June 2019 - Users - lists.chirpmyradio.com

[chirp_users] BF888 Settings tab items not saved
by Barry Jackson 09 Jun '19

09 Jun '19

Hi, Has anyone had an issue with Baofeng 888 items on the settings tab (not memories) not being saved on upload? I am primarily trying to disable voice prompts, however after editing the downloaded image and uploading it, the next time I download it, the setting has reverted (or was never saved). Editing the hex in the browser produces the same result. Does anyone know the significance of the red highlighted values? Chirp version is CHIRP daily-20190412 and I see nothing in the change log since then related to the BF888. One thing I notice is that the progress bar on upload moves very quickly after about half way, whereas the download is at a steady rate, which makes me wonder if it skips part of the upload. Cable is a marked up as Baofeng and is regularly used with the UV5R without problems. OS is Mageia Linux using our official package which is maintained by me. Any ideas welcome. Cheers, Barry

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[chirp_users] Adding 2m and 70cm repeaters
by David 09 Jun '19

09 Jun '19

Hi everyone, You guys were incredibly helpful recently in getting me started. I've now successfully uploaded marine VHF, 2m and 70cm simplex channels to my Baofeng UV-5R III, thanks again. I'm now having a few problems in adding repeaters and I hope you can similarly help. I have a CHIRP file for relevant UK repeaters. I'm guessing that they are from an older version of CHIRP as some of the column headings are different. I'm manually entering the info. All ok except these. The (old) file of repeaters shows these columns: Tone. rToneFreq. cToneFreq. DtcsCode. DtcsPolarity. Tstep I'm trying to enter:- Tone, always Tone rToneFreq, either 110.9, 82.5 or 103.5. cToneFreq, always 88.5 DtcsCode, always 23 DtcsPolarity, always NN My version of CHIRP isn't quite the same. Here are my issues. In CHIRP, I populate Tone Mode to Tone. My next 2 columns are Tone and Tone Sql. I seem only able to enter one of these columns as when I enter the second it automatically changes the previous Tone Mode to another preset. Simialrly, the Tone Mode autochanges when I try to populate any of the DTCS Code, DTC Rx Code and Cross Mode. Hopefully, I've explained the issue clearly. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong. Thanks in advance Kind regards David G4PYH

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[chirp_users] UV-5R and volume.
by Dennis Wage 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

Pertaining to the UV-5R series of phones, I have seen numerous times that the volume needs to be turned up. Let's once and for all dispel or confirm this. I for one have found, and it makes total sense to me, that the volume has absolutely nothing to do with data being transferred to a computer with the data cable. Please confirm or deny. Thanks, Dennis M. Wage (W9BOQ) 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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Re: [chirp_users] UV-5R and volume.
by Tom Consodine, ND5Y 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

What directions? Tom ND5Y > Then why is doing that explicitly stated in the directions? >

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[chirp_users] baofeng uv5r
by Don Morgan 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

I have 2 of these radios and can't seem to get a good rec signal on them. I get the local sheriff dispatch but do not get the patrol car return. When the bad weather was coming in I tuned to 162.55 which is the weather service for my area. I got a very noisy signal and got in car and drove around to see if it changed. It did come in better in several places but no way acceptable in an emergency. Is their a better antenna available for these? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. DON

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[chirp_users] Second Attempt cant program my radio
by gearjam＠ken-tennwireless.com 08 Jun '19

08 Jun '19

I bought $20.00 program cable from Amazon. Had to download driver CDM v2.12.28 WHQL Certified. Downloaded CHIRP UV82S35. When I click on "Read data from radio" a small window opens that says "Read data from radio" with three tabs, "Read", "Cancel" and "Help". When I click on Read I get another small window that says "Operation Prompt" with the message "! Fail connect with transceiver". When I click on Help nothing happens. Cable is firmly plugged into radio to the second click. Tried dampening the pins for a better connection as per the Baofeng instructions. I've also tried the radio on both channel mode and frequency mode. Checked Miklor.com to no avail. I accidently keyed the PPT button and heard a buzz from my computer speakers so I believe I have a connection with the cable. Any advice??????? Steve Prime

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Re: [chirp_users] Second Attempt cant program my radio Uv82S35
by Gary Craig 07 Jun '19

07 Jun '19

Steve Prime, Uv82S35 is a different program than Chirp. It is the Baofeng software, available on Btech and other sites. Go to https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download and download the version of Chirp that works with your operating system. Gary Craig KI5CCD Maintenance Webco Distribution Texas 750 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Orange, TX 77630-3094 409-886-0807 ext.107 Fax 918-246-7045 gcraig(a)webcoindustries.com<mailto:gcraig@webcoindustries.com> From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. Sent: Friday, June 7, 2019 7:42 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Second Attempt cant program my radio This email originated from an external sender. Use caution when following links or opening attachments as they could be malicious What radio do you have? Is it supported? What Operating System are you using? What USB port have you selected? 73 David N1EA On Wed, Jun 5, 2019, 20:53 <gearjam(a)ken-tennwireless.com<mailto:gearjam@ken-tennwireless.com>> wrote: I bought $20.00 program cable from Amazon. Had to download driver CDM v2.12.28 WHQL Certified. Downloaded CHIRP UV82S35. When I click on "Read data from radio" a small window opens that says "Read data from radio" with three tabs, "Read", "Cancel" and "Help". When I click on Read I get another small window that says "Operation Prompt" with the message "! Fail connect with transceiver". When I click on Help nothing happens. Cable is firmly plugged into radio to the second click. Tried dampening the pins for a better connection as per the Baofeng instructions. I've also tried the radio on both channel mode and frequency mode. Checked Miklor.com to no avail. I accidently keyed the PPT button and heard a buzz from my computer speakers so I believe I have a connection with the cable. Any advice??????? Steve Prime _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com<mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea(a)arrl.net<mailto:n1ea@arrl.net> To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com<mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com>

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[chirp_users] Help for newb continued”Checksum
by Karen Chancellor 06 Jun '19

06 Jun '19

I got rid of chirp pkg from Ubuntu and installed daily via ppa as per instructions. I get “Checksum Failed [0000-1FB9 (@1FBA)]” Same every time. I am using cable from Mirkit. Help appreciated.

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[chirp_users] Help for newb, Linux, Yaesu vx-5r
by Karen Chancellor 06 Jun '19

06 Jun '19

I couldn’t get chirp to work on Mac and am now trying to with Linux. I am using the latest version on Ubuntu 18.04-1. When I attempt download from Yaesu vx-5r, the progress bar indicates downloading, but at the end I get “Failed to communicate with the radio: Recieved incomplete image from radio”. There is also a CLONE ERROR on the radio. Your assistance will be much appreciated. If there is output you would like to see, please let me know. Thank you.

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Re: [chirp_users] Second Attempt cant program my radio
by JOCK SOUTAR 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

I use cables from rt systems. Never had one not work. On your cable bake sure it is seating all the way in . I have seen this problem on a friend's trying to help him get his Baeofeng UV - 5 R programed. Luckily I had my cable out in my vehicle in his driveway. Rather than getting stressed we used my cable and it worked first time we tried. On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 gearjam <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote: I bought $20.00 program cable from Amazon. Had to download driver CDM v2.12.28 WHQL Certified. Downloaded CHIRP UV82S35. When I click on "Read data from radio" a small window opens that says "Read data from radio" with three tabs, "Read", "Cancel" and "Help". When I click on Read I get another small window that says "Operation Prompt" with the message "! Fail connect with transceiver". When I click on Help nothing happens. Cable is firmly plugged into radio to the second click. Tried dampening the pins for a better connection as per the Baofeng instructions. I've also tried the radio on both channel mode and frequency mode. Checked Miklor.com to no avail. I accidently keyed the PPT button and heard a buzz from my computer speakers so I believe I have a connection with the cable. Any advice??????? Steve Prime _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Jock at kc6iih(a)aol.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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