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[chirp_users] Connecting To A Kenwood 2000
by K0LNY 13 Dec '21

13 Dec '21

Hi Folks, I finally got an antenna outside for my Kenwood that I have in the shack. There are so many buttons on this radio, and I am a Blind Ham, but even with the speech chip on the Kenwood, it is daunting to learn all of its functions. I've have already messed it up so bad that I had to do a full reset. So I thought I'd set it up with Chirp, so I can recover if I mess it up again. I've used Chirp for my HT radios, so I'm a bit familiar with using Chirp. I'm working on trying to get an old computer with serial ports working for the shack, but until then I will need to connect to the Kenwood with a laptop that has no serial ports. I have a USB to serial cable somewhere, but I cannot find it. I did find a serial to Ethernet cable, and I am wondering if the Chirp software will be able to connect to the Kenwood via the laptop's Ethernet port with this cable. Seems like all of the Chirp connection options are all serial and one USB. Thanks for any knowledge. Glenn

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 13 Dec '21

13 Dec '21

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-20211213 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #670 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix subclassing error from #9577 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix style issues in patch for #9577 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-9G] Add Baofeng UV-9G This patch adds support for the Baofeng UV-9G GMRS radio. addresses #9577 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [LT-580] Cannot open Memory Properties editor The factory CHIRP Radio Images (*.img) files available in the CHIRP repository for the Luiton LT-580 and Retevis RT9000S have characters in the empty memory name (0x00) that are incompatible with Gtk causing the Memory Properties editor to fail to display. This patch sanitizes the memory names allowing the Memory Properties editor to open. fixes #9595

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[chirp_users] RT 22 Error "Radio ID failed"
by swhines2＠verizon.net 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Good Day, Using Chirp with RT22 is frustrating for me. Initially I can read and write the radio a few times, but eventually get the dreaded "Radio Identification Failed". Three radios are bricked now and I am aware of Bug # 6747, although unable to understand the process to correct. Using CHIRP daily-20211207 Thank You Steve Debug log to follow: [2021-12-07 13:35:36,499] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Checking for updates [2021-12-07 13:35:36,767] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Server reports version daily-20211207 is latest [2021-12-07 13:35:48,219] chirp.ui.mainapp - DEBUG: User selected Retevis RT22 on port COM8 [2021-12-07 13:35:48,229] chirp.ui.clone - DEBUG: Clone thread started [2021-12-07 13:35:48,229] chirp.drivers.retevis_rt22 - DEBUG: download [2021-12-07 13:35:48,417] chirp.drivers.retevis_rt22 - DEBUG: Incorrect model ID, got this: 000: 00 00 00 00 00 00 f8 ff ........ [2021-12-07 13:35:48,417] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting exception [2021-12-07 13:35:48,417] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: -- Exception: -- [2021-12-07 13:35:48,417] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): File "chirp\ui\clone.pyo", line 255, in run File "chirp\drivers\retevis_rt22.pyo", line 387, in sync_in File "chirp\drivers\retevis_rt22.pyo", line 273, in do_download File "chirp\drivers\retevis_rt22.pyo", line 167, in _rt22_enter_programming_mode RadioError: Radio identification failed. [2021-12-07 13:35:48,417] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: ---------------- [2021-12-07 13:35:48,417] chirp.ui.clone - ERROR: Clone failed: Radio identification failed. [2021-12-07 13:35:48,438] chirp.ui.clone - DEBUG: Clone thread ended [2021-12-07 13:35:48,459] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting model usage: Retevis_RT22,download,True [2021-12-07 13:35:48,463] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting exception [2021-12-07 13:35:48,463] chirp.ui.inputdialog - ERROR: --- Exception Dialog: Radio identification failed. --- [2021-12-07 13:35:48,463] chirp.ui.inputdialog - ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): File "chirpw", line 68, in <module> AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'split' [2021-12-07 13:35:48,467] chirp.ui.inputdialog - ERROR: ---------------------------- [2021-12-07 13:49:06,721] chirp.platform - ERROR: Failed to get filename: (0, 'GetOpenFileNameW', 'No error message is available') [2021-12-07 13:49:10,792] chirp.ui.mainapp - DEBUG: User selected Retevis RT22 on port COM8 [2021-12-07 13:49:10,792] chirp.ui.clone - DEBUG: Clone thread started [2021-12-07 13:49:10,792] chirp.drivers.retevis_rt22 - DEBUG: download [2021-12-07 13:49:11,401] chirp.drivers.retevis_rt22 - DEBUG: Incorrect model ID, got this:

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

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-20211207 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #669 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [th-uv88] Add settings to TYT TH-UV88 This patch adds the remaing settings from the OEM "Basic" settings page. - Radio Moni - End_Tone_elim - SW Audio - Scan Type - Key Lock - Key Mode - Intro Screen Also firmware BQ1.41+ allows the radio to independently select MR/VFO mode on the A and B display lines. This patch also adds support for this new feature. #9581 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Make test adapter granular This makes the unit test adapter granular so you can run individual tests and drivers for quicker automated testing. [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add test images for #8123 #9559 #9217 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-5X3] Add saved VFOs to BTECH UV-5X3 It was discovered that the BTECH UV-5X3 has 3 memories for each VFO display line that can save frequencies, one for each of the 3 bands (VHF/VHF2/UHF). Tapping the [BAND] button of the radio will cycle through the 3 memories associated with the selected display line and place the currently selected memory into the currently selected VFO. This patch adds support to allow the viewing/editing of these 6 memories. related to #9515 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT668] Add Retevis RT668 This patch adds support for the Retevis RT668 radio. related to #8123 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT68] Add Retevis RT68 This patch adds support for the Retevis RT68 radio. related to #8123 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT68] Prep work needed prior to adding Retevis RT68 This patch makes some changes to prepare for adding the Retevis RT68. related to #8123 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB618] Add Retevis RB618 This patch adds support for the Retevis RB618. related to #9217 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB18] Add Retevis RB18 This patch adds support for the Retevis RB18. related to #9559 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB18] Prep for adding Retevis RB18 This patch cleans up some code and gets the driver ready for adding the Retevis RB18. #9559

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[chirp_users] Th-9800D
by pete laughlin Okie Dirt Videos 04 Dec '21

04 Dec '21

Please include the TYT TH-9800D radio IN THE CHIRP SOFTWARE. Also would like to see Kenwood Tk 760 HG software included. Please advise if this is possible

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[chirp_users] Using CHIRP to programme Entel HX470 radios
by chrisgarlandhome＠gmail.com 03 Dec '21

03 Dec '21

Hi, I've got some old Entel HX470 radios that are in perfect condition and seem to work well, so I want to program them (from whatever they were programmed to by the last user) to PMR446 frequencies. The problems I have are; 1. they are so old that Entel don't hold any records of them (e.g. user manuals) (production ceased 15-20 years ago according to Entel) 2. the ENTEL programming software doesn't include them (HX470) 3. CHIRP doesn't include Entel radios at all. Help! If you've got any ideas, I'm all ears as it seems a shame to bin them just because they can't be programmed at the moment. Thanks in advance! Chris

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[chirp_users] Support for Yaesu FTM-400XDR?
by Kevin Zembower 27 Nov '21

27 Nov '21

Hello, all. Hoping that all who celebrated Thanksgiving had a restful and relaxing holiday. I'm contemplating buying a Yaesu FTM-400XDR mobile transceiver. See http://systemfusion.yaesu.com/ftm-400dr-xdr/. I'm wondering if I have to buy the RT-SYSTEMS ADMS-M400-U software to program it, or if Chirp can do the job. I searched for FTM-400 in the supported models, but didn't find it. I also searched the last six months of email list archives without success. Does anyone know if this model can be programmed with Chirp? Somewhat related, Yaesu offers this software for free download: ADMS-7 Programming Software at https://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=14972&FileCatID=267&FileName=…. Any idea if this is a full programming software system, or just used to update the firmware of the radio? Thank you for your help and advice. -Kevin KC3KZ

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 18 Nov '21

18 Nov '21

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-20211118 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #668 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix missing _gmrs attribute on btech base class Related to the fix for #9407 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [KT-8R] Settings tab empty for QYT KT-8R The Settings tabs in CHIRP are empty when the KT-8R has TMR set to M+ABCD. This driver was derived from the QYT mobile radios which only have 15 TMR selections. This radio has a 16 TMR selections similar to the BTech mobile radios so so setting it to the 16th choice puts it out-of-range based on the current programming. This patch adds 16 TMR choices support for the QyT KT-8R. Fixes #9051 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [DB25-G] Radioddity DB25-G This patch adds support for the Radioddity DB25-G GMRS mobile radio. resolves #9407

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

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-20211116 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #667 [Pavel Milanes (CO7WT) <pavelmc(a)gmail.com>] [KG-UV8E] Add support for new version with lowe UHF band, fixes #9495 A new hardware revision, it has a UHF RX range from 350-520 Mhz (TX restricted from 400-520Mhz); it's lower in 50 Mhz from the previous known models. The internal version's date is: 20190813 vs old ones 20160507, this patch widen the lower RX range, I think old models can cope with that. [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [TS-T9+] TechSide TS-T9+ This patch adds support for the TechSide TS-T9+. Addresses #9453

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[chirp_users] FW: no response from radio on the Chirp tab to download image on BF-F8HP after successful update --->>corrected image downloaded from BF-F8HP successful all is good. need to work with BF-F8HP
by ramosb＠gsoramee.com 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

-----Original Message----- From: ramosb(a)gsoramee.com <ramosb(a)gsoramee.com> Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 9:15 AM To: 'chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com' <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Cc: Bob & Diana <ramosb(a)gsoramee.com> Subject: RE: no response from radio on the Chirp tab to download image on BF-F8HP after successful update Used download from radio using the Chirp screen with the settings (1) c:\users\ramos\onedrive\documents\BF-F8HP on my initial set up as my download location. Download from radio was successful. (2) attempted Chirp update to the initial setup location >>>error. Used c:\users\ramos\onedrive\documents\BF-F8HP from my initial set up (3) attempted Chirp default update location>>>>successful (4) attempted to use c:/users\ramos\document\BF-F8HP in initial image creation AS THE DEFAULT location>>>error. No response in Chirp app (5) reset the BF-F8HP using Menu-40 to default (6) no response from radio on the Chirp tab to download image on BF-F8HP (7) >>>>>> S U G G E S T I O N S<<<<<<< Newbe, Suggestion greatly appreciated! -----Original Message----- From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 3:00 PM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 155, Issue 1 Send chirp_users mailing list submissions to c 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. New Daily Build (Build System) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2021 00:04:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Build System <donotreply(a)chirp.danplanet.com> Subject: [chirp_users] New Daily Build To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Message-ID: <515063298.33.1636095840779.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-20211105 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #666 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix style issues on th9800 Introduced accidentally in the fix for #7799 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] Driver Maintenance: th9800.py 1. Add to PEP8 Manifest 2. Perform PEP8 cleanup as needed in preperation for #7799 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [TH-9800] Fix No Settings Options The settings tabs aren't showing up because the driver doesn't handle an image with an invalid Last Program Date. This patch allows the driver to gracefully handle images with invalid dates. fixes #7799 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [KT980Plus] Add QYT KT980Plus This patch adds support for the QYT KT980Plus mobile radio. related to #9455 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [BF-A58S] Support 7 Chararacter Channel Names in Baofeng BF-A58S This patch adds support for 7 character channel names. fixes #9483 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [uv-5g] Fix validate_memory() inplementation bug in uv5r.py driver The validate_memory helper as implemented applies to all radios supported by the uv-5r.py driver. It was only intended to validate channels in specific GMRS radio models. This patch corrects the mistake. Fixes #9469 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [KT8900] Add MCU version for QYT KT8900 This patch adds an additional MCU version to the QYT KT8900 mobile radio. fixes #9459 ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ 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 155, Issue 1 *******************************************

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