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[chirp_users] Can't receive from Icom T70A using CHIRP 0.3.1
by Dane Ronnow 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

Having trouble with CHIRP and an Icom T70A HT. When I try to download from the radio, I get an error "Failed to communicate with the radio: unexpected response from the radio." The software works fine with a Baofeng UV-5R, firmware v297. Here's what I'm using: Quality FTDI cables for both radios (from Valley Enterprises). Version 2.08.28 driver for 32-bit Windows XP (from ftdichip.com). CHIRP v0.3.1. I installed the driver and software. In Device Manager, the COM port is 4 with the Icom cable; 3 with the Baofeng cable. With the Baofeng, I plugged the cable into the radio, then into the computer, turned on the radio, then launched the software. When I download from radio, I set the port to COM3, the select the radio and model. Progress bar opens and LED on the radio blinks green as the data is downloaded. I can make changes, upload, etc. All is good with the UV-5R. Basically same process with the Icom T70: I plug the cable into the radio first, then into the computer. I verify COM port in Device Manager, which is 4 with the Icom cable. I power on the radio, then launch the software. I select receive from radio, then select COM4 from the popup menu, Icom, T70. The progress bar pops up momentarily, then the error message, "Failed to communicate with the radio: unexpected response from the radio." Any ideas? I'm thinking of trying an earlier release of CHIRP, though I would hate to see the Icom able to connect, but not the Baofeng. Out of the two radios, the Baofeng is the one that needs the software programming capability the most. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Dane

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 11 Apr '13

11 Apr '13

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-20130411 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #191 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add another delete option to shift all memories up (not just to the next blank). This changes the delete options in the context menu to be a submenu with three options. Resolves #779

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 10 Apr '13

10 Apr '13

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-20130410 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #190 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix failure to set tone value when smart tones is disabled This silly bug has apparently been present since smart tones was added, and is just a mind-o, forgetting to return the unchanged value if we bail because the feature is disabled. Fixes #635 [Dean Gibson <data(a)ae7q.net>] Fix missing callsign tag field in Icom ID-31 #771

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 09 Apr '13

09 Apr '13

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-20130409 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #189 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Actually fix a failure with pyserial's win32 comports method Since comports returns a generator, we don't actually hit the problem until we iterate. Instead, evaluate to a list immediately so we fire the exception when we're equipped to handle it. Fixes #775

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[chirp_users] chirp on a power pc
by jim ki6njf 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

I just installed kubuntu on an Apple PowerBook G4, the cpu is a power pc, has anyone tried chirp on it? 73s jim ki6njf

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[chirp_users] ic 92ad error download from radio
by William Biggs 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

when I try to download from the radio all the channel show errors I using the mac mini

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Re: [chirp_users] [baofeng_uv5r] CHIRP 0.3.1 Released!
by André Berger 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

Hello, the mac download page is not working! No file Em 08/04/2013, às 07:28, Jim <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> escreveu: > Hi group, > > For those of you that are using the CHIRP 0.3.0 stable release, the first maintenance release of the 0.3.x line is now available. > > Here's the announcement from the CHIRP website: > http://chirp.danplanet.com/news/9 > > Here's the Download page were you can get the latest stable release: > http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download > > If you like how CHIRP benefits your UV-5R (and/or other radio(s)), show your appreciation to the CHIRP developer by making a donation. Here's the page where you can do it. > > http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download > > Jim KC9HI > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 178 New Photos 5 New Files 1 > Visit Your Group > . > USER GUIDE: www.miklor.com/uv5r/UserGuide > . > UV-5R FAQ: www.miklor.com/uv5r/FAQ > . > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback > . > > __,_._,___

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

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-20130408 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #188 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Do not attempt to set empty memories during copy/paste operations Fixes #769 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [uvb5] Support empty flagging Related to #629 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [uvb5] Add power level support Related to #629 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [uvb5] Support VFOs as special channels Related to #629 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add Baofeng UV-B5 test image Related to #629 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add initial Baofeng UV-B5 support This is not complete, but implements the basic functions. Related to #629 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix two issues introduced in the recent changes to editorset: 1. ev_editor_selected() doesn't match memedit anymore (Thanks Marco!) 2. Hide Unused Values was looking for the single memedit editor Fallout from #739

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[chirp_users] TYT uv3r Question
by ALAN 07 Apr '13

07 Apr '13

2 Questions I love my Baofeng uv-5r, and I'm not sure if the if the 220 band will work and I shall try it. 1. The TYT-uv3r is supposed to work on the 220mhz band with the factroy software. Anyone know of this, it is another cheap radio that looks like another mold of the Baofeng. Is it only a cosmetic change on the outside with the same inside ??? Is it the same manufacturer ?? 2. Is there any P25 version of uhf, or vhf anywhere like these radios ? Thanks Alan KC9IMF

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[chirp_users] Chirp LiveCD
by B Giff 07 Apr '13

07 Apr '13

I have updated the Chirp LiveCD with today's daily (7Apr13). As with previous updates, the new daily is the only change so if you are using a LiveUSB and have run the Chirp Updater, you already have the latest version. Please note that future releases of the LiveCD will be much slower than once a month. I am moving to a country where the internet speed is dial-up at best, so uploads will be extremely difficult. To mitigate this, please create a bootable USB (LiveUSB) if you plan to use it more than once in a great while. Instructions are located in the wiki section of the Chirp LiveCD website. Bob http://sourceforge.net/projects/chirplivecd/

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