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cli can't connect to my baofeng uv25
by joeri.cochuyt＠gmail.com 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Hi, I'm trying to download an img file from my radio trough chirpc but with no luck. It keeps telling me that the radio is not connected. I tested this in the gui and everything worked fine so it's not a bad cable. I'm on windows python 3.10 and using the latest build from github. Listing radios does work trough chirpc --list-radios. DELAY = 5.0 MAX_RETRIES = 5 RETRY_BACKOFF = 2 def download_image(radio_model, com_port, mmap_file="backupimage.img"): """ Attempts to download the image from the radio with retry logic. """ delay = DELAY for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): try: cmd = [ sys.executable, str(CHIRPPATH), '-r', radio_model, f'--serial={com_port}', f'--mmap={mmap_file}', '--download-mmap' ] pprint(cmd) print(f"Attempt {attempt}: Running command: {' '.join(cmd)}") time.sleep(delay) result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True) print("Success:", result.stdout) return True except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e: print(f"Attempt {attempt} failed with code {e.returncode}: {e.stderr.strip()}") if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: print(f"Retrying after {delay} seconds...") delay *= RETRY_BACKOFF # Exponential backoff else: print("Max retries reached. Giving up.") return False radio_driver_id = 'Baofeng_UV-25' com_port = 'COM4' # double checked this! print(f"\nDownloading image from radio '{radio_driver_id}' on port '{com_port}'...") download_image(radio_driver_id, com_port) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attempt 4: Running command: C:\Users\...\Desktop\chirptest\venv\Scripts\python.exe C:\Users\joeri\Desktop\chirptest\chirp\chirpc -r Baofeng_UV-25 --serial=COM4 --mmap=backupimage.img --download-mmap Attempt 4 failed with code 1: ERROR: No response from radio. Check connector and cabling! Traceback (most recent call last): File "C:\Users\...\Desktop\chirptest\chirp\chirp\cli\main.py", line 380, in main radio.sync_in() File "C:\Users\...\Desktop\chirptest\chirp\chirp\drivers\baofeng_uv17Pro.py", line 1166, in sync_in data = self.download_function() File "C:\Users\...\Desktop\chirptest\chirp\chirp\drivers\baofeng_uv17Pro.py", line 132, in _download _do_ident(radio) File "C:\Users\...\Desktop\chirptest\chirp\chirp\drivers\baofeng_uv17Pro.py", line 115, in _do_ident ack = _sendmagic(radio, radio._magic, len(radio._fingerprint)) File "C:\Users\...\Desktop\chirptest\chirp\chirp\drivers\baofeng_uv17Pro.py", line 107, in _sendmagic return bfc._rawrecv(radio, response_len) File "C:\Users\...\Desktop\chirptest\chirp\chirp\drivers\baofeng_common.py", line 55, in _rawrecv raise errors.RadioNoContactLikelyK1() chirp.errors.RadioNoContactLikelyK1: No response from radio. Check connector and cabling! Retrying after 40.0 seconds... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Has anyone successfully used chirpc with a UV-25 radio?" or "What am I missing in my script?

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 25 Apr '25

25 Apr '25

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build 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: https://chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download A list of changes since the last build are here: 52536959 th350: Fix FM preset failure in settings on US version 72a881a0 dr735: Fix handling out-of-range extra settings 6498adf5 Update bg_BG.po a96c6df2 New settings for Wouxun KG-805g Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11947] list index out of range error [Bug 11948] TYT TH-350 US Settings - No attribute fm_presets --

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UV-5R+Plus
by sentinelwolf70＠gmail.com 21 Apr '25

21 Apr '25

If this has been discussed before, I apologize for adding to the discussion. I have a UV-5R+Plus that isn't accepting my image when I upload it (cloned) to the radio. I've been successful with my old UV5R and new AR-5RM. I don't see the UV-5R+Plus in the radio drop-down. I've attempted the UV-5R, UV-5RH, UV-5X, and UV-5XP without success. Can anyone point me in the correct direction? Thank you so much for your assistance. Shawn

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BF-F9 v2
by Ricardo Duran 18 Apr '25

18 Apr '25

Hello, Don’t see the Baofeng BF-F9 v2 listed. What model should I use to program my radio? Thanks, Ric

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QYT KT-8900D
by abqmules＠gmail.com 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

Can't connect with radio no matter what driver I use....tried 3 different dates. Does work with the Chinese app but that is quirky and cumbersome software to use. CHIRP make some kind of initial contact and then shuts off with a beep.

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build 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: https://chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download A list of changes since the last build are here: bc27f665 TH9000: Add programmable buttons to settings. 8ca56d44 tk280: Fix choosing highest applicable tuning step bb857b11 Change lower bound valid_bands acceptance test 45ea1202 Simplify required_step() to honor the allow list 389b27c9 Fix two unused globals for new flake8 cec1d4b3 ic9700: Decode cross tone modes 66c3d7d4 KG805G fix: Duplex field calculated wrong 6a9dec97 tk8180: Fix choosing max step f0d7807f tk8180: Fix 12.5kHz-required step frequencies Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11911] IC-9700: Unable to set Cross tone modes --

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Can not get Chirp Linux or Windows to work with Yaesu VX5R, FT60R, VX150 or TYT UV8000D
by David Marshall 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

I can not get Chirp to work with anything. I have a RT Systems USB-57A cable and the TYT cable that came with the radio. I am aware of the problem with bootleg Prolific hips for the TYT cable, and have installed the appropriate driver from: https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php#install I am using a computer with an Asus ROG Strix B365F motherboard that dual boots Windows 10 and PCLinuxOS Debian Edition. I have tried known working USB ports on both the back and front of the computer. I have also tried an HP laptop running Windows 11 with the FT60R. Just for the record, I have also tried an extremely old copy or RT Systems ADMS-1E in Windows with the VX5R, and FT60 Commander, and the free TYT software for the UV8000D. On the FT60R and VX5R, after trying to read from the radios, I get a "Clone Error" on the radio display. When trying to read from the UV8000D, it appears to start, but the progress bar never goes beyond 0%. My primary need is getting the TYT UV8000D programmed because that thing is impossible to program with the keypad. Knowing that my problem is not just with Chirp on Windows 10, 11 and Linux, but also with other software, does anyone have some ideas to try other that buying RT Systems software and cables? Thank you, 73 de N8OAY

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220 BAND
by Ricardo Duran 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

hI I read somewhere that the CHIRP program for Baofeng Radios such as the UV-5R III model drops the capability of programming in the 220 input/output frequencies. This model is supposed to operate on the three bands. Everything else seems to work just fine as far as programming the radio. Your program is wonderful. I am using the latest version of CHIRP. Am I not doing something correctly?. Or is this simply a limitation to the program? Thank you in advance for whatever help you can provide, 73, de Ric WD7U

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Re: Retevis H777 Unable to Connect
by Joshua Morin 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Confirming factory software works.

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build 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: https://chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download A list of changes since the last build are here: 906aa970 Wouxun KG-805g: Add new radio driver cb06abfd Updated Italian Translation de4bdc44 Initial support of QYT KT-5000. 7f63cf04 Updated Spanish Translation 74d862ef kg816/818: Fix query string processing 3cae2992 add UV21ProV2 and UV21ProGPS f3d71bf8 Disable immutable mem.extra in expanded memory editor 1ea297cf update upper frequency limit that is displayed in validation error message Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11208] Having Problem Downloading [Bug 11904] Name column gets disabled (not reflected in UI) if extra is added to immutable [New Model 10530] QYT KT-5000 [New Model 11214] Wouxun KG-805G [New Model 7781] Wouxun KG-805 --

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