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[chirp_users] CHRIP and Icom ID-51A Plus - Out of sync with radio
by Noah B 08 May '17

08 May '17

Hi there, I've been trying to connect to my Icom ID-51A Plus with CHIRP and I'm getting this message in Windows 7, MacOS, and Linux: "An error has occurred Failed to communicate with the radio: Out of sync with radio" I'm using a Valley Enterprises Icom OPC-2218LU USB FTDI Chipset cable which works under Windows 7 with the Icom CS51-PLUS software that came with the radio. I've tried connectin in clone mode and not in clone mode, and I'm using CHIRP version daily-20170501. After some poking around on the website, mailing list, and issue tracker, I'm not certain if CHIRP is supposed to be working with this radio. Any suggestions? I'm really hoping that I can get CHIRP working so I can avoid using the Icom software... Thanks! Noah

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[chirp_users] Baofeng GT3-DMR
by David Stapp 08 May '17

08 May '17

Hello, I am trying to use Chirp to configure a Baofeng GT3-DMR radio, but was not able to establish communications. Does Chirp support the radio? If yes, what model should I use for the upload? Thank you for your assistance. Dave Stapp dstapp(a)att.net Phone: 973.723.3422

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[chirp_users] Kenwood TH-D74
by Nigel Johnson MIEEE 07 May '17

07 May '17

Is anybody working on it? I am on vacation now and could help. I have a D74 but am not a python programmer. It's C for me. If someone could give me a few pointers I could play with it myself, or I could let somebody ssh into my system and read/write to ACM0 I have tried the Windows MCP-D74 software from Kenwood but can only run it under Virtual Box and it is mediocre at best from day to day. I have 22 nodes n my network and not a single windows! I live in Canada so shipping it to a volunteer would be a pain. 73 de Nigel ve3id -- Nigel Johnson MSc., MIEEE VE3ID/G4AJQ/VA3MCU Amateur Radio, the origin of the open-source concept! You can reach me by voice on Skype: TILBURY2591 If time travel ever will be possible, it already is. Ask me again yesterday This e-mail is not and cannot, by its nature, be confidential. En route from me to you, it will pass across the public Internet, easily readable by any number of system administrators along the way. Please consider the environment when deciding if you really need to print this message

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[chirp_users] Raspberry pi
by Patrick Brown 07 May '17

07 May '17

Does anyone use Chirp on Raspberry pi ? -- Patrick Brown YCSRT 3213 N7FHB Wilhoit 145.350 Wildflower SYCSRT TEAM Manager http://ycsrt.org T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Accomplishes More

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Re: [chirp_users] off topic hardware question
by Thom LaCosta 07 May '17

07 May '17

At 09:49 AM 5/6/2017, you wrote: >After digging mine out, they are all labeled as to the frequency >range. The ones with the white ring are 220, the ones with the black >ring are 144/440. Thanks! Thom

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Re: [chirp_users] off topic hardware question
by Steve Bosshard (NU5D) 06 May '17

06 May '17

Easiest way would be to use a cheap field strength meter - kinda like the $20 CB SWR meters with a short whip to get a relative strength indication - the correct antenna will have a noticeably greater field strength - in a pinch I once used a Simpson 260 in the AC range setting and the test leads for an antenna - crude but useful. nu5d -- *✞ ΙΧΘΥΣ* <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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[chirp_users] off topic hardware question
by Thom LaCosta 06 May '17

06 May '17

Sorry for the off topic...I just purchased a UV-5X3. How do I identify which antenna is for 220? There are two unlabeled whips, one has a black inner core at the connector,,,the other is white, and I can't read the label. thanks Thom k3hrn

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[chirp_users] DM 5R
by Sarge ex 7thAF 06 May '17

06 May '17

Is this radio programmable by Chirp ? Thanks -- Sarge KE5YPB, Lickskillet, Texas "All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." " Lets Roll " ---- Todd Beemer--- 9/11/01 --- American Hero Are you going to take a stand to help America?

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[chirp_users] CHIRP VHF / UHF band "low / high" band limits ?
by Constable John Vith 06 May '17

06 May '17

We are a state law enforcement office using CHIRP to program "QYT - KT 8900 D" units for use in our prisoner transport and patrol vehicles. Our area (Greater Pittsburgh, PA) is one of the few areas nationwide where due to congestion the "T-Band" UHF (480 - 520 Mhz) is in use. Under the "Settings - Other Setting" tabs on CHIRP the band limits are "grayed out", preset to 136 - 174 Mhz VHF and 400 - 480 Mhz UHF. How can we change the "high" (upper) band limit for UHF from 480 Mhz to 520 Mhz ?

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[chirp_users] Can't upload to FT-60R
by John Perry 03 May '17

03 May '17

Hello Everyone! I have an issue with CHIRP not being able to upload to my FT-60R. It will download just fine but I get an error when I try to upload to the radio. I also have the FT-60 Commander software that works fine but I had to change it to the "Alternate Upload Method" Any thoughts or suggestions? -- John Perry - WX5JP

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