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[chirp_users] KT-8900R
by Marc 15 Jul '16

15 Jul '16

I see that this radio is supported and would like to know if anyone has any experience with it? Will CHIRP allow permanent modifications to the band edge limits, particularly 220, as the radio is shipped 240-260 MHz? Will the radio operate with 220 in one VFO and 440 in the other? Thanks, Marc

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[chirp_users] Newly Released Radio Gets Same Day CHIRP Support
by Jim Unroe 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

13-July-2016 - Baofeng Tech releases BTECH UV-50X3 tri-band mobile radio - CHIRP daily build provides nearly full support for the UV-50X3 I wish to thank Baofeng Tech for supplying a pre-production radio sample for use in the development of the CHIRP driver. I spent a lot of time over the last 4+ weeks quietly poking at the memory of this radio. I also want to thank the members of the [chirp_devel] mailing list that provided help in one way or another. You guys are a great resourse. Baofeng Tech must have liked the result, their website states "The UV-50X3 is the first radio to exclusively only use CHIRP software for programming." To find out more about this radio you can visit... UV-50X3 product detail page: https://baofengtech.com/uv-50x3 Miklor.com UV-50X3 review: http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_50X3.php Jim KC9HI

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Re: [chirp_users] Joey Girves
by Fred Erickson 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:09:09 -0800 Alice Baker <albaker(a)gci.net> wrote: > Fred, > > Do you know anything about this person? > > Alice Hi Alice, I've never head of him. Have you asked anyone in the Moose Horn ARC? I don't know how active it is but the trustee is KL7AN. Ooops. I see he has no email in QRZ. Maybe someone else living on the Kenai might know? Fred

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[chirp_users] Help
by Marvin Barnes 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

I have posted this already but no responses. Looking for a kind soul to help me. 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? Marvin Barnes

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[chirp_users] New Daily Build
by Build System 13 Jul '16

13 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-20160713 A list of the changes included in this build (since the last daily) follows: Changes for Build #417 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Basic Settings(continued) This patch adds the remaining UV-50X3 basic settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - DTMF Settings (bug fix) This patch fixes a bug in the UV-50X3 DTMF settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - DTMF Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 DTMF settings. Also return "elif element.value.get_mutable():" back to its proper position (it was accidentally moved in the last patch). related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Work Mode Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 work mode settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Other Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 miscellaneous settings. related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 - Basic Settings This patch adds the UV-50X3 settings that correspond to the radio's built in SET menu. related to #3815 [Dan Smith <dsmith(a)danplanet.com>] Add BTECH UV-50X3 image Related to #3815 [Jim Unroe <rock.unroe(a)gmail.com>] [UV-50X3] Add Support for BTech UV-50X3 This patch adds basic support (500 left memories/500 right memories) plus all per-channel settings. It also and exposes the structures that will be used to add settings in future patches. related to #3815

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[chirp_users] QYT8900 or Mini-8900
by Adrian Mundy 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Hi all. New to this group, but would appreciate some assistance please. I have used the latest software and can read, and probably write to a QTY 8900, but I am having problems with the Mini-8900 in that it sometimes it will not see the com port, and more often, will not enter into the clone mode of the radio. The cable is a purpose made commercial cable, and with the 2 radios side by side, I have made all the settings the same from what I can see. The settings are Waccom and mini-8900 Am I missing something Kind regards Adrian Mundy2E0LWR

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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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