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[chirp_users] Cannot get BF-F8HP Radio to communicate with Mac OS 10.8.5
by Tom Massoll 10 Jul '16

10 Jul '16

I am new to Hand Held HAM radio and have a ton of trouble getting the radio to connect with the computer. Radio is BF-F8HP Operating system is Mac 10.8.5 I have installed everything Instructed to from the Chirp site. including the osx-pl2303 installer and the python runtime files I start Chirp plug in the cable, and then the radio, and finally turn on the radio I then select Radio > Download from radio select Port (and there are several to select from: 1. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-modem 2. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Serial-1 3. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Serial-2 4. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-(myname)-Wireless-iAP 5. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync All of which result in 1. Chirp starts processing a gives error 16 Resource busy could not open port /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Modem 2. for serial-1 it appears to start cloning and then reports: radio did not respond 3. for serial-2 it appears to start cloning and then reports: radio did not respond 4. for Bluetooth (myname) Wireless-iAP it appears to start cloning and then reports: radio did not respond 5. could not open port /dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync: [Errno 16] Resource busy: '/dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync' Could anyone help me here, thanks, Tom

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[chirp_users] Driver
by Gary Runningbear 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

I just picked up a win 10 tablet. I have chirp up and running but I need the driver for the programming cable and I forgot where to get it. Can someone help? Thanks, Gary N8GPZ

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Re: [chirp_users] Cannot get BF-F8HP Radio to communicate with Mac OS 10.8.5
by John Schubert 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

On 7/7/16, Bill Bartilson<bill(a)mandytech.com> > > Just for reference: https://amzn.com/B00HUB0ONK > > I got this cable with my BF-F8HP in May, and it works splendidly on OSX 10.11 > with no driver installation needed. The port simply shows up in the list. I > specifically ordered that particular cable from that particular vendor on the > advice of others who had success... who had also been frustrated with other > cables. The temptation to order one of the cheaper ones was great, but for > $20 I've never had any trouble, was well worth it. > > 73, Bill +1 I'm using this cable w/OSX 10.9.5, no drivers needed, no problems. Don't waste your time w/cheap imitations... 73, John

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[chirp_users] Cannot Roll Back Prolific Driver
by Rev. David E. Hamm 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

Last year, I programmed a Baofeng UV5R5 for a friend. I have been asked to program another Baofeng UV5R5. I have the standard Baofeng Programming Cable, BF-888S. For some reason, I cannot get Prolific driver version 3.2.0 to install. Every time I deinstall version 3.6.81.357 and try to reinstall version 3.2.0, I end up with 3.6.81.357 again. I have tried using the CD that came with the cable as well as the version 3.2.0 driver found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php. Could somebody please give me a step-by-step as to how to install the version 3.2.0 driver? The "Roll Back" driver version button is greyed-out. Thanks in advance for help with this perplexing problem. Theoretically, this should be easy. 73, Dave K4EET

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[chirp_users] TYT TH-9800(B) 220MHz
by Matthew Poertner 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

Hi, I have the 220 version of this quad band radio. This one has 220 instead of 440. I would love to see this specific model supported. I see someone added a "bug" request #3367 but should I start a "New Model Request" instead? I just don't want to cause any trouble with making duplicate requests. Thanks! Matt - K6PC

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[chirp_users] Kenwood NX 320-k2
by beachwoodpeter＠gmail.com 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Does know how to download the channels from a Kenwood NX 320-K2. Peter Wilcox Beachwood Productions Beachwoodproduction.com

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[chirp_users] BF-F9V2+ Programming
by William Thompson 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

I'm helping a friend program his new Baofeng BF-F0V2+ and n we're receiving a "experimental firmware error". Has a version been released for this radio? 73, Bill KK4ZIU

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[chirp_users] Problem retrieving freqs from RadioReference
by Marvin Barnes 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Greetings, I sent the following to RadioReference: I have a Baofeg UV-5r and am using CHIRP to program it. When I go to Query from Data Source and select Radio Reference it asks me for my logon and password and a zip code. If I enter my old zip code of 78121 (La Vernia) I get a list of La Vernia frequencies. However if I enter 83301 which is where I live now I get the hour glass forever and really it is forever. How do I get the list from 83301 to come to me. I have changed my RR to show Idaho and even have select the area and specific agencies to watch. So what am I doing wrong. They replied: We aren't sure why that is occurring. Have you tried contacting CHIRP support for support of their software? Is there anyone out there who could help me please? Thanks. Marvin Barnes

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[chirp_users] Icom ic-t70
by Adam_K_Collins＠graco.com 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Hi, I'm looking for help with my ic-t70. For months I have been trying to get an image file into Chirp. I have confirmed correct drivers, COM ports, and no faulty cables. All I ever get is "failed to communicate with radio, unexpected response from radio." Also, I'm using Windows 10. My cables are from Valley Enterprises. I also have a cable for my Yaesu 817-ND and this works flawlessly. It seems I've eliminated all but a bad radio, or a programming issue. My radio is brand new and seems to function perfectly. Does anyone have any history with this... something to help? Thanks, ——————————————————————————— Adam Collins

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Greetings, A new daily build of CHIRP is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree yesterday, and may include additional features, bug fixes, and/or bugs. If you are interested in trying it, grab it from the following location: http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/daily-20160706 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #416 [Tom Hayward <tom(a)tomh.us>] [ui] Replace / with _ in default filenames. Fixes #3797. Related to #3753 The FT-857/897 driver has a slash in the model name. When used in the filename, this slash is interpreted as a directory on Linux and implodes on Windows. Neither is intended behavior. This patch substitues an underscore for a slash when generating a default filename.

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