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Re: [chirp_users] trying to load and access chirp software
by dwilson 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

Thx! And I found the place to display the extensions (new to this v. of windows too...) -----Original Message----- From: chir and I found the place to displayp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 6:45 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] trying to load and access chirp software Debra, The default for Windows is to hide most extensions (.exe included). The file that you need to double-click on to launch CHIRP is "chirpw.exe" so look for "chirpw". Jim KC9HI On Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 1:48 AM, dwilson <dwilson223(a)cox.net> wrote: > I probably should not even be typing this request but I have bought a > baofeng f8hp radio and well, I may as well try to use it, so… > > I was trying to get the chirp software loaded so I can get it setup. I > used the daily build install from the CHIRP website. It seemed to run > ok but did not give me a desktop icon. I was following the very clear > and easy miklor instructions but I have a version of windows that does > not provide a start button, neither does it give me an “all programs” > selection (don’t ask me what version of windows I have because I don’t > know how to find that either). So I used the “file explorer” option > and found the CHIRP folder but I do not see anything to click on to > open the software. The folders I see > include: etc, lib, locale, share, stock_configs. I have looked around > in each of these but do not see any sort of .exe file to open the software. > > > > Can someone help me understand what I am missing in this process… I > know… not a good sign if I can’t even get the software open, not sure > I’ll know what to do with it when I do, or how I will ever configure > the radio, but for now. I just need to be able to open the CHIRP software. > > > > Thank you. > > > > debra > > > > > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6086 / Virus Database: 4419/10627 - Release Date: 09/12/15

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[chirp_users] trying to load and access chirp software
by dwilson 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

I probably should not even be typing this request but I have bought a baofeng f8hp radio and well, I may as well try to use it, so. I was trying to get the chirp software loaded so I can get it setup. I used the daily build install from the CHIRP website. It seemed to run ok but did not give me a desktop icon. I was following the very clear and easy miklor instructions but I have a version of windows that does not provide a start button, neither does it give me an "all programs" selection (don't ask me what version of windows I have because I don't know how to find that either). So I used the "file explorer" option and found the CHIRP folder but I do not see anything to click on to open the software. The folders I see include: etc, lib, locale, share, stock_configs. I have looked around in each of these but do not see any sort of .exe file to open the software. Can someone help me understand what I am missing in this process. I know. not a good sign if I can't even get the software open, not sure I'll know what to do with it when I do, or how I will ever configure the radio, but for now. I just need to be able to open the CHIRP software. Thank you. debra

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[chirp_users] UV5RE+ N5R-213 bug? Dual watch w no priority. Set to slot A, gets RX in slot B reverts to A to TX
by Galen Thurber 11 Sep '15

11 Sep '15

UV5RE+ firmware N5R-213 chirp-daily 20150814 Problem: radio is set to dual watch with no priority. radio set to slot A and receives RX on slot B radio then flips back to slot A to TX. Same happens if B slot is selected and picks up RX on slot A, it reverts to slot B to TX. Is this a firmware bug or new coding? -- I've been on-line since late 1992 My computer recommendations: passwordsafe, Pidgin Internet Messenger, tor anonymous browsing bundle. My information recommendations: antiwar.com therealnews.com alternet.org quackwatch.com

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[chirp_users] Firmware error
by tcheek＠frontier.com 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

New Baofeng uv-5r out of box, purchased Saturday 9/6 at hamfest from vendor. Installed chirp 4.1 and downloaded driver prolific, 7/31/2007, version 3.2.0.0. Device manager tells me it is working correctly. I can download from the radio and add the NOAA bands into the software. When I attempt to upload I receive an ERROR of unsupported firmware N5R3409BFP3-25. I previously installed chirp daily build for 8/15/2015 and got an error of wrong model selection of radio, there was only one uv-5r to choose from. Running windows 7 professional Any help will be appreciated. Terry CheekPastorCalvary Missionary Baptist Churchsermonaudio.com/pastorterry

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[chirp_users] Wouxon kv6d
by Mark Cameron 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

Good Day, I have two models of Wouxon; the 2d and 6d. I am able to upload from both radios without any problems. I can download to the 2d with no problems either. The problem I am having is when I try to upload to the 6d, the pull down menus for radio selection is greyed out and is on the 1d. (not a problem with downloading to the 2d). How do I un-grey the selection box so I can upload to the 6d? Sincerely, Mark Cameron

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[chirp_users] Zastone - Baofeng cross reference chart, does one exist?
by Galen Thurber 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

Has anyone seen this CRL

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[chirp_users] ICOM IC-V8000
by Dennis A. Deaton 06 Sep '15

06 Sep '15

I have an IC-V8000 2M transceiver. It doesn't show up on the list of supported radios. Will Chirp interface with it? Dennis Deaton, WA6ACC Apple Valley, CA

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[chirp_users] Using Chirp With a TH D7A/G
by gboche62＠comcast.net 05 Sep '15

05 Sep '15

I have a legit Baofeng usb cable with the 2 leds, I also have downloaded the latest version of Chirp, I have been able to program all of the Baofeng radios including the GT 3 model with the higher power after I found that you need to remove part of the side of the 2 prong end of the cable so it sits in correctly. Programming was successful after that with that model. The problem I am having is programming a Kenwood TH D7A/G radio. Leaving the usb cable in the same usb slot on my laptop using windows 8.1, and not removing it at any time, when I try to download the radio image it comes up with an error message can not open comm port 5, access is denied. This is the same port I use for programming the Baofeng radios. Also with the usb cable inserted in the Kenwood, it flashes PF 3 which indicates to program function 3 button. This radio shows up in the drop down programming box just before you attempt to download or upload. Any suggestions? I tried restarting the computer and other things with no results. Again I am using windows 8.1. Glenn

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[chirp_users] Trying to upload to BaoFeng radio
by Dr. Whit Woodard 04 Sep '15

04 Sep '15

I haven’t used my Chirp app in over a year and I am trying to add a repeater to my BaoFeng BF-F8 channels. I was able to open the .img file and make the addition, but I am unable to either download or upload from or to the radio. My Chirp app says it’s 0.4.0 Do I need to upgrade Chirp? If so where and how? Or do I need to look for something else? Thanks, Whit

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[chirp_users] Yaesu VX6 won't communicate with Chirp (Robert Zamalin)
by Stanley Klakamp 04 Sep '15

04 Sep '15

Is the plug your using that goes into the radio a screw in type? The VX6 uses a screw in type plug for the microphone / headset. The part of the body of the plug that is closest to the pin has threads on it. It's designed that way to help with the waterproof nature of the VX6. When I tried to plug in my generic plug (without the threads on the body) it would not go in far enough to make contact and would not communicate with the radio. I trimmed the plastic on the body of the plug next to the pin of the plug with wire cutters to make it smaller. It still was not small enough to just push the plug in, but I could then screw it in far enough until it made contact. Then the computer would communicate with the radio and I could use Chirp after that. Possibly that's what's going on with yours??? 73 Stan K8LL NW Ohio, USA 10-10# 76801 FP# 3255 Propagation is our master . . . but sometimes the master is cruel!

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