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[chirp_users] searching old messages
by Jason Stevens 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

Hi all, I am new to the radio stuff. I would like to search the messages for an answer. I Bought a Baofeng GT-3TP for my own personal radio to use on a licensed frequency that I use for volunteer work. I am trying to program it with chirp latest nightly on Debian Linux using the BF-F8HP like it says in the wiki but no luck, I get a radio didn't respond error with a Prolific cable and an incorrect Model selected error with a ftdi cable. Is there any suggestions to fix this? It does work using the UV-5R driver but then I only have 2 power modes. My friend bough the same Gt-3TP radio and had a UV-5R previously and he is having the same problem. Thanks in advance. Jason

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5RA Problems
by Donie Allen 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

I should have been more specific in my request for help. I can use Chip to program the local Emergency Responder codes in to my device. But they still won't pick up any of the radio chatter. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-82
by Stephen Cooper 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

Have both Baofeng UV-82 and UV-82X. Chirp unable to connect to either. Older driver, 3.2.0. installed. and shows up as working in the device manager. When trying to read from the handhelds I get error message "Could not open port Com 3. [Error 2]. The system cannot find the file specified." Interestingly, the Baofeng supplied software, UV-82 Series Program Software (VIP version), can connect via Com 3, though it usually takes multiple attempts (repetitive communication failures) and will read and write the memories but will not allow me to save any data. Any hints as how to get Chirp to work would be much appreciated. Thank you, Steve WB2KXC

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Re: [chirp_users] searching old messages
by Walt Childson 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

I have a gt3tp, and my cable would not plug in deeply enough and hence I got the same problem. So I took a razor blade to the inside corner of my cable. When I plugged in afterwards there was a distinctive snap. Worked like a charm afterwards. Walt N6STM 73 On Jan 26, 2017 6:11 PM, "Jason Stevens" <fleagalbaum(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Hi all, I am new to the radio stuff. I would like to search the messages for an answer. I Bought a Baofeng GT-3TP for my own personal radio to use on a licensed frequency that I use for volunteer work. I am trying to program it with chirp latest nightly on Debian Linux using the BF-F8HP like it says in the wiki but no luck, I get a radio didn't respond error with a Prolific cable and an incorrect Model selected error with a ftdi cable. Is there any suggestions to fix this? It does work using the UV-5R driver but then I only have 2 power modes. My friend bough the same Gt-3TP radio and had a UV-5R previously and he is having the same problem. Thanks in advance. Jason _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Walt Childson at wchildson(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@ intrepid.danplanet.com

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Re: [chirp_users] searching old messages
by D.J.J. Ring, Jr. 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

Try starting chirp from a terminal with the command chirpw -v and see what the errors are? The live CHIRP CD makes things easy. Also this cable ends the Prolific problem, but since you're using Linux that's not the problem. Keep on trying, it's usually something easy to fix. 73 David On Jan 27, 2017 12:13 AM, "Jason Stevens" <fleagalbaum(a)hotmail.com> wrote: I have trimmed the cable and I can see air between the body of the radio and the inside corner of the cable. Jason On 26/01/17 08:13 PM, Walt Childson wrote: I have a gt3tp, and my cable would not plug in deeply enough and hence I got the same problem. So I took a razor blade to the inside corner of my cable. When I plugged in afterwards there was a distinctive snap. Worked like a charm afterwards. Walt N6STM 73 On Jan 26, 2017 6:11 PM, "Jason Stevens" <fleagalbaum(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Hi all, I am new to the radio stuff. I would like to search the messages for an answer. I Bought a Baofeng GT-3TP for my own personal radio to use on a licensed frequency that I use for volunteer work. I am trying to program it with chirp latest nightly on Debian Linux using the BF-F8HP like it says in the wiki but no luck, I get a radio didn't respond error with a Prolific cable and an incorrect Model selected error with a ftdi cable. Is there any suggestions to fix this? It does work using the UV-5R driver but then I only have 2 power modes. My friend bough the same Gt-3TP radio and had a UV-5R previously and he is having the same problem. Thanks in advance. Jason _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Walt Childson at wchildson(a)gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrep id.danplanet.com _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing listchirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.comhttp://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Jason Stevens at fleagalbaum(a)hotmail.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 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea(a)arrl.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@ intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] Can't program BF-888s - Solved
by Ed Danaher 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

The problem I was having programming a Baofeng BF-888s on a Mac was resolved with the help of this group. I finally gave up and returned it to Amazon. I took the advice from a member of the group and ordered the Baofeng BF-888 Plus which worked fine. I had no trouble programming it; it downloaded and uploaded as it should on the first try. I assume the first Baofeng BF-888s was defective. One good thing about Amazon is how easy it is to return items. They even paid postage to return it so there was no cost to me to try it out the first one. A downside is that many people have reported getting returned items rather than new when ordering. I suspect the first one, which I used to start my thread, was a returned defective unit. It came with the battery fully charged, the battery and radio were not in little plastic bags like my new one, and there were a couple of minor scratches on it. I wish to thank all who answered my original questions. They helped me track down the problem. I also appreciate those who develop Chirp. As a Mac user, I don’t have many (any?) other choices for programming my radios. Thank you. Ed KV4MI

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[chirp_users] transfering from one Baofeng to another problem
by Glenn 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

Hi, I have done this before, but now I don't know what I'm doing different. I have a Baofeng UV-5R and a Baofeng BF -F9 UV2. I started with the UV5R and someone gave me a CSV file, and I imported that to my UV5R. Then I actually imported that same file into a Baofeng BF 8HP for my son. And I believe that I imported the same file to the BF-F9UV2, but I have to select the BF8HP for that radio. All three have been programmed, so I did it somehow. But now I am trying to export the BF-9UV2 and import it into a UV5R, actually same radio, I had just updated my 9, and wanted both radios to have the same channels. But I either get errors that the files are not compatible, or it hangs, like there is a conflict. I'm doing this in Ubuntu. Thanks, and I hope that this is not as clear as mud. Glenn

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

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-20170126 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #460 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] ID-880: Fix frequency encode/decode by implementing multiplier table. #559

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

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-20170124 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #459 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] VX8: get_raw_memory() was off by one, making #1735 difficult to troubleshoot. [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] Query/Import RepeaterBook by Proximity. #3261

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[chirp_users] FT-7900
by djkwasny＠aol.com 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

Hi, Chirp has been working flawlessly for about 9 months now. The problem I am suddenly having is I cannot download from the radio. I can upload without any problem. When trying to upload I get an error message saying "can not communicate with radio. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Joe, K5WAS

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[chirp_users] Can't program BF-888s
by Ed Danaher 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

I gave up trying to program the Baofeng BF-888s and returned it. I notice Amazon is selling a Baofeng BF-888S Plus which is claimed to be an ”upgrade version” but probably uses the same electronics. The first Amazon review that came up on my browser dated December 28, 2016 stated “It was a breeze to program using CHIRP.” However a search of the chip issues page shows Bug #3651 stating “So basically CHIRP does not support the BF-888s Plus.” It has not been updated in 8 months so I assume that is still the case. Does anyone know if the BF-888s Plus is supported by Chirp on a Mac? Thank you for your responses to my earlier question. Ed KV4MI

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[chirp_users] Boafeng Help
by DonieAllen1971＠Yahoo.com 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

I recently purchased a Boafeng UV-5RA. I was able to get the NOAA weather stations programmed for the areas I travel too. But I am having a problem getting the local Emergency Response stations programmed. I have the frequencies but cant seem to pick up the transmissions. I would appreciate any help/advice anyone would be willing to provide to me. Thank you.

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[chirp_users] (no subject)
by djkwasny＠aol.com 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Foxfire with Windows 7 Joe - K5WAS

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[chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra
by Eric Chopin 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

I have tried to run CHIRP (old & new ) on my MAC OS Sierra 10.12.2. on a Macbook Pro Retina Intel Core I.5. I disabled the SIP as per instructions in your Mac os tips: (cut & Paste below) but CHIRP still does not run. When I double click on the CHIRP Icon (after unzipping) It flashes like it its about to start but nothing happens. Any offers? 73's Eric Application Security in 10.12+ As of 10.12 (Sierra) the UI for disabling app security was removed. The functionality is still there, but must be enabled from the command line. To whitelist a single application (like an unzipped chirp-daily.app): 1. unzip chirp.zip 2. control click on the unzipped application and select New Terminal at Folder. (Don't see that menu item? Instructions to enable it <https://lifehacker.com/launch-an-os-x-terminal-window-from-a-specific-folde…> ) 3. run this command in the newly opened terminal window: 4. spctl --add $PWD

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[chirp_users] Can't program BF-888s
by Ed Danaher 22 Jan '17

22 Jan '17

I have a problem getting chirp to download from a Baofeng BF-888s. I wanted a UHF only HT and who could resist one for $13. However when I try to download from the radio, instantly I get the message “An error has occurred” There is no delay as the computer tries to connect to the radio. I have used Chirp successfully to program a Kenwood TH-F6A and a Baofeng UV5R and am sure the cable is seated securely. I am using the same program, drivers, and cable and selecting the BF 888 radio from the dropdown menu. I tried putting the radio on channel 16 per bug #1441. It didn’t help. Before I send the radio back to Amazon, I wonder if there is something I’m doing wrong. Some specifics: Desktop is iMac running OS Sierra 10.12.2 Using Chirp daily build 20170111 Wouxon cable Radios - Kenwood TH-F6a and Baofeng UV5R work fine. Any help would be appreciated. Ed KV4MI

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Re: [chirp_users] Chirp and Baofeng radios
by Don Lockman 22 Jan '17

22 Jan '17

Thanks for guessing. On January 22, 2017, at 12:12 PM, John Wilkerson <jl_wilkerson(a)att.net> wrote: I'm thinking the sub $30 radios are factory rejects or customer returns that are resold. Hard telling what version you are getting. On 1/22/2017 14:39, Jim Unroe wrote: > On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Glenn <glennervin(a)cableone.net> wrote: >> I just bought two more UV-5R radios and they were quite inexpensive, like 27 >> dollars each. >> How does one know if they have the latest firmware? >> I am a Blind user, so looking at the display will not help. >> Thanks. >> > _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Don at detaildon(a)yahoo.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com

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[chirp_users] Chirp and Baofeng radios
by Patrick Brown 22 Jan '17

22 Jan '17

This is not a complaint but maybe a bug. I program radios for our SAR unit and we have some Baofeng UV5R radios. Using Chirp I programed my 4 with out any problem and saves the data. when i went to program some others they would not program no matter what i did , the popup said a bunch of stuff to include something about firmware? I think i am using the latest Version or chirp. this did this on two different computers. After trying different ways i change to the UV5 vip program and downloaded the data from a programmed radio , and uploaded to the 4 radios that would not program with chirp with out a problem? Also on Chirp I found when downloading from a programmed radio channel 0 and 2 do not always copy? both computers are using Windows 7 -- Patrick Brown YCSRT 3213 N7FHB Wilhoit SYCSRT TEAM Manager http://ycsrt.org T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Accomplishes More

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[chirp_users] MP-300
by Eric Chopin 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Hello Jim, Yes, I also have a single cable unlike the Baofeng double variety, and I still get the same message... I have also tried with the manufacturers software that I downloaded from their website, in-fact they have 2 versions..and no luck with either. I have just ordered ANOTHER cable that is specified as THE ONE for this radio...has not arrived yet... lets see what happens with this one! I am getting to the stage of introducing this radio to my friend...Winchester!!! ..If you know what I mean!!! Grrr 73's Eric

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[chirp_users] MP-300
by Eric Chopin 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Hi Jardy, Yeap, I have made sure the cable is well seated so I do not think there is a connection problem. :-( I might just open up the radio and see if the jack plug is actually lining up with the socket contacts Has anyone else had a similar problem and solved it? Thanks Eric

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[chirp_users] Zastone MP-300
by Eric Chopin 16 Jan '17

16 Jan '17

Greetings CHIRPers, I am having problem with a ZASTONE MP-300. I have tried all versions of CHIRP....old and latest version. I have the proper 'Prolific' cable and it works with all other Chinese radios..Baofeng, TYT, Wouxon, etc. but noe the MP-300 When I try to program the MP-300 even when CHIRP suggests trying to use other makes as they are clones of the MP-300, it still cannot communicate with the radio. The message I get is 'Radio did not enter clone mode' I am using XP Pro Any suggestions please 73's Eric

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[chirp_users] Chrip problem - IOError: [Errno 13] Permission denied:
by Larry Stewart 16 Jan '17

16 Jan '17

With Windows 10 it not start comes up with a log error. The log error is IOError: [Errno 13] Permission denied: 73, Larry Stewart W2SWX

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 15 Jan '17

15 Jan '17

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-20170115 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #458 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] Add query/import from DMR-MARC repeater database. #4411

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[chirp_users] 6. MAC OS SIERRA (Tom Hayward) (Eric Chopin)
by Eric Chopin 14 Jan '17

14 Jan '17

Hello gentlemen, Thank you Tom for your help. Neil, I will give it a shot and see what's what. Thank you both 73's Eric

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[chirp_users] MAC OS SIERRA (Tom Hayward)
by Eric Chopin 13 Jan '17

13 Jan '17

Hello Tom, Thank you for the procedure, though I am a bit reluctant to disable the SIP installed in the OS....I am not suggesting that there is some malware in CHIRP nonetheless the possibility will always be there. Lets assume I disable the csrutil to allow CHIRP to work, if I re-enable csrutil after I have run CHIRP, will this action prevent me using CHIRP again or will the OS remember that csrutil allowed CHIRP earlier on? Looking forward to suggestion 73's

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[chirp_users] Installing Chirp-daily on Ubuntu 16.04
by randy strobel 13 Jan '17

13 Jan '17

Hi all! Last night I installed chirp (yesterday's daily, 20170111) on Ubuntu 16.04. I tried by adding the respiratory and running sudo apt-get install... from the command line and also by downloading the tarbal. Both ways gave me a 'locale not supported by C library...' message when I opened it. Has anyone else had this problem? Can anyone help me with with this? Thanks,

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[chirp_users] Kenwood TK-280 development starting, want to help?
by Pavel Milanes Costa 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Hi to all, I'm working remotely with a willing user to get a serial log one of this radio (TK-280) and start the development of a basic Chirp's driver. My goal is to make at least a successful download/upload script and parse the general channel data for this model (TK-280), my experience points that making support for one member of the family will make trivial to extend it to the rest of the family; by looking to the OEM software the whole family could be: TK-780/880/280/380/980/981/480/481 Further development (beyond upload/download and simple channel data) will be very unlikely from my side as I don't have a radio at reach to test and hack at this time. *Side note:* I live in Cuba island, sending me a radio is not an option (yet), I must work remotely and some users must cooperate with me in the testing of this driver; I have done that before is hard work but works, the BTECH and brothers radios support for chirp was made this way with the great help of Jim Unroe. Users of the Kenwood TK-280: if you like your radio supported please upload some portmon logs to the below issue (link), instructions for doing that here: http://chirp.danplanet.com/attachments/2257/how%20to%20portmon.doc The main thread/issue of the development will be this: http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/4395 73 Pavel CO7WT

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

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-20170111 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #457 [Aaron Pelly <aaron(a)pelly.co>] [TH-D74] Allow selection of /dev/ACM* Fixes #4389 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-5R] Add Aliases for Various Retevis Radios This patch add an alias for each of the following Retevis radio models. RT5 with 2 power levels (Baofeng UV-5R variant) RT5 with 3 power levels (Baofeng BF-F8HP variant) RT-5RV (Baofeng UV-5R variant) releated to #4375

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

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-20170108 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #456 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [LT-588UV] Add New MCU Version to LT-588UV Support This patch provides support for a new MCU version discovered by Ray Strickoff. Bug #4369 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] Fix RadioSettingValueMap marked changed upon creation. #4371 RadioSettingValueMap instances were marked changed regardless of whether they were actually changed. This was due to calling set_value() from within __init__(). This fix reintializes has_changed to False at the end of __init__() so that RadioSetting.has_changed() is accurate. [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] Add an open dialog filter for all files. #4359

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[chirp_users] Tone frequencies disappearing
by chris p 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

Hello to the group, I searched the FAQ site but could not find this question..I am programming the uv-82hp. When I put in the receive freq, name, tone squelch, both tone frequencies, and so onthey remain in their respective spots. But when I start to input the tones in the next line down, the tone or tones from the previous line disappear. I have to re put them in but the same thing happens with the current column. Thanks in advance for any help on this. 73's, de wa6cp-chris - - - 1 Attachment - No Preview

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[chirp_users] MAC OS SIERRA
by Eric Chopin 09 Jan '17

09 Jan '17

Greetings, I am running MAC Os SIERRA and have just downloaded the latest CHIRP. After decompressing the file and clicking on the CHIRP app. i get the usual security warning that MAC will flag. After I acknowledge the flag and accept the software download, when I click on the CHIRP icon nothing happens....no CHIRP ! SIERRA already has the RUNTIME installed so that would not appear to be the problem. Any suggestions? Thanks 73's

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Re: [chirp_users] Off Track.
by Charles J "Skip" Horni 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

I really, really am not trying to be rude. Sorry, but blaming OS X is very unhelpful. CHIRP worked fine and now it doesn¹t and this is an OS issue? Rhetorical. Unless someone can assist me, actually, assist, I would just as soon have no response. The idea was to just report a bug seen in OS X. If the problem is not going to be fixed, say so or, preferably, don¹t say anything, please. Skip Horni >Message: 1 >Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2017 23:25:22 -0600 >From: "Mark H. Harris" <harrismh777(a)gmail.com> >Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Off Track. >To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> >Message-ID: > <CAFq9LpnbU+0UKfB+kcYmVWLEMZD2=ABPqY4H+++zw1Mtmi8-Rg(a)mail.gmail.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > >This issue is probably due to the desktop|window manager ( OS gui issue ) >rather than an issue with the CHIRP software per se. > > > >On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 3:29 PM, James Knapp <jknappmd(a)gmail.com> wrote:

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[chirp_users] Off Track.
by Charles J "Skip" Horni 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

I believe this to be a program (CHIRP) issue. I see no point in changing the functioning of my system for the one ³odd ball² issue. But I thank you for your response. I would be curious to find out if there are any other Mac(PC?) users out there with the same problem. I did not have this issue on earlier editions of CHIRP. Could not tell you when it actually started appearing, sadly. Skip > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Off track... (James Knapp) > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Message: 1 >Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2017 15:04:03 -0800 >From: James Knapp <jknappmd(a)gmail.com> >Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Off track... >To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> >Message-ID: > <CAMOu2tWpsiHnsqy3mJtjC9NLcW8HovTgYSwqmQrxVqNkcbT2cA(a)mail.gmail.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > >In some programs the "hot spot" on the cursor isn't at the tip. >Try changing your cursor image or size. > >On Sun, Jan 1, 2017 at 11:12 AM, Charles J. Horni <skip(a)butterflyfx.com> >wrote: > >> MacOS 10.12.2 >> >> When I try to type into a field, I have to be on the line above the >>field >> that I want. Only have this problem with Chirp. >> >> Annoying. Any fix? Thanks. >> >> Skip Horni, W5UTW >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> This message was sent to Jim W6HNA at jknappmd(a)gmail.com >> To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@ >> intrepid.danplanet.com >> > > > >-- > > >James W Knapp,MD --- W6HNA >6309 Meadowridge Drive >Santa Rosa, CA 95409 >415 336-8844 >Sent from my *Saxophone* >

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[chirp_users] Printing
by Patrick Brown 03 Jan '17

03 Jan '17

what is the chance for you to add printing to the program? -- Patrick Brown YCSRT 3213 N7FHB Wilhoit SYCSRT TEAM Manager http://ycsrt.org T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Accomplishes More

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[chirp_users] Retevis RT23
by CS7AGH 02 Jan '17

02 Jan '17

Hi Is it in the plans for the near future? http://www.retevis.com/rt23-cross-band-repeater-dual-ptt-walkie-talkie/ It seems a bit like the CRT 4CF or the Anytone Termn-8r without airband receive. -- 73, Paulo CS7AGH A.R.L.A. #100 / DMC #08386 / EPC #25379 / Field Radio Operator #IFR212 / Portuguese QRP Radio Club #079 / QRP Respect #295 / SKCC #12615

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[chirp_users] Off track...
by Charles J. Horni 01 Jan '17

01 Jan '17

MacOS 10.12.2 When I try to type into a field, I have to be on the line above the field that I want. Only have this problem with Chirp. Annoying. Any fix? Thanks. Skip Horni, W5UTW

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[chirp_users] Trouble down loading from VX-7R
by Robert Jesus 01 Jan '17

01 Jan '17

Hello Support, I am having trouble downloading the frequencies from my VX-7R to create an image file. I have purchased the programming cable and I also had another cable neither will work. The radio will tell me clone error and the Chirp software will tell me "Failed to communicate with the radio". I have tried different Comm ports and I have tried different USB ports on my laptop. Thank you for your help on this matter.

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[chirp_users] New User's Problems
by Drew Einhorn 31 Dec '16

31 Dec '16

For each of the problems described below. - Perhaps, it's a bug. - Perhaps, it's not a bug it's a feature. - Perhaps, it's the result of a prior operator error. At this time, nearly all of my channels are either imported from a stock configuration: US Calling Frequencies and NOAA Weather Alerts, or are the results of querying the RepeaterBook database. Each of these channel sets is saved in a .csv file. I create a .img file by: - downloading a .img file from the phone. - deleting all channels creating any empty .img file with appropriate driver information - importing appropriate .csv files into the empty .img - weeding unwanted channels - adding a couple channels - saving or exporting the result to a .img or .csv file One problem is the power column only appears in the .img file. It's missing in the .csv files. Unfortunately, it defaults to high power instead of low power. So, I have to change the setting for each channel from high to low power. Another problem is when I create a new .img using the above procedure. Many menu settings that apply to all channels are reset to their defaults. Then, I have to set them all to the desired configuration. By trial and error, I discovered that I can sort by comment, prefixing each comment with one or more asterisks. This groups the channels by the number of asterisks in the prefix and alphabetizes within the group. Unfortunately, the result of the is that adjusting the channels chosen for the configuration, or changing the comments results in having to change the power and change all the menu settings for settings that apply to all channels. There are a few channels from .csv files that are grayed out and will not import into the .img file. I have tried some experiments, gotten unexpected results, and am confused. I'll try to give a more coherent description in a future message. -- Drew Einhorn "You can see a lot by just looking." -- Yogi Berra

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[chirp_users] trouble with TM-D710G
by Roy Dean 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

> > This order makes sense to me. Naturally, if you try to download before > turning on the radio it's not going to work. The only thing that > surprises me is rebooting the computer. Unfortuantely, now it will not connect at all. More below. > This will only make a > difference if your USB-serial cable is misbehaving. You might look into > that to make sure you have it installed in accordance with the > instructions from the manufacturer. Even better, use a real serial > port so you're not fighting with drivers. > I believe the adapter may be at fault, seeing as now it won't connect, AT ALL. Using a dedicated serial port is not an option, I don't own a single computer that has one! > Doesn't this happen in the background? You should be able to edit your > 20 channels while Chirp continues to check the rest of the radio for > data. > Maybe so, but it was so flaky I didn't want to "interupt" it. I got errors when trying to do anything while it was downloading the empty channel info. > Look for clues in your debug log. see below, all I can guess is adapter is junk. I'll see if there are any checks I can perform on it and the kenwood cable [2016-12-29 17:15:27,662] chirp.ui.mainapp - DEBUG: User selected Kenwood TM-D710G on port /dev/ttyUSB0 Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/chirp/ui/mainapp.py", line 1432, in mh self.do_download(*args) File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/chirp/ui/mainapp.py", line 683, in do_download timeout=0.25) File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/serial/serialutil.py", line 180, in __init__ self.open() File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/serial/serialposix.py", line 311, in open self._update_dtr_state() File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/serial/serialposix.py", line 605, in _update_dtr_state fcntl.ioctl(self.fd, TIOCMBIS, TIOCM_DTR_str) IOError: [Errno 5] Input/output error

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[chirp_users] trouble with TM-D710G
by Roy Dean 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

Setup: Kenwood D710GA Lenovo ThinkPad circa 2013 Recent (about a month old) Ubuntu install CHIRP daily-20161220 Best Buy Insignia USB to Serial Adapter Cable PG-5H kit (w/PG-5G cable) Issues: 1) I need to connect the radio and start chirp in a very specific order, or chirp won't recognize the radio. That order is: a. Reboot computer b. Turn radio on c. connect radio to computer via PG-5G cable d. wait a few seconds (I assume so the operating system can recognize the serial adapter) e. start chirp At this point - Chirp allows me to "download form radio", and gives me the standard "live" warning. If I do not follow the above order, when I select port/kenwood/d710G and "ok", I just get a blank chirp screen. Now, before I get into the second issue - I should note that Chirp now takes forever as it downloads the data for all 1000 memory channels - when I only currently have about 20 programmed channels. Not a huge deal, but somewhat annoying. 2) I can edit the channels and import csv files no problem, but there doesn't seem to be any "live" updating of my radio! And being that the "upload to radio" option is not available, I have no way of forcing the update. Any ideas?

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[chirp_users] Help
by clowery＠va.net 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

I am trying to read my FT-1802 with the latest version of Chirp and the radio displays "ERROR" while the program tells me it is a different yaesu radio (VXA ???). Any help?

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[chirp_users] programming cable problems
by Dave 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

I use the latest version of Chirp downloaded about 10 days ago. It worked well and did all the programming I need for the Beofeng uv5r, (different cable) Btech UV 2501-220. I had a small computer problem and after correcting the computer problem I could program the Btech UV 2501 but the programming cables for the UV5R have a problem. The one that I used over and over now puts my UV5R in a transmit as soon as i plug it into the computer. The other cable gives me an error message that says the Commport (1-8 ) wont work. What do I do. Thanks for any ideas Dave KD0TUN

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

27 Dec '16

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

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

27 Dec '16

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

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[chirp_users] Chirp update
by Mark 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

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

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

20 Dec '16

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

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Re: [chirp_users] USB Port defaulted to Bluetooth.
by Thomas James 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

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

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[chirp_users] MAC OS Sierra USB Port path incorrect in CHIRP
by Thomas James 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

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

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

11 Dec '16

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

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

08 Dec '16

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

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

08 Dec '16

Greetings, A new daily build of CHIRP is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree yesterday, and may include additional features, bug fixes, and/or bugs. If you are interested in trying it, grab it from the following location: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/daily-20161208 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #454 [Pavel Milanes (CO7WT) <pavelmc(a)gmail.com>] [PATCH][FD-460UH] New model support for the Feidaxin FD-460UH, fixes #4283 New model Feidaxin FD-460UH with a different identification, despite it can be programmed with the OEM software as a FD-450/460.

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