September 2011 - Users - lists.chirpmyradio.com

[chirp_users] Chirp 0.1.12 - difficulty with IC-V82
by simon＠mungewell.org 07 Oct '11

07 Oct '11

Hi all, I haven't played for a bit, so I tried 0.1.12 on my ICOM and it's not syncing with the radio :-( -- --- Exception Dialog: Out of sync with radio --- Traceback (most recent call last): File "/home/simon/chirp-0.1.12/chirpui/clone.py", line 167, in run cs.radio_class = detect.DETECT_FUNCTIONS[vendor](cs.port) File "/home/simon/chirp-0.1.12/chirp/detect.py", line 73, in detect_icom_radio result = _detect_icom_radio(s) File "/home/simon/chirp-0.1.12/chirp/detect.py", line 41, in _detect_icom_radio md = icf.get_model_data(s) File "/home/simon/chirp-0.1.12/chirp/icf.py", line 129, in get_model_data frames = stream.get_frames() File "/home/simon/chirp-0.1.12/chirp/icf.py", line 123, in get_frames return self._process_frames() File "/home/simon/chirp-0.1.12/chirp/icf.py", line 80, in _process_frames raise errors.InvalidDataError("Out of sync with radio") InvalidDataError: Out of sync with radio ---------------------------- -- I believe the cable/serial port is good as I can use tk500 on my scanner. I am starting chirpw without entering clone mode on the radio. Any suggestions? Is there a way to disable auto-detection? Simon

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[chirp_users] Chirp and Ubuntu 10.04
by KE5EOT 01 Oct '11

01 Oct '11

I loaded Chirp last night, but it doesn't start. I click the link in Applications, the disk churns for a few seconds, but nothing happens. I checked the System Monitor, but there's no reference to Chirp. Any ideas on what to check? -- Randy (KE5EOT) ARRL, QCWA, ARES, RACES http://ke5eot.webs.com

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[chirp_users] Ft-8800 Chirp 0.12
by Allan R. Batteiger 25 Sep '11

25 Sep '11

Dan I just programmed a FT-8800 and I have some interesting results. I tried to make channels as P (preferred for scanning) since the list I imported has quite a number of repeaters and simplex freq. I also set the scn.msm to msm. and scan mode to msm However I am still scanning all memories! I downloaded the radio using Bob Freeth software and discovered that the Preffered bits are set for Hyper Memory 2 mostly correct, Hyper Memory 1 mostly wrong ( missing quit a few, some random ones set). the other hyper memories are not set at all. I have attached before and after files. The ones that do not say new are the one where I imported my radio, then the CSV file, marked the channels as pref. The one with new in the name were done by reading the radios using bob Freeth's software, correcting the issues, writing them back out to the radio and testing them, then reading them back in using chirp. This should give you two set of files in your format to compare the differences. Allan WB5QNG

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[chirp_users] File save
by Dan 25 Sep '11

25 Sep '11

Anyone else have a problem saving a Jetstream file? I DL my 220 radio, modify and then try to save. It shows as a img file but if i open it there is nothing there but the default. what am I missing? dan -- If I am tired now why do I need to RETIRE later???

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[chirp_users] CSV import is broken
by drTr0jan 22 Sep '11

22 Sep '11

I use chirp-0.1.12 Win32 version. But i can't import CSV file saved by CHIRP. Example.csv: Location;Name;Frequency;Duplex;Offset;Tone;rToneFreq;cToneFreq;DtcsCode;DtcsPolarity;Mode;TStep;Skip;Bank;Bank Index;URCALL;RPT1CALL;RPT2CALL 1;;433.075000;;0.000000;;88.5;88.5;023;NN;NFM;5.00;;;-1;;;; 2;;433.100000;;0.000000;;88.5;88.5;023;NN;NFM;5.00;;;-1;;;; I've opened the CSV file, but got empty Generic CSV. Or i've created empty "document" and imported the CSV file, but got empty (only zero line) Import From File dialog. P.S. I don't want to register on the bug tracker for leaving the issue.

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[chirp_users] Saving local/user data in Win7
by Boris Korzun 22 Sep '11

22 Sep '11

I notice that the program saves "debug.log" in the program directory (default in "Program Files\CHIRP"). But Windows Seven UAC forbids saving of user (runtime) data in the Program Files tree. Win7 UAC advices to save user data in %APPDATA% or %LOCALAPPDATA% directories (ex. "C:\Users\[username]\AppData\" + "Roaming\" or "Local\" + "[program name]\"). Could author change the path of saving user data?

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[chirp_users] Repository/python-serial issue
by Andy Lavarre 21 Sep '11

21 Sep '11

I have http://d-rats.com/yum/f11/ installed as a repository. I tried adding http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository to the openSUSE repository list, but it failed. There was an error in the repository initialization. Error refreshing service chirp (http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository): Parse error: repoindex.xml[122] Entity 'copy' not defined Is there another option? ===== The reason I ask is that chirp fails to install under openSUSE 11.4 software manager yast2. It complains that "nothing provides pyserial needed by chirp-0.1.1.12-1.noarch " even though I have the latest python-serial offered by yast2 (2.5-3.3). TIA, Andy

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[chirp_users] VX6 Test?
by Dan Smith 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Hi all, Can someone try using v0.1.12 to upload and download from their Yaesu VX6? There has been a report that this operation is broken in 0.1.12 and I'd like to get confirmation of that before I try to find one to borrow. Thanks! -- Dan Smith www.danplanet.com KK7DS

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Dan Smith 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

Greetings, A new daily build of CHIRP is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree yesterday, and may include additional features, bug fixes, and/or bugs. If you are interested in trying it, grab it from the following location: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/daily-09182011/ A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: changeset: 1193:2a4129baa049 tag: tip user: Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com> date: Sat Sep 17 16:01:21 2011 -0700 files: chirp/ft7800.py description: [ft8900] Extend the top memory channel limit to 799, which is the actual limit supported by the radio.

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Dan Smith 17 Sep '11

17 Sep '11

Greetings, A new daily build of CHIRP is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree yesterday, and may include additional features, bug fixes, and/or bugs. If you are interested in trying it, grab it from the following location: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/daily-09172011/ A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: changeset: 1192:1f2c4af46342 tag: tip user: Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com> date: Fri Sep 16 20:27:52 2011 -0700 files: chirp/ic2720.py description: [ic2720] Set the used bit on memories (!)

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[chirp_users] img file
by Alvin Koffman 17 Sep '11

17 Sep '11

*Did you get my file Dan? **Alvin Koffman * IN brightest day, in blackest night, *No evil shall escape my sight* *Let those who worship evil's might,* *Beware my power... * *My Holy Spirit's light! *

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[chirp_users] CHIRP 0.1.12 (and updated Website)
by Dan Smith 17 Sep '11

17 Sep '11

Hi all, As promised, I just posted the 0.1.12 release. I did so on the new website software I have been testing. Hopefully the result is a cleaner interface that brings together the bug/feature tracking as well as the main site content. It will also allow some willing volunteers to help write some documentation more easily. Please note that you must now create an account to file a bug. This requirement is intended to help reduce the amount of spam that gets filed on the system, and more specifically, the (large) number of false positives generated by the _dumb_ anti-spam module. I'm sure there will be some bumps in the road (and missing information) with the new website, so please just let me know if something is missing or broken and I'll fix it. Version 0.1.12 brings support for several new radios, including: - Alinco DJ-596T - Baofeng UV-3R - Kenwood TH-K2 - Kenwood TM-271A - Puxing PX-2R - Puxing PX-777 - Yaesu FT-2800M - Yaesu FT-60R The release also includes the usual raft of bug fixes and several new features. I'll be working on a more detailed changelog for the website soon. Thanks to everyone that helped out with contributing code, radios, and bug reports! -- Dan Smith www.danplanet.com KK7DS

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[chirp_users] PX-2R downloaded data is corrupted
by Aubrey Turner 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

I downloaded v0.1.12 yesterday (this is the first time I've tried to use CHIRP) to try to back up and edit the memories in my Puxing PX-2R after some frustration with the Puxing software (it crashed after I had hand entered a number of entries). CHIRP connects to the unit and downloads the data, but everything is wrong. It looks like some sort of 'off by one' error, as the channel name has the first letter chopped and the frequencies are wrong, the tones are wrong, etc. For example, in channel 1 I have the settings for a local UHF repeater: * Freq: 442.950MHz * Receive Tone: None * Transmit Tone: 110.9 * Offset: +5MHz * Name: N5SVZ * Width: narrow * Power: high * Step: 12.5Khz Here's what is in the chirp file that I saved from the radio: <memory location="1"> <shortName>5SVZ0</shortName> <longName>5SVZ0</longName> <frequency units="MHz">442.908000</frequency> <squelch id="rtone" type="repeater"> <tone>88.5</tone> </squelch> <squelch id="ctone" type="ctcss"> <tone>88.5</tone> </squelch> <squelch id="dtcs" type="dtcs"> <code>503</code> <polarity>NR</polarity> </squelch> <squelchSetting>dtcs</squelchSetting> <duplex>none</duplex> <offset units="MHz">447.908100</offset> <mode>NFM</mode> <tuningStep units="kHz">5.00000</tuningStep> </memory> I have not used previous versions, so I can't say whether this is an issue with the new build or with my radio. I have had this PX-2R for nearly a year, so I suppose I could have a different variant of the radio (Puxing lists a 'PX-2R plus' that can receive VHF; mine can only work on UHF). Thanks, Aubrey Turner, K5ACT

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[chirp_users] Frequencies change when loading to radio...
by John Gorena 14 Sep '11

14 Sep '11

I noticed on Chirp 1.11 that some of the frequencies change when loaded to the Yeasu FT8900 AND that the list is limited to 500 entries. I noticed a few frequencies being saved to the radio were changed from 146.92 to 146.91 and some other similar issues. Has anyone else had that problem? -- John Gorena KD5JUN

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Dan Smith 14 Sep '11

14 Sep '11

Greetings, A new daily build of CHIRP is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree yesterday, and may include additional features, bug fixes, and/or bugs. If you are interested in trying it, grab it from the following location: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/daily-09142011/ A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: changeset: 1191:c9dceb290ba3 tag: tip user: Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com> date: Tue Sep 13 15:35:10 2011 -0700 files: .hgtags description: Added tag release_0_1_12 for changeset 3dd33f5175ca

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[chirp_users] release
by jim gibbens 13 Sep '11

13 Sep '11

I think we're good to go, at least for the radios I have been testing with CHIRP, the FT-2800M, TM-271A, TH-K2, and the IC-W32A. Regards, Jim Givens KJ7F

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[chirp_users] Okay, seriously this time...
by Dan Smith 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

Some issues have been raised since my last call for a release. Those have been fixed and things have been pretty quiet lately. Unless someone speaks up, I'm going to see about freezing and posting a release very soon. I'm also cooking up a change to the website and tracker, to merge the two and make dealing with the spam issues a lot easier. Speak now! -- Dan Smith www.danplanet.com KK7DS

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[chirp_users] [CHIRP] #131: No upload to JT220
by CHIRP Tracker 11 Sep '11

11 Sep '11

#131: No upload to JT220 -----------------------------------+---------------------------------------- Reporter: anonymous | Owner: kk7ds Type: Task | Status: new Priority: Functionality | Milestone: Component: Alinco DR1235/235/435 | Version: 0.1.11 Keywords: | Platform: Windows -----------------------------------+---------------------------------------- I can download and edit the Jetstream but can not upload to the radio. Maybe i am doing it wrong but thats where I am at. Using the Alinco cable and reading the radio as a Alinco DR-235 -- Ticket URL: <http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/trac/ticket/131> CHIRP <http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/trac> CHIRP Development

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Dan Smith 10 Sep '11

10 Sep '11

Greetings, A new daily build of CHIRP is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree yesterday, and may include additional features, bug fixes, and/or bugs. If you are interested in trying it, grab it from the following location: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/daily-09092011/ A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: changeset: 1190:3dd33f5175ca tag: tip user: Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com> date: Thu Sep 08 16:55:15 2011 -0700 files: chirp/wouxun.py description: [px2r] Extend upper coverage range to 500MHz

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[chirp_users] ICOM IC-746PRO?
by Andy Lavarre 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

Has anyone tried using the ICOM IC746PRO with D-RATS? Would appreciate hearing tips and tricks, experiences. Seems like it should work. It has a three data connections options: [DATA], [ACC], and [MIC] (Manual, p. 78). It shows both direct connection and TNC usage. It *is limited to 9600 baud max. TIA, 73, Andy Lavarre

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Dan Smith 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Greetings, A new daily build of CHIRP is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree yesterday, and may include additional features, bug fixes, and/or bugs. If you are interested in trying it, grab it from the following location: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/daily-09012011/ A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: changeset: 1189:cd3b4220bf4b tag: tip user: Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com> date: Wed Aug 31 15:59:14 2011 -0700 files: chirp/ft2800.py description: [ft2800] Hopefully fix ft2800 negotiation issues changeset: 1188:9fbf9b9db057 user: Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com> date: Wed Aug 31 15:58:53 2011 -0700 files: chirpui/mainapp.py description: Flush the serial port after opening and before an upload/download operation changeset: 1187:bb326ab90d20 user: Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com> date: Wed Aug 31 15:38:42 2011 -0700 files: chirp/alinco.py description: [alinco] Retry identification routine a couple of times

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[chirp_users] FT-50R
by Philip Loudin 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

The FT-50 is mentioned in the chirp code (daily build 08/29/2011), but it is commented out in directory.py. Does this suggest that the FT-50 will soon be accomodated, or that additional testing is still required, or...? I have a FT-50, and cannot find programming software available aside from ADMS. I also have a VX-5 which seems to work well with chirp, and a TH-D7A which I will try soon. I really like the idea of FOSS radio programming software, so thanks! Phil AG4AT

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