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[chirp_users] New User's Problems
by Drew Einhorn 31 Dec '16

31 Dec '16

For each of the problems described below. - Perhaps, it's a bug. - Perhaps, it's not a bug it's a feature. - Perhaps, it's the result of a prior operator error. At this time, nearly all of my channels are either imported from a stock configuration: US Calling Frequencies and NOAA Weather Alerts, or are the results of querying the RepeaterBook database. Each of these channel sets is saved in a .csv file. I create a .img file by: - downloading a .img file from the phone. - deleting all channels creating any empty .img file with appropriate driver information - importing appropriate .csv files into the empty .img - weeding unwanted channels - adding a couple channels - saving or exporting the result to a .img or .csv file One problem is the power column only appears in the .img file. It's missing in the .csv files. Unfortunately, it defaults to high power instead of low power. So, I have to change the setting for each channel from high to low power. Another problem is when I create a new .img using the above procedure. Many menu settings that apply to all channels are reset to their defaults. Then, I have to set them all to the desired configuration. By trial and error, I discovered that I can sort by comment, prefixing each comment with one or more asterisks. This groups the channels by the number of asterisks in the prefix and alphabetizes within the group. Unfortunately, the result of the is that adjusting the channels chosen for the configuration, or changing the comments results in having to change the power and change all the menu settings for settings that apply to all channels. There are a few channels from .csv files that are grayed out and will not import into the .img file. I have tried some experiments, gotten unexpected results, and am confused. I'll try to give a more coherent description in a future message. -- Drew Einhorn "You can see a lot by just looking." -- Yogi Berra

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[chirp_users] trouble with TM-D710G
by Roy Dean 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

> > This order makes sense to me. Naturally, if you try to download before > turning on the radio it's not going to work. The only thing that > surprises me is rebooting the computer. Unfortuantely, now it will not connect at all. More below. > This will only make a > difference if your USB-serial cable is misbehaving. You might look into > that to make sure you have it installed in accordance with the > instructions from the manufacturer. Even better, use a real serial > port so you're not fighting with drivers. > I believe the adapter may be at fault, seeing as now it won't connect, AT ALL. Using a dedicated serial port is not an option, I don't own a single computer that has one! > Doesn't this happen in the background? You should be able to edit your > 20 channels while Chirp continues to check the rest of the radio for > data. > Maybe so, but it was so flaky I didn't want to "interupt" it. I got errors when trying to do anything while it was downloading the empty channel info. > Look for clues in your debug log. see below, all I can guess is adapter is junk. I'll see if there are any checks I can perform on it and the kenwood cable [2016-12-29 17:15:27,662] chirp.ui.mainapp - DEBUG: User selected Kenwood TM-D710G on port /dev/ttyUSB0 Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/chirp/ui/mainapp.py", line 1432, in mh self.do_download(*args) File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/chirp/ui/mainapp.py", line 683, in do_download timeout=0.25) File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/serial/serialutil.py", line 180, in __init__ self.open() File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/serial/serialposix.py", line 311, in open self._update_dtr_state() File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/serial/serialposix.py", line 605, in _update_dtr_state fcntl.ioctl(self.fd, TIOCMBIS, TIOCM_DTR_str) IOError: [Errno 5] Input/output error

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[chirp_users] trouble with TM-D710G
by Roy Dean 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

Setup: Kenwood D710GA Lenovo ThinkPad circa 2013 Recent (about a month old) Ubuntu install CHIRP daily-20161220 Best Buy Insignia USB to Serial Adapter Cable PG-5H kit (w/PG-5G cable) Issues: 1) I need to connect the radio and start chirp in a very specific order, or chirp won't recognize the radio. That order is: a. Reboot computer b. Turn radio on c. connect radio to computer via PG-5G cable d. wait a few seconds (I assume so the operating system can recognize the serial adapter) e. start chirp At this point - Chirp allows me to "download form radio", and gives me the standard "live" warning. If I do not follow the above order, when I select port/kenwood/d710G and "ok", I just get a blank chirp screen. Now, before I get into the second issue - I should note that Chirp now takes forever as it downloads the data for all 1000 memory channels - when I only currently have about 20 programmed channels. Not a huge deal, but somewhat annoying. 2) I can edit the channels and import csv files no problem, but there doesn't seem to be any "live" updating of my radio! And being that the "upload to radio" option is not available, I have no way of forcing the update. Any ideas?

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[chirp_users] Help
by clowery＠va.net 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

I am trying to read my FT-1802 with the latest version of Chirp and the radio displays "ERROR" while the program tells me it is a different yaesu radio (VXA ???). Any help?

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[chirp_users] programming cable problems
by Dave 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

I use the latest version of Chirp downloaded about 10 days ago. It worked well and did all the programming I need for the Beofeng uv5r, (different cable) Btech UV 2501-220. I had a small computer problem and after correcting the computer problem I could program the Btech UV 2501 but the programming cables for the UV5R have a problem. The one that I used over and over now puts my UV5R in a transmit as soon as i plug it into the computer. The other cable gives me an error message that says the Commport (1-8 ) wont work. What do I do. Thanks for any ideas Dave KD0TUN

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Re: [chirp_users] Chirp Linux command line
by Bob Boehme 27 Dec '16

27 Dec '16

They now sell a 7 inch display for the raspberry pi 3 that lets you bolt the pi to the back of the display. It’s a touch screen. Load Chirp and away you go. I take mine in my car on long trips.. get a 12 volt to 5 volts converter and you have a great portable programmer.. From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Hughes Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 3:35 AM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: [chirp_users] Chirp Linux command line Finding some older info via Google but not sure what current status is. I program a lot of radios with Chirp. Sometimes dozens in a day. I'd love to build a raspberry pi powered chirp programmer with a 2 line LCD and a few buttons. I can Do the hardware build and a Menu system easy enough. I just need to be able to run chirp and read / write images using the command line. Such a device would be the same size as a radio and yet be able to hold the few dozen different images I use on a regular basis. Cheers Tony New Zealand.

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[chirp_users] Chirp Linux command line
by Tony Hughes 27 Dec '16

27 Dec '16

Finding some older info via Google but not sure what current status is. I program a lot of radios with Chirp. Sometimes dozens in a day. I'd love to build a raspberry pi powered chirp programmer with a 2 line LCD and a few buttons. I can Do the hardware build and a Menu system easy enough. I just need to be able to run chirp and read / write images using the command line. Such a device would be the same size as a radio and yet be able to hold the few dozen different images I use on a regular basis. Cheers Tony New Zealand.

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[chirp_users] Chirp update
by Mark 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

I have A uv5r programmed thru chirp and need to program a new bf8hp with same channels. They both have different software. Can I use the same chirp software or do I Need to update to the new chirp update . Both came from beofeng tech along with their cable Sent from my iPad

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

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-20161220 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #455 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT1] Add Support for Retevis RT1(fix for build failures) This patch addresses the build failures of the previously submitted patch. #4313 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] PEP8 cleanup for Alinco driver This patch resolves the issues that are causing the Alinco driver to be flagged as needing a bit of PEP8 cleanup. #4315 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [NC-630A] Driver Cleanup This cleans up some pep8 errors that I must have missed when testing. There are otherwise no changes to the driver. Related to #4235 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT1] Add Support for Retevis RT1 This patch adds CHIRP support for programming both the VHF and UHF models of the Retevis RT1 handheld radios. #4313 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT21] Add PF1 Function Key Setting This patch adds the ability to set the PF1 key function of the Retevis RT21. #4139 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Add Support for Luiton LT-316 This patch adds support for the Luiton LT-316 variant to the retevis_rt22.py driver. Related to #4145 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Add Retries When Initializing Cloning Cloning does not always begin on the initial request. This patch adds the ability to retry up to five times (similar to how the factory software does it). Related to #4145

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Re: [chirp_users] USB Port defaulted to Bluetooth.
by Thomas James 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Hello Michael, If I turn off bluetooth on my Mac, I will not be able to use my mouse or keyboard. Is there another way to get CHIRP to default to the correct USB port that my radio is connected to? Thank you for your help! Thomas James thomasjames.mail(a)gmail.com 661-312-9019 > On Dec 12, 2016, at 12:00 PM, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > > 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. MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP (Thomas James) > 2. Re: MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP (Michael Brown) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:03:41 -0800 > From: Thomas James <thomasjames.mail(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Message-ID: <1131B3D7-B180-4F11-9279-C97B470947CF(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I own a Baofeng BF-F8HP and the high end programming cable, but still cannot program my radio using my new MAC with OS X Sierra. When I try to link the radio to my computer, the CHIRP software defaults to my bluetooth port, not the FTDI Cable. I checked in System Information, USB ports, and my computer is seeing the cable, but CHIRP does not. How do I get CHIRP to see the correct cable and not my bluetooth port path? > > With appreciation, > > Thomas > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:32:29 -0500 > From: Michael Brown <urieleiren(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in > CHIRP > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <F3ED1A17-115A-4DC7-B0A6-AA0716841D8C(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Have you tried turning off Bluetooth? > > Michael T. Brown > N4URI > > > > > >> On Dec 12, 2016, at 14:03, Thomas James <thomasjames.mail(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I own a Baofeng BF-F8HP and the high end programming cable, but still cannot program my radio using my new MAC with OS X Sierra. When I try to link the radio to my computer, the CHIRP software defaults to my bluetooth port, not the FTDI Cable. I checked in System Information, USB ports, and my computer is seeing the cable, but CHIRP does not. How do I get CHIRP to see the correct cable and not my bluetooth port path? >> >> With appreciation, >> >> Thomas >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> This message was sent to Michael T. Brown at urieleiren(a)gmail.com >> To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >

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