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[chirp_users] Default Service Settings for Baofeng UV5R
by Lucas Frykholm 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew the default/recommended Service Squelch Settings for the Baofeng UV5R. I mainly use mine as a scanner but use frs 1 and 2. ~Lucas F

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

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-20200205 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #610 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix style issue in previous patch for #7615 [Bernhard Hailer <ham73tux(a)gmail.com>] [ft4] driver restructure (#7615) While implementing two more radios of the Yaesu FT-4 family (the FT-25, see #7543, and the FT-4V, see #7387), I found that with some moderate reorganization, implementation of new radios will become easier. The proposed reorganization implements one more interstitial layer of inheritance to support the sub families of FT-4 (containing the FT-4X and FT-4V) and FT-65 (containing FT-65 and FT-25). Also, some variable assignments have been moved from the individual radio classes to the SCU-35 base class and to the interstitial classes named above. This change also adds the infrastructure for adding European or Asian models, and as such prepare for addressing a number of currently open issues (6.25kHz tune step issues on EU models, frequency limitations; see #6619, #6651, #6677, #6761, #6869). It will also make it easier for a few additional fixes for issues which were found during my work on this driver (#7601, #7603, #7605). I will submit these fixes in additional patches. Fixes: #7615

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[chirp_users] Patch for TYT TH -UV88
by Tim Duffy 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

I have a TYT TH-UV88 coming to me in a couple days and see that it's not supported by chirp. The seller's website says that it is essentially a 'ruggedized' Baofeng UV-5r. Has has anyone found a workaround for the TYT? Thanks in advance, Tim Duffy

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[chirp_users] Baofeng BF-V9
by Matej Kovacic 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

Hi, I bought Baofeng BF-V9 (which should be updated version of BF-888s), and I am trying to program it with Chirp (under Linux). Unfortunately, I cannot select correct model from Chirp menu. I tried some other models, but Chirp cannot read from radio. Any help? Regards, Matej

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 04 Feb '20

04 Feb '20

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-20200204 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #609 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add (fix) support for ic2300 power levels The driver claimed to have them, but ignored them, which was pretty confusing to the users. This adds proper support. Closes #6617 [Jaroslav Škarvada <jskarvad(a)redhat.com>] Show 8.33 tuning step in the UI, fixes #7073

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[chirp_users] Daily Update will not install
by Doug M 02 Feb '20

02 Feb '20

Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 I can not get the daily updates to install anymore. I get a 1% done, then error message Using windows 10 with Norton Error message: Delete file: C:\Program Files (x86)\CHIRP\COPYING Output folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\CHIRP Extract: COPYING... 100% Can't write: C:\Program Files (x86)\CHIRP\_hashlib.pyd I suspect a problem after Windows 10 updates. 73 Doug K7ABX

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[chirp_users] Error-radio did not respond
by Mark Ross 02 Feb '20

02 Feb '20

I am a first time user. UV 5r. Can’t upload from radio. Error message comes up radio did not respond. I put in Com3 as it shows, model is correct as well as vendor. Any ideas are appreciated Thank you so much! Mark Ross

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[chirp_users] Image Files
by Kenneth Strom VA3KRS 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

Now that we are on the subject of Image files... I was just programming a brand new Retevis RT3 GPS (TYT MD-380 G) and somehow it bricked up. As I had saved the "fresh new out of the box" Image file I simply resent it to the radio and...reset the radio to Factory specs in mere seconds. BTW this is the only Reset procedure for all DMR radios, no pressing this and that button nor any Menu settings. Still it also works on any radio regardless. Now you know why I cannot emphasize enough saving the original Factory Image file. If by chance you never had one, you can also use the stock blank file from the original Factory (CPS) software and send it to the radio. Then of course, save and label it. Program with CHIRP afterwards and again, always remember to save your new files. If you have to do a Firmware Update, first download the correct software from the Manufactures' Website and check for installation instructions on YouTube. This rarely will you find on the OEM Website or in your Owner's Manual. And again, save this new Image file and label it. There are some Manufacturers' that do not supply any OEM programming software. Sadly, Yaesu comes to mind. Then just simply use the CHIRP or RT Systems software Image file you created. Kenneth Strom VA3KRS

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[chirp_users] Image File
by Dennis Wage 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

Lot's of talk about the "Image" .img file. I'd like to get clear on this. The image file is NOT a complete picture of the software on your radio, correct? It is simply a backup of what Chirp can edit (change from default). So downloading from your "out of the box" radio and saving an image file is only to restore the Chirp editable menu settings and the memories back to the settings that came from the factory. As I understand it, Chirp can however upload bad data to the radio, (caused by erroneous user input) that is outside the range of the particular field item it was entered into, and can brick or lock the radio. This image file can fix this, and this only. Do I understand what Chirp image files are? Dennis M. Wage (W9BOQ) 245 Corum Hill Road Castalian Springs, TN 37031 (615) 310-4242 Cell (615) 562-5128 Home http://hammondb3organ.net http://overdubs.net

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Re: [chirp_users] Programming Baofeng UV-5R
by Kenneth Strom VA3KRS 19 Jan '20

19 Jan '20

To start with there are many variations of this popular radio. Check the model number first and go from there. Do NOT ever try to program this radio with the wrong variation programming software. If it is in fact the basic "bare-bones" Baofeng UV-5R, there are 2 variations, Old and New. This can be checked easily. You will have to perform a Firmware test on the radio. Even if it is "new" it may be in fact old stock lying around for years or an old radio. Go to Miklor to check on the radio's firmware version before you proceed. This is very important. The wrong software will brick up the radio. https://www.miklor.com/uv5r/UV5R-FWRelease.php Then you can proceed to program the radio. Like all radios, you must first get an "Image" file from the radio, and then you can program it as you please. Also, this "Image" file will be needed to reset the radio should it ever "Brick" up on you. Just Factory reset the radio and resend this Image file to the radio and all should be okay. In other words you resurrected the dead. NEVER should you buy a radio, take it out of the box and start playing with it. This probably will mess it up internally. ALWAYS first get that "Image" file and THEN program it. This will save you a lot of grief later if the radio acts up. BTW, I have worked commercially on many radios over the past 40 years, mainly Midlands & Motorolas and cannot overemphasize the importance of saving this "Image" file. It is particular to that radio alone only and not the one sitting next to it. Also, if perhaps you have several of the same model radio, save the "Image" file labelled with its' last 4 digits serial number, e.g.: UV5R_XXXX1234.img Then you will know it came from that particular radio. This believe me will save your radio from being a "Brick" or cute-looking paperweight. Note all these recommendations work with all radio Models & Makes, Amateur & Commercial. Kenneth Strom VA3KRS P.S. Cheers to the over-worked Staff at CHIRP who do a tireless job at writing these endless programming files out. Everyday it seems to be a new radio and new model out, mostly tireless variations of one or the other. Regarding DMR radios, most if not all models have very individual programming issues which is why you never see any common software. Even RT Systems keeps postponing any DMR releases due to this. Very few models can even import CSV files, so all mostly are manual programming and DO NOT make any slight errors or the radio simply does not work. Make sure you download the correct Factory programming software for the radio, any Firmware updates, cable USB drivers before you even start playing with its' buttons. If by accident you do then you will have to do a Factory reset before you can even save the Image file. A simple Factory Reset will cure some evils, however that Image file will save that radio. Have a great 2020 to CHIRP and all your Subscribers.

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