December 2016 - Users - lists.chirpmyradio.com

[chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP
by Thomas James 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

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

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[chirp_users] macOS Sierra 10.12, blank window
by Elliott Cable 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

Hi! Elliott, KL4JC here; I've got a few things: - I've installed the KK7DS Python Runtime as required; it'd be really nice if some more information about this were included on CHIRP's pages. If nothing else, a link to an informational page about this package itself is an absolute minimum. (Having me install a `.pkg` with no explanation as to why? Please, no!) ... especially as Google yields effectively nothing (except my own query to the Homebrew issue-tracker from years ago, hah!) - I want to note that the (surprisingly up-to-date!) “macOS tips page” is, unfortunately, suddenly out-of-date again: there is a new GUI for *properly* authorizing unsigned apps, as of macOS Sierra 10.12.1: 1. Attempt to run the app, accept the denial; 2. open the “Security & Privacy > General” System Preferences pane; 3. and there will be a new, temporary modal specifically providing the opportunity to whitelist the most-recently-denied unsigned app (i.e. CHIRP): ![System Preferences prompting CIRP](http://ell.io/icpTv+) That should be a little more user-friendly, not to mention more secure, than having users undertake fragile command-line whitelisting of the entire directory! (= - Finally, and my main reason for writing in ... unfortunately, trying to run `chirp-daily-20161208.app` is not showing much in the way of success, for me. I simply get a blank window, as follows: ![blank CHIRP window on OS X](http://ell.io/i4cfS+) Anybody have any idea why I might be seeing this, or how to remedy it without booting into Windows? /= ⁓ ELLIOTTCABLE — fly safe. http://ell.io/tt

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[chirp_users] Yaesu FT2800M reading error
by YT9TP - Pedja 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

I got Yaesu FT2800M and was eager to use Chirp to program it. It failed reading data from this rig. It ends up with message: > An error has occurred > Failed to communicate with radio: Failed to read header I use CHIRP daily-20161123 but older versions did not work too. I tried reading with G4HFQ FTB2800 and it reads rig properly so I am sure my serial adapter works fine. I see I am not the only one with this issue. There are few reports on this issue on Chirp site but none got response. Any hope? -- YT9TP, Pedja http://www.yt9tp.iz.rs --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 08 Dec '16

08 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-20161208 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #454 [Pavel Milanes (CO7WT) <pavelmc(a)gmail.com>] [PATCH][FD-460UH] New model support for the Feidaxin FD-460UH, fixes #4283 New model Feidaxin FD-460UH with a different identification, despite it can be programmed with the OEM software as a FD-450/460.

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[chirp_users] CHIRP and BF-F9 not write with an error, why?
by IW2GJV 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

hi just programmed my Pofung BF-F9 (like an UV-5R )..... with chirp with no problems ! Today i READ all ok , but i think to WRITE into the radio , it say this error: http://i65.tinypic.com/14bnngl.jpg is the first time i see this error..... no problem before this day !!! a Trick, if i end the chirp program, NOT read but direct WRITE ... chirp not say to me this error....why ? thanks best 73

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[chirp_users] New UV5-RTP not recognized with BF-F8HP model selection
by Dr. Hans-Christian Becker 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

Hello, This is my first foray into China radios and Chirp. Yesterday I get a two-pack Baofeng UV5-RTP radios. I downloaded the latest build of Chirp (20161123). When I select "BF-F8HP" as per the FAQ, I get an "Incorrect Model" error. After downloading with the UV5-R model selection, firmware version reported is HN5RV01 1FB297 debug.log after testing with BF-F8HP and then UV5-R models attached. Any hints and help is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Hans-Christian SM7TL/KG6POK

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Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT2800M reading error
by Ken Palmer 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 12:28 PM Ken Palmer <palmerken77(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > That's the only glitch I had and it wasn't really a glitch, more so in my > confusion at the time. No mods have been done yet on it. Check ur > drivers, mayb a conflict somewhere. That's all I got to suggest ! > KO6JM >

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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG UV8D deaf
by Caglar AKGUNGOR 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Hello, I have a Wouxun UV8D which I had programmed last year with an OEM cable with success. Yesterday I have attempted to add some new channels. Everything seemed normal at a first glance but then I have realized that the radio has no reception at all. The frequency, the channel name and all other parameters can be seen on the screen and as far as I can see it transmits on both VHF and UHF (checked with a scope) but no reception, anywhere. I have seen on the net that other people had similar problems, their radios becoming deaf after programming. Does anyone know what is the cause? And the cure? Another problem I have noticed (which didn't happen last year during programming) is that my Mac (a Macbook air) tend to freeze while using Chirp. Can it be something related to the latest build? 73, Caglar TA2UH

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Re: [chirp_users] Wouxun KG UV8D deaf
by Bob Boehme 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Many times it is caused by trying to put a program from an older radio into a newer radio with different firmware.. It bricks the squelch circuit.. You can go to MIKLOR.com to reinsert the proper firmware and make a new program..I have also experienced that problem.. Bob W2IRI From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2016 5:25 AM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Wouxun KG UV8D deaf On 03/12/16 10:22, Caglar AKGUNGOR wrote: I have seen on the net that other people had similar problems, their radios becoming deaf after programming. Does anyone know what is the cause? And the cure? I've heard of a similar problem which was caused by physical damage to the headphone socket. It wasn't programming which caused the problem, it was plugging the programming cable in which caused it. The audio goes through the headphone jack socket so the internal speaker can be muted when a plug is inserted. If the contact hasn't sprung back properly then the internal speaker will stay muted. Does the RX light turn on when it receives a signal? You could try plugging a speaker/headphones into the socket and see if you hear the audio through that. Although I believe it's a 2.5mm jack plug you'll need! -- Andrew.

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[chirp_users] ATR-22/BF-888 issues
by Bernard Kersefarutz 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

First time posting on this subscription list. I'm fairly new to radio stuff, just got a handful of ATR-22s off of Amazon by Amcrest. I am trying to program them through the CHIRP software but to no avail. I keep getting an error message of "No response from radio" Here's the error in the debug.log [2016-11-30 19:28:00,760] chirp.ui.mainapp - DEBUG: User selected Baofeng BF-888 on port COM3 [2016-11-30 19:28:00,792] chirp.ui.clone - DEBUG: Clone thread started [2016-11-30 19:28:00,792] chirp.drivers.h777 - DEBUG: download [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting exception [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: -- Exception: -- [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): File "chirp\ui\clone.pyo", line 249, in run File "chirp\drivers\h777.pyo", line 288, in sync_in File "chirp\drivers\h777.pyo", line 187, in do_download File "chirp\drivers\h777.pyo", line 109, in _h777_enter_programming_mode RadioError: No response from radio [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: ---------------- [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.clone - ERROR: Clone failed: No response from radio [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.clone - DEBUG: Clone thread ended [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting model usage: Baofeng_BF-888,download,True [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting exception [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.inputdialog - ERROR: --- Exception Dialog: No response from radio --- [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.inputdialog - ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): File "chirpw", line 67, in <module> AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'split' Would be appreciated if I could get some assistance. Thanks in advance!

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