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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

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-20121028 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #123 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [KG-UVD1P KG-UV6] Align frequency ranges description with those used in uv-5r Also correct a bug in unused code [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [KG816] Initial support - still experimental First implementation of issue #320 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [FT8x7] Mimics radio behaviour at memory init and delete fix bug #325

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[chirp_users] Success Communication with UV5R BFB 291
by Michael Collinson 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

Thanks to Jock, George, Dan, Alan and all who responded to my call for help. I was already aware that the .img file had to be downloaded from the individual UV5R radio which would then be the template used to program the channels and upload back to the radio as I had spent many hours reading every post and article that I could find on both <blocked::http://www.miklor.com/> www.miklor.com and <blocked::http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home> http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home sites. I visited the <blocked::http://www.miklor.com/> www.miklor.com site and obtained a copy of the program for the 291 model. However on running this I suffered the same problem. I noticed that the program was trying to communicate on COM Port 8. But the UV5R was shown to be connected to COM Port10. I could not find any method of changing the program from COM8. I disabled the four Bluetooth Communications Ports shown as COM3, COM6, COM7, and COM8 and reran the program. Eureka this time I had communication. I fired up the CHIRP program which also connected to the radio. So if it is of any use to others who think their radio is not communicating with either the CHIRP program or the Baofeng program try temporarily disabling any other device that is shown using COM Ports. I still find it strange that the Prolific USB-to Serial cable is shown connected to COM10. and CHIRP shows that it is communicating using COM4. Purely academic, as the respective programs work and I am able to program my BFB 291 model. Mike

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 46, Issue 33
by Paul B Wilson 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

OMG!!! The ned replay on radioio is the one with ME on it!!! ASAME! -----Original Message----- From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 4:00 PM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 46, Issue 33 Send chirp_users mailing list submissions to chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com You can reach the person managing the list at chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of chirp_users digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe (John LaMartina) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:33:35 -0400 From: "John LaMartina" <JohnLa(a)usa.net> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe To: "'Discussion of CHIRP'" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <001301cdb460$d0279ed0$7076dc70$@net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" CHIRP remembers the last com port it used. It doesn't check to see if you changed USB slots. I run the port scan below. http://wouxun.us/Software/USB Drivers/FindComPort.exe <http://wouxun.us/Software/USB%20Drivers/FindComPort.exe> Then type over the CHIRP selected port. Hope this helps. John K3NXU BTW: I use Windows7 and a Dell POS From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John Gorena Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 11:36 AM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe If no one else sees this issue, it is probably my laptop. Acting funny - but it is not making me laugh. Just saying. John From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John Gorena Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:39 AM To: 'william coulson'; 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe On Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe, it does not let me change the COM port. It is set on com6 and click on arrow and it only lists com6. Is anyone else seeing this issue? - I am using Windows 7 Ultimate laptop - Connected to a Yaesu FT8900 John

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Re: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe
by John LaMartina 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

CHIRP remembers the last com port it used. It doesn't check to see if you changed USB slots. I run the port scan below. http://wouxun.us/Software/USB Drivers/FindComPort.exe <http://wouxun.us/Software/USB%20Drivers/FindComPort.exe> Then type over the CHIRP selected port. Hope this helps. John K3NXU BTW: I use Windows7 and a Dell POS From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John Gorena Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 11:36 AM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe If no one else sees this issue, it is probably my laptop. Acting funny - but it is not making me laugh. Just saying. John From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John Gorena Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:39 AM To: 'william coulson'; 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe On Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe, it does not let me change the COM port. It is set on com6 and click on arrow and it only lists com6. Is anyone else seeing this issue? - I am using Windows 7 Ultimate laptop - Connected to a Yaesu FT8900 John

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Re: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe
by John Gorena 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

If no one else sees this issue, it is probably my laptop. Acting funny - but it is not making me laugh. Just saying. John From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John Gorena Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:39 AM To: 'william coulson'; 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: [chirp_users] Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe On Daily Build chirp-daily-20121019-installer.exe, it does not let me change the COM port. It is set on com6 and click on arrow and it only lists com6. Is anyone else seeing this issue? - I am using Windows 7 Ultimate laptop - Connected to a Yaesu FT8900 John

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[chirp_users] new user
by william coulson 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

I am new to the list. Got the Boafeng UV-5RB up and running but still learning the CHIRP program. I have learned to program 15 frequencies but still learning how to add more after that. Seems to be over writing my last inputs. Bill W6SQ

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[chirp_users] Success using CHIRP to program Baofeng UV-5R Ver BFB 291
by Michael Collinson 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Hi all, with thanks to Jock, George, Dan, Alan and all who responded to my call for help. I was already aware that the .img file had to be downloaded from the individual UV5R radio which would then be the template used to program the channels and upload back to the radio as I had spent many hours reading every post and article that I could find on both www.miklor.com and http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home sites. I visited the www.miklor.com site and obtained a copy of the program for the 291 model. However on running this I suffered the same problem. I noticed that the program was trying to communicate on COM Port 8. But the UV5R was shown to be connected to COM Port10. I could not find any method of changing the program from COM8. I disabled the four Bluetooth Communications Ports shown as COM 3 COM6 COM7 and COM8 and reran the program. Eureka this time I had communication. I fired up the CHIRP program and which also connected to the radio. So if it is of any use to others who think their radio is not communicating with either the CHIRP program or the Baffing program try temporarily disabling any other device that is shown using COM Ports. I still find it strange that the Prolific USB-to Serial cable is shown connected to COM10. and CHIRP shows that it is communicating using COM4. Purely academic, as the respective programs work and I am able to program my BFB 291 model. Regards, Mike _____ From: Michael Collinson [mailto:training@bigpond.net.au] Sent: Wednesday, 24 October 2012 5:34 PM To: 'chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com' Subject: Version of Baofeng UV-5R not supported by CHIRP? I have had success using both CHIRP and Baofeng software in downloading and uploading from a Baofeng UV-5R, Version BFB 251 120702 VER-05 which belongs to a mate. However, my own model UV-5R, Version BFB 291 120828N B5R0001 does not respond. Any suggestions? Regards, Mike

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[chirp_users] TH-F6A
by Marvin Match 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

Has anybody successfully been able to connect to a Kenwood TH-F6A? What's the secret? KA7TPH

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Re: [chirp_users] Chirp plans for Yaesu VX-2
by Kc6iih 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

CHIRP is good for the radios they compliment. I use RT Systems VX-2 software and cable. Yes pricey, not freeware, but works seemlessly with ARRL and Rfinder. Jock KC6IIH Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab JOCK KC6IIH"Arnott, Scott" <scott.arnott(a)zeltech.com> wrote:Understand priorities, especially for "free" work. If it helps, I'm interested in the VX-2 version too. 73, Scott W4AFA -----Original Message----- From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Errington Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:57 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Chirp plans for Yaesu VX-2 On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:40:56 joel d wrote: > Hi, > > The FAQ points new radio model requests to "Contacts" page/list for > new radio requests, a link for which a page does not load. > > I use your excellent software to program my FT-60 Yaesu. Thank you. > > I am wondering if there is any plan to add the Yaesu VX-2 handheld for > use with your excellent software? Hi there, I started this, but it's, er, still under development. Nobody else but me seemed to be interested until now. Maybe this will be an incentive. 73, Andrew _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users

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[chirp_users] Chirp plans for Yaesu VX-2
by joel d 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

Hi, The FAQ points new radio model requests to "Contacts" page/list for new radio requests, a link for which a page does not load. I use your excellent software to program my FT-60 Yaesu. Thank you. I am wondering if there is any plan to add the Yaesu VX-2 handheld for use with your excellent software? Thank you, Joel

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