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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 161, Issue 11
by John KI4RO 26 May '22

26 May '22

How does one make flatpak work? 73 John KI4RO. On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 3:02 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. Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 (Guy Schlosser) > 2. Re: Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 (Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF) > 3. Re: Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 (Joe Pizzi) > 4. Re: Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 (Guy Schlosser) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 02:16:55 -0400 > From: Guy Schlosser <guyster(a)bex.net> > Subject: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Message-ID: <BEB8100F-04FC-4D78-B6AD-3F54C31AD5ED(a)bex.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Hey everyone, I am new to this list, so first off hello. I am trying to > get chirp running on my system. I am running Ubuntu 22.04, with all > packages current. Chirp is installed via apt, as using snap or flat pack > renders it inaccessible with Orca. > > The problem, when I download from my Baofeng Uv5r, I get an error that > says module ?collections? has no attribute callable. Is anyone running > Chirp successfully on Ubuntu 22.04? I know that Python 2 is no longer > supported. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks much in advance, > > Guy JAWS Certified, 2021, > https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 08:38:29 -0400 (EDT) > From: "Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF" <nigel(a)ngunn.net> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com>, Guy > Schlosser <guyster(a)bex.net> > Message-ID: <1958236285.696582.1653482309207(a)email.ionos.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Don't install Chirp from the repositories. It's too old. > > Go to https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/ and download > and install the flatpak version. > You might have to first "sudo apt install flatpak" if you don't already > have it. > > > > > On 25/05/2022 02:16 Guy Schlosser <guyster(a)bex.net> wrote: > > > > > > Hey everyone, I am new to this list, so first off hello. I am trying to > get chirp running on my system. I am running Ubuntu 22.04, with all > packages current. Chirp is installed via apt, as using snap or flat pack > renders it inaccessible with Orca. > > > > The problem, when I download from my Baofeng Uv5r, I get an error that > says module ?collections? has no attribute callable. Is anyone running > Chirp successfully on Ubuntu 22.04? I know that Python 2 is no longer > supported. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Thanks much in advance, > > > > Guy JAWS Certified, 2021, > https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification > > _______________________________________________ > > chirp_users mailing list > > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF at nigel(a)ngunn.net > > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1-937-971-0366 > Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail nigel(a)ngunn.net www > http://www.ngunn.net > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 07:40:15 -0500 > From: "Joe Pizzi" <pizzi.joe(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 > To: "'Discussion of CHIRP'" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <00a801d87034$95eb8480$c1c28d80$(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Use the flatpak: > https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/chirp-daily-20220515.fl… > > Joe Pizzi > KI5LST > > -----Original Message----- > From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com < > chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of Guy Schlosser > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 1:17 AM > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Subject: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 > > Hey everyone, I am new to this list, so first off hello. I am trying to > get chirp running on my system. I am running Ubuntu 22.04, with all > packages current. Chirp is installed via apt, as using snap or flat pack > renders it inaccessible with Orca. > > The problem, when I download from my Baofeng Uv5r, I get an error that > says module ?collections? has no attribute callable. Is anyone running > Chirp successfully on Ubuntu 22.04? I know that Python 2 is no longer > supported. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks much in advance, > > Guy JAWS Certified, 2021, > https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > This message was sent to Joe Pizzi at pizzi.joe(a)gmail.com > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 09:26:40 -0400 > From: Guy Schlosser <guyster(a)bex.net> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <38F842CD-86A9-482A-BC74-DE0319F42FE2(a)bex.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Joe, have you gotten chirp to work with orca using the flatpack? > > I tried to install it that way, and no part of the window was accessible. > It does read, if I install it using apt. I am totally blind, so I > definitely need it to work with the orca screen reader. JAWS Certified, > 2021, https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification > > > On May 25, 2022, at 8:46 AM, Joe Pizzi <pizzi.joe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > ?Use the flatpak: > https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/chirp-daily-20220515.fl… > > > > Joe Pizzi > > KI5LST > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com < > chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of Guy Schlosser > > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 1:17 AM > > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > Subject: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04 > > > > Hey everyone, I am new to this list, so first off hello. I am trying to > get chirp running on my system. I am running Ubuntu 22.04, with all > packages current. Chirp is installed via apt, as using snap or flat pack > renders it inaccessible with Orca. > > > > The problem, when I download from my Baofeng Uv5r, I get an error that > says module ?collections? has no attribute callable. Is anyone running > Chirp successfully on Ubuntu 22.04? I know that Python 2 is no longer > supported. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Thanks much in advance, > > > > Guy JAWS Certified, 2021, > https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification > > _______________________________________________ > > chirp_users mailing list > > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > This message was sent to Joe Pizzi at pizzi.joe(a)gmail.com > > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > chirp_users mailing list > > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > This message was sent to Guy Schlosser at guyster(a)bex.net > > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > 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 161, Issue 11 > ******************************************** >

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[chirp_users] Yaesu 857D upload
by Rod Bater 26 May '22

26 May '22

Hi, I have a Yaesu 857D and can download from the radio to Chirp with no problems but cannot upload from Chirp to the radio. I get the the following:- “Failed to communicate with radio. Radio did not Ack block 0 “ Any ideas how to overcome this problem? Thanks Rod Bater VK6ZIM

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[chirp_users] FT-60 upload erroor
by John Mosticone 23 May '22

23 May '22

Hello, having an issue programing an FT-60. I can download from the FT-60 fine but when I try to upload to the FT-60 I receive an immediate error that radio did not respond. I have uninstalled and reinstalled CHIRP but same result. Any suggestions would be appreciated. John K4IIY -- God Bless America

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[chirp_users] BF-F8+ , how to program
by Kenneth G. Gordon 22 May '22

22 May '22

A friend just bought a new Baofeng BA-F8+ and is having considerable trouble programming it. Is there a specific version of Chirp which will do the trick? Ken W7EKB

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[chirp_users] Add-on Modules/Scripts for Chirp ?
by KB6LWN - Bruce 17 May '22

17 May '22

Hello Group, Just received delivery of a new-old Uniden BC-780XLT Trunk Tracker III Scanner, and I'd like to be able to program it with my PC (Linux Mint Desktop), and I'm wondering if there is a 'module' available for Chirp that will allow me to do this. Just updated to the latest FlatPak. (Linux Mint 20.4) Since I use Linux - I don't have access to run the MS- Windows version of the software specifically written for this receiver. Which reminds me 'rigctl' seems to read the receiver and I have gotten a list of the cmd- capabilities using that tool, if that is needed... If there is not a module specifically FOR this receiver, perhaps I could get a copy of a module for another unit that I might be able to modify for my use. Anything is better than going back to Windows, or trying to get Wine to work under Linux... A Linux native (port) is really needed for scanner Ops... At this point I use Chirp to program my various BTech, Bao's, Leixen, and a couple more, and it makes the task so much easier. Hope to do the same with the scanner...

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Re: [chirp_users] UV-5RE Plus Working Model Settings query
by dpbarry＠barryweb.co.uk 17 May '22

17 May '22

Cheers Everyone. Thanks for the Clarity. Just my intrepretation of the way the system worked. Regards Declan

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[chirp_users] UV-5RE Plus Working Model Settings query
by dpbarry＠barryweb.co.uk 16 May '22

16 May '22

Hi Folks. Have just set up my UV-5RE Plus with relevant channels and settings but one that is causing me a bit of a head scratcher in the Work Mode Settings is the MR A Channel and MR B Channel. Maybe I'm misunderstanding this but I set these two fields up to hold location 16 and location 60 as 'Defaults' so that no matter what channel I left it at when I switched the radio off, when I switched it back on again, it would revert back to the 'Defaults' If I have understood this facility correctly, it isn't doing it. If I move off a default channel using the up or down arrow then switch the radio off then back on again, it stays at the last positions - it doesn't revert back to the defaults. Have I misintrepreted this?? Regards Declan

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 15 May '22

15 May '22

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-20220515 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #686 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [TD-UV5R TriPower] TIDRADIO TD-UV-5R TriPower Incorrect Alias The TIDRADIO TriPower (tri-power) radio was mistakenly aliased to the Radioddity/Baofeng UV-5RX3 (tri-band) model. It should have instead have been aliased to the Baofeng BF-F8HP (tri-power) model. This patch moves the alias to the correct model. fixes #9870 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [GMRS-V2] New Model: Baofeng TEch GMRS-V2 This patch adds support for the BTech GMRS-V2 #9863 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [MURS-V1] Add Display and Edit Alarm Code Feature This patch adds the ability to display and edit the Alarm Code. fixes #9861 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [GMRS-V1] Add Display and Edit Alarm Code Feature This patch adds the ability to display and edit the Alarm Code. fixes #9860 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [MURS-V1] Fix PTT ID Delay (PTT-LT) Upper Limit Check The driver for the MURS-V1 currently considers PTT-LT values above 30 as out-of-range and forces them to the factory devault value of 5. The actual upper limit is 50. This patch sets the upper limit check to 50 (0x32). fixes #9858 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [GMRS-V1] Fix PTT ID Delay (PTT-LT) Upper Limit Check The driver for the GMRS-V1 currently considers PTT-LT values above 30 as out-of-range and forces them to the factory devault value of 5. The actual upper limit is 50. This patch sets the upper limit check to 50 (0x32). fixes #9858

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[chirp_users] subscribe
by Rolf Joy 09 May '22

09 May '22

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[chirp_users] CHIRP for Yaesu FT-4X in Apple M1
by José Antonio 08 May '22

08 May '22

Hello, I wanted to know if chirp can be used for the Yaesu FT-4X walkie with macOS Monterrey 12.3.1 Thanks. José A.

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[chirp_users] UV-5RTP Settings Tab
by Jack Earl 07 May '22

07 May '22

Good afternoon, I recently set up my UV-5RTP using chirp. I uploaded my new memories but went back to change some settings and the settings tab is blank. I have re uploaded, restarted the program and radio, and tried to start over to no avail. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you. Jack

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[chirp_users] Yaesu FT-8500
by David Davis 06 May '22

06 May '22

I noticed there was a request to add this radio that was posted about 4 years ago. I don't know if it is anybody's project but I have one with the Mr. Potatohead microphone that I will loan to whomever wants to build a driver for this radio to program in Chirp. Offer includes a programming cable. David Davis Oregon Sent using https://www.zoho.com/mail/

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[chirp_users] Receiver Support
by K0LNY_Glenn 27 Apr '22

27 Apr '22

Hi, A friend has an iCom receiver, model R 75. I looked on the supported radios page and I read that there are 31 iCom radios supported. On line in finding a page on this radio, it reads that the R 75 can be programmed via the RS232 port in back. Does anyone here know if another model in the supported radios will work for this HF scanner? Thanks. Glenn

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[chirp_users] Seeking Testers for btech.py V2 Driver Update
by Jim Unroe 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Hi Group, I have opened issue #9845 for the public testing of a new version of the btech.py driver module. This driver has been reworked in order to eliminate the slow speed download/upload times that have been an issue for some supported models and to make the cloning process more reliable. I am seeking volunteers to test this driver module in order to make sure it is compatible with the radio models that it currently supports (see list below) before submitting it to be included with CHIRP. If you have one or more of the radios listed below and wish to participate with the testing of this driver module, use the link below to access issue #9845 where additional details are provided. Note: You will have to register in order to be able to participate. https://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/9845 Thank you in advance, Jim KC9HI BTech: UV-2501, UV-2501+220, UV-5001, UV-25X2, UV-25X4, UV-50X2, GMRS-50X1 Jetstream: JT2705M Juentai: JT-6188 Mini, JT-6188 Plus LUITON: LT-588UV OTGSTUFF: OTG Radio v1 QYT: KT-UV980, KT8900, KT8900R, KT7900D, KT8900D, KT5800, KT980PLUS, KT-8R Radioddity: QB25, DB25-G Sainsonic: GT-890 Surecom: S-KT8900D WACCOM: MINI-8900 Zastone: MP-300

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[chirp_users] Setting up baofeng-uv5f with chirp
by anthony farley 20 Apr '22

20 Apr '22

Hello, so me and my neighbor just got the 2 way baofeng-uv5F radios and we got it to where we can call eachother on a specified channel he preset but i would like to add police frequencies as well. I got the cord, disc program for chirp and have the gist of it down 'i think' lol. Is there anyway i can make a csv file from the frquencies channels i find on the website? Or should i import or query from data source of repeaterbook and is politcial or proximity search better for finding all the channels? Also what settings do i need to set my radio to for picking up frequencies? Theres just so many options for each channel/ frequency i pick im just not sure what to do or if theres an easier way to import a csv file of all the frequencies/channels from that site to something like excel and transferring it to chirp? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance! Anthony Show quoted text

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[chirp_users] File Saving on MacOS
by Lynn 20 Apr '22

20 Apr '22

I’m not able to save files with Chirp. It does not have access to any folders. I have granted it full disk access, but it still does not have access. This is on a MacBook Pro with M1 ARM processor and Monterey 12.3.1. To get Chirp to run I had to manually sign the app per the download instructions. All other features seem to work properly. I can download and upload to a FT-4XR. I’m sure there is still something the OS doesn’t like about the app. This is most likely been run into before, but I couldn’t find where it has been addressed. If someone could point me in the right direction, I’d appreciate it! Thanks!

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[chirp_users] Error using Chirp with Ubuntu
by Jowe W 12 Apr '22

12 Apr '22

Hello ! I have installed Chirp (vCHIRP daily-20220402) on Ubuntu 20 and I try to read or write on my TYT UV88 without success. My talkie is on port /dev/ttyUSB0 so I select it when I try to read or write on my talkie. Then I have the message "Cloning..." and then "Unexpected error communicating with the radio" when trying to write or "Error sending data to radio" when trying to read (the talkie is turned on) Anyone has already have this problem ? Thanks for your help ! Jonathan

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

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-20220408 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #685 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [KT-8900R] Add additional MCU Version This patch adds the M3B064 MCU Version found in recently shipping QYT KT-8900R radios. fixes #9816

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 02 Apr '22

02 Apr '22

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-20220402 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #683 [Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmail.com>] [tg-uv2+] Channel numbering alignment to radio (i.e. 0-199) (Was 1-200) [Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmail.com>] [tg-uv2+] Add 2 stopbits serial port setting fixes #8591 A (Windows) user discovered that teh driver did not commmunicate properly with the radio, The causewas wrong (default) stopbits setting ( was 1 stop bit). As OEM SW uses 2 stopbits and fix was valicated on Windows and MAC, driver is updated accordingly. Changes for Build #684 [Craig Jones <craig(a)k6nnl.com>] Anytone.py -- Descriptive changes only: (#18) * Anytone.py -- Descriptive changes only: - Added explanatory comments - Extracted "magic numbers" into named constants - Added TODO and FIXME comments (mostly regarding my research as to where various settings are located in the image) [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Merge branch 'master' of github.com:kk7ds/chirp [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] Address slow uploads for radios programmed by btech.py driver module. Uploads using this driver have always been slow. A patch submitted to address issue #3993 made matters worse. Testing has indicated that the "sleep" that has been in use from the begining and was increased in issue 3993 is only necessary during downloading. This patch addresses the issue by only having the "sleep(0.002)" effective during the download cloning process. Uploads with the "sleep" removed have been tested to be just as fast as downloads. fixes #9818 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [TH-350] Declare valid tuning steps for TYT TH-350 This patch adds 'rf.valid_tuning_steps' to declare which STEPs that the TH-350 supports. fixes #9810 [goldstar611 <goldstar611(a)hotmail.com>] [Github Workflows] Update package list (#20) Calling `apt-get update` should fix error in the last workflow run at https://github.com/kk7ds/chirp/runs/5668735664?check_suite_focus=true#step:… [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add Baofeng UV-9RPRO alias

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[chirp_users] Using Chirp question
by strice2022 30 Mar '22

30 Mar '22

Hi, I am a new user to amateur radio and using chirp with a Baofeng BF-F8HP on MacOS 12.3. I have loaded repeaters into chirp by counties that I am in and travel through. The name in chirp and my radio is the call sign. When I am going through the channels in my radio I don’t know where that repeater is. Does anyone have any ideas on how to organize or tell the location of those repeaters other than by memorizing call signs? Would changing the name in Chirp be one way or is that not a good idea? Thanks, Steve KF0IHT Sent from ProtonMail for iOS

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[chirp_users] UV-5G
by Lamar Brown 29 Mar '22

29 Mar '22

Trying to program UV-5G using a Dell laptop and latest CHIRP download. Having no luck loading radio. Nerd help. Dan KT4DLB

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[chirp_users] Fw: [blind-hams] Anybody using chirp software?
by K0LNY_Glenn 26 Mar '22

26 Mar '22

Is this correct? ----- Original Message ----- From: Anthony R Paolucci Jr To: K0LNY_Glenn Sent: Friday, March 25, 2022 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [blind-hams] Anybody using chirp software? Fyi for those who use chirp 2 program your yaesu fusion radios chirp software tends 2 turn your radios into useless bricks after programming them score John Kruk Narketing/sales Manager at Yaesu USA. He reccomend either using the programming software that Yaesu has if the programming software is available for the make/model of the yaesu radio listed on the files tab for the radio. If theres no programming software listed under your radio model then you are forced to buy the programming cable & software from rt systems. Be advised if chirp bricks your yaesu radio you will be forced to ship your radio to yaesu usa in California for repairs. Also be advised that once chirp bricks your radio your radio warranty will be voided and you will be responsible for paying all shipping costs, parts & labor to restore your radio back to factory settings. 73 Anthony R Paolucci Jr KG5JPU (817)707-6008 On Fri, Mar 25, 2022, 10:29 Glenn / Lenny <glenn(a)ervin.email> wrote: I use chirp in Linux, with the screenreader Orca. When you are in the Linux graphic user interface, it is more like old windows than new windows is. You will have menus like old windows, and virtually all the keyboard commands in Linux are like that of windows shortcuts. Orca is more like using NVDA than like using Jaws. And Chirp is fully accessible in Linux. You can use Linux on a thumb drive without installing it. I have Linux installed in a virtual machine on this computer, and I have it installed side by side windows on another, and I have it on multiple USB drives around here. You can install the live version to a backup drive and the backed up files will still be there, but you can boot to that drive if you want. But with all that, it is possible to use Chirp in windows, but you have to do a lot of routing Jaws to PC, and then finding the selection, and then routing PC to Jaws. And if you aren't familiar already with the menu options in Chirp, this would be challenging, but I have used it in Windows. Another problem with Chirp in windows, and sighted people have this problem too, is that Windows has difficulty using the right drivers, where Linux doesn't, and people just don't have driver issues in Chirp when it comes to recognizing the cable they are connecting between the computer and radio. Finally, people should not be afraid of learning Linux, I think windows 10 has a steeper learning curve from windows 7, than using Linux, that is the Linux desktop environment, when people use terminal commands, that is more learning, that is like using windows command window, and I think most windows users can't use that much either. HTH. Glenn -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#54536): https://blind-hams.groups.io/g/main/message/54536 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/90010905/1858045 -=-=- Post: blind-hams(a)groups.io Subscribe: blind-hams+subscribe(a)groups.io Unsubscribe: blind-hams+unsubscribe(a)groups.io Group Owner: blind-hams+owner(a)groups.io Help: blind-hams+help(a)groups.io -=-=- Group Owner: main+owner(a)blind-hams.groups.io Unsubscribe: https://blind-hams.groups.io/g/main/unsub [anthonyfrmtx(a)gmail.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

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[chirp_users] Drivers
by David Barber 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

I just installed the most recent Chirp on a Windows 7 laptop. It will not identify the cable that I have used for years on my other computer. I can't find where I can download the drivers. I use Windows 7 for all my Ham Radio computer needs. About 3 weeks ago my original dead. Thanks for any help.

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[chirp_users] MacOS 12.3 question
by Steve 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

Hi, I have a MAC M1 chip laptop run in MacOS 12.3 which has removed python 2.7. I am a new chirp user. I have performed the steps in the tips for macOS. When I try to run chirp it displays an error that it can’t find a file for python 2.7. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks

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[chirp_users] Duplex off with Baofeng uv-5r8w
by PS 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

Hi I a am trying to block TX in a frequency on two Baofeng UV-5R8W radios I have a UV-5R +plus that works as expected with duplex set to off. The two UV-5R8W that display all 6's in the frequency and locks the radios in the transmit mode unit powered down, upon restating it works fine, unless I try to TX on the duplex off frequency again. All three radios have BFB298 and 210223 firmware display. Chrip display HN5RV01 as the firmware. I am using the radio model UV-5R on the UV-5R+plus and using the BF-F8HP model for the UV-5R8W radios. Thanks for any ides on how to get the Duplex off to function as a TX block. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[chirp_users] Chirp mentioned in Linux podcast
by Patrick Larkin Jr 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Very cool. https://pca.st/episode/19856f11-e598-4ba7-82a7-18b1208dea3b ⁣Get BlueMail for Android

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[chirp_users] installing flatpak on arm64 runnning debian 11.2 (bullseye)
by Cinaed Simson 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Hi - I'm attempting to install chirp-daily-20220308.flatpak on an arm64 cpu running debian 11.2. all First, I installed the following: apt install flatpak apt install flatpak-builder apt install qt5-flatpak-platformtheme Second, I followed the guidelines for installing a runtime at https://gitlab.com/freedesktop-sdk/freedesktop-sdk |namely,|| flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo | flatpak install flathub org.freedesktop.Sdk//21.08 flatpak install flathub org.freedesktop.Platform//21.08 But when I attempt to install chirp-daily-20220308.flatpak flatpak install ~cinaed/downloads/chirp-daily-20220308.flatpak I received the following error: error: The application com.danplanet.chirp/x86_64/master requires the runtime org.freedesktop.Platform/x86_64/21.08 which was not found The architure is arm64 (or ARM aarch64). Am I missing somthing? -- Cinaed -- Cinaed

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[chirp_users] Using Chirp In The CLI
by K0LNY_Glenn 20 Mar '22

20 Mar '22

Hi, For some reason, the audio is out on my Ubuntu in my shack, on the computer I have connected to my Kenwood TS 2000. I can SSH into it from elsewhere in the house though. I have Chirp installed on the computer that is connected to the Kenwood 2K. I usually install Chirp in the CLI, but I have always used it in the GUI. So, since for now, I only have use of the computer for programming my radio via SSH, I'm wondering if there is a way to read and write to the radio via SSH. Thanks. Glenn

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[chirp_users] Retevis RA 685: Transmit open, but not on programmed channels
by Andreas Führmann 20 Mar '22

20 Mar '22

Hi there, just aquired an RA 685 and programmed it with Chirp. For emergency reasons I have also added frequencies outside of the ham band. Now the mistery begins. The radio came open with transmit from 136 to 178 MHz and from 400 to 480 MHz, which is working without any problem but only in VFO mode. When I go to channel mode f.I. on 446 MHz (European PMR), it will not transmit. Maybe I‘ve overseen a check box or is there any trick to overcome this issue? Thanks in advance. 73 de DC3AFA, Andy

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 159, Issue 7
by Michael Carson 18 Mar '22

18 Mar '22

You could try putting a USB soundcard in the computer where sound is out. This one works in Ubunrltu and Raspberry Pi OS without requiring manual configuration: LZYCO USB Audio Adapter 2 Packs,USB to Audio Jack External Stereo Sound Card with One 3.5mm Aux TRRS Headphone or Headset to USB Adapter for Integrated Audio Out & Microphone in, Do Not Work for TV https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B072J7WLQ5/ Alternatively, if you are running Linux on the computer that has sound, you can forward X over ssh to allow GUI programs running on the shack machine to run on the machine with sound. The -X (dash capital x) option added to your ssh command would do it. The screen reader shouldn't have any trouble with it, since it's I distinguishable from having it run on the local Linux box. C. On Fri, Mar 18, 2022, 15:01 <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. Using Chirp In The CLI (K0LNY_Glenn) > 2. Re: Using Chirp In The CLI (K0LNY_Glenn) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:36:21 -0500 > From: "K0LNY_Glenn" <glenn(a)ervin.email> > Subject: [chirp_users] Using Chirp In The CLI > To: "Discussion of CHIRP" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <010201d83add$f0fd86c0$80ffa8c0@WIN40RPKAT965G> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi, > For some reason, the audio is out on my Ubuntu in my shack, on the > computer > I have connected to my Kenwood TS 2000. > I can SSH into it from elsewhere in the house though. > I have Chirp installed on the computer that is connected to the Kenwood 2K. > I usually install Chirp in the CLI, but I have always used it in the GUI. > So, since for now, I only have use of the computer for programming my > radio > via SSH, I'm wondering if there is a way to read and write to the radio > via > SSH. > Thanks. > > Glenn > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:43:51 -0500 > From: "K0LNY_Glenn" <glenn(a)ervin.email> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Using Chirp In The CLI > To: "Discussion of CHIRP" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <010601d83ade$f86d4110$80ffa8c0@WIN40RPKAT965G> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I forgot to mention, I cannot use a computer directly without audio, > because > that is how I use a screenreader. > I forgot that this list has sighted users who may not know why loss of > audio > is a problem. > Glenn > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "K0LNY_Glenn" <glenn(a)ervin.email> > To: "Discussion of CHIRP" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 10:36 AM > Subject: [chirp_users] Using Chirp In The CLI > > > Hi, > For some reason, the audio is out on my Ubuntu in my shack, on the computer > I have connected to my Kenwood TS 2000. > I can SSH into it from elsewhere in the house though. > I have Chirp installed on the computer that is connected to the Kenwood 2K. > I usually install Chirp in the CLI, but I have always used it in the GUI. > So, since for now, I only have use of the computer for programming my radio > via SSH, I'm wondering if there is a way to read and write to the radio via > SSH. > Thanks. > > Glenn > > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > This message was sent to K0LNY at glenn(a)ervin.email > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > 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 159, Issue 7 > ******************************************* >

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

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-20220308 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #682 [goldstar611 <goldstar611(a)users.noreply.github.com>] Build on all architectures (#17) Update in-app version Add desktop entry for Chirp [MELERIX <melerix(a)outlook.com>] Update es_ES.po (#16) * Update es_ES.po [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RA85] Add Retevis RA85 This patch adds support for the Retevis RA85 (GMRS Radio) addresses #9778 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RA685] Add Retevis RA685 This patch adds support for the Retevis RA685 (Amateur Radio version for EU) addresses #9661 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] Driver Maintenance: ga510.py This patch prepares the driver for adding support for the Retevis RA685 and RA85 radio models. There are no features or settings added or removed. related to #9661 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [TH9800] bug in 'isValidDate' helper This patch corrects the variable name used in the 'isValidDate' helper which is used to determine if February has 28 or 29 days. Addresses #9775 [Dan Smith <3046399+kk7ds(a)users.noreply.github.com>] Merge pull request #15 from goldstar611/master Add snap/snapcraft.yaml [goldstar611 <goldstar611(a)users.noreply.github.com>] Add snap/snapcraft.yaml

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[chirp_users] Setup for a FT-818
by Wayne 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Hello all, I'm considering purchasing a FT-818, though it doesn't come with any cables (USB or serial). Does anyone know what cable(s) I need to have Chirp to communicate with this radio? Wayne de VK6VE

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[chirp_users] MacOS
by Donald Carlile 04 Mar '22

04 Mar '22

Hi, I’m a new ham, but an experienced Mac programmer. I’m sorry if this is presumptive, but I’d like to help. I know how to sign code, and I have the certs to do it. I have an app on the Mac App Store. I’d like to help make CHIRP available to Mac users who are on modern Macs. Thanks, Don Carlile AJ6VU Sent from my iPad

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[chirp_users] devuan/debian flatpak install issue
by Rodney D. Myers 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

OS: Devuan GNU/Linux 4 (chimaera) x86_64 I'm running devuan, an offshoot of Debian. in attempting to install the latest flatpak and in the same directory, by using the following; sudo flatpak install chirp-daily-20220219.flatpak error: The application com.danplanet.chirp/x86_64/master requires the runtime org.freedesktop.Platform/x86_64/19.08 which was not found I've searched mail list archives and removed flatpak, with dependencies and reinstalled, making sure I have internet connection. Still getting the same error. any other tips? thank you -- Rodney D. Myers <WG4USA(a)arrl.net> - wg4usa They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Ben Franklin - 1759 -- Rodney D. Myers <WG4USA(a)arrl.net> - wg4usa They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Ben Franklin - 1759

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[chirp_users] CHIRP problem
by Leilani Mariotti 24 Feb '22

24 Feb '22

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Re: [chirp_users] GMRS Channel Locking
by Chris Romp 24 Feb '22

24 Feb '22

Thanks, Jim, for that info. I've reached out to Retevis to see if they have any input. Would it basically be a requirement for CHIRP to support assigning any GMRS frequency to any channel for Retevis to change their OEM software, even if the radio supports it? Thanks again, Chris > On Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 6:08 PM Chris Romp <chrisromp+chirp(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hello, > > > > I have a question about how CHIRP handles GMRS radios, e.g. BTech GMRS V1 and Retevis RB26. I've noticed that CHIRP enforces that GMRS channels follow the FRS channel number and frequency pairings, e.g. Channel 1 is 462.5625, Channel 18 is 462.625, etc. I've been trying to find in the FCC regs if this mapping is a requirement of GMRS operation. The only place I've found the channels spelled out is on 47 CFR Part 95B ?95.563 "FRS Channels" (link), but GMRS seems only to specify the frequencies and bandwidth which may be used via Part 95E ?95.1763 "GMRS Channels" (link). It's entirely possible that I've missed the clause requiring this mapping, and I am not a lawyer, so apologies if I've overlooked it. > > > > When I am programming a GMRS radio, I don't always want what my family refers to as our "channel 1" to be 462.5625. Likewise I may want to set up different repeaters that may use the same frequencies, but different tones (especially on radios where I cannot edit the tone from the radio itself) I am able to program the RB26 to accept an alternate GMRS-legal frequency with a little trickery, so there does not seem to be a firmware restriction enforcing this and it hasn't bricked my radio (yet). > > > > Would it be possible for CHIRP to accept GMRS-legal frequencies in any channel slot, and not require the FRS channel-frequency mapping? > > > > Thank you, > > Chris Romp > > The BTECH GMRS-V1 channel assignments are in firmware. Even if CHIRP > would let you put in different frequencies, it wouldn't make any > difference. Channel 1 will always be 465.5625 MHz. > > The Retevis models are programmed to match how the OEM software > behaves. Some of the newer Retevis models let you program the GMRS > frequencies in the radio however you please. > > Jim KC9HI

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 158, Issue 13
by andre.martin＠telenet.be 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

Does anybody hass the same problem in LATEST CHIRP, I can read all from my UV82 AND from my UV82BF. I can not load my frequenties from UV82B in my UV82 MODEL. IN CHIRPPROGRAM NOT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE MODEL. I don't understand how that is? Andre ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht ----- Van: "chirp users-request" <chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Aan: "chirp users" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Verzonden: Dinsdag 22 februari 2022 21:00:03 Onderwerp: chirp_users Digest, Vol 158, Issue 13 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. Re: GMRS Channel Locking (Chris Romp) 2. Re: GMRS Channel Locking (Chris Romp) 3. Re: GMRS Channel Locking (K0LNY_Glenn) 4. Re: GMRS Channel Locking (Jim Unroe) 5. WHY CAN WE NOT CHANGE RODIOMODEL IN THE CHIRPROGRAM? (andre.martin(a)telenet.be) 6. Re: WHY CAN WE NOT CHANGE RODIOMODEL IN THE CHIRPROGRAM? (Jim Unroe) 7. Re: chirp_users Digest, Vol 158, Issue 12 (andre.martin(a)telenet.be) 8. Re: WHY CAN WE NOT CHANGE RODIOMODEL IN THE CHIRPROGRAM? (frrobert(a)frrobert.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:57:58 -0800 From: Chris Romp <chrisromp+chirp(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] GMRS Channel Locking To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Message-ID: <CAPBgP_d78O78hMQzn-AHBA35eLOQsnBgJoW=txYmdy4sHPcQJQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hello, I have a question about how CHIRP handles GMRS radios, e.g. BTech GMRS V1 and Retevis RB26. I've noticed that CHIRP enforces that GMRS channels follow the FRS channel number and frequency pairings, e.g. Channel 1 is 462.5625, Channel 18 is 462.625, etc. I've been trying to find in the FCC regs if this mapping is a requirement of GMRS operation. The only place I've found the channels spelled out is on 47 CFR Part 95B ?95.563 "FRS Channels" (link), but GMRS seems only to specify the frequencies and bandwidth which may be used via Part 95E ?95.1763 "GMRS Channels" (link). It's entirely possible that I've missed the clause requiring this mapping, and I am not a lawyer, so apologies if I've overlooked it. When I am programming a GMRS radio, I don't always want what my family refers to as our "channel 1" to be 462.5625. Likewise I may want to set up different repeaters that may use the same frequencies, but different tones (especially on radios where I cannot edit the tone from the radio itself) I am able to program the RB26 to accept an alternate GMRS-legal frequency with a little trickery, so there does not seem to be a firmware restriction enforcing this and it hasn't bricked my radio (yet). Would it be possible for CHIRP to accept GMRS-legal frequencies in any channel slot, and not require the FRS channel-frequency mapping? Thank you, Chris Romp

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 158, Issue 12
by andre.martin＠telenet.be 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

QUESTION? WHY CAN WE NOT CHANGE RODIOMODEL ANYMORE IN THE CHIRPROGRAM? ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht ----- Van: "chirp users-request" <chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Aan: "chirp users" <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Verzonden: Maandag 21 februari 2022 21:00:02 Onderwerp: chirp_users Digest, Vol 158, Issue 12 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. Re: CHIRP problem (A Hendrix) 2. Re: Fonghoo Radio (John Wuest) 3. Re: Fonghoo Radio (Ken Hansen) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:18:10 -0500 From: A Hendrix <logosscribe.productions(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] CHIRP problem To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <CAKZQ_idaihSNR=1BLq7A7PXFYE3u9ofwXjiBheCE=KUw+xBH_g(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi, Leilani. I have a BTECH UV-5X3 and had some simple issues trying to program. When you attached the cable to the radio, was the radio on or off? Is it on or off when you get the error message? (I had to make sure it was off when I plugged it in, then on when I tried to upload the radio data to CHIRP, and if it asked me to turn it on or off I did that) Is the cable pushed all the way into the radio? (not trying to be condescending...that was one of my problems...the plugs have to be pushed in hard) ...hoped that helped... de A Hendrix KO4UMY On Sat, Feb 19, 2022 at 2:59 PM Leilani Mariotti <KA8WRL(a)writeme.com> wrote: > I am trying to download CHIRP onto my Baofeng UV-5X3 radio. > > I have the latest CHIRP, the cable is attached to the computer and radio. > > Here is the error code that I see when trying to do the initial from > Radio: CHIRP - An error had occurred Error reading date from radio: not > the amount of date we want. OK > > I need your help so I can program the radio. > Thank you. > > HamWAF > KA8WRL(a)writeme.com > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > This message was sent to AHendrix at logosscribe.productions(a)gmail.com > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] WHY CAN WE NOT CHANGE RODIOMODEL IN THE CHIRPROGRAM?
by andre.martin＠telenet.be 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

-- ------ M.V.G. Martin Andre ingooigemplaats 29/1 8570 ANZEGEM 0032.474.302.032

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Re: [chirp_users] GMRS Channel Locking
by Chris Romp 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Hello, I have a question about how CHIRP handles GMRS radios, e.g. BTech GMRS V1 and Retevis RB26. I've noticed that CHIRP enforces that GMRS channels follow the FRS channel number and frequency pairings, e.g. Channel 1 is 462.5625, Channel 18 is 462.625, etc. I've been trying to find in the FCC regs if this mapping is a requirement of GMRS operation. The only place I've found the channels spelled out is on 47 CFR Part 95B §95.563 "FRS Channels" (link), but GMRS seems only to specify the frequencies and bandwidth which may be used via Part 95E §95.1763 "GMRS Channels" (link). It's entirely possible that I've missed the clause requiring this mapping, and I am not a lawyer, so apologies if I've overlooked it. When I am programming a GMRS radio, I don't always want what my family refers to as our "channel 1" to be 462.5625. Likewise I may want to set up different repeaters that may use the same frequencies, but different tones (especially on radios where I cannot edit the tone from the radio itself) I am able to program the RB26 to accept an alternate GMRS-legal frequency with a little trickery, so there does not seem to be a firmware restriction enforcing this and it hasn't bricked my radio (yet). Would it be possible for CHIRP to accept GMRS-legal frequencies in any channel slot, and not require the FRS channel-frequency mapping? Thank you, Chris Romp

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Re: [chirp_users] GMRS Channel Locking
by Chris Romp 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Oops, broke my hyperlinks: 47 CFR Part 95B §95.563 "FRS Channels" (link <https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-95/subpar…> ) 47 CFR Part 95E §95.1763 "GMRS Channels" (link <https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-95/subpar…> ) On Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 1:43 PM Chris Romp <chrisromp(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, > > I have a question about how CHIRP handles GMRS radios, e.g. BTech GMRS V1 > and Retevis RB26. I've noticed that CHIRP enforces that GMRS channels > follow the FRS channel number and frequency pairings, e.g. Channel 1 is > 462.5625, Channel 18 is 462.625, etc. I've been trying to find in the FCC > regs if this mapping is a requirement of GMRS operation. The only place > I've found the channels spelled out is on 47 CFR Part 95B §95.563 "FRS > Channels" (link > <https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-95/subpar…>), > but GMRS seems only to specify the frequencies and bandwidth which may be > used via Part 95E §95.1763 "GMRS Channels" (link > <https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-95/subpar…>). > It's entirely possible that I've missed the clause requiring this mapping, > and I am not a lawyer, so apologies if I've overlooked it. > > When I am programming a GMRS radio, I don't always want what my family > refers to as our "channel 1" to be 462.5625. Likewise I may want to set up > different repeaters that may use the same frequencies, but different tones > (especially on radios where I cannot edit the tone from the radio itself) > I am able to program the RB26 to accept an alternate GMRS-legal frequency > with a little trickery, so there does not seem to be a firmware restriction > enforcing this and it hasn't bricked my radio (yet). > > Would it be possible for CHIRP to accept GMRS-legal frequencies in any > channel slot, and not require the FRS channel-frequency mapping? > > Thank you, > Chris Romp > >

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[chirp_users] Fonghoo Radio
by TW 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Hi, does anybody know if there is an existing radio profile that will work to program the Fonghoo HAM-UV25? I have tried Fonghoo's support, but they are non-responsive. Thanks!

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[chirp_users] unlocked GT5R transmission frequency issue
by frrobert＠frrobert.com 20 Feb '22

20 Feb '22

**** The issue I am having is of my own making and it is not a problem with Chirp**** I did not submit a bug report because I am using the radio in unsupported way. I have an unlocked GT5R. Everything in Chirp works great except transmission frequency. If I upload channels from my computer to the GT5R everything looks fine and it receives fine but every channel when I go to transmit has a frequency of 666.666 and the radio freezes. Once I turn it off and back on it is not frozen. The work around I found is to program each channel through the keypad with the appropriate transmission frequency after I do the upload from Chirp. It takes time but then the radio will transmit fine then . Does anyone know of an easier workaround? FYI I am using a week old daily build on Ubuntu 20.04. Thanks

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[chirp_users] any DMR radios supported?
by Patrick Larkin Jr 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

I'm beginning to look into DMR radios, and so far none are listed on the compatible radios list. Is this a generally true statement that CHIRP doesn't support DMR? If not, I guess it's also safe to say it isn't coming soon. What are DMR folks using most of the time to program their radios? The software that comes from the radio vendor? Thanks!

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Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng AR-152
by Joe Pizzi 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

How can I get my radio supported by CHIRP? In order to add support for a new radio model to CHIRP, a developer needs to reverse engineer the clone protocol and memory format of the radio. This can often be done in a relatively short period of time, but requires physical access to the radio itself. If you're interested in loaning your radio for this process, please follow these steps: 1. Look at the <https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Wiki> front page to make /sure/ that it is not already supported 2. Look at the current set of <http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/issues?query_id=15> new model requests to see if it has already been requested. If it has, do not open another issue, but feel free to post comments and pledges to help in that item 3. If neither of the above applies, then open a <http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/issues/new> new request Please note that there are many new models hitting the market each month. The chinese radio manufacturers crank them out at unbelievable rates. Many of these are copies of the same model, but often changed in very tiny but incompatible ways. As a volunteer-fueled project, we can't possibly address every model that shows up. Everyone wants their radio to be supported, but we have to address the models that are the most popular and which have developer support. If you are in the market for a radio, it is highly recommended that you check the CHIRP model support list before making a purchase. At the beginning of 2016, there were over 300 requests to support new models in CHIRP pending in the issue tracker. A quick search did not show a request to support this radio. Joe Pizzi KI5LST From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of White Ranger Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 2:07 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] New Daily Build WOULD like to know if CHIRP is going to be able to program the NEW baofeng AR-152 radio. If so which model do we use to program this or will you add an individual model # that does this? On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 2:05 AM Build System <donotreply(a)chirp.danplanet.com <mailto:donotreply@chirp.danplanet.com> > wrote: 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-20220210 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #679 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com <mailto:dsmith@danplanet.com> >] Fix tg_uv2p style issues I didn't catch that this wasn't in the manifest during review, and thus the style issues didn't get flagged. Adding it to the manifest and fixing those here. Related to #8591 [Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmail.com <mailto:rankatz@gmail.com> >] Added set_settings for the tg-uv2+ driver, Related to #8591 user: Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmail.com <mailto:rankatz@gmail.com> > branch 'default' changed chirp/drivers/tg_uv2p.py _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to cortchubby20007(a)gmail.com <mailto:cortchubby20007@gmail.com> at cortchubby20007(a)gmail.com <mailto:cortchubby20007@gmail.com> To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com> To report this email as off-topic, please email chirp_users-owner(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users-owner@intrepid.danplanet.com>

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

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-20220219 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #681 [Matthew Handley <kf7tal(a)gmail.com>] [KG-UV920P-A] Add Wouxun KG-UV920P-A This patch adds support for the Wouxun KG-UV920P-A dual-band mobile transceiver. Tested on my own KG-UV920P-A. May work with other similar models, but I only have this one to test against. Based loosely on the KG-UV8D driver. Addresses #386 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [RB17P] Retevis RB17P This patch adds support for the Retevis RB17P GMRS radio. Addresses #9752

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[chirp_users] Been trying to figure out how to program IC-7100 for almost a year now
by Thomas Burns 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

hi all, As I've mentioned above, Been trying to figure out how to program IC-7100 for almost a year now. I've followed the live mode radio "import/export" directions as well as the instructions outlined in Bug #7807. I cannot get the radio to accept any input or programming whatsoever. I'm using the latest version and daily update on a raspberry pi 400. Is there anyone who can provide me with or direct me to a step by step guide for programming an Icom IC-7100? Thanks in advance, Conor KI7CRG

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

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-20220210 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #679 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Fix tg_uv2p style issues I didn't catch that this wasn't in the manifest during review, and thus the style issues didn't get flagged. Adding it to the manifest and fixing those here. Related to #8591 [Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmail.com>] Added set_settings for the tg-uv2+ driver, Related to #8591 user: Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmail.com> branch 'default' changed chirp/drivers/tg_uv2p.py

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

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-20220214 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #680 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] Address 'Export does not work for Retevis RB27' (and others) The Export fails when the immutable list includes "power". Since the source's immutable list almost definitely does not match the latter, this patch eliminates that list and relies on set_memory() on the destination to enforce anything that should not be set. addresses #9748

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 09 Feb '22

09 Feb '22

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-20220209 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #678 [Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmai.com>] Driver for TG-UV2+ (and probably TG-UV2) See Issues #8591 and #177 Tested on TG-UV2+ , however teh code base (a 'C' utility) was developed a decade ago for the TG-UV2, and I could not find any differences. --------------- user: Ran Katz <rankatz(a)gmai.com> branch 'default' added chirp/drivers/tg_uv2p.py added tests/images/Quansheng_TG-UV2+.img

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