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[chirp_users] 2. Baofeng UV-5R Just transmits when connected to computer
by 731kdb 08 Nov '17

08 Nov '17

Tried adding myself to the dial out. I have also used this cable before successfully so I don't think it's a cable issue. I can turn on the radio with the cable plugged into the radio and disconnected from the computer and it doesn't transmit. Still having the same problem after trying all the solutions. Is there any other possibilities? Thanks. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Tablet

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R Just transmits when connected to computer
by kenn gordo 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

I have a machine running Ubuntu Mate. When I connect and turn on my Baofeng UV-5R radio it will transmit and will not let me use Chirp. I also have a Windows 7 computer that does the same thing. Any help would be appreciated.

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[chirp_users] FT1XD can read but writing fails
by Tom Henderson 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Hello, After a MARS mod, I tried to load the previous config for my radio and get the following error on every attempt: > ERROR: -- Exception: -- > ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): > File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/chirp/ui/clone.py", line 247, > in run > self.__radio.sync_out() > File > "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/chirp/drivers/yaesu_clone.py", line > 241, in sync_out > _clone_out(self) > File > "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/chirp/drivers/yaesu_clone.py", line > 160, in _clone_out > raise errors.RadioError("Failed to communicate with the radio: %s" > % e) > RadioError: Failed to communicate with the radio: Radio did not ack > block 1 > > ERROR: ---------------- > ERROR: Clone failed: Failed to communicate with the radio: Radio did > not ack block 1 > ERROR: --- Exception Dialog: Failed to communicate with the radio: > Radio did not ack block 1 --- > ERROR: None > I can read the config from the radio with no errors, but cannot write back to it. Chirp version: CHIRP daily-20171104 Cable: Yaesu SCU-19 OS: Ubuntu 14.04 I had previously been able to program this radio with Chirp and this cable, so I would think the problem is either the MARS mod or a change in Chirp. -- Tom Henderson

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Re: [chirp_users] Downloaded from UV-5x3 once, can't upload or download anymore
by jsonnentag＠yahoo.com 05 Nov '17

05 Nov '17

Yes, I saved the original image and no it doesn't upload any better than the modified one originally attempted. Since it doesn't even read everything in from the radio anymore it appears to be getting to something telling it it has reached the end of the data that isn't supposed to be there. The CHIRP program gives an error because not as much data as expected is read in. Trying to write anything locks things up and resets the radio after either about 1/2 uploading or 1/4 of the way uploading. It doesn't stop at the same place consistently, but it is always one of those 2 places, not 3/4 and not 1/3. Since Baofeng/BTECH tells people to use CHIRP they ought to know what to do you would think, . . . and it can't be the first time it has ever happened. Something during the first attempt of uploading new settings changed a few of the things. For example the sound (beeps and voice) were turned off like specified. The "WELCOME" message disappeared, but the 2 names I entered in place of that didn't make it in. The expansion of the VHF lower limit down to 130 MHz (from the default 136 MHz) didn't make it in. A strange thing I did notice when manually entering channels on the radio itself was that after the attempted upload of new settings the VHF2 band didn't appear when cycling through the bands with the Band button. However, after I entered in a frequency from within the band it does cycle through all 3 bands again. Strange. . . . I used the last Menu item to Rest ALL and the other reset in that same place as well. That didn't change the ability to upload or download but put the voice and beep settings back to default. Still no "WELCOME" message when it is turned on though. One set of other things I did modify in the changed settings that was first uploaded (and failed/locked things up) was besides unchecking all of the DTMF Decode boxes I deleted all of the numeric codes so the boxes were entirely empty. I don't know if that would change the length of the file and screw things up or not. (???) There was no error from CHIRP saying it couldn't be done. Signal Code 1 was also deleted and completely empty too in the DTMF Encode settings. From: "chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com" <chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2017 12:02 PM Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 107, Issue 3 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. Downloaded from UV-5x3 once, can't upload of download anymore (jsonnentag(a)yahoo.com) 2. Re: Downloaded from UV-5x3 once, can't upload of download anymore (John) 3. Re: Downloaded from UV-5x3 once, can't upload of download anymore (John) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2017 01:49:52 +0000 (UTC) From: "jsonnentag(a)yahoo.com" <jsonnentag(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [chirp_users] Downloaded from UV-5x3 once, can't upload of download anymore To: "chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <277904798.3021224.1509846592925(a)mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I connected everything and immediately (and easily) downloaded from the radio (BTECH UV-5X3) 1 time and then nothing else works. . . .? No complete uploads or downloads now. I made some edits to settings of the initial download and tried uploading it back.? It stopped at about halfway . . . and like every time since then the screen flashed to all the LED icons activated (like when it is first turned on) and then nothing.? Just sits there. Disconnected, restarted computer, connected and tried downloading and it doesn't even finish downloading now.? It gives an error about not the right amount of data were encountered and then exits.? A second attempt might say the same thing, but after enough attempts it locks things up.? No uploads (even of the original unmodified image file) finish. I've tried volume settings from highest to very low.? All the same results and on an inactive frequency. Anybody have any ideas?

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[chirp_users] Downloaded from UV-5x3 once, can't upload of download anymore
by jsonnentag＠yahoo.com 04 Nov '17

04 Nov '17

I connected everything and immediately (and easily) downloaded from the radio (BTECH UV-5X3) 1 time and then nothing else works. . . . No complete uploads or downloads now. I made some edits to settings of the initial download and tried uploading it back. It stopped at about halfway . . . and like every time since then the screen flashed to all the LED icons activated (like when it is first turned on) and then nothing. Just sits there. Disconnected, restarted computer, connected and tried downloading and it doesn't even finish downloading now. It gives an error about not the right amount of data were encountered and then exits. A second attempt might say the same thing, but after enough attempts it locks things up. No uploads (even of the original unmodified image file) finish. I've tried volume settings from highest to very low. All the same results and on an inactive frequency. Anybody have any ideas?

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 04 Nov '17

04 Nov '17

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-20171104 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #504 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-5X3] Add support for the MTC's UV-5R-3 This patch adds support for the Main Trading Company's UV-5R-3 tri-band handheld radio. related to #5309 [Richard Birch <n7uoa.birch(a)gmail.com>] [vx5] Added support for scan edge special channels. Fixes #5187 [SASANO Takayoshi <uaa(a)mx5.nisiq.net>] revert #4687 Different from OpenBSD-6.0, OpenBSD-6.1 is no longer required this modification. And, this cause #5007 bug. Revert to 2715:d1bc2c917785.

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R-3 support
by David Fox 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

Y'all, I've been trying to get CHIRP to work with the Baofeng UV-5R-3 Tribander (144/220/440). When I first reported this to the place that I bought it (Main Trading Company in Paris Texas), they said that they were overnighting a radio to CHIRP developers to work on it. I was just curious to find out if this model had made it on y'all's radar. MTC hasn't heard anything as of yesterday. Thanks! David FoxNT5DF

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