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[chirp_users] Saving file from Kenwood TM-V71
by Eugene Douglas 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

How do you save file from Kenwood V71. I can not access the save and save as button. Thanks Gene Douglas NØOER, Amateur Radio Station 18.130 SFC,U.S. Army (RET) <mailto:eugene.douglas@gmail.com> eugene.douglas(a)gmail.com

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[chirp_users] Beginners Guide template addition
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

I forgot to add something to the section where it lists Editing the template - if there's anything that's radio specific that CHIRP can/can't do or any special functions, then it has to be listed here. For example I remember seeing something on the miklor website where CHIRP couldn't program any 6 meter frequencies for one of the Baofeng radios. That's something that's very important to know Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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[chirp_users] Beginner's Guide template
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

I'm not sure if the formatting is going to make it thru the email software, but here's a first cut at a template for each radio. Don't worry about the encoding around the titles - that's all MediaWiki formatting. Some of these titles we already have in the wiki - there are several that we don't. To me this is pretty comprehensive, but I'll let you guys/gals be the judge. Anything with an arrow is a comment for additional data to be added. ==Getting Started== * [[Beginner's Guide]] * [[FAQ]] * [http://chirp.danplanet.com/download/0.3.0/Model_Support.html Features Supported in (this model)] * Put the link from miklor.com for the radio here (if available) ==Making the Connection== * [[CableGuide]] * [[CableGuide FTDO OEM Cables]] * [[FAQ Adjusting the Serial Port Settings in Windows]] -----> Add how to access Device Manager in Windows to this article (all versions). This data is mostly available on the RadioReference wiki * What is the original manufacturer cable number? * Are there other known compatible cables (Yes/No)? ** If yes, please list Make and Model number: ==Prepare the Radio== * Is this radio a 'clone mode' radio (Yes/No)? ** If Yes, state the keystrokes and/or menu items needed to put the radio into clone mode: ==Using CHIRP== * [[Downloading a Template from the Radio]] * [[Editing the Template]] ------> The MemoryEditorColumns article would be linked from here ------> Are there any special keystrokes for special functions (like repeating data down a column)? If there are, list in this article * [[Uploading a Template to a Radio]] ==Importing/Exporting Data== ===Importing File Formats=== * [[Importing EVE files] * [[Importing Kenwood HMK files]] * [[Importing Kenwood Commercial ITM format files]] * [[Importing Icom icf files]] * [[Importing ARRL Travel Plus tpe files]] * [[Importing VX5 Commander Files]] * [[Importing VX7 Commander Files]] ==Importing Data from External Sources== * [[Importing Data from RadioReference]] * [[Importing Data from RepeaterBook]] * [[Importing Data from przemienniki.net]] * [[Importing Data from RFinder]] ===Importing/Exporting Comma Separated Values (CSV) Data=== * [[CSV HowTo]] * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcX9XM5NJxs How to create a CSV file in Chirp (YouTube)] ==YouTube Programming Videos== * List all the YouTube programming links here ==Help Topics== * [[How to Get Help]] * [[How to Report Issues]] * [[Rules for Loaning a Radio]] If a topic doesn't apply because the radio doesn't support it, or CHIRP doesn't support it for this radio, it would be dropped. The template would be editable for this purpose. Are there topics I missed? Now is the time to speak up. Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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[chirp_users] Beginner;s Guide and missing links
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

Just looking at the documentation that's already on the website, it appears that there's no mention of the miklor website anywhere. Yet there are several places there that have information on Windows installs and other data that the wiki should have but doesn't. Clearly some links to this website are going to be needed. I wouldn't have even known about this site until I was told about it - and neither would any newcomer trying to read the Chirp wiki. That's a pretty serious omission. Along those same lines, it also seems apparent that given the miklor site has a few Windows tips that the wiki doesn't, it does make one wonder what other Windows tips are not documented on the wiki. I think there should be a 'Running under Windows' page much like there is for MacOS and Linux. All of those tips - including the Windows stuff that's found in the OEM cable discussion - should probably be in one place. The OEM cable discussion could then just link to the Windows, Mac and Linux page as needed. Related to the cables, it's mentioned in the wiki that some OEM cables work with other radios (for example, the FT7800 cable works with other radios - be specific - which ones?). Again this is something the newcomer would not know, and needs to be clearly spelled out. In addition, all the data that's specific to a given radio can be moved to that radio's article. Next is the question as to which radios are 'clone-mode' radios and which aren't. That topic is mentioned in the FAQ, there doesn't seem to be anywhere that defines which model is or isn't. That's something that the article for each radio would need to have. Unless I missed it, I didn't see it in the features list page either. Even if it is there, it sure seems difficult to find. It looks like that the basic functionality of CHIRP varies somewhat between non-clone and clone mode radios (is this right?). One way to address this is to create a pool of common pages that defines all of CHIRP's functions. They would be broken down into 4 categories; - Functions that are common between all radios - Functions that are common to the clone mode radios - Functions that are common to the non-clone mode radios No I didn't miscount. There is a fourth function - importing and exporting data. There's already something on the wiki for CSV stuff, and there's even a YouTube video on this. And that's part of it, but not all. There's also the matter of importing data from external sites, such as Repeaterbook or RadioReference. Each of these would need to be defined, one function at a time. Once all that is done, then each model of radio can point to the page(s) that apply to it, and ignore those that don't. When a new radio comes along, it's then just a matter of building the correct links There's lots of work to be done here - writing good documentation often is. No one person should even think to do all of this. But if we can get people just to define one function, eventually it would all get done. Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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[chirp_users] cannot start chirp properly
by Amnon Zohar 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

i installed both the reg and the daily version on both xp and 8 windows platform. i changed the cable driver to the old 3.2.0.0 version (programming works fine with the vip software) but all i got was a widow shown on the attatched file wheb i click ok the window disappear and nothing happens! how do i start using chirp??? -- Amnon

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Re: [chirp_users] Programming guide for beginners
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

While that miklor site looks awfully good, it doesn't cover every radio that CHIRP does. In some cases it just offers Windows information on drivers and such. Valuable in and of itself to be sure, but there's probably some oddball cable issue with some of these no-name radios that CHIRP supports, but that site doesn't. And didn't I just see a few Yaesu questions come through the list? That's another one where that site doesn't have a description for each radio. Even if it's somewhat repetitive because it's common to every radio by that manufacturer, indexing these links can only benefit newcomers. Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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Re: [chirp_users] Programming Guide for beginners
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

Tonight, Milton wrote; ======================= Understood but miklor.com starts from the beginning for many Chirp users who seem to have problems with cables and drivers for the influx of all these Chinese hand helds. I guess my skills have advanced too far to remember what the newbie faced and I can appreciate that and anyone who would want to put together another beginner's guide. ======================= Well not exactly another beginner's guide, per se. That site is a real good one, and we're going to have to put that in our template. But I'm willing to bet there are CHIRP specific topics that the miklor site doesn't handle. Those topics are the ones that we should concentrate on. That's part of the reason I threw this out there in the first place. Before we can document them, we first must identify them. Gathering all the relevant links (including YouTube videos) for a radio might make the missing data stand out like a sore thumb. This is the sort of stuff we need. The more of this we can get into one place the better. Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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Re: [chirp_users] Programming guide for beginners
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

Last night, Milton Hywatt wrote: ============================ What could be easier than to download from your radio a template, go to Query and import from your choice of online databases, make your edits then upload? That's what I did for 8 different radios of mine. 5 Chinese and 3 Yaesu. It requires only common sense. I wouldn't need a pre-configured template to rely upon for what? If you could explain the less of a learning curve I'd love to hear it. Or, am I completely off track here and need to double up on my Alzheimer's meds? ================================ No you're just jumping too far ahead. There are many details that need to be handled, not the least of which is the setup and loading of cable drivers, making sure you have the right version, and so on. It's not so obvious for a newcomer, which is what this little project is all about Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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Re: [chirp_users] Programming Guide for Beginners
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

Tonight, Dan wrote: ======================= Definitely. It would be good if someone could come up with a template page that each radio can try to copy for some consistency. That also makes it easier for someone to come along and fill out a new model's page. Mike, since this was your idea, would you be interested in doing that? The wiki syntax is really easy to figure out. Thanks! --Dan ======================= Dan right now I don't have a user account on the wiki - I assume you're the one who gets to do that. What information do you need from me? I have a basic outline already mapped. I'm pretty familiar with the MediaWiki dialect, I'm just unfamiliar with the Redmine environment. I can send you the outline off-list, and we can go over the particulars. The outline uses what is already on the wiki to 'surround' the topic, as you will see. I've got some links for the Baofeng models - as there's a small number of these, and they're a pretty popular topic, it seems to me that it's a logical place to start to shake out the concepts before anything gets published Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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[chirp_users] Programming guide for beginners
by Mike Agner 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

I think the wiki that already exists could be quite a resource for a programming guide for beginners. It would take some effort of each of the members that has a particular radio, but it could - and likely should - be done Looking through YouTube is all fine and good but if you do a search like was suggested recently (such as 'program uv-5r chirp') you're going to come up with a lot of non-related stuff - even stuff that doesn't have anything to do with the uv-5r or the chirp software If we had a single page for each radio that listed the various YouTube videos and other tricks, it would go a VERY long way to making such a guide. Some questions that could be asked might include; - What is the SKU of the OEM cable for this radio (put another way, what is the correct model number of the original manufacturer's cable) - What do you need to do to put the radio into a programming mode (as I understand it, some radios you have to go through a menu to do this. It would be helpful if this were documented) - Known issues from importing data and how to fix them - Any known programming issues unique to this radio, and how to fix them That's just scratching the surface. No doubt there are other such questions that people have had that have come up over and over again and should be documented in a single spot The real power becomes evident if each model number that's found in the front page becomes a link to that radio's page. Those of you familiar with the RadioReference wiki know how easy it then becomes to look up a particular model. Anything that's common to all radios could simply point to that page - for example the model support page could be a 'common' page for each radio so that someone can quickly look up what features for that radio could be programmed. I'm unfamiliar with Redmine, but if I could build the listings (by radio) then someone can change the listing to Redmine's language, and we'd be on our way. I know some of you are RadioReference members, so you know the amount of work I did in the early years of building the wiki there - it started with barely 100 pages, and grew to over 4000 when I resigned the admin status. You may also know that, along with the author of the software, I wrote the FreeScan user guide, so I have some experience in writing software guides of this type I don't think it would be too tough to gather this stuff together - if the membership is willing to contribute to the effort. I could be point for this, but someone would need to do the Redmine code once enough information was accum'ed. With Xmas coming (and maybe folks getting new radios) this project is timely as well as informative. This would, obviously, be subject to whomever is the sysop/admin of the web page, but to me, it's well worth considering. I don't doubt that we have a lot of newcomers out there (myself included, at least insofar as the software is concerned) so whatever we can gather in a single spot is worthwhile. Comments? Mike --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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[chirp_users] (no subject)
by barry stoltz 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

how do I program my baofeng uv-5r,using your download? ? barry ke3kv(a)yahoo.com tnx

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[chirp_users] Moderation
by Milton Hywatt 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

Seems if you have a little disagreement with Dan that you are immediately moderated. A pretty cowardly move seeing I own several ham radio groups on Yahoo, now for over 3 years and have never had to moderate a user's comments. I posted a comment maybe 4 hours ago regarding the proper cable for the Yaesu FT8800 and it has yet to get posted. And I have been thanked many times by and for helping list members with Chirp and Mac users and have taken my time off list to save list traffic to help others. Yet my comments are now under the sword of Damocles via Dan, the site guru. I will now on all my lists recommend against using Chirp even though I have defended it vigorously in the past. I dare you to post this Dan.

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[chirp_users] Success FT8800R
by David M. Carney 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

Well, I just used Chirp on my Mac (OS X up to date). I have an RT-Systems cable so I downloaded the FTDI USB Serial driver and it worked perfectly! Thanks to all! David N1ZHE

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[chirp_users] Uncle Miltie
by Clint Bradford 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

>>> ... I dare you to post this Dan. This is the type of behavior that got you kicked off a couple of messageboards I own. Clint Bradford K6LCS

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 59, Issue 45
by Jim Beattie 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

> > > > > Re: Moderation (Milton Hywatt) > > > Seems if you have a little disagreement with Dan that you are > immediately moderated. A pretty cowardly move seeing I own > several ham radio groups on Yahoo, now for over 3 years and > have never had to moderate a user's comments. > > That is not how I remember it Milton. What about the time when one of the list members on your Yahoo group posted about another radio which was the European equivalent of the Anytone? After telling him off, you cut off any further postings that were not specifically and solely about the Anytone. Remember??? KF5HRF

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Re: [chirp_users] Problem reported with Windows download?
by Eben Haber 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

I realized the cause of the problem that was reported to me. When I go to the chirp site in a browser with no ad-blocker, there is an ad on the right in the form of a green button saying "start download" which installs malware on Windows machines. Is there any way for the Chirp site owner to control what ads are shown? Or does the site just get ads from some ad server? I wouldn't be surprised if others are being misdirected by this ad, causing them to go away thinking that Chirp is just a malware site. 73, -Eben / K6EBN

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Re: [chirp_users] Interface for Yaesu 8800
by chirp.cordless＠xoxy.net 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

> Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:43:53 -0500 > From: Randy Elliott <ve3jpu(a)me.com> > Subject: [chirp_users] Interface for Yaesu 8800 > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction to an interface I can build to communicate chirp with a Yaesu 8800 mobile radio. http://www.valley-ent.com/catalog/yaesu-programming-cable-ft7800-ft8800-ft8… Has worked flawlessly for me. $23. -dan

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[chirp_users] Interface for Yaesu 8800
by Randy Elliott 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Greetings to the group Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction to an interface I can build to communicate chirp with a Yaesu 8800 mobile radio. Randy Elliott Email: ve3jpu(a)me.com

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[chirp_users] VX-6 Cable Issue
by Tom Balaban 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

It's been a while since I've modified the memories on my VX-6's. Yesterday I tried to make some changes and came across this issue. I'm able to upload but not download. When I try to download I get an "error" message on the Yaesu. Nothing happens in CHIRP until I power off the Yaesu then I get a failure message. I tried this on two different Linux boxes. One a Xubuntu 13.10 netbook and the other a Xubuntu 13.10 VM running on my MacBook. This is important to me since I often program radios of others when we officiate bicycle races. Being able to add frequencies to their existing list is essential. FWIW, a similar cable worked just fine on my Baofengs. TIA for any help.

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[chirp_users] Chirp will not reconize my UV-82 (146/220) to allow me toselect, and program the freqs.
by Archie Puckett 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Two other rigs prograqm just fine so I am looking forward to the next build that follows the product line of a great little radio. Thands in advance! -- K8FA ART COLDWATER, MS, now Las Vegas, Nv. k8fa.art(a)gmail.com

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

21 Nov '13

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-20131121 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #247 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] developer tool bitdiff.py for comparing radio images, #1259

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Re: [chirp_users] Problem reported with Windows download?
by Eben Haber 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Hi Dan, I was the one who reported the problem in the first place. I certainly don't begrudge you the ability to have some ads to pay for all your trouble. On the other hand, I recommended CHIRP on another list and one of the recipients got screwed up by malware installed by clicking on the big green "Start Download" button, not seeing the tiny "advertisement" label. So at least one person has bad things to say about CHIRP, thinking it's a scam and the site is filled with malware, and there may well be more out there. So that's not good for your business either. Is there any way to do a better job marking the adverts and distinguishing them from the real download button? 73, -Eben / K6EBN On Nov 20, 2013, at 8:20 PM, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > >> The site really shouldn't have adverts in the first place > > No? Why not? I have spent a lot of time on CHIRP over the years, paying > quite a bit of money for hardware and hosting for the site. It's not > free. Can you please explain why I shouldn't be able to have ads on my > site? > > --Dan

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[chirp_users] UV-82X
by K8fa.art＠gmail.com 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Need spell check last e-mail. The rig is the UV-82X, and chirp has to be updated to allow programing functions to be sent from the Laptop to the radio. I have had only a few days to play with your program and I am impressed with it. The main trouble is (op error's), lack of familiarity and at 72 those little numbers tend to run together. LOL. Thank you for all of the teams hard work. k8fa.art(a)gmail.com Art Puckett Las Vegas, Nv. 89122 Sent from my iPad

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Re: [chirp_users] Problem reported with Windows download?
by Ray 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

I don't see what the problem is??? I had no problem what to click and download. Think before you click!!! Pay attention! Great job Dan! Thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- No? Why not? I have spent a lot of time on CHIRP over the years, paying uite a bit of money for hardware and hosting for the site. It's not ree. Can you please explain why I shouldn't be able to have ads on my ite? --Dan

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[chirp_users] Different PL Tones
by Kenneth W. Campbell 20 Nov '13

20 Nov '13

Hi all, I use a repeater that has two different PL tones: one for TX, and a different for RX. CHIRP doesn't seem to like this type of entry, and will change it to something else when I save the file. Anyone out there have a similar experience? Any ideas as to how to fix this? All the best, Ken Campbell N6PCD

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Re: [chirp_users] Problem reported with Windows download?
by Eben Haber 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

I checked back with the person who reported the problem, and he said that he went to the original site, but that he used the "big green 'Download Now' button" on the right of the web page. Since I don't see such a button when I go to the webpage, I suspect that possibly his browser was hacked to add buttons that lead to bad places. 73, -Eben / K6EBN On Nov 17, 2013, at 7:14 AM, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:35:34 -0600 > From: Marty Hartwell <mhartwe(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Problem reported with Windows download? > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <5287E526.7000509(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi > > If someone were to run across Chirp on a site other than Chirp's site I > could believe someone > could put some things in the download/install that were and are not in > the official site. > Anymore if I am downloading some "free" software or even updates to some > other software > I always look for the fine print of loading some toolbars for something > I don't want. I also go > though out Window's PC's and remove unwanted software on about a monthly > basis. > > Marty kd8bj

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 59, Issue 28
by Jim Beattie 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

I for one also think so. Mr Albers does not indicate the topic of his "network" or any other information to convince anyone here to join his network. On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 10:00 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. Re: 1. TYT TH-UV3R Cable (David M. Carney) (Sander Pool) > 2. Re: Uploading to Icom ID-31 uSD memory card (Milton Hywatt) > 3. (no subject) (Joe Hyatt) > 4. Invitation to connect on LinkedIn (Gregory Albers) > 5. Re: Invitation to connect on LinkedIn (Milton Hywatt) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Sander Pool <sander_pool(a)pobox.com> > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Cc: > Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:36:07 -0500 > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] 1. TYT TH-UV3R Cable (David M. Carney) > > Hi, > > I bought this one: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-in-1-Programming-cable-for- > Kenwood-radio-TK-2317-TM-281A-KPG-46-KPG-22-/261183930470? > ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160 > > I'm sure a creative search in your favorite search engine will show > alternates as well. > > A word of caution: this particular cable does not work with the UV-82. > Even after trimming some of the plastic it does not make the right contact. > Maybe more trimming would make it work but I didn't try that. My fake > Prolific cable does work with the UV-82. Go figure. > > Sander W1SOP > > On 11/18/2013 3:00 PM, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > >> >> Quote: "I bought a serial-only cable with a Kenwood dual plug and >> modular plug on a pig tail with a DB-9 socket." >> >> Sander W1SOP, where did you find this cable? Do you have a part number? >> >> >> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Milton Hywatt <mhywattt(a)yahoo.com> > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:20:54 -0800 (PST) > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Uploading to Icom ID-31 uSD memory card > I'm not 100% sure but I think Chirp will only work with a COM port. > And also there probably is some initial handshake the radio does with > Chirp to tell it to start sending data. I'm by far no expert at this so > you might > want to read some other replies from the guys who actually do the Chirp > program > modifications for new radios and add more features, bug fixes etc... They > read > the list. > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Bob Nielsen <n7xy(a)clearwire.net> > *To:* Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, November 17, 2013 9:02 PM > *Subject:* [chirp_users] Uploading to Icom ID-31 uSD memory card > > Is it possible to use Chirp to load information to the micro-SD memory > card of an Icom ID-31 or ID-51 or will chirp only work with a serial cable? > > Bob, N7XY > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Joe Hyatt <w5gak(a)pldi.net> > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Cc: > Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:53:21 -0600 > Subject: [chirp_users] (no subject) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gregory Albers <geagent21(a)aol.com> > To: <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:46:11 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [chirp_users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn > > [image: LinkedIn] > > > > > * From Gregory Albers * > > Retired at None > Louisville, Kentucky Area > > > > > > > > > I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. > > - Gregory > > > > > Confirm that you know Gregory > <https://www.linkedin.com/e/c4xhnw-ho6lodbi-4t/isd/18142510969/UYeGg4mf/?hs=…> > > > > You are receiving Invitation to Connect emails. Unsubscribe<http://www.linkedin.com/e/c4xhnw-ho6lodbi-4t/XqXhe0G_4hwIZ3_xoQuVTfT_syuI36…> > © 2013, LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct. Mountain View, CA 94043, > USA > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Milton Hywatt <mhywattt(a)yahoo.com> > To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:59:58 -0800 (PST) > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn > Appears to be spam, anyone else think so? > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gregory Albers <geagent21(a)aol.com> > *To:* chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > *Sent:* Monday, November 18, 2013 10:46 PM > *Subject:* [chirp_users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn > > > [image: LinkedIn] > > > > > * From Gregory Albers * > > Retired at None > Louisville, Kentucky Area > > > > > > > > I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. > > - Gregory > > > > > Confirm that you know Gregory > <https://www.linkedin.com/e/c4xhnw-ho6lodbi-4t/isd/18142510969/UYeGg4mf/?hs=…> > > > > You are receiving Invitation to Connect emails. 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Re: [chirp_users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by GaryErrol 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

I've seen those every once in a while for years. I simply delete the message. Gary -------Original Message------- From: eric oyen [eric.oyen(a)gmail.com] Date: Tue, Nov 19, 2013 To: Paul Plasters [wa9ffl(a)yahoo.com] To: Discussion of CHIRP [chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com] Reply To: Discussion of CHIRP [chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com] Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn well, I wish whoever it is luck. I use a different password for every place I go and none of them have even the remotest commonality with the others. I won't even use the Facebook logon option that some news sites offer if I wish to leave a comment. I don't even have a contact list on gmail (its all on the mac here). SO, if they want to find me, they have to web crawl for me. -eric On Nov 18, 2013, at 9:32 PM, Paul Plasters wrote: > I don't know who gregory is, but Linked IN is a legitimate site. > > > > On Monday, November 18, 2013 10:22 PM, Jim McCorison <jimmcc(a)mccorison.com> wrote: > > No. Just the result of somebody foolishly providing their email password to the LinkedIn website. LinkedIn then sends an invite to everybody in your contacts list. > > Oh wait. I guess it is spam. :) > > > --- > Jim McCorison > Orcas Island, WA > > > > On Nov 18, 2013, at 7:59 PM, Milton Hywatt <mhywattt(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > Appears to be spam, anyone else think so? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Gregory Albers <geagent21(a)aol.com> >> To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 10:46 PM >> Subject: [chirp_users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From Gregory Albers >> >> Retired at None >> Louisville, Kentucky Area >> >> >> I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. >> >> - Gregory >> >> >> >> Confirm that you know Gregory >> >> >> You are receiving Invitation to Connect emails. Unsubscribe >> © 2013, LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct. Mountain View, CA 94043, USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> chirp_users mailing list >> chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> > > > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users_________________… > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users

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[chirp_users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Gregory Albers 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

LinkedIn ------------ I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Gregory Gregory Albers Retired at None Louisville, Kentucky Area Confirm that you know Gregory Albers: https://www.linkedin.com/e/c4xhnw-ho6lodbi-4t/isd/18142510969/UYeGg4mf/?hs=… -- You are receiving Invitation to Connect emails. Click to unsubscribe: http://www.linkedin.com/e/c4xhnw-ho6lodbi-4t/XqXhe0G_4hwIZ3_xoQuVTfT_syuI36… (c) 2012 LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

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[chirp_users] UVB6
by Rafael Yerushalmi 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Hello there I tried the new build 2013118 with my new UVB6 , and could not succesed with downloadig or uploading information to the unit. did anyone have succeses with the UVB6 ? thanks... -- -- Best wishess for you !!! ( : Y Rafael

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[chirp_users] Gregory Albers site
by Jeff Miller 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

http://house-hunting.com/GEAgent21/ Jeff

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[chirp_users] Gregory Albers site
by Jeff Miller 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

http://house-hunting.com/GEAgent21/ Jeff

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[chirp_users] (no subject)
by Joe Hyatt 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

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[chirp_users] Uploading to Icom ID-31 uSD memory card
by Bob Nielsen 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Is it possible to use Chirp to load information to the micro-SD memory card of an Icom ID-31 or ID-51 or will chirp only work with a serial cable? Bob, N7XY

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Re: [chirp_users] 1. TYT TH-UV3R Cable (David M. Carney)
by Sander Pool 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Hi, I bought this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-in-1-Programming-cable-for-Kenwood-radio-TK-2317-… I'm sure a creative search in your favorite search engine will show alternates as well. A word of caution: this particular cable does not work with the UV-82. Even after trimming some of the plastic it does not make the right contact. Maybe more trimming would make it work but I didn't try that. My fake Prolific cable does work with the UV-82. Go figure. Sander W1SOP On 11/18/2013 3:00 PM, chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > > Quote: "I bought a serial-only cable with a Kenwood dual plug and > modular plug on a pig tail with a DB-9 socket." > > Sander W1SOP, where did you find this cable? Do you have a part number? > >

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Re: [chirp_users] 1. TYT TH-UV3R Cable (David M. Carney)
by Sander Pool 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Hi, I bought a serial-only cable with a Kenwood dual plug and modular plug on a pig tail with a DB-9 socket. I then waited for a sale on FTDI USB to serial adapters and bought two of those at Newegg. That is now my programming cable of choice though I also have one of the fake Prolific ones. Made that work by telling Windows 7 to use the old driver. Works fine too. As an aside I'm sure I'm not the only one who shook his head when I ended up paying about the same for the programming cable as I did for the radio. These radios are seriously cheap and those cables are seriously expensive. I mean not in absolute Dollars/Euros/Yen but relatively speaking. Same for earbuds and antennas. In any case, just received my Baofeng UV-82 and a UV-5RA. I look forward to copying channels from my F6A, D710 and D72 to them. Thanks to all who make CHIRP possible! 73, Sander W1SOP

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

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-20131118 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #246 [Eric Allen <eric(a)hackerengineer.net>] [uvf8d] Fix typo in settings #1057 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] fix uv-5r.py broken windows build Fixes #1201

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[chirp_users] TYT TH-UV3R Cable
by David M. Carney 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

As many others may have discovered, the "stock" programming cable does not work with Chirp. The program acts like it's downloading from the radio, I get the progress bar, etc, but then there is nothing in Chirp. Just a blank page in Chirp for my radio. I know the problem lies with the Prolific chipset. So I'm curious, what are other users who use this radio use for a cable? David

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

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-20131117 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #245 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [ft-90] fix upload timings, expose id and demomessage fields in memmap #1187 [Mike Pittaro <mikeyp(a)lhrc.com>] Fix Makefile in locales dir (Bug 1241) A typo in the Makefile was preventing the locale files from being built on Linux. [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [bj-uv55] initial channel editing support #1201 [Eric Allen <eric(a)hackerengineer.net>] [uvf8d] Add support for TYT TH-UVF8D #1057 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] GTK+ 2.0 can't grab button focus, handle gracefully. Fixes #1219 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [ft-90] fixes for import/export errors #1217 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [vx-6] implement bank support #151

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[chirp_users] Problem reported with Windows download?
by Eben Haber 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

Hi all, I've been using Chirp successfully for a while with my various radios. Recently there was a discussion on the VX-7 list about ADMS-1G programming software, and I suggested that the person try Chirp, since it worked well in my experience, and is free. One person on the list replied as follows, suggesting that there is malware in the Chirp download. Since I don't have a Windows machine, there's no way I could verify that. Is there any possibility that the Chirp download got hijacked? Or is this guy just spreading FUD to get people to buy other software? Thanks & 73, -Eben / K6EBN > 1b. Re: ADMS-1G > Posted by: "William Barrett" wbarrett(a)centurylink.net w1wjb > Date: Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:33 am ((PST)) > > DANGER!! > > I just got a bunch of crapware forced in from the CHIRP download.: > "7-zip", "VAFMusic", "DealPly", and "MyPcBackup". Some of it > resists uninstall. One leads to what looks like a hostageware site!! > > Some sort of unwanted IE toolbar came in as well.. > > DANGER!! > > KW1B

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Re: [chirp_users] TYT TH-UV3R Cable
by Jens J. 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

First I would suggest trying out the latest daily. http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download - scroll to bottom in "development builds" section Second, for mac, if you have chinese cable, it's probably fake PL2303. The official mac driver might look like its working, but nothing really happens. (At least on windows, you get the yellow icon and code 10.) You will probably want to try out the fixed driver: http://changux.co/osx-installer-to-pl2303-serial-usb-on-osx-lio/ Thirdly, with the chinese radios, sometimes they need to be factory reset to work properly. I suggest taking a backup w/ "good" oem software, then resetting radio, then attempting to download that "default" image into chirp. If the cable works on windows w/ oem software, but does not work with same cable on windows w/ latest daily chirp, then there may be a bug with chirp and your radio. In that case, please follow this guide and open a bug: http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/How_to_report_issues On Saturday, November 16, 2013 12:51 PM, David M. Carney <n1zhe.nh(a)gmail.com> wrote: OK, I'm using the latest Stable release (not the daily) on all three machines. The cable, though it appears to be recognized by Chirp does not work. When I say "recognized", I mean Chirp seems to be downloading/uploading when I tell it to but no data is actually transferred either way. The light falshes on the radio as it does with the TYT software but no data is actually transferred. On 11/16/2013 01:44 PM, Jens J. wrote: Sorry David, >I'm still not quite following. > > >Are you saying the cable works ok with stock programming software on windows, but will not work with chirp on windows? >If so, can you confirm you are using the latest daily release of chirp? > > >If this is not so, please be explicit with where this is working and where this is not working, to include which OS and programming software you are using for each combination. > > > >On Saturday, November 16, 2013 12:34 PM, David M. Carney <n1zhe.nh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >I have Windows 7, a late 2007 iMac or an Ubuntu 13.10 machine to choose from. > >The cable works as expected on my Windows 7 machine and it seems to be detected by my Mac and Linux (using the "dmesg | grep tty" command from a terminal. > >While useful, the "stock" programming software leaves a LOT to be desired. > > > >On 11/16/2013 01:16 PM, Jens J. wrote: > >You did not mention if you are on windows or mac? >>If on Windows, are you able to use the OEM programming software with said cable without any issues? >> >> >> >>On Saturday, November 16, 2013 12:12 PM, David M. Carney <n1zhe.nh(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>As many others may have discovered, the "stock" programming cable does >>not work with Chirp. The program acts like it's downloading from the >>radio, I get the progress bar, etc, but then there is nothing in Chirp. >>Just a blank page in Chirp for my radio. >> >>I know the problem lies with the Prolific chipset. >> >>So I'm curious, what are other users who use this radio use for a cable? >> >>David >> >>_______________________________________________ >>chirp_users mailing list >>chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >>http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> >> >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > >

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Re: [chirp_users] New stable version, power in csv
by chirp.cordless＠xoxy.net 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

> Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 14:22:38 -0500 > From: "John LaMartina" <JohnLa(a)usa.net> > > What type radio are you trying to program? Yaesu FT-60s and an FT-8800. Maybe more units for my CERT group if I can get them onboard with Chirp, but that's what I have cables for. > Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 11:24:15 -0800 > From: Tom Hayward <esarfl(a)gmail.com> > > There was some talk recently of releasing 0.4.0. No time table. OK, thanks. It would be welcome. Just sayin' ... >> Second: I can readily see how to set the power level for a memory >> when a .img file is loaded, and save and reload that. >> >> But I like to build my memory images from a collection of spreadsheets, >> kind of mix-n-match. Exporting to csv, it looks like the power level is lost, >> and so I infer I also can't build a csv with power level info and import it. >> >> Am I missing something, or could that be added, or is there another >> workflow that would address this issue? > > We can't think of a good way to do this. Maybe you have an idea. > Here's an example: > > Export from a 5W handheld set to high power. Import to a 50W mobile. > Do you set the imported channel on the mobile to low power, because > that is the closest option to 5W? > > We haven't been able to solve this ambiguity, so we just don't > import/export power. I understand the issue. My suggestion: Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Right now your struggle with the general case is preventing me from automating the repeated programming of the same radio in the specific case. So specifically, first approach: Export the power level to csv. When importing from csv, put up a dialogue, once per file import, that asks whether to import the power level in the csv or substitute a user selectable default. The user is alerted to the issue, but at least can control it. In my case, I might decide it's worth the trouble to prepare two spreadsheets, one for FT-60, one for FT-8800. More effort, but better than the status quo. Or I might then put the power levels I want for the FT-8800 in the spreadsheet, and when importing to an FT-60, default all to high. In my experience, less than 5W is rarely usable, I often can't reach the whole group on simplex at 50W with my FT8800! And I can barely reach our local CERT repeater on 446 with my HT at 5W. So in this case, I have what I want even though there's some kludging going on. That's not solving the general case, but nobody will be blindsided that there's a name/Watt translation done by the importation that they may need to clean up. Which is no worse than what exists now. If you want a first crack at the general case: It's no secret what absolute power level (watts) hi/med/lo means for a given radio and band. That's three values for FT-60 and arguably eight, depending on how the data structure is organized, for FT-8800. Export the numerical watts to csv and do the best approximation on import. I'd build this on top of the first implementation, and allow exporting as either name or watts, and still allow a default substitution on import. But bottom line, as long as the user isn't surprised that a translation is being performed, and there's some reasonable control of that to cover the important cases (same radio, or mobile -> HT) then you have improved usability and no reason for complaint by users, I think. The obsessive user can either maintain separate spreadsheets per radio, or be alerted that they need to do a "power level cleanup" pass on the .img after importing. You say you've been thinking about this, and what I've suggested isn't rocket surgery. So perhaps I'm missing something. I'm happy to continue the discussion. Thanks and regards, -dan

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[chirp_users] New stable version, power in csv
by chirp.cordless＠xoxy.net 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

Hey guys, a couple of questions: The current stable version 0.3.1 was released on 7-April-2013, 7 months ago. I'd prefer to stick to released versions, but I've seen quite a bunch of enhancements over the months described in the daily build notices, some of which I'd like access to. What is the thinking/ timetable for another stable release? Second: I can readily see how to set the power level for a memory when a .img file is loaded, and save and reload that. But I like to build my memory images from a collection of spreadsheets, kind of mix-n-match. Exporting to csv, it looks like the power level is lost, and so I infer I also can't build a csv with power level info and import it. Am I missing something, or could that be added, or is there another workflow that would address this issue? Thanks, -dan

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[chirp_users] CHIRP won't download from Kenwood Th-F6
by John M. Prosser 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

I installed CHIRP OK and when I connected a radio (Baofeng UV-5R) I could download the channel information. When I tried to download the information from the Kenwood TH-F6 I could not get any information. CHIRP blinked but no information was transferred. I don't understand why it would work with the Baofeng but not with the Kenwood. I have tried 2 different programming cables. Thanks for any help. Morris

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[chirp_users] Chirp
by Glenn Watson 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

Please remove me from the CHIRPj mailing list. Glenn Watson

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 59, Issue 19
by Ralph Welsh 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

On 2013-11-15 4:00 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. Chirp (Glenn Watson) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 03:15:13 +0800 > From: Glenn Watson <glenn.watson54(a)bigpond.com> > Subject: [chirp_users] Chirp > To: <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <CEAC93C1.D1B%glenn.watson54(a)bigpond.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Please remove me from the CHIRPj mailing list.? > > Glenn Watson >

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[chirp_users] scanners
by Sherrill Williams 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Hi is there software in chirp to program police scanners. I have an ARC500 from Radio Shack that I want to program. I can not make the Radio Shack software and cable I have work. Thanks to all of you that helped with my Baofeng UV5R, The software is now working great. Sherrill

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[chirp_users] How do I run Chirp on a Mac?
by John M. Prosser 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Using Intel-based Mac mini, OS 10.6.8. I have followed the directions as well as I could to make a USB drive, but can't see how to use it. Lots of files on the drive, but nothing jumps out at me as a startup file. I hope some of the experts on this list can tell me where I am going wrong. Morris KB6QR

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[chirp_users] Radio disabled
by Sherrill Williams 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Hi, I am trying to program a Baofeng UV-5R. I have uploaded a data sheet from the radio, imported 3 repeater stations from the repeater book and then uploaded to the radio. Now the radio will not allow the a/b switch, the menu switch and the vfo/mr switch to work and will not transmit the offset freq, Also (assuming that I can get the radio to work again) how do I import additional stations to the radio without overwriting the ones already there? Thanks for any help available

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[chirp_users] Baofeng BF-666S compatability
by ham.4x1uf 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Hi guys, Does anybody knows if Chirp can program the above UHF handy? thank you *[image: http://www.cwops.org/images/cqcani.gif]* *73,* *Izzy 4X1UF* *Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, * *mail: ham.4x1uf(a)gmail.com <ham.4x1uf(a)gmail.com>, Skype: ham4x1uf*

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