Scott, I will contact you directly to sort out a possible repair return. Steve K1EL?
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On Mar 30, 2025, at 3:19?PM, Gilbert Baron via groups.io <w0mn00@...> wrote:
? WinKeyer is great ad I have had no trouble with it. On the other hand I really would lo vet support for my MMFJ 464 reader as it is both Paddle and Keyboard. DXLab supports it but N1M D9WES NIT. Not likely to ever support it as it is not produced any more and N1MM has too much else to do. Therefore I use WinKeyer for ever65hing except occasionally just regular QSOes where I might use the MFJ. ?It decodes Morse very well and has more characters than the reader in my TS590-SG been a help at times when I try for some ultra contester going 45 WPM which is beyond my current ability. ? ? Outlook LT Gil W0MN Hierro Candente Batir de Repente 44.08226 N 92.51265 W EN34rb ? ? ? Copy that--thanks Steve, Appreciate the follow up. ? On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 11:48?PM Steve K1EL via <k1elsystems=[email protected]> wrote: Scott, I did respond to your direct email and recommended returning it for repair. Since it’s most likely a problem with the USB interface there isn’t really a magic DIY solution you can try. Changing out the WK IC is not going to help. The issue we discussed was whether it’s worth 2 way international postage to fix it. I suppose I could send you a replacement main board but that will end up costing more than a repair. ? Agreed. The design and function is very impressive but subject to limitations. Certainly the chip responsible for the USB com port portion seems suspect...its honestly? here nor there. I have a back up and remain convinced this is one of the better values in our hobby today...the way this device?can integrate?countless radios to software blows my mind. Just happy there are folks willing to put it all together for us.? ? On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:42?PM Gordon Gibby KX4Z via <docvacuumtubes=[email protected]> wrote: I can’t say that this has anything to do with it, but once I looked up how those chips do ESD protection and it’s so incredibly complicated it blew my mind. It would seem to me that this might be a weak spot of these kinds of chips. ? I don’t know much more about it than that. But it appeared that the problems I had potentially related to wearing out the ESD protection. Gordon kx4z
On Mar 29, 2025, at 22:25, Gordon Gibby KX4Z via <docvacuumtubes=[email protected]> wrote:
?When I’ve had problems with the Winkeyer ?I just purchased a new chip and it fixed everything.? He sells those very inexpensively. The problem is to find exactly which model you’ve got because he has lots of different chips.? It can be confusing. ? ? Thanks Bill, I have done most things from new USB cables to reinstalling software...even a new computer
No change. Putting a different,.nee, winkeyer in line works fine which suggests the issue is with the problematic winkeyer. S ? On Sat, Mar 29, 2025, 6:09?p.m. Bill Mader, K8TE via <billamader=[email protected]> wrote: Begin with stating all the alternatives you have already tried to fix the issue.? This helps greatly in determining suggestions and saves respondents time.
ARRL New Mexico Section Manager ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio? New Mexico QSO Party 12 Apr 2025 W6H NM Coordinator, Route 66 On-the-Air 5-14 Sep 2025 Duke City Hamfest BoD??19-21 Sep 2025 Secretary/Treasurer and Past President, Albuquerque DX Association? ? ? On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:07?PM Scott VY1CO via <scott.vy1co=[email protected]> wrote: Well aware of that. Reached out over three weeks ago. More than once. I know he is busy, and tired, likely. I have no criticism of him or company...nor product. I have enjoyed a few winkeyers for a while. Simply looking for possible? fixes other than tossing in the garbage and buying another.? That said, do.uku have anything you wish to add?? ? Yes I've tried all of that. Everything works fine with the winkeyer mini so it something in the box I suspect. Tried reaching out to company but they are too busy it would seem.? ? On Sat, Mar 29, 2025, 6:42?a.m. Gordon Gibby KX4Z via <docvacuumtubes=[email protected]> wrote: USB connector?sockets used often,? frequently end up with loose flexible spring material, and then the connection becomes erratic.? ?With careful vision and a small pick, the errant mechanical flap in the socket can be bent slightly.? ?I've had to do this on several sockets.? ?You might check and see how "tight" the connection seems.? ? On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:49?AM Michael McCarthy, W1NR via <lists=[email protected]> wrote: Did you try a different USB cable?
On 3/28/2025 11:57 PM, Scott VY1CO via wrote:
> Wondering if any one has experienced the winkeyer just stopped working
> and no longer being found by the computer?
> Its worked like a champ for about 2 yrs or so, but suddenly started to
> be a bit erratic and finally stopoped altogether. As a stand alone it
> works but the paddles are now reversed...unable to get he computer to
> see it. Swapping in teh winkeyer mini to the same computer, all works fine.
> Anyone with similar issues or ideas?
> Scott
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