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[chirp_users] Can't add repository
by Glenn At Home 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Hi, I have done this many times before, I don't know if the error is coming from the site or if it means something is amiss with my system. I just today installed Ubuntu Mate 16.4.3 onto USB and ran an update. Than in a terminal, I ran: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dansmith/chirp-snapshots and I get the error: input output error and the PPA isn't added. Any thoughts? Lenny/Glenn/N0YJV "Was the government to prescribe to us our medicine and diet, our bodies would be in such keeping as our souls are now." Thomas Jefferson "Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances." Benjamin Franklin

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Re: [chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build
by aj4ck1 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Well I did this, see below, and it worked. Edit uv5r.py and line 1662 change the 123 to 255. I was able to do a complete read with no errors. The problem was in the UHF squelch settings is was set by default to 208. I left the default as 208. -------- Original message -------- From: Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> Date: 4/27/18 12:48 (GMT-06:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 12:39 PM, aj4ck1 <aj4ck1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Is there anyway that I can do this, like remove the battery for 24 hrs. The > "geek" in me wants to know > You have to edit the CHIRP Radio Images (*.ing) file with a hex editor to correct the invalid value(s). Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to aj4ck1(a)gmail.com at aj4ck1(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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Re: [chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build
by aj4ck1 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Thanks -------- Original message -------- From: Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> Date: 4/27/18 12:48 (GMT-06:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 12:39 PM, aj4ck1 <aj4ck1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Is there anyway that I can do this, like remove the battery for 24 hrs. The > "geek" in me wants to know > You have to edit the CHIRP Radio Images (*.ing) file with a hex editor to correct the invalid value(s). Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to aj4ck1(a)gmail.com at aj4ck1(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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Re: [chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build
by aj4ck1 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Is there anyway that I can do this, like remove the battery for 24 hrs. The "geek" in me wants to know -------- Original message -------- From: Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> Date: 4/27/18 10:05 (GMT-06:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build Hi Joe, On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 10:48 AM, Joe Creel <aj4ck1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I am seeing this when I run the latest daily build in Lixux 16.04 LTS, from > windows 7 also. Attached is the STDERR output. Your radio has a squelch threshold setting that is out-of-range. Unfortunately a RESET is neither a "reset" or a "factory" reset. Email your downloaded image to me and I will email it back with a value that is in range. Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to aj4ck1(a)gmail.com at aj4ck1(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build
by Joe Creel 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

I am seeing this when I run the latest daily build in Lixux 16.04 LTS, from windows 7 also. Attached is the STDERR output.

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[chirp_users] uv-82 settings does not show up using latest build
by Joe Creel 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

follow on.... The uv-82 trace was after a full reset of the radio

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[chirp_users] programming
by wb3dye＠aol.com 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

I have a basic programming question maybe someone knows the answer---As an example--I downloaded from repeater book lets say 10 channels. Several days later I activate Chrip again to add more frequencies via repeater book I did thew\ download and find out that the first ten channels data has disappeared and replaced by the second set of frequencies. My question: How do I prevent that from happening? 73' Bob WB3DYE

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[chirp_users] Programming cable for Icom IC-208H
by Charles Whittington 26 Apr '18

26 Apr '18

Anyone know where I might find a programming cable for an (old) Icom IC-208H? Icom/America was no help. Chuck, K4CEH

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[chirp_users] VXA-700 clone mode
by Arthur Fabre 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

I'm trying to program my Vertex VXA-700 with Chirp (daily-20180412, Ubuntu 16.04), but I've only been able to enter "PC CLONE" by: * Turning radio on with PTT held down * Radio sends 0x50 * Replying with 0x20 This brings up the "PC CLONE" menu. * Sending 0x70 enters "SEND" mode without pressing PTT again * I suspect there's a similar way of entering "LOAD" without having to press MON, but I haven't figured it out yet Is there an easier way (ie keypress only) of brining up the clone menu? If not, I'll submit a patch to add this handling in. Perhaps it's firmware dependent, my radio is on 105, but some of the files bundled with CE56 (the official Vertex / Yaesu programming software) have a firmware of 106 (can be checked by turning radio on with MON held down, and pressing MON twice). Thanks! Arthur

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[chirp_users] Channel names on Baofeng GMRS-V1
by John Beaston 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

Does anyone know if CHIRP can change the default GMRS channel names on the GMRS-V1? I know the default channel frequencies are fixed. Thanks -John K7TY

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[chirp_users] chirp-daily version from PPA is old
by Lloyd Matthews 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

I am running Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS. I installed the chirp PPA and daily snapshot with sudo apt-add-repository ppa:dansmith/chirp-snapshots sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install chirp-daily but in CHIRP's "Help > About", the version is 20171104 not the latest 20180412. -Thanks Lloyd Matthews lloydcmatthews(a)gmail.com

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[chirp_users] Issue with programming Baofeng UV-82HP
by Ernst Wittenschläger 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Hi All, I am using CHIRP to program in all of my repeaters into the UV-82HP. I ran into an issue: When loading in the CTCSS Codes to "unlock" the repeater, the software will load the CTCSS code on BOTH the Receive CTCSS (R-CTCS, Menu 11) and Transmit CTCSS (T-CTCS, Menu 13), instead of ONLY the T-CTCS, so I am unable to receive any signal coming back from the repeaters. Afterwards, when I try to change the R-CTCS to 0.000 Hz, it will automatically switch back to the programmed R-CTCS code when I exit the Menu. I have not seen in CHIRP a way to program EITHER the R-CTCS or the T-CTCS, there's only one called:TSQL, which seemingly changes both the R-CTCS & the T-CTCS Is there a way where I can change my R-CTCS codes back to 0.000 Hz and save the setting permanently in my radio? Thanks & 73! Ernst WA3FAW

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Re: [chirp_users] Chirp not talking to radio on MAC
by aj4ck1 22 Apr '18

22 Apr '18

Linux is free at least Lubuntu is -------- Original message -------- From: NP3AR <NP3AR(a)GMX.COM> Date: 4/22/18 12:33 (GMT-06:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Chirp not talking to radio on MAC I use Linux and Mac's are a propietary variation of unix. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A -------- Original message --------From: al(a)aljones.us Date: 4/22/18 1:16 PM (GMT-04:00) To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Chirp not talking to radio on MAC I have to agree with you – in part. However, I – a Windows users – have friends who use Linux (and if I understand correctly the last version of Mac OS are a variation of Linux <?????>) so it’s convenient to be able to go to one place to find solutions to all our challenges with Chirp. Possibly Prefixing the Subject line with Windows / Mac / Linux might help us by not having to look at items of which we know nothing and help those who have other O/S’s look at what they need. Personally, there isn’t enough traffic here to really bother me any wayKG5HEJ//al From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of NP3AR Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 10:34 To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Chirp not talking to radio on MAC Maybe it's time to break out the Mac issues from the rest. That way those interested in Mac can discuss it to their hearts content and the other don't have to read about it. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A -------- Original message --------From: Bob Black <blackinksoftware(a)gmail.com> Date: 4/22/18 11:24 AM (GMT-04:00) To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: [chirp_users] Chirp not talking to radio on MAC Hi All, I have just recently purchased a Baofeng BF-F8HP and installed Chirp on my Mac Pro. I am unable to connect to the radio to download the initial configuration. I played around with all of the suggested tip and tricks for the Mac (running High Sierra) and was not able to get the software to talk to the radio. I pulled out an old Windows 7 laptop and installed the latest versions of Chirp and Prolific drivers for my USB-to-Serial cable and all works perfectly... So, this tells me that the radio is working as designed and the cable is working with the latest Prolific drivers. Anyone else having an issue with Chirp on Macs?-- Bob K7BSB

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[chirp_users] Chirp not talking to radio on MAC
by Bob Black 22 Apr '18

22 Apr '18

Hi All, I have just recently purchased a Baofeng BF-F8HP and installed Chirp on my Mac Pro. I am unable to connect to the radio to download the initial configuration. I played around with all of the suggested tip and tricks for the Mac (running High Sierra) and was not able to get the software to talk to the radio. I pulled out an old Windows 7 laptop and installed the latest versions of Chirp and Prolific drivers for my USB-to-Serial cable and all works perfectly... So, this tells me that the radio is working as designed and the cable is working with the latest Prolific drivers. Anyone else having an issue with Chirp on Macs? -- Bob K7BSB

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[chirp_users] macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 Icom T70A
by Rich Rahner 21 Apr '18

21 Apr '18

Pardon my question if it’s been beat to death but I couldn’t find it in the archives. I’m trying to program my radio and I’m not able to download from the radio into chirp. The radio and my computer are not communicating. Here are a series of screen shots that I hope can help diagnose the issue. The first is the list of ports available(I don’t think the USB port is listed) The second is the error screen I get when I try any of the ports listed. The third is the USB section of my ‘system information’ utility that seems to show the USB to stereo mini plug cable connected. Rich Rahner imrich(a)mac.com

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[chirp_users] Unable to upload to VX-5R
by Ira Fuchs 21 Apr '18

21 Apr '18

I left out the most important part of the terminal output: ERROR: -- Exception: -- ERROR: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/local/Cellar/chirp/20180316/libexec/lib/python2.7/site-packages/chirp/ui/clone.py", line 247, in run self.__radio.sync_out() File "/usr/local/Cellar/chirp/20180316/libexec/lib/python2.7/site-packages/chirp/drivers/yaesu_clone.py", line 241, in sync_out _clone_out(self) File "/usr/local/Cellar/chirp/20180316/libexec/lib/python2.7/site-packages/chirp/drivers/yaesu_clone.py", line 160, in _clone_out raise errors.RadioError("Failed to communicate with the radio: %s" % e) RadioError: Failed to communicate with the radio: (9, 'Bad file descriptor') ERROR: ---------------- ERROR: Clone failed: Failed to communicate with the radio: (9, 'Bad file descriptor')

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Re: [chirp_users] Unable to upload to VX-5R
by aj4ck1 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

This normally means the driver and the program had a problem. If the driver is from Prolific, try different "chirp" program -------- Original message -------- From: Ira Fuchs <irafuchs(a)gmail.com> Date: 4/20/18 13:42 (GMT-06:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Unable to upload to VX-5R It’s not the connection as it consistently works for download from HT and consistently dies on upload. Worse yet, when it stops mid cloning, the app cannot be canceled. I can force quit it but then the usb serial port is no longer usable and the machine must be rebooted to try again. On Apr 20, 2018, at 2:33 PM, Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us> wrote: On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 6:21 AM, Ira Fuchs <irafuchs(a)gmail.com> wrote: RadioError: Failed to communicate with the radio: (9, 'Bad file descriptor') ERROR: ---------------- ERROR: Clone failed: Failed to communicate with the radio: (9, 'Bad file descriptor') I think that means your USB serial cable went away during the transfer. What chipset USB serial cable is it? Maybe someone else who understands the Prolific/FTDI driver more can comment. Tom KD7LXL _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Ira Fuchs at irafuchs(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] Unable to upload to VX-5R
by Ira Fuchs 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

I am using the latest chirp build on Mac with a Yaesu VX-5R. I have no trouble downloading, therefore I assume the cable and driver are working properly. However I am getting a repeatable Clone Error about 2/3 of the way through (based on the progress indicator). I used brew install to get chirp. The terminal looks as follows: Mac-mini:.chirp ihf$ chirp /usr/local/Cellar/chirp/20180316/libexec/lib/python2.7/site-packages/chirp/ui/mainapp.py:1973: Warning: invalid cast from 'GtkMenuBar' to 'GtkWindow' macapp.set_menu_bar(menu_bar) /usr/local/Cellar/chirp/20180316/libexec/lib/python2.7/site-packages/chirp/ui/mainapp.py:1973: GtkWarning: gtk_window_add_accel_group: assertion 'GTK_IS_WINDOW (window)' failed macapp.set_menu_bar(menu_bar) /usr/local/bin/chirp:132: GtkWarning: gtk_window_realize_icon: assertion 'info->icon_pixmap == NULL' failed a.show() WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [1800000-2000000 160 Meter Band simplex , 1800000-2000000 160 Meter Band simplex mode: CW ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [1800000-1810000 Digimodes simplex , 1800000-1810000 Digital Modes simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [1999000-2000000 Beacons simplex mode: CW , 1999000-2000000 Beacons simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [3500000-4000000 80 Meter Band simplex , 3500000-4000000 80 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [7000000-7300000 40 Meter Band simplex , 7000000-7300000 40 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [10100000-10150000 30 Meter Band simplex , 10100000-10150000 30 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [10130000-10140000 All narrow band digimodes simplex , 10130000-10140000 RTTY simplex mode: RTTY ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [10140000-10150000 All modes, digimodes, no phone simplex , 10140000-10150000 Packet simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [14000000-14350000 20 Meter Band simplex , 14000000-14350000 20 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [18068000-18168000 17 Meter Band simplex , 18068000-18168000 17 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [21000000-21450000 15 Meter Band simplex , 21000000-21450000 15 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [24890000-24990000 12 Meter Band simplex , 24890000-24990000 12 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [28000000-28070000 CW simplex mode: CW , 28000000-28070000 CW simplex mode: CW ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [28150000-28190000 All narrow band modes, digimodes simplex , 28150000-28190000 CW simplex mode: CW ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [29000000-29200000 All modes, AM preferred simplex mode: AM , 29000000-29200000 AM simplex mode: AM ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [29300000-29510000 Satellite downlink simplex , 29300000-29510000 Satellite Downlinks simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [1800000-2000000 160 Meter Band simplex , 1800000-2000000 160 Meter Band simplex mode: CW ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [1800000-1810000 Digimodes simplex , 1800000-1810000 Digital Modes simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [1999000-2000000 Beacons simplex mode: CW , 1999000-2000000 Beacons simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [3500000-4000000 80 Meter Band simplex , 3500000-4000000 80 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [7000000-7300000 40 Meter Band simplex , 7000000-7300000 40 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [10100000-10150000 30 Meter Band simplex , 10100000-10150000 30 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [10130000-10140000 All narrow band digimodes simplex , 10130000-10140000 RTTY simplex mode: RTTY ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [10140000-10150000 All modes, digimodes, no phone simplex , 10140000-10150000 Packet simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [14000000-14350000 20 Meter Band simplex , 14000000-14350000 20 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [18068000-18168000 17 Meter Band simplex , 18068000-18168000 17 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [21000000-21450000 15 Meter Band simplex , 21000000-21450000 15 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [24890000-24990000 12 Meter Band simplex , 24890000-24990000 12 Meter Band simplex ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [28000000-28070000 CW simplex mode: CW , 28000000-28070000 CW simplex mode: CW ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [28150000-28190000 All narrow band modes, digimodes simplex , 28150000-28190000 CW simplex mode: CW ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [29000000-29200000 All modes, AM preferred simplex mode: AM , 29000000-29200000 AM simplex mode: AM ] WARNING: Bandplan North American Band Plan has duplicates [29300000-29510000 Satellite downlink simplex , 29300000-29510000 Satellite Downlinks simplex ] Any suggestions? Thanks, Ira

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 112, Issue 14
by Dave B 19 Apr '18

19 Apr '18

On 18/04/18 20:00, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Won't open in High Sierra 10.13.4 > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: > <CACgF_yK_6vtbLPfEduznKaqJGJQeTfL2+BkC=+KOZbh-W+FyLA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi Brandon, > > I'm running macOS 10.13.4 and Chirp runs just fine. However, I DID get a > message warning me that it is a 32-bit app and not a 64-bit app. With > 10.13.4, Apple has begun notifying users running 32-bit apps that, at some > point in the future, they will not be supported. I'm not sure what the > plans are for upgrading Chirp to 64-bit, but at some point, without an > upgrade, it really won't run. As to why you can't get it to run now, I'm at > a loss, assuming that Python was properly installed. And the correct version of Python. 2.x I think is what Chirp lives on. If you've already installed Python3, don't worry, just install the latest V2.x as well. (If Apple will let you.) Regards. Dave G0WBX. -- Created on and sent from a Unix like PC running and using free and open source software:

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Re: [chirp_users] Won't open in High Sierra 10.13.4
by aj4ck1 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

What about this approach https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.makeuseof.… -------- Original message -------- From: Charley Bratton <charley(a)bratton.net> Date: 4/18/18 15:43 (GMT-06:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Won't open in High Sierra 10.13.4 an extra 2¢ I’m running macOS 10.13.4 and when I launch CHIRP 20171204 (an older version) the Mac warns me the app isn’t optimized to run on my machine (warning, its a 32bit app). It does however launch just fine. When I downloaded the latest version (20180412) as set permission for it to run, no issue with launch or operation. It also didn’t flag me again for being a 32bit app. -CharleyKE4QBW On Apr 18, 2018, at 2:42 PM, Bob DeFranco <bob.defranco(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi Brandon, I'm running macOS 10.13.4 and Chirp runs just fine. However, I DID get a message warning me that it is a 32-bit app and not a 64-bit app. With 10.13.4, Apple has begun notifying users running 32-bit apps that, at some point in the future, they will not be supported. I'm not sure what the plans are for upgrading Chirp to 64-bit, but at some point, without an upgrade, it really won't run. As to why you can't get it to run now, I'm at a loss, assuming that Python was properly installed. On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 9:13 AM, Brandon Smith <brandonsmith.1(a)icloud.com> wrote: I’ve downloaded and installed the runtime, used the command prompt to disable to the security protocol, CHIRP will not open, no sign of any life. _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Bob DeFranco at bob.defranco(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(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 Charley Bratton at charley(a)bratton.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] Won't open in High Sierra 10.13.4
by Brandon Smith 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

I’ve downloaded and installed the runtime, used the command prompt to disable to the security protocol, CHIRP will not open, no sign of any life.

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Re: [chirp_users] settings not shown in latest builds
by aj4ck1 15 Apr '18

15 Apr '18

I never could get the setting to show in the latest chirp build in both the Linux and the windows version. I used the live cd version 2014 and could see everything. -------- Original message -------- From: Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> Date: 4/13/18 15:33 (GMT-06:00) To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] settings not shown in latest builds On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:25 PM, Joe Creel <aj4ck1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi; > > I have just subscribbed to this list, and I have a problem, hope you can > help. I have downloaded the latest software an driver (Window 7), connected > to my radio (Baofeng UV-82, and downloaded the configuration. The Settings > menu is empty. I have an older version (linux live cd version) and it shows > the setting file and contents. Just wondering what I have missed /not doing > correctly in the windows 7 version. > > Thanks > Joe You have a setting that is out-of-range. A quick and dirty fix would be to RESET your radio. Download from it. If that fixed the out-of-range setting, then you will see the Settings. Once that is successful, you can then "import" your saved image with the out-of-range setting into this tab. Make any other settings change and upload it into your radio. If that doesn't fix it, email the image to me and I will take a look at it. Jim _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to aj4ck1(a)gmail.com at aj4ck1(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] CSV
by Dennis Wage 15 Apr '18

15 Apr '18

Just so I am completely clears on this, cToneFreq and rToneFreq headers in the csv export file is transmit and receive tones respectively? If that is correct what does the 'c' stand for? Sent from my iPad

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[chirp_users] Alinco DJ-10X
by raymond reese 14 Apr '18

14 Apr '18

Has anyone considered the adding of the Alinco DJ-10X to the list of supported radios? I have one, but it seems to be a bit of a problem programing it, considering all it's features. Are there any recommended sources for buying a better antenna and battery packs, both sealed and for individual batteries? Also, if someone offers a good price, I may even consider selling it.

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[chirp_users] settings not shown in latest builds
by Joe Creel 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

Hi; I have just subscribbed to this list, and I have a problem, hope you can help. I have downloaded the latest software an driver (Window 7), connected to my radio (Baofeng UV-82, and downloaded the configuration. The Settings menu is empty. I have an older version (linux live cd version) and it shows the setting file and contents. Just wondering what I have missed /not doing correctly in the windows 7 version. Thanks Joe

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[chirp_users] Lesson Learnt
by Dennis Green 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Good morning, I spent about 40 minutes last night with CHIRP and my FT-817ND. Each time I tried to download from the radio, the radio would give me an error message. I checked the connections - all fit snuggly! Try again - error! Started up the other PC in the shack - connected the cables and ran CHIRP - radio says error. And then the light went on! Fruit Cake was using the FT-8800 cable on the FT-817ND - and it don’t work!! ☺ Got the correct cable, connected it up and everything was purring along - no problems! Greetings Dennis, ZS4BS / 7P8DG --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[chirp_users] Lessons learnt
by Dennis Green 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Good morning, I spent about 40 minutes last night with CHIRP and my FT-817ND. Each time I tried to download from the radio, the radio would give me an error message. I checked the connections - all fit snuggly! Try again - error! Started up the other PC in the shack - connected the cables and ran CHIRP - radio says error. And then the light went on! Fruit Cake was using the FT-8800 cable on the FT-817ND - and it don't work!! Got the correct cable, connected it up and everything was purring along - no problems! Greetings Dennis, ZS4BS / 7P8DG --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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[chirp_users] Alinco DJ-G7
by Brandon Clark 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Hello Group, I'm having trouble programing an Alinco DJ-G7. The error I get is: "Failed to communicate with radio: invalid literal for int() with base 16: 'NG'" First question: Chirp supports the "Alinco DJ-G7EG", but my radio is just labeled "DJ-G7". Am I barking up the wrong tree and confusing radios? I can download and upload using Alinco's software, so I'm sure the hardware connection is okay. The cable is an Alinco ERW-7 and Alinco EDS-14 adapter. Both are factory parts. The radio is new and has version 5.100 firmware. I found the "DJ-G7EG" on the following website and it looks like that is a different version of the radio. Website: http://www.alinco.com/Products/ham/ht/DJ-G7/firmdown.html (if you do a ctrl-F for "DJ-G7EG" you will find the reference.) Brandon

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[chirp_users] Bad Pool Header
by Dennis Wage 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

My Windows 10 computer blue screened on me today. Never crashed before this. http://www.thewindowsclub.com/bad_pool_header_windows I just installed the newest build of Chirp and used it. I walked away from my PC for 20 minutes and came back to the blue screen. I can't remember if Chirp was open or closed. Most likely closed. Maybe related to Chirp, maybe not. I just thought I'd let you know. Dennis M. Wage 245 Corum Hill Road Castalian Springs, TN 37031 (615) 310-4242 Cell (615) 562-5128 Home http://hammondb3organ.net http://overdubs.net

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

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-20180412 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #523 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Attempt to work around unicode pathing error on Windows This is an attmept to work around bug #272 on Windows, where startup fails because unicode characters in our default directory path cause us to fail to join() in the ntpath.py module. Since copying stock configs is what triggers this and causes chirp to just silently fail to start up, we can just log and punt the issue. This should let us start up (sans configs) and do stuff. I expect that as long as you save files somewhere outside of a unicode-having path, it will work, although config save at exit probably will fail (which is also non-fatal).

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[chirp_users] OT License
by Joe Hobart 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Dennis, I administer license exams. We always encourage those who do well on their technician exam to take the general exam. Recently two candidates, who did not plan to take more than technician, also passed the general. Both left in a mild state of shock. Not everyone passes, but it is good practice. Two numbers to remember: 300: speed of light in millions of meters per second. Divide 300 by MHz and get wavelength. Divide 300 by wavelength in meters and get MHz. Half of the wavelength gives you the length of a half wave dipole, etc. A meter = about 40 inches or about 3-1/4 feet. 7: We have bands starting at 7, 14, 21, 28, and 3.5 MHz. CW and data in the lower part; voice and image in the upper parts. Get the colorful frequency chart from ARRL: http://www.arrl.org/graphical-frequency-allocations That will give you another way to look at amateur allocations. I keep a copy of that chart near my radios. I can't remember all those numbers either. The technician license question pool changes somewhat on 1 July. If you know the material, you would still pass, but Good luck, Joe, W7LUX

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[chirp_users] OT License
by Dennis Wage 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

1 week ago I told my Elmer I was ready for my technicians exam. (BTW my 'Elmer' is young enough to be my grandson). He then says, "Take the General while you're there. There's no extra charge and no penalty for failing." I said ok and told him I would cram for General. One week later I am passing sample General exams with mid 80 percent scores. The only things that keep tripping me up are: G1A - General Class control operator frequency privileges; primary and secondary allocations and G1C - Transmitter power regulations; data emission standards It's all memorization. I am a better critical thinker and problem solver than I am a memorizer. Looks like I'm going to have to sell some music gear to buy HF rig. Dennis M. Wage 245 Corum Hill Road Castalian Springs, TN 37031 (615) 310-4242 Cell (615) 562-5128 Home http://hammondb3organ.net http://overdubs.net

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[chirp_users] BTech UV-25X4 "Radio did not Enter Clone Mode"
by Scott Mccomas 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Hello: I had purchased this Baofeng Tech model UV-25X4 and the FTDI (PC04) programming cable from the same vendor. I had accessed and programmed this radio several times with minimal issues. I had it in use for some time as a base, then mobile unit. After less than a year, it stopped transmitting. I determined the radio would power up and receive, but no longer had output. In prepping to return, I hooked in the radio into the same computer and cable I programmed it with to create a back up and reset radio to factory settings, but kept getting the error "Radio did not Enter Clone Mode". I also tried it with the latest CHIRP builds, a different computer, all the same result. I have verified the cable is being recognized through my OS's System Profiler and my Terminal programs. I had consulted your CHIRP troubleshooting and the Miklor site. I had also tried some other tricks and variations, but still unsuccessful. Thinking it could another fault with the radio, I waited for the new radio and tried again- ALL SAME RESULT. I am now stuck. I'm considering buying another cable and try again. I would appreciate any guidance. I have Apple Mac OS 10.6.8, FTDI FT231X USB UART cable (S/N: DN01RX2S), used CHIRP Builds 20170414 through 20180331, and running Python Runtime KK7DS I have noted on your Issues section you sometimes request log file(s) to be sent for analysis. I'm not sure how to do that or I would attach one here. Regards, Scott

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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG-UV8D Won't Open Squelch
by Joe Hobart 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Neil, I tried setting off or tone only. No matter what I select in tone mode, tone or none, Chirp puts D-77I into R-DCS, and this prevents the squelch from opening. I am beginning to think there is a problem with Chirp programming the Wouxun KG0UV8D radios. Joe, W7LUX

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Re: [chirp_users] email
by John Schubert 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/options/chirp_users 73's John On 4/9/18 12:00 PM, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2018 06:23:23 -0400 (EDT) > From: "Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF" <nigel(a)ngunn.net> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] email > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <597307525.198192.1523269403056(a)email.1and1.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Go to the URL at the bottom of everry email, http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > Go to the unsubscribe/edit section at the bottom of the page, log in and enter your new address in the appropriate box. > > > >> On 08 April 2018 at 22:53 James <kc9ktv(a)hoosierinternet.com> wrote: >> >> >> Hello, how do I change where the email is sent? I am changing ISP's and >> need to change my email address to kc9ktv(a)gmail.com >> >> -- >> Have a great day. >> >> 73's >> >> James KC9KTV >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 > Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), e-mail nigel(a)ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net > Member of ARRL, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, > Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, GCARES, EAA382. > > > ------------------------------

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[chirp_users] Puxing PX-2R reading/writing errors.
by Dave B 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Hi. Using Chirp Daily 20180331 on Linux Mint 18.2 (32bit.) I have been using it successfully with other rigs just fine. I was recently given a PX-2R UHF handie, by someone who couldn't make it work. Well, nothing wrong with the rig, it works well enough as a (small) pocket hand-held UHF radio, once I'd read the manual and setup a few things from the front panel via the keypad... I noticed it is "in the list" of supported rigs by Chirp (are there any other rig identities I could try) so acquired an interface lead, verified that works OK, and "had a play." Problems.. 1) Chirp has trouble reading the memory contents, usually graying out the entire row, and placing "ERROR" in the "Name" cell's, and a frequency of 0.0000000 in all the frequency cell's. For any "channel" that is occupied. For known empty channels, it has a "Name" of 'k' and a frequency of 1666.665000, and other odd things. It goes through the "Cloning from radio" download process apparently fine, the above only appearing after it's done that. No change if I power up the rig in VFO or "Channel" (memory only) mode. 2) If I manually create an channel entry in Chirp, even a simple simplex channel (433.500 no tone or DTCS settings etc.) the frequency is programmed in OK, but the memory channel is "locked". I can't do anything with it, not edit or overwrite manually. So far, the only way out of that, is to perform a "Full" reset of the radio, loosing any manually entered channels in the process. I've tried that after "reading" the radio, and from importing some channels from another radio backup, and "cherry picking" known compatible settings. Likewise, it goes through the "Cloning to radio" upload process seemingly without errors, and the radio restarts, as if it's just been turned on. So. Who can help? I'm willing to try "bleading edge" trial versions, and run any debug/data collection tests as needed. Just tell me how. I have some Python skill's, but I'm not up to diving into the Chirp codebase just yet, at least not without guidance! As earlier, the programming lead itself checks out fine. No problems with Chirp using that. Regards to All. Dave G0WBX(G8KBV) >><<

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[chirp_users] what is with your software it only let me pick com 3
by mike Heightchew 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

what is with your software it only let me pick com 3 and all of mine other radio work on com 9 what do i have to to do make you software work on my uv5 radio all my other radios work fine | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG-UV8D Won't Open Squelch
by Joe Hobart 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

I still cannot get the Wouxun KG-UV8D to program properly. I have tried both Windows 10 and Linux versions of Chirp with similar results. This problem persists with three different radios. A possible clue: After programming the radio, I manually go to the R-DCS menu item and change D77I to OFF; that channel then immediately starts working and opens the squelch on receive. How do I tell Chirp to set R-DCS to OFF for all channels? Here are the first few channels from the CSV file: Location Name Frequency Duplex Offset Tone rToneFreq cToneFreq DtcsCode DtcsPolarity Mode TStep Skip 1 146.52 146.52 0 88.5 88.5 23 NN FM 5 2 446 446.6 - 5 88.5 88.5 23 NN FM 5 3 144.39 144.39 0 88.5 88.5 23 NN FM 5 4 144.01 145.01 0 88.5 88.5 23 NN FM 5 5 146.98 146.98 - 0.6 Tone 162.2 88.5 23 NN FM 5 One of the user group members suggested I post the file to the group. How do I do that??? I do not see any instructions about posting files. Thanks, Joe, W7LUX

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[chirp_users] email
by James 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Hello, how do I change where the email is sent? I am changing ISP's and need to change my email address to kc9ktv(a)gmail.com -- Have a great day. 73's James KC9KTV

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Re: [chirp_users] email
by Nick 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

https://www.google.com/search?q=if+i+change+ISP+how+do+i+change+my+email+ad… ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] email Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2018 05:37:59 -0400 On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 10:53 PM, James <kc9ktv(a)hoosierinternet.com> wrote: > Hello, how do I change where the email is sent? I am changing ISP's and > need to change my email address to kc9ktv(a)gmail.com I would think that you could unsubscribe from your old email address and then subscribe again with your new one. Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Nick at papanick(a)netzero.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com ____________________________________________________________ After Weeks Of Rumors, Joanna Gaines Comes Clean risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/5acb71a5de32771a438east02duc

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Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R (3) Antennas
by Nick 08 Apr '18

08 Apr '18

So far, all good advice. The long and short of it is, The long is 220. :) ---------- Original Message ---------- From: gene8348 <gene8348(a)gmail.com> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R (3) Antennas Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2018 18:10:02 -0400 Those antennas are marked at the bottom of the antenna where they screw into the radio. Look directly at the connector. They are different colors as well as being marked with the frequency range. One is 220, the other is 144 & 440. _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Nick at papanick(a)netzero.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com ____________________________________________________________ Royal Family Tragedy Unfolds risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/5aca1c09757da1c092e80st03duc

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R (3) Antennas
by Gary Ludwig 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

My Baofeng UV-5R is a three band HT that came with two antennas. There is no description of which antenna is used with which of the three band (2m., 1.25m., and 70 cm.) One antenna is just shy of 6.5' long and somewhat slim. The other is just over 41/4" and more stubby. I find the longer one works satisfactorily on both 2m. and 70 cm. which I use the most. But I would appreciate any input describing the proper designed and intended band use of each antenna. Gary (W8HT)

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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG-UV8D Won't Open Squelch
by Joe Hobart 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

I could post the CSV, but I do not know how to do this. I sent the CSV file to your listed email address, but I have heard nothing back. How does one post a file? Thanks, Joe Not D'Arcy Cain nbv87 at hotmail.com Mon Apr 2 20:20:28 PDT 2018 Any chance you could export the image to csv and post it?

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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG-UV8D Won't Open Squelch
by Joe Hobart 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Thanks Jeff. I have looked closely, and I don't see any obvious problems in those columns. This is puzzling. Joe, W7LUX

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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG-UV8D Won't Open Squelch
by Joe Hobart 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Chirp appears to program the KG-UV8D (Chirp reports software version UV8DV1.05), but received signals will not open the squelch. I have to manually go to every channel in the radio and change either R-CTC or R-DCS before there is audio (the monitor button also works). Three of these radios behave the same. I have no other versions of Wouxan img files. Once I fiddle with the R-CTC or R-DCS settings the radios receive normally, but changing 100 channels in each of 3 radios would be tedious. Known history: These radios were purchased new, used for local communications, and retired with broken antennas. Chirp procedure using a recently updated Linux Mint version: There are no values visible in the Chirp spreadsheet for CTS or DCS. Download img file from Wouxan Delete old frequencies Add about 100 frequencies (copied from UV-5R file) Upload to same Wouxan What might I be doing wrong, and what can I do to correct this problem? Thanks, Joe, W7LUX

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[chirp_users] Radioddity QB25 NOT QYT KT7900D
by W8RGB Gary 01 Apr '18

01 Apr '18

So I get one of those Radioddity QB25 radios. I was so glad to see that Chirp supports it! When I choose "Download from Radio," I can select Radioddity and QB25. When I select "OK," the display shows QYT and KT7900D the Radio Identification is successful about 1/3 through the 'cloning' this error occurs... Invalid header at block x1180 What is the process for programing this radio? Thank you! 73 Gary W8RGB

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[chirp_users] TSQL / CTCSS
by Dennis Wage 31 Mar '18

31 Mar '18

I have no where else to ask this question. Is TSQL the same as CTCSS? The reason I am so intrigued is about this is The other day my UV-5R was in scan mode and a repeater in Huntsville continually stopped my scan with a carrier or tone, not sure which yet. But I heard no audio. No matter where I set the squelch, even to 0 I got no audio. However, if I hit the Moni button I could hear the guys talking. What was happening here? Thanks in advance. In 3 weeks I'll be W9BOQ if the FCC grants my vanity call sign. Whiskey Niner Bravo Oscar Quebec. Dennis M. Wage 245 Corum Hill Road Castalian Springs, TN 37031 (615) 310-4242 Cell (615) 562-5128 Home http://hammondb3organ.net http://overdubs.net

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 31 Mar '18

31 Mar '18

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-20180331 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #522 [Nolan Darilek <nolan(a)thewordnerd.info>] Associate radio settings widgets with their labels for accessibility, fixes #5679

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Re: [chirp_users] What did I do wrong? Bricked TH-9800
by Nick 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

I have not performed the smoke test on mine yet. I usually leave the cable in it. I use it as a base so no reason to take the cable out. I had the thought that there is a possibility when you tried to plug it in, it might have been reversed? regards, K7NQB ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Tom Henderson <Tom(a)Henderson4.us> To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: [chirp_users] What did I do wrong? Bricked TH-9800 Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:45:12 -0500 So I let the smoke out of my TYT TH-9800 when connecting it to program using CHIRP. I had previously programmed it with CHIRP with no problems. However, this time I wasn't paying attention and left the radio on when I plugged in the USB cable. It instantly shut down and there was a wisp of smoke from the back of the radio. What did I do wrong? Plug it in while powered on? -- Tom Henderson _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Nick at papanick(a)netzero.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com ____________________________________________________________ Constant Fatigue Is A Warning Sign â€“ See The Simple Fix gundrymd.com http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/5abce7fb4546a67fb17bfst02duc

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[chirp_users] What did I do wrong? Bricked TH-9800
by Tom Henderson 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

So I let the smoke out of my TYT TH-9800 when connecting it to program using CHIRP. I had previously programmed it with CHIRP with no problems. However, this time I wasn't paying attention and left the radio on when I plugged in the USB cable. It instantly shut down and there was a wisp of smoke from the back of the radio. What did I do wrong? Plug it in while powered on? -- Tom Henderson

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