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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 59, Issue 12
by ham.4x1uf 10 Nov '13

10 Nov '13

from what i saw on eBay, the Baofeng 888S is also UHF only and not a dual bander *[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* On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 12:47 AM, < 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: Baofeng BF-666S compatibility (John LaMartina) > 2. Re: Baofeng BF-666S compatability (Andrew) > 3. Re: Baofeng BF-666S compatibility (John LaMartina) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:40:08 -0500 > From: "John LaMartina" <JohnLa(a)usa.net> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng BF-666S compatibility > To: "'Milton Hywatt'" <mhywattt(a)yahoo.com>, "'Discussion of CHIRP'" > <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: <004b01cede65$cf17f500$6d47df00$@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Unfortunately, CHIRP for the BF-888S is still a work in progress. > > > > I was trying to get it to work this morning under Windows and it's still > buggy. > > It will download an image from the radio but will not upload the changes > back to the radio. > > A bug report was submitted about 3 weeks ago. Bug Report #1195 > > > > John http://www.miklor.com/BF888 > > > > > > > > From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto: > chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Milton Hywatt > Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 5:25 PM > To: Discussion of CHIRP > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng BF-666S compatability > > > > The latest daily build lists the 888S but that's a dual band and > it's highly unlikely the two are interchangeable as far as programming > with Chirp. Maybe the 666S is in the works, I don't know I'm not part > of their software development. Jens who posts to this list is part of > that group of people so he would be a better source of info as to what > is in the works. > > > > > > _____ > > From: ham.4x1uf <ham.4x1uf(a)gmail.com> > To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 5:14 PM > Subject: [chirp_users] Baofeng BF-666S compatability > > > > Hi guys, > > > > Does anybody knows if Chirp can program the above UHF handy? > > > > thank you > > > 73, > > Izzy 4X1UF > > > > > > Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, > > mail: ham.4x1uf(a)gmail.com, Skype: ham4x1uf > > > > > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > > >

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[chirp_users] TYT TH-9000
by ham.4x1uf 09 Nov '13

09 Nov '13

Hi guys, does Chirp supports this radio? (I have the UHF version). 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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[chirp_users] Wouxun KG-UVD1P Extended Coverage
by Phil - w2lie 08 Nov '13

08 Nov '13

Hi All, I am not sure if this would be a bug, feature request, or something that is already fixed, so that is why I am starting my search with an e-mail to the group. I have a UVD1P that I am programming for a client. Using Chrip, I already extended the Rx side of the radio up to 490Mhz because he needs to receive up in the 480Mhz part of the band. That mod seems to have worked as I can go into the VFO and add the frequency in by hand. (*disclaimer, I didn't see if it was actually receiving anything up there yet). The problem is, when I try and program the extended frequencies in with Chirp, I get a software error stating that the channels that are above 479Mhz are out of range for this radio. True, on the default settings they are out of range, but after doing the software mod via chirp, they are no longer out of range. Is there anyway in Chirp to program these extended frequencies? Has it been included in the latest daily build and I just missed something? I figured I would ask here before I submitted a request via the bug tracker / issue / feature request page. 73 Phil / w2lie

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[chirp_users] chirp and BAOJIE BJ-UV55
by Tony Cratz 08 Nov '13

08 Nov '13

Hello, Before I try to see if Chirp can program my new Baojie BJ-UV55 I thought I would ask if anyone has been able to program one? I don't see it listed as a supported radio, I have heard that it is very much like the Baofeng radios. Tony

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[chirp_users] Offset on a Baofeng uv-82
by Joe Tittiger 08 Nov '13

08 Nov '13

I am very new to this so please bear with me..... I was programming a local repeater with the daily build of CHIRP, setting the off set to +. But when I go into the menu system the offset (menu item 25 - SFT-D) is always set to off. Not + as I set it in chirp. I can manually make the change to a + offset. (I do get broadcasts from the repeater so all seems well) I also set the offset (menu item 26 - OFFSET ) to 0.600 MHZ in CHIRP but it is always 0.00 and will not manually take a change. Is there a bug in this build? Very perplexing as to what is going on. Any help much appreciated. Thanks Joe

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Re: [chirp_users] Downloading and installing
by William Coleman 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

Hi ! When you first start up your laptop or pc hit f12. That should give you the choice to boot from a CD or if the unit is new enough an external drive or flash . willc.

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[chirp_users] vx-2 problem
by W. Lim 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

I am having problems writing from chirp to my vx-2. It downloads from the radio ok, but when I try to write to it (real serial port com1), it says it does not get a reply. I usually use vx-2 commander and it works correctly downloading and uploading. What could be wrong? >________________________________ > From: "chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com" <chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> >To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2013 2:00 PM >Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 59, Issue 3 > > >----- Forwarded Message ----- > >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. New stable version, power in csv (chirp.cordless(a)xoxy.net) > 2. Re: New stable version, power in csv (John LaMartina) > 3. Re: New stable version, power in csv (Tom Hayward) >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 > > > > >What type radio are you trying to program? > > >-----Original Message----- >From: chirp_users-bounces(a)intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of >chirp.cordless(a)xoxy.net >Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:09 PM >To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >Subject: [chirp_users] New stable version, power in csv > >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 > > >_______________________________________________ >chirp_users mailing list >chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > >----- >No virus found in this message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 2014.0.4158 / Virus Database: 3629/6816 - Release Date: 11/07/13 > > > >On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM, <chirp.cordless(a)xoxy.net> wrote: >> >> 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? > >There was some talk recently of releasing 0.4.0. No time table. > >> 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. > >Tom KD7LXL > > > >_______________________________________________ >chirp_users mailing list >chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > > >

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[chirp_users] Downloading and installing
by Sherrill Williams 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

Hi, thanks for this help page. I have followed the instructions to download to a bootable cd/dvd, but when completed it would not load. I also could not install manually in that the files would not open with any thing I tried. Next I downloaded chirp for windows (my version is 7) and can not find an installation file in the download. Thanks for any help. Sherrill

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[chirp_users] Translation
by Cláudio Silva 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

Hi, Do you want a Portuguese Translation? Best regards, Claudio Silva aka. CT2KBX

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '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-20131031 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #244 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [ft-90] open port before upload clone instructions #1187 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add bitwise tests for arrays outside of structs Related to #547 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add bitwise tests for arrays outside of structs Related to #547

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[chirp_users] Windows 8 - unable to start Chirp application
by Jean-François Ménard 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Hi, I installed Chirp (latest daily build) on Windows 8 (x64) on my Microsoft Surface Pro. When I start the application, I can see a window telling me Error reporting is enabled, I just click OK to continue, and nothing happen after. Why ???!!!??? Regards, J-F

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[chirp_users] Offset UV-5R
by Milton Hywatt 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Why do I need a frequency in the offset cell even for a simplex channel? I was redoing my channel list yesterday and noticed the radio would not transmit on a channel that was for simplex crossband use into my base radio. I had removed the frequency figuring that if it is simplex it doesn't need an offset entered since it is the same as the RX/TX entries. Well that's not the case. It's no biggie. But I would like to understand the logic of needed the simplex frequency entered into the offset cell. Or maybe I'm doing something else wrong?

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 58, Issue 54
by James Williams 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Has anyone gotten the Chirp to work, as intended for the UV-B5. i have no problem with driver and cable or COM port. Only problem is with Chirp not working with my UV-B5. Any ideas?--de KB3KVA Santford On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 8:30 AM, <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: Print Channel List (Bob DeFranco) > 2. Re: Print Channel List (Michael Rathbun) > 3. Re: Print Channel List (Bob DeFranco) > 4. Re: Print Channel List (Robert Terzi) > 5. Re: Print Channel List (ka8vit(a)ka8vit.com) > 6. Offset UV-5R (Milton Hywatt) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:41:06 -0700 > From: Bob DeFranco <bob.defranco(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Print Channel List > To: "Jens J." <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>, Discussion of CHIRP > <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> > Message-ID: > < > CACgF_yJEbtEWnhCBMHPARXn0NKmnz0f3WqEDiAWQDbkzG9kdnw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I think this is the only way to get a decent printout. I'll mail it to > myself and open it on a computer with Excel. Thanks for the feedback. > > Bob > > > On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 4:42 PM, Jens J. <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > You could export as csv (file, export, csv), and then import that into > > something like Excel, and print there. > > > > > > On Monday, October 28, 2013 6:32 PM, Bob DeFranco < > > bob.defranco(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks for the response. Kind of difficult to use that approach for > > multiple pages, however. I have 186 channels programmed into my FT-7900. > > > > Bob > > > > > > On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Milton Hywatt <mhywattt(a)yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > > Run Chirp full screen then when you get what you what do > > a print screen or capture. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Bob DeFranco <bob.defranco(a)gmail.com> > > *To:* chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > *Sent:* Monday, October 28, 2013 7:12 PM > > *Subject:* [chirp_users] Print Channel List > > > > Is there an easy way to print out the channel list to use as a reference? > > > > Bob > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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] Print Channel List
by Bob DeFranco 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Is there an easy way to print out the channel list to use as a reference? Bob

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[chirp_users] UV-B6 ???
by Rafael Yerushalmi 28 Oct '13

28 Oct '13

Hello there. I bougnt this new UVB6 baeofeng. does the CHRIP support it ??? -- Best wishess for you !!! ( : Y Rafael

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 27 Oct '13

27 Oct '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-20131027 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #243 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [ft-90] simplify cloning procedure, use standard cloning instructions #1163

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[chirp_users] Samsung tablet
by harley-riderfxdl 26 Oct '13

26 Oct '13

Hi, just wondering if you're ever going to make a version of chirp that will work on the android platform. thank you George Alvin Golf senior ac8om Sent from Samsung tablet

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[chirp_users] Call for community support to improve VX-3 and VX-6 support.
by Jens J. 26 Oct '13

26 Oct '13

Would you like to help CHIRP improve support for Yaesu VX-3 and VX-6? I have just completed adding complete support for VX-2 and FT-90 into CHIRP. As I have recently acquired a VX-3 and VX-6, I am currently looking into improving some of the features and support for these radios. Please help me by donating $5 towards my goal of $110.12 which covers the cost of the OEM programming cables and software which are needed to achieve this. My current project goals are to, by the end of the year, implement complete settings menus and banks support for VX-3 and VX-6. If I am unsuccessful in completing this objective, I'll refund the donations. donation link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9P9WMA… Thanks, Jens AF5MI

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[chirp_users] OS-X 10.9 Maverics.
by Milton Hywatt 26 Oct '13

26 Oct '13

Anyone using the USB to Baofeng /Wouxun and a dozen others named Chinese radios cable with PL2303 chip from radioshop888.com (and possible a lot of other retailers who try to best they can retail genuine parts) will find that their Mountain Lion driver will work after they upgrade to Mavericks. Now, I cannot guarantee this to everyone obviously. Too many variables. But you all have at least one guinea pig out here to put up his or her OS-X system up for grabs with an upgrade. And Mavericks if you wandered doesn't really feel different from the previous build. If you want the upgrade better have a goof fast connection, took me a while at 2.20 MB/s to download 5.29 gigs. Then it's atl east another hour and a half to install.

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 26 Oct '13

26 Oct '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-20131026 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #242 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [ft-90] fixing issue with empty channels and trying to set junk data #1187

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Re: [chirp_users] Call for community support to improve VX-3 and VX-6 support.
by ki6njf＠verizon.net 26 Oct '13

26 Oct '13

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '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-20131025 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #241 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [uv-b5] Not in Range Issue with Broadcast FM Presets Early UV-B5 radios were shipped from the factory with disabled FM presets set to 0xFFFF. Current radios have disabled FM presets set to 0x01AF. This value is not allowed and causes a 'not in range' error. This patch considers any preset with a value greater than 0x01AE (108.0 MHz) as disabled. Bug #1191 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [uv-b5] Add Experimental Notice Regarding Test Mode Settings related to feature #1123 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [wouxun] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [uv-5r] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163

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[chirp_users] Keyboard not working
by Lisa Soto 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

Hi! I downloaded the LiveCD for Chirp and tried running it on my older 13" macbook. The keyboard driver doesn't load properly and I can't use the keys. Only the embedded numeric keypad seems to work at all. The delete key words, but not enter. It's pretty weird. Has anyone else encountered this? Is there a fix for it? Thanks! - Lisa -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lisa Soto eris235(a)gmail.com "All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusion is called a philosopher." -Ambrose Bierce, writer (1842-1914) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[chirp_users] UV-B5 Settings issue
by Doug 24 Oct '13

24 Oct '13

So two issues. I am using the latest Daily with 2 new B5s that work fine. 1 - I can download from the radio.... When I do the channel tab is populated but the Settings tab is blank. If I enable Developer mode I can see data for the settings but I wouldn't want to edit it there. 2 - in the Memory (channels) tab their are 4 settings columns missing, BCL Reverse Duplex PT ID and Compander missing. That would mean that one would need to select each channel and use the right click Edit function on each channel individualy. What am I doing wrong? Thanks Doug S/V Kerberos Corsair 28R #100 Welcome to the dark side... We have cookies. Entropy all ways wins! Things fall apart, it's scientific.

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[chirp_users] BF-888 Mac problems
by Ken Kimari 24 Oct '13

24 Oct '13

Use a Mac to program BF-888 and UV-82 radios. All works well in downloading and uploading programming to radios, however after programming the BF-888 and I shutdown CHIRP my Mac becomes unresponsive to keyboard input. Computer will not shutdown or restart. I have to do a hard shutdown on the computer to reset everything. When I program the UV-82 the computer behaves itself when I close CHIRP and I encounter no problems.

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '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-20131022 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #240 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [uv-b5] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163

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Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng uv-5r plus not able to read from
by Tony Cratz 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

On 10/10/2013 02:18 AM, Jim Unroe wrote: > If the above isn't the problem, then I would suspect that the > programming cable is bad and needs replaced. > > Jim KC9HI I want to follow up on this thread I started. After trying to trim the orginal connector on the cable I had and trying it again, it failed. I did order a new cable which had on it the Baofeng name. It showed up Friday and last night I tried it. The cable worked with no problem what so ever. Which means the other cable I bought was bad. It was not the connector but the cable itself. Now that I have a good working cable I have been able to download from the radio and also upload to it with no problem. Chrip worked fine and I have already added some 70+ channels to my new UV-5R+. Tony

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

21 Oct '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-20131021 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #239 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [uv-b5] fix for proper display of STEP setting value update memory structure to define 'step' add Step setting to allow user to edit the STEP value fix for Bug #1179 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [vx2] Add Yaesu VX-2 image for testing from Jens #833 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [vx-3] minor fix to strip trailing spaces from bank names to pass tests & update channels from 900 to 999. #1119

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[chirp_users] Error importing stock Marine Ch
by Greg Smith 20 Oct '13

20 Oct '13

I get this error when I try to import the stock Marine channels into my BF UV-5RE+ "There was an error during import: list index out of range" Behind that error box is another box that says "Please wait Preparing Memory List...." I open chirp, read from radio, choose Radio, Import from Stock Config, choose Marine VHF Channels and that's when the error occurs. I've used this method to load the NOAA, MURS and FRS/GMRS channels with out issue. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit. Thx Greg

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Re: [chirp_users] Error importing stock Marine Ch
by John W. 19 Oct '13

19 Oct '13

I will play nice... I promise...nothing more to add. I have had no issues importing from databases like repeaterbook on 4 models of radios. While not identical to canned data, they are similar in some ways.

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Re: [chirp_users] Error importing stock Marine Ch
by John W. 19 Oct '13

19 Oct '13

Evidently added to allow for illegal operation on these frequencies.

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Re: [chirp_users] Error importing stock Marine Ch
by GaryErrol 19 Oct '13

19 Oct '13

And I didn't even have to say anything regarding illegal use of GMRS/FRS frequencies. Gary N9PTC -------Original Message------- From: Milton Hywatt [mhywattt(a)yahoo.com] Date: Sat, Oct 19, 2013 To: Discussion of CHIRP [chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com] Reply To: Milton Hywatt [mhywattt(a)yahoo.com] Reply To: Discussion of CHIRP [chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com] Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Error importing stock Marine Ch I knew I smelled a trouble starter. Now comes backup. Please stop. Everyone has been getting along so well lately. From: John W. <jl_wilkerson(a)att.net> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Error importing stock Marine Ch Evidently added to allow for illegal operation on these frequencies. From: Tim Billingsley Sent: 10/19/2013 10:23 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Error importing stock Marine Ch > FRS channels ??? _______________________________________________ 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] Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products
by Charles Stillman 19 Oct '13

19 Oct '13

Tim at Yaesu tech support says that Chirp "burns out" EEPROMS on Yaesu radios. He says that results in the radios locking up. It was not clear whether he was saying that the EEPROM was destroyed or just programmed into a state that the radio would no longer work. I'm guessing that this might have been a problem during Chirp development and is no longer the case. I see that there are several steps involved in programming the Yaesu radios with Chirp. Does failure to follow the steps precisely create a risk to the usability of the radio? Sorry if this has been discussed before. Tim assures me that he makes no money by recommending RT Systems stuff. I sure appreciate the universality of Chirp.... support of multiple computing platforms (Mac in particular!), multiple radios! The value is huge since what holds back many beginners is the difficulty of programming in the channels!

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 19 Oct '13

19 Oct '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-20131019 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #238 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [vx-3] add nfm support #1177 [Jens Jensen <kd4tjx(a)yahoo.com>] [vx-3] initial banks support #1119

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[chirp_users] iMAC (latest OS) Baofeng UV-5RE Plus USB Supplied cable
by Jim Hofmann 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

Users, I'm a complete newbie to Ham and Chirp. Fairly savvy wrt to software. This is the first time connecting UV-5R to Mac. Chirp starts fine and I do have Python installed. When starting up Chirp, debug.log spits out... Icon /usr/share/pixmaps/chirp.png not found Initialized MacOS support /Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app/Contents/MacOS/../Resources/chirp/chirpw:128: PangoWarning: error opening config file '../Resources/etc/pango/pangorc': No such file or directory Two items from that output... - I don't see a chirp.png in the /Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app tree. - I don't see a pangorc in the /Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app tree. I'm attempting to "Download from radio", I try the four port selections. I do have the USB cable plugged in and radio on. Also... bash-3.2# pwd /dev bash-3.2# ls cu.Bluetooth-* cu.Bluetooth-Modemcu.Bluetooth-Serial-1 cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Synccu.Bluetooth-Serial-2 I do have the vendor and model selected properly. It attempts to clone and then I see... "An error has occurred" "Radio did not respond". From debug.log I see... User selected Baofeng UV-5R on port /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Serial-1 Clone thread started Sending Magic: 000: 50 bb ff 01 25 98 4d 00 P...%.M. Radio did not respond Sending Magic: 000: 50 bb ff 20 12 07 25 00 P.....%. Radio did not respond -- Exception: -- Traceback (most recent call last): File "/Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app/Contents/Resources/chirp/chirpui/clone.py", line 225, in run self.__radio.sync_in() File "/Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app/Contents/Resources/chirp/chirp/uv5r.py", line 456, in sync_in self._mmap = _do_download(self) File "/Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app/Contents/Resources/chirp/chirp/uv5r.py", line 345, in _do_download data = _ident_radio(radio) File "/Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app/Contents/Resources/chirp/chirp/uv5r.py", line 341, in _ident_radio raise error RadioError: Radio did not respond ------ Clone failed: Radio did not respond Clone thread ended --- Exception Dialog: Radio did not respond --- Traceback (most recent call last): File "/Applications/chirp-0.3.1.app/Contents/MacOS/../Resources/chirp/chirpw", line 71, in <module> langs += os.getenv("LANG").split(":") AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'split' Any thoughts for a newbie? A video guide to watch for the first time? Thanks! Jim

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Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 58, Issue 30
by Hugh Wardlaw 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

Re: Yaesu programming My experience with the FT-897D is that the engineering is poor. I never used chirp with the rig. It would simply die after a few months, sent it to them to repair and it kept going dead a few months after each repair. I use it now for a book-end. The lesson I learned is to not purchase any Yaesu gear. The techs fix symptoms - not the cause Chirp works well. The trick is getting a good cable and the correct drivers for the cable. The other point is to read the rig's memory to ascertain that everything shows signs of working properly before attempting to write to the rig. Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: chirp_users-request(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Date: 10/17/2013 6:25 PM (GMT-06:00) To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: chirp_users Digest, Vol 58, Issue 30 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: Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products (Charles Stillman) 2. Re: Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products (Charles Stillman) 3. Re: Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products (Allan R. Batteiger) 4. Re: Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products (Milton Hywatt) 5. Re: Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products (Dan Smith) 6. Maxtrac, Radius, GM300 (Alex KG4TRV) 7. Re: Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products (Charles Stillman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:18:30 -0700 From: Charles Stillman <datademon(a)aol.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <9E61F840-C5A6-4A1B-84E8-C6739B1D3868(a)aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I figured it would be all over the web if there were serious problems. I have no reason to doubt Tim's sincerity. Perhaps, someone involved with development could approach him to get more information about the supposed problems. I know if I had a problem, I'd be on this forum in a heartbeat. I'll be demoing Chirp at our next HAM meeting here in Seattle so need to do my due diligence about what I'm recommending! Charlie Stillman KC1S ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:23:33 -0700 From: Charles Stillman <datademon(a)aol.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <A88043C6-29B1-4FB1-B499-923C2CEB17C3(a)aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I'm just speculating here as to what (if any) problems people might have reported to Yaesu. It certainly is possible to do damage with an inappropriate cable for example. Some people are quite willing to try the "blue smoke test" prior to reading the manual! Charlie KC1S On Oct 17, 2013, at 3:09 PM, Tom Hayward <esarfl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Tom Hayward <esarfl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Charles Stillman <datademon(a)aol.com> wrote: >>> Tim at Yaesu tech support says that Chirp "burns out" EEPROMS on Yaesu radios. He says that results in the radios locking up. It was not clear whether he was saying that the EEPROM was destroyed or just programmed into a state that the radio would no longer work. I'm guessing that this might have been a problem during Chirp development and is no longer the case. I see that there are several steps involved in programming the Yaesu radios with Chirp. Does failure to follow the steps precisely create a risk to the usability of the radio? Sorry if this has been discussed before. >> >> No radios have EVER been permanently damaged during Chirp development. >> I bet he has absolutely zero evidence to support his claims. > > By the way, if you use a program like portmon to monitor the data > Chirp sends to the radio, you'll find it sends exactly the same thing > as RT Systems software or a clone from an identical model radio. > > Tom KD7LXL > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:24:32 -0500 From: "Allan R. Batteiger" <arb(a)rtsi.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Tim at Yaesu Tech Support warns against Chirp, recommends RT Systems products To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com> Message-ID: <526063A0.5070609(a)rtsi.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" This is news to me I have been programming Yaesu Radios for several years using Chirp and never had a problem with any of the Radios. I have programmed a number of different types of Yaesu, ICOM, Kenwood, etc and the only time I have had a problem is if I did not read the radio first. Allan R. Batteiger On 10/17/2013 5:18 PM, Charles Stillman wrote: > I figured it would be all over the web if there were serious problems. I have no reason to doubt Tim's sincerity. Perhaps, someone involved with development could approach him to get more information about the supposed problems. I know if I had a problem, I'd be on this forum in a heartbeat. > > I'll be demoing Chirp at our next HAM meeting here in Seattle so need to do my due diligence about what I'm recommending! > > Charlie Stillman > KC1S > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users

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[chirp_users] Yaesu radios and Chirp
by Bob Fk 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

I programmed 2 Yaesu Radios with Chirp My old VX-5R no problems My FT-817 I uploaded then downloaded and then no more reading or writing was possible. I tried master reset on FT-817 but no computer programming is possible now. I can enter channels manually. Is this a Chirp fault? I doubt it. I use Chirp to program Wouxun, Boafeng, Yaesu VX-5. I love it it's great Always use the driver which came with the USB cable and don't let windows update the driver when it wants to and you will have no cable related problems. 73, Bob VK2BYF --

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[chirp_users] Maxtrac, Radius, GM300
by Alex KG4TRV 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

There is one thing to get this motorolas to work properly has a repeater: reduce the power to 1/4 of a watt up to 5 watts and use it to drive an amplifier. then you have a 100% duty repeater. I can offer a loaner and something else. Alex/KG4TRV

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[chirp_users] Motorola GM 300 Radius and Maxtrac
by Alex KG4TRV 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Any chance we can get this radios on chirp? The Motorola maxtrac, radius and gm 300 are the popular radios to link repeaters, link to any RoIP and create local repeaters Aex/KG4TRV

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[chirp_users] Newbie Today/Have tested successfully with Icom IC-91A
by Charles Stillman 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Hello! I'm new so have no knowledge of current discussions! Chirp is an incredible tool and it worked great on the first try with my handheld! The reference materials helped me find a driver that worked for my old Sabrent Serial to USB adapter cable on my Mac running OS X 10.8.5. Hurray!

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[chirp_users] Quansheng TG-UV2
by Alan Tobias 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

I also have a Quansheng TG-UV2 & would like to see it supported by Chirp. Do you need a loaner?

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[chirp_users] quansheng tg-uv2
by xychix 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Any chance quansheng tg-uv2 will be supported in chirp? As far as I know it's quite a popular breed and I'd expect the inner workings to be a copy of one of the others. regards, xychix

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[chirp_users] Shift settings
by Frank 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

I am able to set all the parameters in the software but when I set a minus or plus shift it will not record or change from none. It changes in the small edit box but not on the program file. Thanks in advance for the help. Frank

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[chirp_users] No messages
by Milton Hywatt 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Just a slow past 3 days or so or is every all happy and not having problems? Just a little concerned when Yahoo switched their mail all around since I'm not getting messages from other lists.

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '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-20131011 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #237 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] [anytone] Fix experimental warning Related to #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [yaesu_clone] Add generic instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [vx7] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [vx6] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [ftx800/ftx900] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [ft817] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [ft857] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [vx8] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [ft60] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [ui] set ok button the default with focus on instructions dialog related to #1163 [Marco Filippi <iz3gme.marco(a)gmail.com>] [vx3] Add instructions for clone mode part of feature #1163 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] [ft1802] Add instructions for clone mode. #1163 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] [wouxun] Update experimental warning to use RadioPrompts. #1163 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] [uv5r] Update experimental warning to use RadioPrompts. #1163 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] [anytone] Update experimental warning to use RadioPrompts. #1163 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] Add instructions for clone mode radios. #1163 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] Add RadioPrompts class for storing prompt strings. #1163

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[chirp_users] Baofeng uv-5r plus not able to read from
by Tony Cratz 10 Oct '13

10 Oct '13

Hello, I just purchase a UV-5R+ and was trying to program it. I'm using the chirp-daily respository version. USB Cable: : Prolific Technology Inc. pl2303 3-2:1.0: pl2303 device: /dev/ttyUSB0 UV-5R+ Firmware: BFB297 (as reported via power-on) I get the typical unable to connect to radio, but when it is trying to clone I see on the HT the "Welcome...." message and then I get the timeout message. As for the cable, it does seem to be full seated. I have pressed and held the plug in to make sure and get the same results. First is there a debug mode I can turn on to capture the hand shake between the computer and the UV-5R+. I figure this would help the list. Tony

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[chirp_users] A question
by Marty Hartwell 10 Oct '13

10 Oct '13

Hi Again Ok, something that may be wrong with my load of Vista. First on a standard windows download and installation of Chirp used to show a nice serial plug for an Icon. I don't see it, should I? Now if I should see it on the desktop panel and don't anyone have any ideas of why? Marty kd8bj

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[chirp_users] Connecting issues to VX5R solved
by Marty Hartwell 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

Hi Thanks to all that have tried to help me solve this issue. Turns out to have been a slight operator error, I think. After getting the correct driver installed, I did mention that I saw the com port number in device manager. I also was not getting the second window but that was solved by the new build I installed. On my XP system when the window with com port and other choices showed the com port was populated, on the Vista system is was not. So I added "Com 3" in the slot, vendor and radio, attempted and failed, many times. The solution turns out to be I should have entered for port, "com3" which worked fine. Things on the Vista are getting somewhat better but still not like it was before the reload of the OS but progressing. At least now I can make changes to the memories of my Vx5R, FT817 and FT2800 fromt he PC I may be portable with. Again thanks to all who have responded with ideas. Marty kd8bj

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[chirp_users] Strange Situation
by Paul Robertson 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

I have the TYT TH-UV5R. When I use Chirp software to program the radio the radio connects to the computer and when I try to upload from the radio to the computer the light on the radio flashes and appears to upload the data to the program. I see where there is a tab showing the TYT upload but nothing shows (no radio frequency contents) in the program and I don't see the data in any program folder. Can someone kindly point me in the right direction in order to use Chirp. thank you kindly Paul

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[chirp_users] help
by Marty Hartwell 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

Hi Well help in Chirp doesn't have anything, went to the web site, on FAQ about my USB/Serial adapter which has worked in the past isn't as yet. I have the correct driver for Vista and loaded. In the device manager I see the Com port 3. My issue is I don't ever get asked to enter the Com port. My Rig is the VX5R and according to the FAQ for Yaesu it says to put the rig in Clone mode, then launch Chirp and click on "Download from rig". When I do that I get nothing. I may have to go back to using my other PC which has Linux, or use the VX commander. Any ideas? Marty kd8bj

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