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[chirp_users] FT-60R can't upload to radio
by Matt Foster 01 Feb '22

01 Feb '22

I'm having an issue with CHIRP and my Yaesu FT-60R. I can download from the radio, but can't upload. A bit of Googling showed me that this is not an uncommon issue. Following some of the advice I found on there, I picked up an FTDI USB-Serial adapter (I was using a Prolific at first), but the issue persists. I keep getting the "Radio did not respond" error when I try to upload. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! 73, Matt, N0EYE

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[chirp_users] RepeaterBook Queries return No Channels Found
by Daniel Hallmark 30 Jan '22

30 Jan '22

I am a long-time Chirp user, but I just joined the support list and I don't know if an archive is available. I apologize if this issue has already been discussed. Attempts to query RepeaterBook for either political or proximity queries are returning "No channels found" even though I receive results when I run the same queries via the RepeaterBook website. - I have tried both "city, state" and "zipcode" queries for both 2m and 70cm bands with 25 and 50 mile radius on proximity. - I tried Cumberland County, TN for the political query. - I tried the queries both with and without a VPN enabled (NordVPN) to rule out network location issues on my end. In the past I have not had any issues with the query capability. I am running the latest Mac Unified build "chirp-unified-daily-20220118.app" on a mid-2014 Macbook Pro Retina running Big Sur 11.6.2. I don't believe the attached radio should make any difference, but I have attached and downloaded from the radio the current configuration for a Baofeng UV-82HP. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks, Daniel (AE4ON)

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[chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode
by Kelly McGuire 26 Jan '22

26 Jan '22

I’m trying to help my boyfriend’s Dad pick out a laptop that he can install CHIRP on and needed to know whether the Microsoft Surface Laptops running Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S Mode were compatible. I read through everything I could. I’m tech savvy but know nothing about Ham Radios. I don’t want him to purchase a computer that he can’t download and run CHIRP on. Thank you! Kelly Sent from my iPhone Xs Max

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[chirp_users] Raspberry Pi
by Dan Berry 26 Jan '22

26 Jan '22

Raspberry pi was designed to be an easy way for kids to learn coding and not need a lot of money. You don't need a monitor, just plug it into your HDTV using an HDMI cable and an open HDMI port on your TV. Dan KI7TQX <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 157, Issue 10
by Tommy Long 24 Jan '22

24 Jan '22

Is there any way you can send me some thing to show me how to tranfer my channels over to my radio when i get done with the list ? it just keeps saying down load from radio ------ Original Message ------ From: chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: 1/23/2022 2:00:03 PM Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 157, Issue 10 >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: Windows 10 and 11 S Mode (Nicola Jayne Hodson) > 2. Re: Windows 10 and 11 S Mode (Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF) > 3. Re: Windows 10 and 11 S Mode (Kerry Whittle) > 4. Re: Windows 10 and 11 S Mode (Nicola Jayne Hodson) > 5. Re: Windows 10 and 11 S Mode (Steve Horning) > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Message: 1 >Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2022 14:15:58 +0000 >From: Nicola Jayne Hodson <nicola.jayne.hodson(a)gmail.com> >Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode >To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> >Message-ID: > <CADDDw8FpwtDyn6_9B7-OrO=HiAZWjrgPb3SX5daeA34BPboLfQ(a)mail.gmail.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > >and you have not answered the question > > this OPs question was about S mode - and the answer to that depends on >whether Chirp and signed and available in the Smode libraries or whether >the device needs to be taken to 'normal' windows to install chirp and >any drivers for the programming leads etc > > > >On Fri, 21 Jan 2022 at 03:10, robert decker <k7bdradio(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> stay with windows 10, the program works with 10 but no information about >> windows 11 compatibility. >> >> Bob K7bd >> >> On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 6:54 PM Kelly McGuire < >>kellyelizabethmcguire(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I?m trying to help my boyfriend?s Dad pick out a laptop that he can >>> install CHIRP on and needed to know whether the Microsoft Surface Laptops >>> running Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S Mode were compatible. I read through >>> everything I could. I?m tech savvy but know nothing about Ham Radios. I >>> don?t want him to purchase a computer that he can?t download and run CHIRP >>> on. Thank you! >>> >>> Kelly >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone Xs Max >>> _______________________________________________ >>> chirp_users mailing list >>>chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >>>http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>> This message was sent to Bob at k7bdradio(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 Nicola Jayne at nicola.jayne.hodson(a)gmail.com >> To unsubscribe, send an email to >>chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >

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Re: [chirp_users] Bf-888s protocol
by nw4gt＠nw4gt.com 19 Jan '22

19 Jan '22

Looks like good stuff to chew on. Thanks! I'll be trying them out. Quoting chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com: > 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. bf-888s programming data protocol for arduino project > (nw4gt(a)nw4gt.com) > 2. New Daily Build (Build System) > 3. Re: bf-888s programming data protocol for arduino project > (Ernesto Xload) > 4. Re: bf-888s programming data protocol for arduino project > (Jim Unroe) > 5. daily build won't run (Chuck OConnor) > 6. Re: daily build won't run (Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF) > 7. Re: daily build won't run (Jim Unroe) > 8. Re: daily build won't run (Chuck OConnor) > 9. Re: daily build won't run (Jim Unroe) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:57:19 -0800 > From: nw4gt(a)nw4gt.com > Subject: [chirp_users] bf-888s programming data protocol for arduino > project > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Message-ID: > <20220117225719.Horde.PKNtW86yr8neGviAC9_mqvY(a)www.nw4gt.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed; DelSp=Yes > > > Newbie here, so haven't found how to search topics yet. > > I have a project where I have an arduino housed in an enclosure with a > baofeng bf-888s. I want to be able to leave the radio on channel one, > and program both pre-stored frequencies, as well as manually entered > frequencies. The arduino is tied to the audio in and out of the > radio. I know enough about arduino coding to generate square wave > output and detect square wave input, vary frequency of the data > pulses, duty cycle, etc. > > What I don't know is what is the protocol for sending a "code plug" to > the BF-888s. Anyone know where to steer me? Mr Google doesn't seem > to understand my question. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:05:58 -0800 (PST) > From: Build System <donotreply(a)chirp.danplanet.com> > Subject: [chirp_users] New Daily Build > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Message-ID: > <1715878249.3.1642493158867.JavaMail.jenkins(a)eagle.danplanet.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > 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-20220118 > > > A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) > follows: > > Changes for Build #675 > [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT1] Add support for 'Tx Tone' > setting in new Retevis RT1 models > > This patch adds support for the 'Tx Tone' setting that was added to > recent Retevis RT1 radio models. > > resolves #9709 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:03:18 +0100 > From: Ernesto Xload <xload.es(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] bf-888s programming data protocol for > arduino project > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: > <CAEDoHiiDtN9wp9nUH4Ba35rXTewzRaZ62UiSKNf9wSG0O7E5_g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi, I think it would be better to use a module that can be easily > controlled with an arduino, such as a dra-818. > > Best regards. > > El mar, 18 ene 2022 a las 7:58, <nw4gt(a)nw4gt.com> escribi?: > >> >> Newbie here, so haven't found how to search topics yet. >> >> I have a project where I have an arduino housed in an enclosure with a >> baofeng bf-888s. I want to be able to leave the radio on channel one, >> and program both pre-stored frequencies, as well as manually entered >> frequencies. The arduino is tied to the audio in and out of the >> radio. I know enough about arduino coding to generate square wave >> output and detect square wave input, vary frequency of the data >> pulses, duty cycle, etc. >> >> What I don't know is what is the protocol for sending a "code plug" to >> the BF-888s. Anyone know where to steer me? Mr Google doesn't seem >> to understand my question. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> This message was sent to Ernesto Xload at xload.es(a)gmail.com >> To unsubscribe, send an email to >> chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> >

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Re: [chirp_users] daily build won't run
by Chuck OConnor 19 Jan '22

19 Jan '22

No I didn't. It just stalled and finally said "unable to verify". Prior to these last two builds I would get a message from my protection software saying it might contain harmful info but I would bypass that and tell it to download and it always worked. Please note: message attached From: Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] daily build won't run Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:48:23 -0500 Hi Chuck, > The last two daily builds won't execute as In get an error message ?unable to verify". I have never had this problem prior to these two builds. I'm running windows 7 under 10. Any ideas? When you upgraded CHIRP, you didn't make the mistake of executing the installer while CHIRP was running, did you? [image: CHIRP Install - 0.png] If you click [ OK ] at the "A new version of CHIRP is available" notification, you must at some point close CHIRP prior to launching the installer or won't/can't be upgraded properly. I usually choose [ Cancel ] and then close CHIRP. The I go to the CHIRP website and get the latest build. I just that to upgrade my CHIRP development computer (Windows 7 32-bit) and all is well here. Jim KC9HI

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[chirp_users] daily build won't run
by Chuck OConnor 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

The last two daily builds won't execute as In get an error message ?unable to verify". I have never had this problem prior to these two builds. I'm running windows 7 under 10. Any ideas?

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[chirp_users] bf-888s programming data protocol for arduino project
by nw4gt＠nw4gt.com 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

Newbie here, so haven't found how to search topics yet. I have a project where I have an arduino housed in an enclosure with a baofeng bf-888s. I want to be able to leave the radio on channel one, and program both pre-stored frequencies, as well as manually entered frequencies. The arduino is tied to the audio in and out of the radio. I know enough about arduino coding to generate square wave output and detect square wave input, vary frequency of the data pulses, duty cycle, etc. What I don't know is what is the protocol for sending a "code plug" to the BF-888s. Anyone know where to steer me? Mr Google doesn't seem to understand my question.

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

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-20220118 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #675 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT1] Add support for 'Tx Tone' setting in new Retevis RT1 models This patch adds support for the 'Tx Tone' setting that was added to recent Retevis RT1 radio models. resolves #9709

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 15 Jan '22

15 Jan '22

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-20220115 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #674 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [DB25-G] Add additional MCU Version for Radioddity DB25-G This patch adds an additional MCU version (VC7062) for the Radioddity DB25-G. Fixes #9701 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [QB25] Add additional MCU Version for Radioddity QB25 This patch adds an additional MCU version (VC9204) for the Radioddity QB25 (QYT KT7900D variant). Fixes #9687

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 157, Issue 3
by Gary or Coleen Ferguson 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

YES! +1 for CHIRP! thanks, G w5tao On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 1:01 PM <chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote: > 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. Hooray for CHIRP!! (Dave KG6ZJO) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 21:55:44 -0800 > From: Dave KG6ZJO <k6gzjo.lists.chirpusers(a)nathanson.org> > Subject: [chirp_users] Hooray for CHIRP!! > To: Chirp Discussion <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <FB867505-EBF6-449B-BE6F-42B422A3F35D(a)nathanson.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I hadn't used CHIRP in quite some time, but had a need today. > Downloaded the latest build for Mac, plugged the cable in. > The new radios were quickly programmed, to be just like the old radios. > Everything worked just as you'd hope. > > So great, so awesome. So done quickly! > Hooray for CHIRP!! :-D > > Anyway, I just wanted to give a happy shout-out and big THANK YOU to Dan & > Jim, & everybody involved for all you do. > You all helped my evening go real smoothly here. Thanks for that. :-D > > 73's > Dave Nathanson > > > BTW: Radioddity.com has a sale going. You can get even better discounts > using coupon code: NY2022 (10% off, until Jan 5th) > Or coupon code: FRIEND-V8BRGP8 ($15 off if order over $65) HTH. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > 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 157, Issue 3 > ******************************************* >

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[chirp_users] Hooray for CHIRP!!
by Dave KG6ZJO 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

I hadn't used CHIRP in quite some time, but had a need today. Downloaded the latest build for Mac, plugged the cable in. The new radios were quickly programmed, to be just like the old radios. Everything worked just as you'd hope. So great, so awesome. So done quickly! Hooray for CHIRP!! :-D Anyway, I just wanted to give a happy shout-out and big THANK YOU to Dan & Jim, & everybody involved for all you do. You all helped my evening go real smoothly here. Thanks for that. :-D 73's Dave Nathanson BTW: Radioddity.com has a sale going. You can get even better discounts using coupon code: NY2022 (10% off, until Jan 5th) Or coupon code: FRIEND-V8BRGP8 ($15 off if order over $65) HTH.

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

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-20220103 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #673 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB75] Add Retevis RB75 This patch adds support for the Retevis RB75 GMRS radio. addresses #9263 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB85] Add Retevis RB85 This patch adds support for the Retevis RB85 UHF radio. addresses #9411 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [BF-T8] Driver Maintenance: bf-t8.py This patch corrects some typos in recently submitted patches. No functionality has been affected. fixes #9651 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB17V] Add Retevis RB17V This patch adds support for the Retevis RB17V MURS radio. addresses #9647 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB617] Add Retevis RB617 This patch adds support for the Retevis RB617 PMR446 radio. addresses #9649 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB17] Add Retevis RB17 This patch adds support for the Retevis RB17 FRS radio. addresses #9645 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB627B] Add Retevis RB627B This patch adds support for the Retevis RB627B PMR radio. addresses #9637 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB27V] Add Retevis RB27V This patch adds support for the Retevis RB27V MURS radio. addresses #9635 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB27] Add Retevis RB27 This patch adds support for the Retevis RB27 GMRS radio. addresses #9607 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB27B] Add Retevis RB27B This patch adds support for the Retevis RB27B FRS radio. addresses #9551 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [BF-T8] Driver maintenance: bf-t8.py This patch does the following... - corrects a comment - standardized some helper code - removes some redundent code - corrects a data element name that only gets called in an extreme edge case These changes do not add, remove or change any current functionality and are made in preparation for #9551 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [BF-T8] Switch to correct data elemement type The Baofeng BF-T8 (and similar models such as the Retevis RT16) cannot set the broadcast FM radio frequency. The wrong data element type is being used for "fmcur". This patch switches to the appropriate data element type. fixes #9627 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [BF-T8] Add additional weather radio frequencies to Baofeng BF-T8 The Baofeng BF-T8 (and similar models such as the Retevis RT16) has support for 11 NOAA WX radio frequencies. Currently only 7 are supported. This patch adds support for the 4 additional WX radio frequencies. fixes #9625

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[chirp_users] Chirp Ubuntu
by Michael Elstner 02 Jan '22

02 Jan '22

Hi I wonder why my Retevis H-777 Radios don't get connected to chirp. They do under Win10 (2 of them need a lot of tries even under win) but in Ubuntu/Linux they don't connect at all. brgds ME

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