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[chirp_users] Problem with CHIRP under Ubuntu Linux
by Pat Anderson 13 Jan '19

13 Jan '19

I have CHIRP installed on an Asus C302 Chromebook with Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial) installed with crouton, I live in Washington State but am in Arizona for the winter, and just bought another BaoFeng UV-5R to use here ($24.99 on Amaqzon, how could I not). I had no programming cable, so I borrowed one from a friend here at the RV Park, it is a labelled "TYT." I also have a 2011 MacBook Pro with CHIRP installed which I have used successfully many times before. What is happening is that when I connect the BaoFeng via the cable (turned off), and go toe "Download from Radio," I can put "BaoFeng" and" UV-5R" in the dialog box from the dropdown lists but the in Port dialog, nothing shows up. Naturally, when I turn the radio on and press the button to download, it gives a "Device not found" error. There is a /dev/tty file that I have CHMODed to 777, and I tried typing "/dev/tty" in the box same error. The cable is pushed fully into the radio, so that is not the problem. When I connect to the MacBook, and do the same thing, the only device that shows up is the Bluetooth device. I have deduced it must be the cable. I have several programming cables back home that I know work - and they were cheap generic cables that would make Windows choke (fake Prolific chips). I don't want to buy a cable on Amazon or Cheapham without knowing whether it will work or not.I don't know if Linux cares about the chip. I don't think MacOS cares. What cable would you recommend, or what else could I try in Ubuntu if it is not the cable? Thanks! Pat Anderson KD7OAC

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[chirp_users] CSV File
by Glenn At Home 13 Jan '19

13 Jan '19

Compared to another person's Tyt TH-9800, my file has 0 in the offset for the CB channels and the other one has 0.6 I would think that should be 0. The other file has cToneFreq and dTcScodes filled in the CB channels, mine are blank. Glenn. Sent From My Tabletop

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[chirp_users] CSV File
by Glenn At Home 12 Jan '19

12 Jan '19

Hi, I have uploaded my CSV file that I made up for my TYT TH-9800, using my Baofeng 5R and 9HP file, with a few additions for 11 meter. I get an error on line 160 when importing it, and I'm wondering if it isn't going into the radio, because when I scan, I can't pick up anything from my hand-held. Admittedly I don't yet know how to use the TYT, because I only know that the fourth button from the left reads scan and the furthest right button reads scan. Without the 11-meter channels I put in, the CSV file works in my Baofengs. Would anyone look at the CSV file and see if you might know why it isn't working? Thanks. Glenn Sent From My Tabletop

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 12 Jan '19

12 Jan '19

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-20190112 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #546 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix a few style issues from the FT818 patch Related to #6289 [Mike Pittaro <mikeyp(a)lhrc.com>] FT-818ND US Model Fix 144 and 430 channel names #6289 [Vinny Stipo <v(a)xpctech.com>] FT-818ND US Model Fixed 60 Meter Memory Index #6289 [Bruno Maire <bruno(a)e48.ch>] Yaesu FT-7100 Fixed style errors #6259 All style errors are fixed. Commented-out code is removed. Clariifed some comments. [Pavel Milanes (CO7WT) <pavelmc(a)gmail.com>] [btech.py] New QYT KT-8900 variant in the wild, fixes #6265 Add new QYT KT-8900 variant in the wild, new id2 fingerprint.

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 120, Issue 11
by Kenneth Strom VA3KRS 06 Jan '19

06 Jan '19

Re: Canadian Postal Codes (Gord) Use the standard USA/CDN download page. For other countries there are different repeater offsets and transmit rules. In the UK/EU all repeaters & simplex 6m/2m/70cm/23cm are in Narrow Band FM mode only. Different band allocations as well. Kenneth Strom VA3KRS ________________________________ 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: December 21, 2018 3:00 PM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 120, Issue 11 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. Canadian Postal Codes (Gord) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:37:06 -0400 From: "Gord" <gpferris(a)eastlink.ca> Subject: [chirp_users] Canadian Postal Codes To: "" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <e3c2f76d-a633-49f2-9ad4-49f21c2502e3(a)getmailbird.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I have seen a couple of "issues" regarding the Canadian Postal code "country ID" ?problem when trying to download. ?Could you let me know if there is a work-around for the problem that I could try. Many thanks, Gord

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 121, Issue 4
by Kenneth Strom VA3KRS 06 Jan '19

06 Jan '19

Re: 2m & 70 cm UK frequency lists for initial programming (Sarvapala Colin Locock) Colin M7CFL Visit the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) website. All Repeater lists and details are fully up to date. Simplex frequencies and are also listed. The RAYNET (in North America we call it ARES) simplex, repeaters & usage rules/allocations are there also and widely in use for emergency traffic and training. Remember the UK/EU Band allocations are very different to North America. Also ALL transmissions 6m/2m/70cm/23cm are in Narrow FM mode only. All repeaters use Tone Squelch. This avoids any interference with the EU repeaters which by the way operate in the reverse repeater offsets to the UK to avoid cross border/country channel interference issues. North American operators visiting the UK/EU when overseas should note their radio allocations. Our radios as built have a wider band Tx range which is not allowed there. One good example is our 6m FM calling channel 52.525 MHz. In the UK/EU it is 51.510 MHz FM narrow mode. No transmissions over 52.000 MHz are allowed as it is allocated for the lower TV band. Same for Asia/Australia/New Zealand. When travelling always check local Clubs for each countries rules. Some countries in the Caribbean (for example) require a temporary call sign issued well in advance and import documents (and fees) for your radio(s). A side note: You can use your North American call sign(s) freely for up to 3 months in the UK/EU. Carry a copy of your license. Kenneth Strom VA3KRS ________________________________ 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: January 5, 2019 3:00 PM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 121, Issue 4 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. 2m & 70 cm UK frequency lists for initial programming (Sarvapala Colin Locock) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 17:12:26 +0000 From: Sarvapala Colin Locock <colinloc(a)gmail.com> Subject: [chirp_users] 2m & 70 cm UK frequency lists for initial programming To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Message-ID: <b83bbcda-e56c-f02b-0bfb-7bb9f5df8cbf(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Hello, I'm new to both Amaeur Rdio nd CHIRP! I see that under the file menu CHIRP list some 'stock frequencies' as well as giving access to external data sources for repeaters etc. Is there a 'stock' frequency list for the UK 2m Band that I can get hold of for the initial setup of my Baofeng GT-5 please? Also 70 cm would be great too! Thanks, Colin M7CFL ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com End of chirp_users Digest, Vol 121, Issue 4 *******************************************

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[chirp_users] 2m & 70 cm UK frequency lists for initial programming
by Sarvapala Colin Locock 05 Jan '19

05 Jan '19

Hello, I'm new to both Amaeur Rdio nd CHIRP! I see that under the file menu CHIRP list some 'stock frequencies' as well as giving access to external data sources for repeaters etc. Is there a 'stock' frequency list for the UK 2m Band that I can get hold of for the initial setup of my Baofeng GT-5 please? Also 70 cm would be great too! Thanks, Colin M7CFL

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 04 Jan '19

04 Jan '19

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-20190104 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #545 [Vinny Stipo <v(a)xpctech.com>] FT-818ND US Model Bug #6289

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 121, Issue 2
by Jim Self 03 Jan '19

03 Jan '19

Please remove me from the lst. Thanks. Kw4pw Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 3:01 PM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 121, Issue 2 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. Yaesu Vertex VX-150 (Jim Tinlin) 2. VV-898SP (Steve) 3. Re: Yaesu Vertex VX-150 (Jardy) 4. Re: Yaesu Vertex VX-150 (Jardy) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2019 13:41:10 -0700 From: "Jim Tinlin" <jimtinlin(a)gmail.com> Subject: [chirp_users] Yaesu Vertex VX-150 To: <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <027b01d4a2db$7edff110$7c9fd330$(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I didn't see the VX-150 explicitly listed as compatible. But I did see the VX-170 listed, so can I use chirp for programming my VX-150 by selecting the VX-170? Thanks in advance. Jim Tinlin K6JRT

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Re: [chirp_users] Vertex VX-150
by Jim Tinlin 03 Jan '19

03 Jan '19

I just received my data cable today and was able to download the memory of my Vertex VX-150 using FTB1050, so I know the cable/USB adapter is good. I tried using VX-170 setting in Chirp to download the memory ... no good. Chirp was reading the memory and the green status line went almost to the end then I received an error dialog box "ord() expected a character, but string length of 0 found" Wondering if it's worth the effort to request the VX-150 be added to Chirp? Thanks in advance! Jim Tinlin K6JRT

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