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Re: [chirp_users] Joey Girves
by Fred Erickson 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:09:09 -0800 Alice Baker <albaker(a)gci.net> wrote: > Fred, > > Do you know anything about this person? > > Alice Hi Alice, I've never head of him. Have you asked anyone in the Moose Horn ARC? I don't know how active it is but the trustee is KL7AN. Ooops. I see he has no email in QRZ. Maybe someone else living on the Kenai might know? Fred

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[chirp_users] Help
by Marvin Barnes 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

I have posted this already but no responses. Looking for a kind soul to help me. I sent the following to RadioReference: I have a Baofeg UV-5r and am using CHIRP to program it. When I go to Query from Data Source and select Radio Reference it asks me for my logon and password and a zip code. If I enter my old zip code of 78121 (La Vernia) I get a list of La Vernia frequencies. However if I enter 83301 which is where I live now I get the hour glass forever and really it is forever. How do I get the list from 83301 to come to me. I have changed my RR to show Idaho and even have select the area and specific agencies to watch. So what am I doing wrong. They replied: We aren't sure why that is occurring. Have you tried contacting CHIRP support for support of their software? Is there anyone out there who could help me please? Marvin Barnes

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '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-20160713 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #417 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Basic Settings(continued) This patch adds the remaining UV-50X3 basic settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - DTMF Settings (bug fix) This patch fixes a bug in the UV-50X3 DTMF settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - DTMF Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 DTMF settings. Also return "elif element.value.get_mutable():" back to its proper position (it was accidentally moved in the last patch). related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Work Mode Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 work mode settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Other Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 miscellaneous settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Basic Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 settings that correspond to the radio's built in SET menu. related to #3815 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add BTECH UV-50X3 image Related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 This patch adds basic support (500 left memories/500 right memories) plus all per-channel settings. It also and exposes the structures that will be used to add settings in future patches. related to #3815

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[chirp_users] QYT8900 or Mini-8900
by Adrian Mundy 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Hi all. New to this group, but would appreciate some assistance please. I have used the latest software and can read, and probably write to a QTY 8900, but I am having problems with the Mini-8900 in that it sometimes it will not see the com port, and more often, will not enter into the clone mode of the radio. The cable is a purpose made commercial cable, and with the 2 radios side by side, I have made all the settings the same from what I can see. The settings are Waccom and mini-8900 Am I missing something Kind regards Adrian Mundy2E0LWR

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[chirp_users] Cannot get BF-F8HP Radio to communicate with Mac OS 10.8.5
by Tom Massoll 09 Jul '16

09 Jul '16

I am new to Hand Held HAM radio and have a ton of trouble getting the radio to connect with the computer. Radio is BF-F8HP Operating system is Mac 10.8.5 I have installed everything Instructed to from the Chirp site. including the osx-pl2303 installer and the python runtime files I start Chirp plug in the cable, and then the radio, and finally turn on the radio I then select Radio > Download from radio select Port (and there are several to select from: 1. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-modem 2. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Serial-1 3. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Serial-2 4. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-(myname)-Wireless-iAP 5. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync All of which result in 1. Chirp starts processing a gives error 16 Resource busy could not open port /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Modem 2. for serial-1 it appears to start cloning and then reports: radio did not respond 3. for serial-2 it appears to start cloning and then reports: radio did not respond 4. for Bluetooth (myname) Wireless-iAP it appears to start cloning and then reports: radio did not respond 5. could not open port /dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync: [Errno 16] Resource busy: '/dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync' Could anyone help me here, thanks, Tom

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[chirp_users] Driver
by Gary Runningbear 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

I just picked up a win 10 tablet. I have chirp up and running but I need the driver for the programming cable and I forgot where to get it. Can someone help? Thanks, Gary N8GPZ

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Re: [chirp_users] Cannot get BF-F8HP Radio to communicate with Mac OS 10.8.5
by John Schubert 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

On 7/7/16, Bill Bartilson<bill(a)mandytech.com> > > Just for reference: https://amzn.com/B00HUB0ONK > > I got this cable with my BF-F8HP in May, and it works splendidly on OSX 10.11 > with no driver installation needed. The port simply shows up in the list. I > specifically ordered that particular cable from that particular vendor on the > advice of others who had success... who had also been frustrated with other > cables. The temptation to order one of the cheaper ones was great, but for > $20 I've never had any trouble, was well worth it. > > 73, Bill +1 I'm using this cable w/OSX 10.9.5, no drivers needed, no problems. Don't waste your time w/cheap imitations... 73, John

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[chirp_users] Cannot Roll Back Prolific Driver
by Rev. David E. Hamm 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

Last year, I programmed a Baofeng UV5R5 for a friend. I have been asked to program another Baofeng UV5R5. I have the standard Baofeng Programming Cable, BF-888S. For some reason, I cannot get Prolific driver version 3.2.0 to install. Every time I deinstall version 3.6.81.357 and try to reinstall version 3.2.0, I end up with 3.6.81.357 again. I have tried using the CD that came with the cable as well as the version 3.2.0 driver found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php. Could somebody please give me a step-by-step as to how to install the version 3.2.0 driver? The "Roll Back" driver version button is greyed-out. Thanks in advance for help with this perplexing problem. Theoretically, this should be easy. 73, Dave K4EET

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[chirp_users] TYT TH-9800(B) 220MHz
by Matthew Poertner 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Hi, I have the 220 version of this quad band radio. This one has 220 instead of 440. I would love to see this specific model supported. I see someone added a "bug" request #3367 but should I start a "New Model Request" instead? I just don't want to cause any trouble with making duplicate requests. Thanks! Matt - K6PC

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[chirp_users] Kenwood NX 320-k2
by beachwoodpeter＠gmail.com 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Does know how to download the channels from a Kenwood NX 320-K2. Peter Wilcox Beachwood Productions Beachwoodproduction.com

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