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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R+ Programming
by Jim Hatch 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

I'm trying to set the radios so that the same channels show up every time the operator turns the radio on regardless of what channels were tuned when it was turned off. For example, I want channels 2 & 3 to always be in the A/B displays when powering on. The user turns it off when the radio is tuned to say channel 15 and 98. When they turn it back on it should revert to channels 2 & 3 in the display. I tried setting the Work Mode Settings features MR A Channel and MR B Channels to 2 & 3 respectively. This did not default the power on settings to channels 2 & 3. What am I doing wrong? (The radios are firmware BFB297 and BFS311 in Firmware Message 2 and Firmware Message 1 respectively.) Thanks, Jim

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[chirp_users] kenwood tm d700
by ROLAN.CLARK＠comcast.net 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

Does Chirp 4.0 work with Win8.1 to program the pl tones on a Kenwood TM D700? I am working with a friend and when we put in a new pl tone frequency using the Chirp program a window pop up that says something like invalid data. It down loads the data ok from the radio. Any comments appreciated, 73 de rolan w3fdk

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[chirp_users] feature request - accessibility
by eric oyen 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

hello, well, I just tried out the new chirp 0.4.0 on Linux. everything seems to work except for the following issues: 1. spin buttons not labeled as anything other than "spin button #" 2. check boxes not labeled as to function 3. edit boxes not labeled as to type 4. popup boxes not labeled with additional information as to what they are 5. the loaded table from the radio reads OK except that when sculling down, the cell below is read as the cell left of the one actually being looked at 6 exporting to CSV file results in an error: "settings object has no attribute.: 'pre fill'". if this seems like a lot, it probably is. However, I really would like to be able to use a computer program to program my Bao-Fang without sighted assistance. I know this seems to be a sore point, but it does have to be dealt with at some point. If I had the time and resources to devote to learning and coding in python, I would. However, I don't. Its a simple matter of not having time (I am attending classes to get a degree here and can't add even one more thing to my plate). . so, how about it? can you look at these? if you need further information on non-visual interfaces in python, check here: 1. http://empowermentzone.com/NonvisualDevelopmentFAQ.htm 2. https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/documentation/Accessibility/Concept… Me and thousands of other blind hams who use radios supported by this program would greatly appreciate being able to do so without waiting on someone with working eyes to do it for us. thanks, Eric .

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Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R Frequency mod
by Frederick McDougall 30 Mar '14

30 Mar '14

I have not been able to discover this in all of the manual v ersions I have found. May not be possible. Fred VA6FRM Sent from Samsung Mobile <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Laine <lainegadd(a)gmail.com> </div><div>Date:2014-03-30 01:35 (GMT-07:00) </div><div>To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> </div><div>Cc: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> </div><div>Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R Frequency mod </div><div> </div>Thanks for the tip Fred how do I set the fm frequencie to what I want ? Sent from my iPhone On 30 Mar 2014, at 3:41 pm, Frederick McDougall <frmcdo(a)gmail.com> wrote: Probably can't as that freq is outside the design of the pass band. Might try tbe fm section to see if it will rx at that freq but no tx Fred VA6FRM Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Laine Date:2014-03-28 23:22 (GMT-07:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R Frequency mod Thanks for the advice Jim , but it's not picking up any transmissions on Vhf 78.650 so it looks like it won't work Cheers Laine Sent from my iPhone On 28 Mar 2014, at 10:00 am, Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> wrote: On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 6:06 PM, Laine <lainegadd(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hey all I want to try and put in the frequency 78.6500 into my uv 5re What's the process ? Using the keypad to enter the number and set the STEP ? Laine, Here is what I would do. In CHIRP with a valid template loaded for your radio... in the Settings -> Other menu do the following 1. set "VHF lower limit" = 78 2. set "VHF upper limit" = 173 (not 174 as you might think) in the Settings -> Work Mode Settings menu do the following 1. set "Display" = A 2. set "VFO/MR Mode" = Frequency 3. set "VFO A Frequency" = 173.990000 4. set "VFO A Tuning Step" = 10.0 5. (optional) make any other VFO A settings changes now upload these settings to your radio. after the upload completes your radio will be in frequency mode with the upper display selected and tuned to 173.990 MHz. using the radio keypad 1. tap the [UP] arrow key ~66 times (or press and hold) until the radio is tuned to 78.650 MHz. 2. (optional) write this frequency to an empty channel using menu 27 Jim KC9HI Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users

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Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R Frequency mod
by Frederick McDougall 30 Mar '14

30 Mar '14

Probably can't as that freq is outside the design of the pass band. Might try tbe fm section to see if it will rx at that freq but no tx Fred VA6FRM Sent from Samsung Mobile <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Laine <lainegadd(a)gmail.com> </div><div>Date:2014-03-28 23:22 (GMT-07:00) </div><div>To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> </div><div>Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R Frequency mod </div><div> </div>Thanks for the advice Jim , but it's not picking up any transmissions on Vhf 78.650 so it looks like it won't work Cheers Laine Sent from my iPhone On 28 Mar 2014, at 10:00 am, Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> wrote: On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 6:06 PM, Laine <lainegadd(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hey all I want to try and put in the frequency 78.6500 into my uv 5re What's the process ? Using the keypad to enter the number and set the STEP ? Laine, Here is what I would do. In CHIRP with a valid template loaded for your radio... in the Settings -> Other menu do the following 1. set "VHF lower limit" = 78 2. set "VHF upper limit" = 173 (not 174 as you might think) in the Settings -> Work Mode Settings menu do the following 1. set "Display" = A 2. set "VFO/MR Mode" = Frequency 3. set "VFO A Frequency" = 173.990000 4. set "VFO A Tuning Step" = 10.0 5. (optional) make any other VFO A settings changes now upload these settings to your radio. after the upload completes your radio will be in frequency mode with the upper display selected and tuned to 173.990 MHz. using the radio keypad 1. tap the [UP] arrow key ~66 times (or press and hold) until the radio is tuned to 78.650 MHz. 2. (optional) write this frequency to an empty channel using menu 27 Jim KC9HI Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R Frequency mod
by Laine Gadd 29 Mar '14

29 Mar '14

Hi All just a question has anyone got this file UV5R.pyc That they can send me , Ive looked every every where on the net , if anyone has a link to the file that would be great Thanks

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[chirp_users] (no subject)
by Michael Noble 29 Mar '14

29 Mar '14

I’m trying to program my Wouxun KG-UVD1P dual band radio on my macbook pro Mac OSx 10.9.2. I keep getting these 4 different error message ( Failed to read block (65!=68) (66!=68) (64!=68) (62!=68). Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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[chirp_users] "Radio did not respond" msg
by Pete Miller 28 Mar '14

28 Mar '14

Rookie Chirp user, did not find any info about this problem in FAQs and elsewhere: Shortly after cloning starts, message is Error ... Radio did not respond Using: CHIRP daily-20140324 Win XP SP3 fully patched and upgraded Baofeng UV-5RE Plus, brand new [first radio ever for me] Radio works, AFAICT, I'm trying to use CHIRP to program it. Programming cable: USB Programming Cable for Baofeng UV-5R UV-3R+ Two way Radio With Driver CD <http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=AITKF9BI4M76&C=3T5MUR8F9569O&H=WGEMUHFYJY…> -- Sold by Ham Radio Store<http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=AITKF9BI4M76&C=3T5MUR8F9569O&H=SMNVNAEYAH…> Following these instructions from CHIRP Radio tab: Baofeng UV-5R Instructions 1. Turn radio off. 2. Connect cable to mic/spkr connector. 3. Make sure connector is firmly connected. 4. Turn radio on. 5. Ensure that the radio is tuned to channel with no activity. 6. Click OK to download image from device. Have tried the instructions in both Frequency Mode and Channel Mode Thanks for any guidance you can offer. /scmiller40(a)gmail.com

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[chirp_users] Another way Chirp can be tripped up by the OS
by Stephen Hersey 28 Mar '14

28 Mar '14

I've just started using Chirp with a Baofeng UV-5R and a USB serial adapter that Amazon claims is from Baofeng. The adapter has a genuine Prolific chip (or a darn good counterfeit), and Windows 7 Pro 64-bit recognizes it as a serial port; in addition, I can connect TxD to RxD at the radio plugs, open PuTTY, and see looped-back characters I have typed on the console. So far, so great. However, neither Chirp nor baoclone could open the serial port the USB adapter was assigned to: COM19. Hmmm, 19? Sounds way high for a serial port enumeration. I reassigned the USB adapter to the vacant COM2, and hey presto! Both utilities are able to talk to the radio. Sooo, beware of high-numbered COM ports. Incidentally, is it normal for the UV-5R to key up when the serial cable is present? I'm going to make a practice of always having a dummy load connected when programming this radio. Regards, Steve -- Steve Hersey N1XNX n1xnxham(a)gmail.com ----- Each of us has strengths and talents that others don't. Whether innate or learned, these are gifts -- and a gift not shared is a sad and lonely thing. Using our gifts for the benefit of all is an ethical obligation for every intelligent being. (The magic only works if you pass it on!)

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[chirp_users] how to capture radio stream?
by bob 28 Mar '14

28 Mar '14

Hi guys, I need an implementation for a FT-8000 but I may be the only one out there, so.. I thought I might be willing to invest some time into creating a driver as I need an excuse to fiddle with python anyway. It's just another language, and been writing code for 20 years. To that end, it would seem to me that decoding/deciphering/analysis of the stream of bits and such is the real trick and mapping it to a structure that will work, ack, provide checksums etc. need some sort of analyzer widget for usb serial ports. So what do you guys use to capture/reverse engineer what the radio is downloading to chirp, and how to figure out how to spit it back in the right format?? . is it published (I think not). To start that discussion, what tools/techniques do you use/recommend to capture/deciper the kibbles n bits emitted from a target radio? I tried a tool from eltima that seemed to work nicely until the trial expired, and I cant afford 150 bucks for a full version. Probably a boatload of other toolss out there than can help capture and break it up that will also allow one to send to fake acks etc. -bob

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