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Re: [chirp_users] linux command line
by David 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

My linux implementation have no GUI set up, and I just want to be able to read/write from/to my radios. I can certainly edit the file somewhere else, dump it in, and then run chirp. Having said that, is there a reason why it cannot be edited on linux? --David At 09:36 AM 2/14/2018, Tycen Stafford wrote: >Nah, I'd have to disagree, Nigel.Â I don't need >to create/edit radio config files every time I >use chirp, often times I just need to update a >radio with a config I already have.Â > >It's 100% usable from the command line for me >for the scenario I described. Having the ability >to have a pocket-sized headless radio updater is >completely useful for me. I can think of other >applications, too - if you had a dozen (or a >hundred) radios that needed the same config >applied repeatedly then you could add a button >to that raspberry pi that triggered the command >line update script and update your radios as >fast as you could unplug and plug them from the >programming cable (without having to click >through the GUI). They don't all have to be the >same radio, either. My script cycles through my >4 different radio types automatically until it >finds the right one to update. If I were using >the GUI I would have to open 4 different files >and click through all the update confirmation >dialogs. With my headless updater I just plug in >whatever radio I want updated and kick off the >update command and then wait for it to finish.Â > >So, I understand that a command line chirp would >not be useful to some (maybe even most), but >that doesn't mean it's not usable to others.Â > >David, what application were you looking for? > > >On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 6:18 AM, Nigel A. Gunn >G8IFF/W8IFF <<mailto:nigel@ngunn.net>nigel(a)ngunn.net> wrote: > >If you have to create/edit your radio config >files from the GUI on your desktop then Chirp is >not fully usable from the command line. > > >>On 14 February 2018 at 02:51 Tycen Stafford >><<mailto:tycen@tycen.com>tycen(a)tycen.com> wrote: >> >>Yes, you can use Chirp on the command >>line:Â <https://github.com/tylert/chirp.hg>https://github.com/tylert/chirp.hg >> >>I use a Raspberry Pi Zero W as a headless chirp >>updater (for my mobile radio). I keep my chirp >>files saved in a Dropbox folder with public >>URLs - this way I can edit from the GUI on my >>desktop and then fire up the Raspberry Pi in >>the car (using my phone's hotspot feature) so >>it can pull the latest chirp images from >>Dropbox (via wget) and update the radio using >>command line chirp. I'm still working on the >>README but here's my files for putting it all >>together:Â <https://github.com/tycen/chirpi>https://github.com/tycen/chirpi >> >>I just call the updater script from cron on reboot. >> >>-Tycen >> >> >>On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 5:27 PM, Nigel A. Gunn >>G8IFF/W8IFF <<mailto:nigel@ngunn.net>nigel(a)ngunn.net> wrote: >>You can start it from the command line (chirpw) >>but it is not usable without a GUI. >> >> > On 13 February 2018 at 20:24 David <BearSFO(a)PacBell.NET> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > Does chirp works on the linux command line? thanks >> > >> > --David >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > chirp_users mailing list >> > >> <mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com>chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >> > This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF >> at <mailto:nigel@ngunn.net>nigel(a)ngunn.net >> > To unsubscribe, send an email to >> <mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com>chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> >>Nigel A. Gunn, >><https://maps.google.com/?q=1865+El+Camino+Drive,+Xenia,+OH+45385&entry=gmai…>1865 >>El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 >>Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), >>e-mail <mailto:nigel@ngunn.net>nigel(a)ngunn.net >>www <http://www.ngunn.net>http://www.ngunn.net >>Member of ARRL, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, >>Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, >>Â Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, GCARES, EAA382. >>______________________________ _________________ >>chirp_users mailing list >><mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com>chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> >>http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>This message was sent to Tycen at <mailto:tycen@tycen.com>tycen(a)tycen.com >>To unsubscribe, send an email to >><mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com>chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>chirp_users mailing list >><mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com>chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com >> >>http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users >>This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF at >><mailto:nigel@ngunn.net>nigel(a)ngunn.net >>To unsubscribe, send an email to >><mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com>chirp_users-unsubscribe(a)intrepid.danplanet.com > > >Nigel A. Gunn, ><https://maps.google.com/?q=1865+El+Camino+Drive,+Xenia,+OH+45385&entry=gmai…>1865 >El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel ><tel:(937)%20825-5032>+1 937 825 5032 >Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), >e-mail <mailto:nigel@ngunn.net>nigel(a)ngunn.net >www <http://www.ngunn.net>http://www.ngunn.net >Member of ARRL, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying >Pigs QRP Club International #385, >Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, GCARES, EAA382. >

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[chirp_users] linux command line
by David 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

Does chirp works on the linux command line? thanks --David

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[chirp_users] Strange behavior of CHIRP under OS X latest version
by Jean-Paul Louis 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

I hadn’t used CHIRP for a while but always kept updating regularly. Last night, I wanted to update my Baofeng UV-82, and found an odd issue with the track pad or a wireless mouse. It seems that there is an X/Y offset between the mouse pointer and the CHIRP action. When I want to select a new radio, the buttons are partially hidden, so I have first to resize the window to see all the buttons. Then the buttons get the focus only if my mouse pointer is almost outside the button. It is very frustrating. Has anyone noticed the same behavior, or is it just me? I am using CHIRP form 02/04/2018 on a MacBook pro with Retina Display and OS X 10.3.3. Just curious, Jean-Paul N1JPL

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[chirp_users] Application Crashes in Mac
by John Laiosa 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

After some help from some folks on this users group I was able to get my Mac to recognized the the serial cable. However the problem I am having now is the application crashes after the upload from the radio is complete. I uploaded the latest version of Chirp(20170627) but that did not solved the problem. The Mac is running macOS Sierra version 10.12.5. Thanks for the help. John Laiosa N1BSO

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Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5RTP BTECH UV-5X3 - both +- in display for offset
by Rich Messeder 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Jim, I compiled the notes from this thread and cross referenced twixt Baofeng-BTECH and CHIRP, so that I keep the relevance. In my testing, I discovered a neat feature: In the 5X3, when using SYNC, and with the NAME in band A and freq in Band B, I normally scroll using Band A. If I swap to Band B, with freq displayed, and hit *, the display toggles twixt the RX and TX freqs, leaving the NAME displayed. 73 de ~Rich~ NE1EE ARES AEC Short email? No html? Here's why: http://emailcharter.org/

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Re: [chirp_users] Repurposing RT-Systems Cables
by Nick 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

I know nothing about RT Systems software and hardware. I do know I have converted all my cables to FTDI compliant using the module and instructions in this link. Only thing you need to do is select the proper comm port. No more drivers to worry about. http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ProgrCable.php Nick K7NQB 73 from Boise. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Brandon Clark <kl7bsc(a)gmail.com> To: chirp_users(a)intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: [chirp_users] Repurposing RT-Systems Cables Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 10:17:37 -0900 Good morning, Question: Has anyone had luck with changing the VID and PID on RT Systems cables? I saw from the CHIRP documentation that it can be done with the FTDI utility, but I'm not sure which utility to use (the FTDI site has many available). Also, is it worth the trouble to do so, or is it better to just get different cables? Background: I have three of these RT Systems cables that I've been using for a few years now, but I've been switching my computers to run Linux and now want to use CHIRP as my programming software. The cables are very well-constructed, so I would like to keep them if possible. If anyone is familiar with the reprogramming process I would appreciate the help. (Feel free to email em off-list, since I'm sure this has been asked before.) 73,Brandon ____________________________________________________________ 1 Simple Trick Removes Eye Bags & Lip Lines in Seconds Fit Mom Daily http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/5a81f8f0f143f78f064f4st04duc

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Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5RTP BTECH UV-5X3 - both +- in display for offset
by Rich Messeder 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Jim, Thanks for the clear notes. I am save such notes for each radio in a PIM, so that I always have them with me. I explored some Miklor web pages as I read your emails. Comment: I saved the link to Review BTECH 5X3 - Miklor but then renamed it to Miklor BTECH 5X3 Review because I am more likely to look for it in that order...Miklor...BTECH 5X3...Review I suggest (without knowing how or why pages are named in html) that the pages be renamed. Now to the matter at hand. CHIRP daily-20180204 Looking here, in "MEMory - CHannel Programming" http://www.miklor.com/COM/kc9hi/5RMenus.html and trying to coord that with your comment about 9 settings... "The settings of the following menus are also saved into the target channel. This essentially creates a fully operational simplex channel." Did not see 23 BCL in CHIRP channel or in settings (5X3). Seems to me that I'd want this to be global? 17 PTT-ID DTMF S-CODE - band-specific in CHIRP? the web page suggests channel-specific (sensible). 19 When to Send PTT-ID - I guess that I could see this as either band- or channel-specific. Looks global in CHIRP. Did see 33 skip in CHIRP channel, which makes sense to me, but not on web page in "MEMory - CHannel Programming". I guess that Tone Mode is inferred from CHIRP Tone & Tone Sql? How is Cross-mode implemented? I don't see a setting for it. So far, I see, per channel 2 Power 5 Wide | Narrow 10-13 CTCSS, DCS 33 SKIP I intend to become fully conversant with the 5RTP and 5X3, so welcome your comments. ATB 73 de ~Rich~ NE1EE ARES AEC Short email? No html? Here's why: http://emailcharter.org/ On 2018-02-11 16:54:-0500, Jim Unroe wrote: >On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 4:35 PM, Rich Messeder <NE1EE(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> Update. >> http://www.miklor.com/BT5X3/5X3-FAQ.php#NewestRadio >> Here I found >> Display shows + and - at the same time >> In Channel Mode this is normal when the TX/RX frequencies differ. >> In Frequency Mode + or - is displayed based on Menu 25 (Shift) >> >> So all is OK. But when I switched to VFO from channel mode, I thought that I'd find a way to see what the channel is programmed with (Kenwood has a feature to copy memory to VFO.) >> >> NE1EE >> > >Rich, > >To see how a memory channel is programmed you just visit each menu >that is stored on a per-channel basis and the current setting will be >displayed. There are 9 of them. These guides explain where and when >each menu is functional. > >http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_MenuDef.php > >Since we have established that menu 25 and menu 26 are not stored on a >per channel basis, what you have to do is see what the TX frequency >is. To do that set the Memory Display Format for the selected display >line (MDF-A or MDF-B) to FREQ. You will be looking at the RX >frequency. Then you can tap the [*] key to put the radio into >"reverse" mode thus displaying the TX frequency. Tap the [*] key once >again to exit "reverse" mode. > >Jim KC9HI

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[chirp_users] Repurposing RT-Systems Cables
by Brandon Clark 11 Feb '18

11 Feb '18

Good morning, Question: Has anyone had luck with changing the VID and PID on RT Systems cables? I saw from the CHIRP documentation that it can be done with the FTDI utility, but I'm not sure which utility to use (the FTDI site has many available). Also, is it worth the trouble to do so, or is it better to just get different cables? Background: I have three of these RT Systems cables that I've been using for a few years now, but I've been switching my computers to run Linux and now want to use CHIRP as my programming software. The cables are very well-constructed, so I would like to keep them if possible. If anyone is familiar with the reprogramming process I would appreciate the help. (Feel free to email em off-list, since I'm sure this has been asked before.) 73, Brandon

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5RTP BTECH UV-5X3 - both +- in display for offset
by Rich Messeder 11 Feb '18

11 Feb '18

Update. http://www.miklor.com/BT5X3/5X3-FAQ.php#NewestRadio Here I found Display shows + and - at the same time In Channel Mode this is normal when the TX/RX frequencies differ. In Frequency Mode + or - is displayed based on Menu 25 (Shift) So all is OK. But when I switched to VFO from channel mode, I thought that I'd find a way to see what the channel is programmed with (Kenwood has a feature to copy memory to VFO.) NE1EE ========= I have been using the 5RTP for a few years, and don't recall problems. I just realized that the display does not show either a + or a - for the repeater offset, but shows both the + and -. Ditto the 5X3. I tried several things in CHIRP to change this, and no success. I can add a channel from the keypad, it seems, and then I get only a + or a -, not both. I started with the 5X3 by downloading immediately from the radio, then copied a bunch of channels from my 5RTP file, thinking that the are both the same class of radio. I checked the column headers first, and they seemed to match. I loaded in the file that I saved from the first access of the 5X3, and added a repeater channel. I entered the rcv freq, the tone, a -, and it defaulted to 0.600. When I uploaded that to the radio, I got the +-. 73 de ~Rich~ NE1EE ARES AEC Short email? No html? Here's why: http://emailcharter.org/ 73 de ~Rich~ NE1EE ARES AEC Short email? No html? Here's why: http://emailcharter.org/

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[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5RTP BTECH UV-5X3 - both +- in display for offset
by Rich Messeder 11 Feb '18

11 Feb '18

I have been using the 5RTP for a few years, and don't recall problems. I just realized that the display does not show either a + or a - for the repeater offset, but shows both the + and -. Ditto the 5X3. I tried several things in CHIRP to change this, and no success. I can add a channel from the keypad, it seems, and then I get only a + or a -, not both. I started with the 5X3 by downloading immediately from the radio, then copied a bunch of channels from my 5RTP file, thinking that the are both the same class of radio. I checked the column headers first, and they seemed to match. I loaded in the file that I saved from the first access of the 5X3, and added a repeater channel. I entered the rcv freq, the tone, a -, and it defaulted to 0.600. When I uploaded that to the radio, I got the +-. 73 de ~Rich~ NE1EE ARES AEC Short email? No html? Here's why: http://emailcharter.org/

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