taking the piss but it's a non reciprocating cocking handle. Even though, not good practice." Does anybody recognise what weapon this is, and is he handling it wrongly? |
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Post by MalcolmR on Oct 1, 2023 13:42:06 GMT -5
Since today, I can't get the little icons in the Quick Reply box to work on these boards. The Link, Image and so on buttons have no functionality.
Anybody else got this problem? I did a Mac IOS update yesterday . . .
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Post by frodi on Oct 1, 2023 16:30:39 GMT -5
Working for me.
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Post by Stan on Oct 1, 2023 18:13:53 GMT -5
Works for me with Windows or Mac using Chrome. Safari fails.
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Post by martycanuck on Oct 2, 2023 5:41:54 GMT -5
Since today, I can't get the little icons in the Quick Reply box to work on these boards. The Link, Image and so on buttons have no functionality. Anybody else got this problem? I did a Mac IOS update yesterday . . . Working on my iPad using Chrome as the browser. |
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Post by mank on Oct 2, 2023 5:59:28 GMT -5
Since today, I can't get the little icons in the Quick Reply box to work on these boards. The Link, Image and so on buttons have no functionality. Anybody else got this problem? I did a Mac IOS update yesterday . . . Working for me too... |
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Post by graham on Oct 2, 2023 6:30:02 GMT -5
Seems to be working fine here.
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Post by MalcolmR on Oct 2, 2023 9:15:14 GMT -5
Since today, I can't get the little icons in the Quick Reply box to work on these boards. The Link, Image and so on buttons have no functionality. Anybody else got this problem? I did a Mac IOS update yesterday . . . Well, they're still not working for me, grrrrr. It's the first four icons in the third set, Link, Email, Image and Video. I've done another shut down and reboot, just in case the update hadn't finished properly, but it has made no difference. Is it worth mentioning to Proboards? I'm using an iMac on Ventura 13.6. |
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Post by martycanuck on Oct 2, 2023 11:04:52 GMT -5
Since today, I can't get the little icons in the Quick Reply box to work on these boards. The Link, Image and so on buttons have no functionality. Anybody else got this problem? I did a Mac IOS update yesterday . . . Well, they're still not working for me, grrrrr. It's the first four icons in the third set, Link, Email, Image and Video. I've done another shut down and reboot, just in case the update hadn't finished properly, but it has made no difference. Is it worth mentioning to Proboards? I'm using an iMac on Ventura 13.6. Try a different browser if you are using Safari? I just had to install Chrome to use our CC provider’s site. They said it doesn’t play nice with Safari. |
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Post by Bomber on Oct 2, 2023 15:25:01 GMT -5
Whenever I have to do an update, several websites using chrome, seem to pause while loading. I just keep hitting the refresh button (several times with some pages),
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Post by MalcolmR on Oct 3, 2023 6:23:17 GMT -5
How can I load Chrome if it's not in the App store?
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Post by martycanuck on Oct 3, 2023 8:39:51 GMT -5
How can I load Chrome if it's not in the App store? Search Google Chrome and find the download page for it. A few of the “big guys” are able to keep their stuff out of the App store. |
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Post by MalcolmR on Oct 3, 2023 8:52:54 GMT -5
Whew, made it, and yes, the icons do work with Chrome. How weird.
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Post by MalcolmR on Nov 19, 2023 8:57:14 GMT -5
Since today, I can't get the little icons in the Quick Reply box to work on these boards. The Link, Image and so on buttons have no functionality. Anybody else got this problem? I did a Mac IOS update yesterday . . . And guess what? Another Mac IOS update came along yesterday, and now the buttons work fine again. AAArrrrrggggghhhhhh! |
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Post by MalcolmR on Nov 30, 2023 13:25:34 GMT -5
 Can anybody ID this car for me? |
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Post by martycanuck on Nov 30, 2023 13:32:15 GMT -5
Can anybody ID this car for me? Too blurry for me Malc but I’ve copied it and sent it on to a buddy who’s very astute on this sort of thing. Will report back if he has anything. He’s in London btw but don’t. Hate him for it. He’s Canadian and that is where he works. |
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Post by MalcolmR on Nov 30, 2023 14:49:55 GMT -5
I thought a Porsche but a mate reckons it's a McLaren. We get quite a few of both in our little village.
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Post by martycanuck on Nov 30, 2023 17:40:50 GMT -5
I thought a Porsche but a mate reckons it's a McLaren. We get quite a few of both in our little village. Pretty sure it is not a Porsche and I don’t see enough McLaren’s to be sure about that but from the overall shape I was leaning McLaren. I’ll let you know if I hear more.The guy I asked will almost be able to tell you the serial number if he gets a good enough look. |
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Post by Jim on Nov 30, 2023 17:44:43 GMT -5
It’s a McLaren. Not sure which one, though. Their design language doesn’t vary much. My guess is it’s a GT.
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Post by frodi on Nov 30, 2023 17:45:24 GMT -5
Can anybody ID this car for me? No picture for me |
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Post by martycanuck on Nov 30, 2023 17:46:28 GMT -5
Can anybody ID this car for me? No picture for me Gotta be a “you” or your computer problem as the picture appears in your quote. |
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Post by graham on Nov 30, 2023 19:30:07 GMT -5
Are you using a blocker that screens out Facebook content? I don't see the image in Firefox with Facebook Container (I also don't see some of the Political Cartoons that link from Facebook), but if I go into Chrome which doesn't have the blocker, then I can see them. |
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