Bob:
I can't believe they got rid of the search box in Windows 8!
My XYL just got a Windows 8 laptop, and I'm not sure if she realizes that
yet.
Will let her know.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob, K8LR" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
> One really neat thing about windows 7 which Microsoft took away in windows
> 8
> and 8.1, is when you hit the windows key, your placed in a search box that
> will allow you to find anything on your computer. If you bring up the
> control panel, and it is not in list mode, your in a search box that will
> let you find what your looking for quickly rather than looking through
> link
> after link.
>
> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 6:13 PM
> Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
>
>
> Thanks for the very kind offer of help, Howard.
>
> Right now, I'm struggling with what appear to be some software issues, so
> once I get them resolved, I'll tackle the interference issue more
> directly.
>
> I'll keep you posted for sure.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 6:05 PM
> Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> If you decide to replace the power supply, I will help you get one and
>> talk
>> you through swapping it out.
>>
>> Howard #3
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:21 AM
>> Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
>>
>>
>>> Howard:
>>>
>>> This is a great suggestion, and I'm going to keep it for future
>>> reference.
>>>
>>> Personally, I am almost somewhat embarrassed to admit that I have never
>>> swapped out a computer power supply, but I guess I never saw the need to
>>> do
>>> so. The computer in question is a standard HP mini-tower computer, and
>>> you
>>> make it sound so easy that I'm sure I can pull it off. I have done much
>>> more complicated stuff than that with my ham gear over the years.
>>> (smile)
>>>
>>> Thanks again, and I'll keep you and everyone posted.
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 5:34 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
>>>
>>>
>>>> Tom,
>>>>
>>>> If all the other suggestions mentioned do not solve your problem,
>>>> consider
>>>> this.
>>>>
>>>> I had some noise show up here at home that I first noticed on the A M
>>>> broadcast band. After some investigation I tracked it down to a P C's
>>>> power
>>>> supply. That computer had been here for years and suddenly started
>>>> this
>>>> problem. A trip to the computer parts store netted me a new power
>>>> supply.
>>>> Less then 10 minutes later and $40 poorer, the problem was solved.
>>>> Power
>>>> supplies are mounted with 4 screws and all the cabling are plug-in type
>>>> connections so the swap-out is a piece of cake. Unless you have some
>>>> super
>>>> compact unusual computer, most power supplies are fairly standard.
>>>>
>>>> Is this a mini tower type computer? If so, it should be a standard
>>>> type
>>>> ATX
>>>> style power supply.
>>>>
>>>> There will be a power connection to your hard drive,
>>>> CD/DVD drive, and possibly 1 or 2 to the motherboard, that's all there
>>>> is
>>>> to it.
>>>>
>>>> I have built about 6 computers over the last 10 or so years.
>>>>
>>>> You can do it.
>>>>
>>>> Howard #3
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 7:30 AM
>>>> Subject: Anoying Interference Issue
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, all.
>>>>>
>>>>> As I think many of you know, I am currently in the process of
>>>>> switching
>>>>> to
>>>>> a
>>>>> Windows 7 PC as my main home computer. I will be using the PC for
>>>>> both
>>>>> professional and personal purposes here in my home office.
>>>>>
>>>>> My home office is also where I have my ham station set up, which does
>>>>> have
>>>>> its advantages if I need to take a little break and check out the
>>>>> bands
>>>>> every once in a while. (grin)
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyway, I have just noticed that when this new computer is running, it
>>>>> places all sorts of little birdies across the HF bands, particularly
>>>>> the
>>>>> higher HF bands like 10 and 15 meters.
>>>>>
>>>>> To me, this obviously means that the computer has a very
>>>>> poorly-designed
>>>>> switching power supply.
>>>>>
>>>>> My question is what might I be able to do to minimize this
>>>>> interference?
>>>>>
>>>>> I have thought of switching the computer to another circuit in the
>>>>> house,
>>>>> but that would involve running an extension cord into another room,
>>>>> which
>>>>> could be a bit of a pain.
>>>>>
>>>>> If there is a fortunate side to this dilemma, it is that I am not
>>>>> going
>>>>> to
>>>>> be using the PC for ham radio applications such as logging, rig
>>>>> control,
>>>>> and
>>>>> the like. Those functions are done via a separate Windows XP laptop
>>>>> that
>>>>> I
>>>>> have on my ham radio operating desk.
>>>>>
>>>>> Of course, the obvious low tech solution to this issue would simply be
>>>>> to
>>>>> turn off the main PC whenever I am operating on the HF bands, and I
>>>>> may
>>>>> have
>>>>> to resort to that for now.
>>>>>
>>>>> If, though, there is something else I might want to try, please let me
>>>>> know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>
>>
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