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[chirp_users] How to install Development builds
by David Carlson 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

I just discovered the Chirp application and I'm trying to figure out how to install the development versions on Windows. Do I just select the chirp directory and copy the newest file into the installed directory or am I suppose to get everything from re-install. I don't see any instructions for a non-developer like me. Thanks, David KA2OQZ

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[chirp_users] Programming Wouxum KG-UV6X
by KG4RUL 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

If I download from the radio using parameters: Port COM3 Vendor Wouxun Model KG-UV6D everything works great. I have prepared a .CSV file formatted to the CHIRP requirements. I can successfully import the file. When I try to upload that file data to my Wouxun KG-UV6X, this window appears: Port COM3 Vendor Wouxun Model CSV (note - this value is greyed out and not changeable) I click on OK and nothing happens.

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[chirp_users] Kenwood TM-281a works, too
by chirp.fratermus＠spamgourmet.net 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

The Kenwood TM-271A appears on the Supported Radio Models list. I have just hooked up a TM-281A (newer model of the same radio) to the stable release and it appears to work fine. IDed by chirp as a 271 and works in "live mode" like the 271. If there is anything I should test before adding it to the Supported list let me know. -- Jason Carr http://www.mousetrap.net/mouse/

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[chirp_users] Ts2000.py
by KG4RUL 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Loading this module produces the following error message: Unable to load module: name 'TS2000_TONES' is not defined Dennis, KG4RUL

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '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-20120724 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #104 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix Load Module to work around scoping issues with exec() See description of the bug here: http://bugs.python.org/issue8819 #93 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [uv5r] Fix allowing lowercase characters in names Fixes #256

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[chirp_users] Schedule for Support of Radios
by KG4RUL 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

I am the Emergency coordinator for our County ARES. I have the following radios that need to have a common set of frequencies programmed into them: VX-5R - Supported FT-857D - Supported FT-897D - Not Supported FT-8800R - Supported FT-7900R - Not Directly Supported (Programs as an FT-7800R) FT-2800M - Supported TS-2000(x) - Not Supported KG-UV6X - Not Supported FT-60R - Supported I have long said the ALL radio manufacturers should be required to have a common dataset for programming their radios. Lo and Behold, I have found CHIRP! If the not supported radios listed above could be added, my life would be so much easier! While I do not have spare radios to loan, I can willingly be a Beta Tester. TNX Dennis, KG4RUL

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 43, Issue 15 - Schedule for Support of Radios (KG4RUL)
by KG4RUL 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

TS2000(x) Tom has a prototype driver for this and has been looking for people to help test. http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/217 I went to this page and attempted to get to the/*Load Module*/ feature as was instructed, but that option was not visible. I then went to the/*Help*/ drop-down and checked/*Enable Developer Functions*/. Then, going to the/*View*/ drop-down, the/*Developer Functions*/ option remains greyed out. So, how do I enable CHIRP developer mode? Dennis, KG4RUL

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '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-20120723 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #103 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [uv5r] Add DTCS-> cross mode Fixes #252 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Filter the alphanumeric name when saving the detail editor Fixes #255 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [uv5r] Fix valid_characters Related to #255 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [vxa700] Maybe fix tx inhibit? Related to #120 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Robustify Alinco upload/download routines and include tracing Related to #254

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[chirp_users] Alinco Users...
by Dan Smith 22 Jul '12

22 Jul '12

Hi all, It has been quite a while since I wrote the Alinco drivers (DRx35) and I don't quite recall some of the behavior. A user is trying to program a DR235 and having trouble getting any data from the radio. Does the radio have to be in clone mode prior to download? Are there any other tricks that may be necessary before it will work? I seem to recall it being rather straightforward, but it's been a while. Thanks for any feedback you can provide... -- Dan Smith www.danplanet.com KK7DS

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[chirp_users] skipping channels
by dave calhoun 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

Hi Marco, I was able to verify on my radio that the skip function is being set to "ONLY" which affects "Preferential Memory Scan". The other options are "OFF" and "SKIP" in that menu. Thanks, Dave > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:48:31 +0200 > From: Marco IZ3GME <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] skipping channels > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <500A5ECF.1060507(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi Dave > >> That would answer if it was an unsupported feature in >> chirp or not. I'm using a yaesu FT-60 handheld. > > I checked the sources, skip is supported for FT-60. > If you suspect a bug I can reach an FT-60 and test myself in a day or two. > >> When you describe the special channels it sounds like you are talking >> about ones we can't transmit on? Like listening to the burger king >> radio? I've seen the frequencies for my area published but wondered just >> what use they would be. > > No, you misunderstood, sorry, my english should be better ;) > I mean those memory channel that has special meaning/usage for the radio > eg. for the ft60 could be the home channel memory and the PMS frequencies. > > 73 de IZ3GME Marco > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > > End of chirp_users Digest, Vol 43, Issue 13 > *******************************************

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