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[chirp_users] CHIRP user with Mac and Wouxun programming issues
by John Pancoast 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

Many thanks to Charley KE4QBW and Jeff for addressing my question about a programming cable for my MacBook Air. I will order one from Mark Dunkle and go from there. I’ll report back on my success. Thank you! John kc1iyc

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[chirp_users] Current mac computer, older Wouxun and bad cable
by John Pancoast 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

I use Apple Mac computers with the latest OS - 10.13 High Sierra. I bought a used Wouxun KG-UV3D with old programming cable. Needless to say, this combination doesn’t work. I think I have 2 problems: 1) the HT doesn’t communicate with the computer, and 2) the most current CHIRP software doesn’t appear to cover the KG-UV3D, though I could be wrong. RE: #! — I have seen on youtube that many times the older programming cables need to be updated. Can any Mac users suggest the proper cable for my MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) running OSX 10.13.3 ? RE: #2 — Should I use an older/ earlier release of the CHIRP software? If so, can you help me to access it? Thank you for your attention! John

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[chirp_users] Dan is the man. He'p a man out.
by Dennis Wage 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

I don't like the word donate. I prefer: PARTICIPATE Click here to Participate <https://goo.gl/fmFye9> intransitive verb -·pat·ed, -·pat·ing to have or take a part or share with others (in some activity, enterprise, etc.) Dennis M. Wage 245 Corum Hill Road Castalian Springs, TN 37031 (615) 310-4242 Cell (615) 562-5128 Home http://hammondb3organ.net http://overdubs.net

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

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-20180325 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #521 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix long lines in yaesu_clone.py Related to the patch for #5647 [Nicolas Pike <nicolas.jon.pike(a)gmail.com>] [FT-70] #5329 and issue #5647 Revise handling of empty chunks in yaesu_clone.py #5647 Empty chunks no longer counted towards blocks read. #5329 Can now set correct memory size read request, as no getting empty blocks. Yaesu_clone change proposed by Dan - Thanks! I have only tested it on the FT-70, would be great to see it tested on other Yaesu radios. This replaces my last submitted patch.

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 25 Mar '18

25 Mar '18

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-20180313 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #517 [Nicolas Pike <nicolas.jon.pike(a)gmail.com>] [FT-70] Banks support fixes for New Model #5329 Some pep8 fixes to Sorry. [Ray Cielencki <rayslinky(a)gmail.com>] #5635: fix formatting of previous ft1d patch [Ray Cielencki <rayslinky(a)gmail.com>] #5635: FT2D variant, fix opening message, extend smart beaconing limit [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [GMRS-V1] Add support for new BTech GMRS-V1 model (2017 FCC GMRS rules) This patch adds support for the latest BaofengTech GMRS-V1 model that is compliant with the new 2017 FCC GMRS rules. #5625

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[chirp_users] Help
by T Wilson 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

I’m at my wits end with my Mac computer. I’m not versed in the commands using the terminal and I’m not very proficient with a Mac computer either but I’m stuck with it. I have a Baofeng bf-888s and started trying to program it using a generic programming cable with no success. The computer would recognize that something was plugged in but that was it. I bought a legit FTDI cable and now the computer recognizes it with all the information included so I believe that the Mac sees it... but using chirp I get the “errno2” error message when I try to download from the radio! I’ve tried drivers, this, that, and I honestly want to throw this Mac in front of a fast moving truck on the freeway! My Mac is running “high Sierra” 10.13.1 Please help!!!!!

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 111, Issue 13 - This just kills me (all)
by Christopher F. Beesley 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The whole concept of programmable devices that can be programmed to destruction by interfering with the 'wrong' memory is flawed from the start and I don't understand why people buy them. The whole concept of programmable devices that require the use of non-standard cables which in turn require the use of out-of-date drivers on the programming device is ridiculous. Why these radios have gained such a following is beyond me. Why most of them have not been returned for refunds the minute they exhibit the faults that I have read about on here time and time again is also beyond me. Whatever happened to Plug And Play? As an example, even the cheapest printer has more complex user-selectable parameters available than most of the programmable radios. Printers come with drivers that work, with user-friendly user-interfaces that only allow the programming of whatever is sensibly programmable, and with hardware interfaces that are connected to the programming device via standard cables available from the average supermarket down the road. When I bought my UV5R it came with a programming cable that didn't work, and an incomprehensible CD full of software that is mostly useless. When I finally got something to work the user-interface to the spread-sheet lookalike was at best clunky - I would describe it as awful. There were no instructions to speak of and no support from the suppliers. When I add up the hours I have spent and apply a reasonable hourly rate it becomes obvious that these radios are not cheap at all. I recently read somewhere that recent handhelds from at least one of the big three suffers from the same problems. That's it then - the end of amateur radio is nigh. My one regret is that me and my UV5R have contributed to that because I did not return it for a refund. (The UV5R is not a particularly good radio anyway. The colour display uses far too much power and cannot cope with bright sunlight. Mono displays are generally far better in both respects, and who really needs colour?) 73, Chris, an Amateur Radio operator since 1973. ________________________________ From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> on behalf of chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Sent: 21 March 2018 19:00 To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 111, Issue 13 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. Re: This just kills me (ortingwing(a)aol.com) 2. Re: This just kills me (Tycen Stafford) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:27:29 -0400 From: ortingwing(a)aol.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] This just kills me To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Message-ID: <16245f41b90-c89-6623(a)webjas-vab028.srv.aolmail.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" It's not that the accessories are so much, just that the radio is so inexpensive. Since most of the radios used to cost way more than the UV5, a $50 headset was relatively cheap. The Bluetooth adapter I use is almost $200 by the time I buy the radio cable, and that doesn't include the actual headset. ? https://www.amazon.com/Sena-SR10-10-Bluetooth-Adapter-Two-Way/dp/B008R0LIHO… ? This is not an inexpensive hobby, but adapting the radios to motorcycle use is even more expensive. ? In a message dated 3/20/2018 11:34:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, dwage(a)dwage.com writes: ? This: ? https://www.amazon.com/2-Channel-Remote-Control-Transmitter-Highest/dp/B078… ? costs $15 more than a UV-5R ? Give me a break. ? Dennis M. Wage ? 245 Corum Hill Road Castalian Springs, TN 37031 (615) 310-4242?Cell (615) 562-5128?Home http://hammondb3organ.net http://overdubs.net _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Ron at ortingwing(a)aol.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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Re: [chirp_users] FT 857D
by Nick 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

Mine identifies the cable as ; Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port (comm 4) as the assigned port.Any help?Nick K7NQB ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Jardy Dawson via chirp_users <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] FT 857D Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 10:42:29 -0700 What does Device Manager say your cable is? Jardy DawsonWA7JRD Ham Radio Message sent by... Oh who the heck really cares? On Mar 24, 2018, at 09:56, Jody Wallace <w6nla.socal(a)gmail.com> wrote: No, can't read from the radio. Win 10. I open chirp; click on radio/ download from radio; check port, vendor and model; click OK; Instructions pop up, and I follow them; after I click "Send" after about 4 seconds the radio says "Error".73'sMr. Jody Wallacew6nla.com On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 9:47 AM, Jardy Dawson via chirp_users <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote: Can you read from the radio? You need to do that before you write to the radio. What operating system are you using? If Windows, check your cable on Device Manager. If it shows your cable is a Prolific, roll your driver back to 3.2.0.0. This can be found at www.miklor.com. Jardy DawsonWA7JRD Ham Radio Message sent by... Oh who the heck really cares? On Mar 24, 2018, at 09:28, Jody Wallace <w6nla.socal(a)gmail.com> wrote: I'm having trouble programming my FT 857D with Chirp. When I click "Send" on the radio, it says "Error" after a couple of seconds. Any help appreciated! 73'sMr. Jody Wallacew6nla.com_______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Jardy at jardy72(a)yahoo.com 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 This message was sent to Jody L Wallace at w6nla.socal(a)gmail.com 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 This message was sent to Jardy at jardy72(a)yahoo.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com ____________________________________________________________ Constant Fatigue Is A Warning Sign â€“ See The Simple Fix gundrymd.com http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/5ab69207c3b92120713bbst04duc

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[chirp_users] FT 857D
by Jody Wallace 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

I'm having trouble programming my FT 857D with Chirp. When I click "Send" on the radio, it says "Error" after a couple of seconds. Any help appreciated! 73's Mr. Jody Wallace w6nla.com

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

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-20180324 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #520 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [LT725UV] Add support for Baojie BJ-218 and clones. This patch adds support for Baojie BJ-218 and clones. It also adds VFO, DTMF and miscellaneous other settings Applies to fixes #5595, #5407 and #4645

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