December 2020 - Users - lists.chirpmyradio.com

[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

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-20201221 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #640 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Style fix related to patch for #8565 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [H777] Retevis H777 Plus This patch adds support for the Retevis H777 Plus (FRS/PMR) models with fixed antennas. Related to #8565 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [H777] Rework Serial Timeout The previous patch has broken uploads for the classic BF-888s radios and newer Retevis H777 models. The constanstant switching of the timeout to .5 before each block is sent and back to .25 after each block is sent on a Windows computer creates "noise" that causes the apparently "faster" radios to mis the "ack" returned by the radio which results in the upload failing. This patch resolves the issue by setting the serial timeout to .5 and leaving it remain that way for all serial activity. fixes #8197 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Remove FRS and PMR446 Frequency Tables This driver was coded in a way that erasing a memory row would preselect the appropriate FRS or PMR446 frequency, bandwidth and transmit power level. This would similar to how the OEM programming software functions (actually the OEM software has the frequencies, bandwidth and power level settings fixed so that they cannot be edited). While getting ready to submit test images for these models, I rediscovered that the CHIRP test suite regards this as a memory that can't be erased and reports an error. This patch removes the frequency tables and other code related to this so that the test suite will pass when tested with the related "image" files. related to #6467 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Add Retevis RT622 Model This patch adds support for the Retevis RT622 PMR446 version. related to #6467 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Add Retevis RT22FRS Model This patch adds support for the Retevis RT22 FRS version. related to #6467 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Add Radio ID to Retevis RT22 Driver Add additional radio ID and supporting code that is required to support currently shipping Retevis RT22 models and other similar variants. related to #6467 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Retevis RT22 Driver Cleanup for better PEP8 Compliance Clean up driver before adding another radio ID and support for additional radio models. related to #6467 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [KT-8R] Add New MCU Version This patch adds an additional MCU Version to the support for the QYT KT-8R fixes #8513 [Brad Schuler <brad(a)schuler.ws>] [anytone_iii] Naming convention cleanup (issue #8503) [Mark Leigh <mark.leigh(a)shaw.ca>] Added methods and UI to query/import RadioRef.com for Canada. Fixes #8021 My first foray into Python, so forgive anything that's not optimal. user: Mark Leigh <mark.leigh(a)shaw.ca> branch 'default' changed chirp/directory.py changed chirp/radioreference.py changed chirp/ui/mainapp.py

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[chirp_users] BTech 5X3
by Dawn K 31 Dec '20

31 Dec '20

When I attempt to download from radio, I get this is an experimental driver do you wish to proceed ? I have confirmed that the radio is on the list supported by CHIRP, my phone is authentic as is my cable. I am new to ham radio and not sure if I should proceed.

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[chirp_users] Help -> Show Information
by Allan Hall 30 Dec '20

30 Dec '20

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Re: [chirp_users] Using premade cvs or execl spreadshee
by David Hartman 28 Dec '20

28 Dec '20

Make sure that "Treat successive delimiters as one" is not selected somewhere. Usually on the import dialog settings. Dave

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[chirp_users] Using premade cvs or execl spreadsheet
by Glen Terry 27 Dec '20

27 Dec '20

Good morning, MERRY CHRISTMAS. In programming my Baofengs, I'm wondering how to convert pre done lists into the chirp to download to the radios. Sent from my Verizon Motorola Smartphone

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[chirp_users] Are packages 64 bit?
by Don Brett 26 Dec '20

26 Dec '20

Hi, I'm new to this list, just a quick question; are the files on the download page all 64 bit? Thanks for the help, Don https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-82HP Previous solution (from frequency to channel mode switching) does not work
by Kevin Evans 20 Dec '20

20 Dec '20

I tried the steps in the previously closed solution of downloading the file and using the Settings tab, then change the setting for VFO. However, I don't have anything under the "settings" tab. I do find VFOA and VFOB under the "browse"r tab on the left, which is under the blank "Settings" tab, but I don't have any info on what to put in Hex, Dec, Bin cells or which ones to use or not use. Any assistance would be appreciated Kevin

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[chirp_users] Database import from Radioreference.com
by G-mail 18 Dec '20

18 Dec '20

Hi, When importing a database into CHIRP from Radioreference.com, it asks for: - Username - ok - Password - ok - Zip Code - I'm from Canada & the database is also. Which zip code should I use? I didn't enter an address on Radioreference & I don't see one associated with the database... ? - It is giving an error code: server raised fault: Invalid Country ID I have also tried to import via a CSV file, but so far I'm getting an error message, as it doesn't like the CSV formatting. Thanks! -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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[chirp_users] Rugged radios.
by Chris 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Good morning, Looking to see if anyone is working on being able to program a rugged radio model RDM-DM dual band radio. Thanks you, Chris Sent from my iPad

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[chirp_users] Question
by Lolipop 142 13 Dec '20

13 Dec '20

Does CHIRP support the Baofeng UV-9R AMG? It isnt in the supported list on the website but it is stil a variant of the UV-9R. Is it supported?

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