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Re: [chirp_users] Chirp Linux command line
by Bob Boehme 27 Dec '16

27 Dec '16

They now sell a 7 inch display for the raspberry pi 3 that lets you bolt the pi to the back of the display. It’s a touch screen. Load Chirp and away you go. I take mine in my car on long trips.. get a 12 volt to 5 volts converter and you have a great portable programmer.. From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Hughes Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 3:35 AM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: [chirp_users] Chirp Linux command line Finding some older info via Google but not sure what current status is. I program a lot of radios with Chirp. Sometimes dozens in a day. I'd love to build a raspberry pi powered chirp programmer with a 2 line LCD and a few buttons. I can Do the hardware build and a Menu system easy enough. I just need to be able to run chirp and read / write images using the command line. Such a device would be the same size as a radio and yet be able to hold the few dozen different images I use on a regular basis. Cheers Tony New Zealand.

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[chirp_users] Chirp Linux command line
by Tony Hughes 27 Dec '16

27 Dec '16

Finding some older info via Google but not sure what current status is. I program a lot of radios with Chirp. Sometimes dozens in a day. I'd love to build a raspberry pi powered chirp programmer with a 2 line LCD and a few buttons. I can Do the hardware build and a Menu system easy enough. I just need to be able to run chirp and read / write images using the command line. Such a device would be the same size as a radio and yet be able to hold the few dozen different images I use on a regular basis. Cheers Tony New Zealand.

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[chirp_users] Chirp update
by Mark 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

I have A uv5r programmed thru chirp and need to program a new bf8hp with same channels. They both have different software. Can I use the same chirp software or do I Need to update to the new chirp update . Both came from beofeng tech along with their cable Sent from my iPad

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

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-20161220 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #455 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT1] Add Support for Retevis RT1(fix for build failures) This patch addresses the build failures of the previously submitted patch. #4313 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] PEP8 cleanup for Alinco driver This patch resolves the issues that are causing the Alinco driver to be flagged as needing a bit of PEP8 cleanup. #4315 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [NC-630A] Driver Cleanup This cleans up some pep8 errors that I must have missed when testing. There are otherwise no changes to the driver. Related to #4235 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT1] Add Support for Retevis RT1 This patch adds CHIRP support for programming both the VHF and UHF models of the Retevis RT1 handheld radios. #4313 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT21] Add PF1 Function Key Setting This patch adds the ability to set the PF1 key function of the Retevis RT21. #4139 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Add Support for Luiton LT-316 This patch adds support for the Luiton LT-316 variant to the retevis_rt22.py driver. Related to #4145 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RT22] Add Retries When Initializing Cloning Cloning does not always begin on the initial request. This patch adds the ability to retry up to five times (similar to how the factory software does it). Related to #4145

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Re: [chirp_users] USB Port defaulted to Bluetooth.
by Thomas James 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Hello Michael, If I turn off bluetooth on my Mac, I will not be able to use my mouse or keyboard. Is there another way to get CHIRP to default to the correct USB port that my radio is connected to? Thank you for your help! Thomas James thomasjames.mail(a)gmail.com 661-312-9019 > On Dec 12, 2016, at 12:00 PM, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > > Send chirp_users mailing list submissions to > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > 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. MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP (Thomas James) > 2. Re: MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP (Michael Brown) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:03:41 -0800 > From: Thomas James <thomasjames.mail(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Message-ID: <1131B3D7-B180-4F11-9279-C97B470947CF(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I own a Baofeng BF-F8HP and the high end programming cable, but still cannot program my radio using my new MAC with OS X Sierra. When I try to link the radio to my computer, the CHIRP software defaults to my bluetooth port, not the FTDI Cable. I checked in System Information, USB ports, and my computer is seeing the cable, but CHIRP does not. How do I get CHIRP to see the correct cable and not my bluetooth port path? > > With appreciation, > > Thomas > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:32:29 -0500 > From: Michael Brown <urieleiren(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in > CHIRP > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <F3ED1A17-115A-4DC7-B0A6-AA0716841D8C(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Have you tried turning off Bluetooth? > > Michael T. Brown > N4URI > > > > > >> On Dec 12, 2016, at 14:03, Thomas James <thomasjames.mail(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I own a Baofeng BF-F8HP and the high end programming cable, but still cannot program my radio using my new MAC with OS X Sierra. When I try to link the radio to my computer, the CHIRP software defaults to my bluetooth port, not the FTDI Cable. I checked in System Information, USB ports, and my computer is seeing the cable, but CHIRP does not. How do I get CHIRP to see the correct cable and not my bluetooth port path? >> >> With appreciation, >> >> Thomas >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> This message was sent to Michael T. Brown at urieleiren(a)gmail.com >> To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >

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[chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP
by Thomas James 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

I own a Baofeng BF-F8HP and the high end programming cable, but still cannot program my radio using my new MAC with OS X Sierra. When I try to link the radio to my computer, the CHIRP software defaults to my bluetooth port, not the FTDI Cable. I checked in System Information, USB ports, and my computer is seeing the cable, but CHIRP does not. How do I get CHIRP to see the correct cable and not my bluetooth port path? With appreciation, Thomas

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[chirp_users] macOS Sierra 10.12, blank window
by Elliott Cable 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

Hi! Elliott, KL4JC here; I've got a few things: - I've installed the KK7DS Python Runtime as required; it'd be really nice if some more information about this were included on CHIRP's pages. If nothing else, a link to an informational page about this package itself is an absolute minimum. (Having me install a `.pkg` with no explanation as to why? Please, no!) ... especially as Google yields effectively nothing (except my own query to the Homebrew issue-tracker from years ago, hah!) - I want to note that the (surprisingly up-to-date!) “macOS tips page” is, unfortunately, suddenly out-of-date again: there is a new GUI for *properly* authorizing unsigned apps, as of macOS Sierra 10.12.1: 1. Attempt to run the app, accept the denial; 2. open the “Security & Privacy > General” System Preferences pane; 3. and there will be a new, temporary modal specifically providing the opportunity to whitelist the most-recently-denied unsigned app (i.e. CHIRP): ![System Preferences prompting CIRP](http://ell.io/icpTv+) That should be a little more user-friendly, not to mention more secure, than having users undertake fragile command-line whitelisting of the entire directory! (= - Finally, and my main reason for writing in ... unfortunately, trying to run `chirp-daily-20161208.app` is not showing much in the way of success, for me. I simply get a blank window, as follows: ![blank CHIRP window on OS X](http://ell.io/i4cfS+) Anybody have any idea why I might be seeing this, or how to remedy it without booting into Windows? /= ⁓ ELLIOTTCABLE — fly safe. http://ell.io/tt

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[chirp_users] Yaesu FT2800M reading error
by YT9TP - Pedja 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

I got Yaesu FT2800M and was eager to use Chirp to program it. It failed reading data from this rig. It ends up with message: > An error has occurred > Failed to communicate with radio: Failed to read header I use CHIRP daily-20161123 but older versions did not work too. I tried reading with G4HFQ FTB2800 and it reads rig properly so I am sure my serial adapter works fine. I see I am not the only one with this issue. There are few reports on this issue on Chirp site but none got response. Any hope? -- YT9TP, Pedja http://www.yt9tp.iz.rs --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

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-20161208 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #454 [Pavel Milanes (CO7WT) <pavelmc(a)gmail.com>] [PATCH][FD-460UH] New model support for the Feidaxin FD-460UH, fixes #4283 New model Feidaxin FD-460UH with a different identification, despite it can be programmed with the OEM software as a FD-450/460.

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[chirp_users] CHIRP and BF-F9 not write with an error, why?
by IW2GJV 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

hi just programmed my Pofung BF-F9 (like an UV-5R )..... with chirp with no problems ! Today i READ all ok , but i think to WRITE into the radio , it say this error: http://i65.tinypic.com/14bnngl.jpg is the first time i see this error..... no problem before this day !!! a Trick, if i end the chirp program, NOT read but direct WRITE ... chirp not say to me this error....why ? thanks best 73

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[chirp_users] New UV5-RTP not recognized with BF-F8HP model selection
by Dr. Hans-Christian Becker 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

Hello, This is my first foray into China radios and Chirp. Yesterday I get a two-pack Baofeng UV5-RTP radios. I downloaded the latest build of Chirp (20161123). When I select "BF-F8HP" as per the FAQ, I get an "Incorrect Model" error. After downloading with the UV5-R model selection, firmware version reported is HN5RV01 1FB297 debug.log after testing with BF-F8HP and then UV5-R models attached. Any hints and help is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Hans-Christian SM7TL/KG6POK

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Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT2800M reading error
by Ken Palmer 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 12:28 PM Ken Palmer <palmerken77(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > That's the only glitch I had and it wasn't really a glitch, more so in my > confusion at the time. No mods have been done yet on it. Check ur > drivers, mayb a conflict somewhere. That's all I got to suggest ! > KO6JM >

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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG UV8D deaf
by Caglar AKGUNGOR 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Hello, I have a Wouxun UV8D which I had programmed last year with an OEM cable with success. Yesterday I have attempted to add some new channels. Everything seemed normal at a first glance but then I have realized that the radio has no reception at all. The frequency, the channel name and all other parameters can be seen on the screen and as far as I can see it transmits on both VHF and UHF (checked with a scope) but no reception, anywhere. I have seen on the net that other people had similar problems, their radios becoming deaf after programming. Does anyone know what is the cause? And the cure? Another problem I have noticed (which didn't happen last year during programming) is that my Mac (a Macbook air) tend to freeze while using Chirp. Can it be something related to the latest build? 73, Caglar TA2UH

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Re: [chirp_users] Wouxun KG UV8D deaf
by Bob Boehme 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Many times it is caused by trying to put a program from an older radio into a newer radio with different firmware.. It bricks the squelch circuit.. You can go to MIKLOR.com to reinsert the proper firmware and make a new program..I have also experienced that problem.. Bob W2IRI From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2016 5:25 AM To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Wouxun KG UV8D deaf On 03/12/16 10:22, Caglar AKGUNGOR wrote: I have seen on the net that other people had similar problems, their radios becoming deaf after programming. Does anyone know what is the cause? And the cure? I've heard of a similar problem which was caused by physical damage to the headphone socket. It wasn't programming which caused the problem, it was plugging the programming cable in which caused it. The audio goes through the headphone jack socket so the internal speaker can be muted when a plug is inserted. If the contact hasn't sprung back properly then the internal speaker will stay muted. Does the RX light turn on when it receives a signal? You could try plugging a speaker/headphones into the socket and see if you hear the audio through that. Although I believe it's a 2.5mm jack plug you'll need! -- Andrew.

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[chirp_users] ATR-22/BF-888 issues
by Bernard Kersefarutz 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

First time posting on this subscription list. I'm fairly new to radio stuff, just got a handful of ATR-22s off of Amazon by Amcrest. I am trying to program them through the CHIRP software but to no avail. I keep getting an error message of "No response from radio" Here's the error in the debug.log [2016-11-30 19:28:00,760] chirp.ui.mainapp - DEBUG: User selected Baofeng BF-888 on port COM3 [2016-11-30 19:28:00,792] chirp.ui.clone - DEBUG: Clone thread started [2016-11-30 19:28:00,792] chirp.drivers.h777 - DEBUG: download [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting exception [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: -- Exception: -- [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): File "chirp\ui\clone.pyo", line 249, in run File "chirp\drivers\h777.pyo", line 288, in sync_in File "chirp\drivers\h777.pyo", line 187, in do_download File "chirp\drivers\h777.pyo", line 109, in _h777_enter_programming_mode RadioError: No response from radio [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.common - ERROR: ---------------- [2016-11-30 19:28:01,167] chirp.ui.clone - ERROR: Clone failed: No response from radio [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.clone - DEBUG: Clone thread ended [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting model usage: Baofeng_BF-888,download,True [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.reporting - DEBUG: Reporting exception [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.inputdialog - ERROR: --- Exception Dialog: No response from radio --- [2016-11-30 19:28:01,276] chirp.ui.inputdialog - ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): File "chirpw", line 67, in <module> AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'split' Would be appreciated if I could get some assistance. Thanks in advance!

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[chirp_users] Icom V8
by djkwasny＠aol.com 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Is there any chance that the Icom V8 will ever be supported? Joe - K5WAS

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[chirp_users] Zastone MP-300
by Eric Chopin 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Greetings, Just bought one of these units (Zastone MP300) and tried to program it with CHIRP without success. When I attempt to download from the radio I get a message 'Receiver did not respond' or sometimes using one of the other suggested radio models from the dropdown menu it say's: 'Radio did not go into clone mode' These responses are from various versions of CHIRP....older or latest I am using Windows XP PRO. Any suggestions? Thanks Eric VE7ECJ

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[chirp_users] HT Recommendations
by Dave Hartman 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

A recent addition to our radio club is looking for something to get him on the local repeaters. Woxun and Baofeng come to my mind as good starter radios that don't cost much and work reasonably well. Which HTs would you recommend based on ease of programming, with Chirp of course, reliability, and low cost? Thanks! -- Dave AC2GL -- Dave AC2GL

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[chirp_users] HELLO -MAC USER FOLLOWED K2SON SUGGESTIONS FOR chirp to os 10.12
by robert donchez 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

but doesnt work for me followed direction s but followed your instructions in chirp for mac 10.12.1 i never get this otion when i control click on the unzipped ap any help would be appreciated thanks bob donchez wb3hyb control click on the unzipped application and select New Terminal at Folder run this command in the newly opened terminal window: spctl --add $PWD this is what i get when i control click on the app thanks if you can help jim bob donchez wb3hyb 610-833-2966

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[chirp_users] FT-8900
by Doug Iversen, N6DJI＠arrl.net 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Good Morning . . . Trying to figure a way to program my FT-8900 so that I can scan certain groups of frequencies in the hypermemory modes. Since this radio doesn't have "banks" like my 7900 did, I cannot seem to figure this out. Any suggestions? 73, Doug Iversen, N6DJI

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[chirp_users] Locking the radio's
by Eric Chopin 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Greetings, Is there anyway of locking (ie P.W. protecting) a radio's that I have programmed with CHIRP so that no one other than me, can alter the settings even if they use a PC and CHIRP? The radios thatI am interested in locking are Baofeng UV 5....GT3....TYT....etc Thanks Eric VE7ECJ

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[chirp_users] Trouble with programming ICOM IC-2200H
by Kamikaze Joe 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Was hoping I could find some help getting my IC-2200H programmed. I've tried downloading from the radio using a generic brand cable I bought off Amazon. The procedures I've tried: Example 1: 1) Put my Icom in cloning mode. 2) Select "Download from Radio" from the Radio menu in the Chirp application. 3) Verified the Port. Selected "Icom" as the vendor. And "IC-2200H" as the Model. 4) Click "OK" Result: Before I can even hit the button on my Icom that starts sending the data, Chirp briefly flashes the "Cloning" progress bar and then throws an error of "Unexpected response from Radio". Example 2: If I repeat the above steps, but instead select "Detect" as the Model, I immediately get an error saying it can't detect the radio. I didn't expect it to work, but I wanted to rule it out. Example 3: 1) Put my Icom in cloning mode. 2) Select "Download from Radio" from the Radio menu in the Chirp application. 3) Again Verified the Port, Vendor, and Model as stated above. 4) Before clicking "OK", I pressed the button on my Icom to start sending data. 5) Then I clicked "OK" in the Chirp application. Result: I tried this pressing the start button on the Icom before clicking "OK" in Chirp, and I've tried pressing them simultaneously. This method returns an error saying "Out of sync with radio". I've search through the archive and see the same errors I'm seeing, but on posts that are several years old. The responses usually recommend checking for a driver issue, but I've done that. The cable itself seems to be functional to some degree, at least to me. I wouldn't get the "Out of sync with radio" error if the application didn't receive anything at all, right? While I don't have another device to test this particular cable with, I do have another cable that I use to program my Baofeng UV-82 with. The alternate cable uses the same chip (PL2303) and therefor the same driver/module, and that works just fine. I am able to download and program my Baofeng without any issues. So to the best of my troubleshooting abilities, the cable doesn't seem likely. Additionally, the previous posts also reference Windows machines, but I am running Linux and I do not have a Windows computer at my disposal. I am also using the chirp-daily package on my system and made sure it was updated. Currently on "CHIRP daily-20161123" at the time of this writing. Any further suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance -Joe

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[chirp_users] Subject: UV-5R Plus
by OZ5KX / OU5W - Kai 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

I use CHIRP daily-20161123 that works at Baofing UV-3R+ and UV-5R without any problem, but uset at my new UV-5R plus I get the error "Incorrect 'Model' selected". Any suggestion? -- Vy 73 de OZ5KX / OU5W, Kai

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[chirp_users] Anyone program a Kenwood TK-862? Non G
by Ronny Julian 24 Nov '16

24 Nov '16

Hello all I have a 2 channel TK-863 mobile. I have the USB cable that should work with it. It comes up fine as a COM 5 but everytime I try to read the radio it errors out on CHIRP. It does change the radio display to light up both channel indicators when it starts to read. I'm guessing this is an indication it is trying to read. Does anyone have an idea on this or maybe have a file I could write into it first? Thanks! Ronny K4RJJ

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

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-20161123 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #453 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix JT270MH not uploading the first few memories Also a few other debugging tweaks Bug #4253

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