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[chirp_users] yaesu vx5r
by John Smale 08 Sep '13

08 Sep '13

I have been trying to program a VX5R with no success, I have tried 2 different types of USB cables and 2 different types of programs, chirp being one of them. I am able to read from the radio but when I go to write to the radio I get a comm error message. Has anyone else run into this problem? 73 John K2IZ

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[chirp_users] Chirp LiveCD
by B Giff 08 Sep '13

08 Sep '13

I finally got the Windows self extracting (.exe) version of the Chirp LiveCD updated on the website. Both the .iso and the .exe versions contain the 27 August Chirp-daily. If you are using this as a LiveUSB and have updated Chirp with the Chirp Updater script, there is no need to download this version. In fact, you probably have a newer Chirp-daily. http://sourceforge.net/projects/chirplivecd/ I had a request to include ORCA on the next release. Unfortunately, I will unable to make that happen. The ChirpLiveCD uses XFCE and ORCA does not run natively on it. I don't have the bandwidth to download the required files to make it work. Perhaps in a few months when I return home I will be able to include it. Bob

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[chirp_users] KK7DS Python Runtime and Mac OS 10.6.8?
by Jim Kennedy 08 Sep '13

08 Sep '13

I have CHIRP running on a desktop under 10.8.4. Now, I would like to run it on an older laptop running OS 10.6.8, to take in the field to program other folks in our group. I have attempted to install the Python runtime package. The install window comes up, but it it stalls on the second step (Destination Select). The "Continue" button is greyed out. I can go no further with it, and, yes, CHIRP doesn't run. Is there a different runtime version I need? Jim K6MIO

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

08 Sep '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-20130908 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #224 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] initial basic channel support for Yaesu VX-2. No bank or settings support yet. #833 [Andrew <ziltro(a)ziltro.com>] Add initial H777/Baofeng 888S driver This is currently disabled by default, but is going into the tree for further collaboration. (Reformated by Dan Smith before committing) Related to #701

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[chirp_users] The Drivers Fault....
by jbrown144＠btinternet.com 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

The only time I have had problems using Chirp is when I inadvertantly was using the wrong Prolific Driver. A number of leads/programs use various drivers from Prolific and the PC very often gets them confused. Including me! The most recent one being for the CW lead. Regards John G0PJU

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[chirp_users] Success!
by Peter Strauss 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

Heck, it's not even 11pm yet! I was able to download and upload successfully, making sure to select the non-US model of the 897. I did discover along the way that one of the 232-USB cables is bad, but that was a gift (also this morning) from a fellow cleaning out junk. OK, I am now a certifiable happy camper, and my gratitude to all of you who aided and abetted my cause today. This ol' guy is now smilin' broadly :-))))) Peter KO6R

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Re: [chirp_users] yaesu vx5r
by kc6iih 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

RT systems makes great programming software, yes not "freeware" but it works and also ties to the ARRL Repeater cd and Rfinder seamlessly. I use several of their discs and have not had any problems. Jock KC6IIH Sent from Samsung tabletMilton Hywatt <mhywattt(a)yahoo.com> wrote:Maybe a year ago when I used Chirp with my VX5 I had to select from the menu "Alternative Write Strategy." Now because of my memory loss that could have been another program like VX5 Commander but still it illustrates that in some cases the software needed an alternative method to write to the VX5. Sorry I can't help more, maybe try VX5 Commander, I think you can use it for free for 15 days. From: John Smale <jsmale859(a)msn.com> To: "chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2013 8:59 PM Subject: [chirp_users] yaesu vx5r I have been trying to program a VX5R with no success, I have tried 2 different types of USB cables and 2 different types of programs, chirp being one of them. I am able to read from the radio but when I go to write to the radio I get a comm error message. Has anyone else run into this problem? 73 John K2IZ _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users

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[chirp_users] Baffled by CHIRP
by Peter Strauss 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

Hello: I'm a newbie to this group. I just was loaned a cable that works perfectly for my friend who has an FT-7900. I have an FT-897. Questions: 1. Is there a problem with compatibility with the cable? The indicator does glow red when I'm plugged into a USB port. 2. I downloaded CHIRP to both my ubuntu 10.04 drive and my XP drive. On the Ubuntu version, there is no option for FT-897. That's version 0.2.1. On the XP drive, there is that option. However, for both, I get an error on the radio after I've hit transmit. On Ubuntu, I'm told that the header couldn't be read. No message on the XP version, but no luck either -- same error shows up on the radio. Now what? 3. Tried to figure out how to get an updated version for Ubuntu, so that I could find the FT-897 listed. Couldn't find that. Feeling like a total dummy at this point, and disappointed that I couldn't just plug it in and go for broke. Any help greatly appreciated. Peter KO6R

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[chirp_users] WIKI Edits - How do I contribute?
by Dave Nathanson 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Hi, I have updated information for the CHIRP wiki which I would like to offer to the community. How is that done? I registered an account in the Wiki area, but I don't see a way to edit the articles. Do I send the edits to a person? Or to this group? May my wiki account be upgraded? (user 1509) I have compiled some helpful info for the "Mac OS X Tips: page found at. http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/MacOS_Tips Best, Dave Nathanson KG6ZJO

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '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-20130906 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #223 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [kg-uv6] support fm presets in settings implement #1109 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [kg-uv6] support new model V2 fix #1041

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