February 2024 - Users - lists.chirpmyradio.com

[chirp_users] Stable low cost radio with flat audio
by Chuck Hast 09 Mar '24

09 Mar '24

I am asking this question here as I believe there is a good collection of folks who are familiar with different radios. Of course whatever is recommended I hope it can be programmed with Chirp. I am looking for a handheld radio that can do 12.5khz bw audio that can be used for data. I would hope it would have a flat audio in/out port but if not mods are part of the game. It needs to be frequency stable (I will be using it for data) and 12.5khz channel widths. and of course programmable with Chirp. The radio cost needs to be low, I would like to keep the whole project under $500. I will need two radios 1 for RX and 1 for TX. There will be a controller involved. If need be I will put each radio in a can for isolation. This is for a solar project so that is also part of the reason to try to use a handheld. -- Chuck -- KP4DJT HamHotline # 11259

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[chirp_users] Baofeng 'waterproof' models
by d＠deutrino.net 02 Mar '24

02 Mar '24

Hi folks, and thanks to Jim and others for prior answers. I am looking for recommendations of a Baofeng 'waterproof' model that meets these criteria: * dual-band and TX capable (or unlockable) over a range similar to old-school UV-5R * mature CHIRP driver and/or minimal history of firmware quirks * USB charging by port in the radio itself (no barrel plug dongles) if available I got a couple UV-9R Pro but found they have issues thus far, not sure if CHIRP related, hardware related, or other, but it rules that model out until I can figure out what the problem is. I got three GT-3WP and so far, while two of them work great, it looks like I got three models with three sets of quirks (one of those being the null set, but still, it doesn't inspire confidence) I got a UV-9R Plus and was afraid to program it for several months after the UV-9R Pro problems, I finally did so today, and it appears to work perfectly. But there's always the question of what will happen with the next one. I understand these are very inexpensive radios and there is always going to be a nonzero chance of getting one with strange new firmware. I'm basically just looking for people's input on what they see as the most solid choice in a 'waterproof' unit (yes I know they are only water resistant) from the Baofeng brand, preferably with built-in USB charge capability, with the lowest chance of upsetting surprises when I attempt to program it with CHIRP. And again. I know they are cheap radios. The next phase of my project is finding something that does all of the above (including a TX range comparable to the UV-5R), but with higher build quality and better durability. Feel free to pipe up if you have recommendations for that, too. Although for right now I am specifically looking at Baofengs. Thanks again. This is a very helpful group.

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[chirp_users] New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirp.danplanet.com 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since yesterday and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_next/next-20240229 A list of changes since the last build are here: 5cd1388e Fix spanish translation of "Skip" column 326bf91e Show end address in browser 68e30abb tdh8: Fix bitwise errors and memory structure 194c4ea9 Remove leftover debug in wxui/clone d8c89c72 Make test_bitwise_errors required b28a99a5 wouxun: Fix bitwise errors 26c832d7 ft7100: Fix bitwise errors aa6d1f89 ft70: fix bitwise errors 0f4f8b08 ft450d: Fix bitwise errors 3afb17ca ft2900: Fix bitwise errors and deprecations fd3538e2 ftl2011: Fix bitwise errors cd9ca90e mml_jc8810.py: Talkpod A36Plus 8w support v1.6 firmware - fixes #11191 f9e2bada TIDRADIO: Fixed false empty channels on deletion with robust usedflags logic. 5712a810 Update Spanish Translation 20ece0b0 baofeng_common.py: gracefully handle bcd coding errors - fixes #11183 Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11131] TIDRADIO H8: Empty memory in chirp appears as valid channel in radio [Bug 11183] Settings Blank and Error after D/L from UV-5X3 [Bug 11191] Talkpod A36Plus 8W; Failed to Clone [Bug 11207] TD-H3 deleted memories show 144.05 and will scan on radio [Bug 11209] seems some strings, for example "Name" and "Skip" columns are missing from translations. --

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-17R Programming Cable
by Milton Garb 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

I'm a owner of a new Baofeng UV-17R, Tri band HT.Can someone tell me which programming cable works?There's absolutely no mention of computer programming anywhere in the Owner's Manual.Thanks,Milt.N6MG

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R menu locked
by Massimo Nespolo 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Greetings from France. When I first got my UV-5R, the channel programming with CHIRP was performed by a friend, who locked the menu button to prevent a beginner like me to make any mistake which could have screwed the programming. Now I would like to unlock the menu, but I cannot figure out how to do it. I did quite a lot of internet research, but I could only find duplicate tutorials on how to lock the pad with the key button. That is not what I am looking for, of course. The menu button is unresponsive, I would like to unlock it. Thank you in advance for your help.

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[chirp_users] Hiroyasu IC-980Pro
by Massimo Nespolo 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Good morning / afternoon / evening depending on your time zone, Does anybody know if CHIRP can handle the Hiroyasu IC-980Pro? Thank you.

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[chirp_users] Can CHIRP program a QYT 980 plus?
by Ceferino Lamb 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

A buddy wants to give me a QYT. Just wondering if CHIRP can program it. It needs programming to avoid trx on illegal freqs such as NOAA. Thanks in advance K7CRL Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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[chirp_users] Adopting Chirp again
by Stuart Blake Tener 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Dan, et alia: Thank you to eveyone that has worked so hard to make Chirp such an amazing piece of software! It has been well over a decade since I looked at using Chirp (I have used it in the past) and now am re-evaluating what software I will use for my programming needs (especially since I do far more on Linux and macOS, thus Chirp is interesting again). I see it can handle my senior citizen radios of a Kenwood TM-D700 and my ID-5100. However, conspicuously absent from the list are several radios that interest me and I am wondering if anyone can speak to the likelihood of their being supported in the near future? 1) ICOM ID-52A 2) Anytone At-D878II-PLUS (will be arriving this week 3) I may soon have an ID-51A Anniversary Edition again (which I think is basically an ID-51A Plus) If there are issues with supporting any of these radios I'd like to understand them as I am a Computer Scientist myself with some Python coding experience. Very Respectfully, Stuart Blake Tener, BScCS, N3GWG (Extra), MROP Computer Scientist / FCC Licensed Radio Operator Las Vegas, NV / Philadelphia, PA +(1) 310.358.0202 Mobile Phone / WhatsApp +(1) 215.338.6005 Google Voice Amateur Radio IDs: DMR: 3132252[nn], 3132499 and NXDN ID: 6627

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[chirp_users] uv5r driver makes mem.duplex and mem.offset immutable for gt-5r
by jackson＠f-m.fm 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

I've been using chirp for a few days and I've run into an issue. Lines 1036-1041 of uv5r.py, specifically. The radio can be put into "factory mode" (freeband mode) by starting it up while holding moni+ptt+vfo/mr but these lines in the driver preclude duplex operation outside the amateur bands. I plan on keeping it in "amateur" mode most of the time, but I would like these channels to be programmed correctly. I presume these lines exist just to prevent having an uplink frequency out of band with downlink in-band, but would it not suffice just to warn the user rather than lock these settings down? As a temporary measure, can I simply comment these lines out? FYI, switching between "factory" and "amateur" (ptt+5) modes did not appear to affect the image that chirp downloads as they both had an identical checksum. Any relevant info is appreciated. Jackson

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[chirp_users] New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirp.danplanet.com 24 Feb '24

24 Feb '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since yesterday and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_next/next-20240224 A list of changes since the last build are here: 08855551 Fix "no section" error on fresh install Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11194] small bug in File Open Recent Files when "&" in directory name [Bug 11198] When downloading installing Chirp onto windows 11, I'm getting an "unhandled exception in script" --

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