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Whine on trx Low Power in new batch of GT-3TP Baofengs
by Ceferino Lamb 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

I bought several new GT-3TP and so far those tested have a whine on trx when running Low power. Audio quality is also inferior to numerous older GT-3TPs we run on the ranch. In the past I'd noticed this whine on a batch of new UV-5Rs I programmed for a friend. The advice back then was that the newer HTs had some differences, and to turn off Battery Saver in CHIRP Setting/Basic Settings to reduce that whine. I never tested that theory. But setting Battery Saver to Off doesn't remove my Low Power whine (recall that the GT-3TP is FCC type UV-5R, CHIRP Model BF-F8HP). So I have a couple of questions for the group: 1) Any other ideas on how to remove that whine on trx? 2) Is Battery Saver worth using at all? Some on RadioReference say it's of no use. For now my workaround is to run M Power (4w) if the whine is too annoying. But I prefer to run Low unless more is needed. Reno K7CRL -- //CRL Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 20 Oct '24

20 Oct '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since yesterday and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241020 A list of changes since the last build are here: 6b4f6ad0 Updated Spanish Translation bf2f5747 Allow removing recent models from the list c845c795 Add toggle to "always start with recent list" 7b0881d9 Add "recent" button to vendor/model selection f1e85f76 Updated Spanish Translation 6e7448fe rt98: Add missing test image 47aaac53 rt98: Add some tip docs for squelch settings ba04e0b6 anytone: Attempt flush input before ident c0d7bbf8 Talkpod A36plus: add support for firmware v1.26 - fixes #11614 0ad18be7 New device: TYT TH-UV98 Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11608] Anytone AT-5888UV programming bug [Bug 11611] RT98 - Squelch Mode Enabled Function Rename [Bug 11613] RT98 - STE Frequency 55.2 - rename to say recommended [Bug 11614] When downloading the radio, get error "Radio returned unknown identifier string" [Feature 11609] Start with frequently-used radio models [New Model 9842] TYT TH-UV98 --

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UV-18 Pro Max GPS firmware
by kn4 dwh 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

The current version of this radio's firmware is 1.03 as from the factory. The radio has alot of advantages but what I am looking for is a way to A) download the firmware image from the radio B) Locate a site where there might be an updated firmware revision Has anybody got leads on these items? --Hal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Baofeng 5rm
by Thomas Cox 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

cannot program my baofeng get error message "error reading data from radio: not amount of data we want. can program my uv-5r just fine. my5rm shows uv-5rm on the bottom front. Tom wd0gvh

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Power-On messages inop in new GT3-TP?
by Ceferino Lamb 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

I got a few new GT3-TP spares, and programmed them with CHIRP as usual. Something's changed in the startup display at boot. I use two parameters under "Setting/Other Settings" to display my CHIRP version level and my call sign on boot: Power-On Message 1 used to display on the 1st line Power-On Message 2 used to display on the 2nd line (both briefly on boot) Now, neither works. "GT-3" displays on the 1st line "MARK III" displays on the 2nd line And the 6+Power-On Message settings seem to also be ignored. They are also greyed out in CHIRP, cannot be changed. Anybody BTDT? Got a remedy? I already jailbroke the new units with a hard factory reset. -- //CRL Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 14 Oct '24

14 Oct '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since yesterday and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241014 A list of changes since the last build are here: 19dce52d btech.py: QYT KT8900D add new mcu version - fixes #11601 9272fbc5 btech.py: QYT KT8900 add new mcu version - fixes #11559 bdec5396 btech.py: Radioddity QB25 add new mcu version - fixes #11443 80187f9d rt470x: Support 18MHz-1G per new firmware changes 0d1e1f5b bff8hppro: Fix to include mid power level 5ef813b1 anytone: Fix missing DTCS->DTCS cross mode 5251c1c8 Updated Spanish Translation f691fa98 Adjust about box with license header 387d8f63 rt98: Add support for firmware V101 Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11443] Radioddity QB25 "Radio identification failed" [Bug 11559] New QYT KT-8900 Radio Identification Failed [Bug 11584] Retevis RT98v 1.03 Unsupported by CHIRP [Bug 11601] KT-8900D radio identification failed [Bug 11606] Baofeng BF-F8HP-PRO missing Mid power level option [Bug 11608] Anytone AT-5888UV programming bug [Feature 11605] Add 2.13c Firmware AM/FM modulation to RT-470X --

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Re: setting up Scanner function UV-5R family
by larry louree 12 Oct '24

12 Oct '24

John: A very logical question. No only do I have the NWS 6 or 7 broadcast channels, I also have the two Skywarn channels for my home area, as well as some Fire and EMS dispatch channels in my home area. This 'odd' group allows me to move around the state (in Florida) and not have to specifically program or dial to the specific channel. It's something I want to try now that I know what the TO/CO/SE designations mean. Thanks for your help on this. Larry Message: 2 Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2024 19:44:25 -0400 From: John Wuest <jhwuest(a)gmail.com> Subject: [users] Re: Setting up Scanner function UV-5R Family To: CHIRP users list <users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com> Message-ID: <CABdgqVegASnBfsqwpCQEMi==4DEGk0t7i1cYz_FHn76zzeJ2Mg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I'm curious why you want to scan the NWS frequencies. Generally, there is only one that covers your geographical area and the others are out of range. Also, because they never stop transmitting, your radio will stop on it every scan cycle. On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM larry louree via Users < users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com> wrote: > I have one of my UV-5R that receives well, so want to us it to scan NWS > channels here to support my Skywarn activities. > > I went to Chirp, on the Advanced Settings Tab and found "Scan Resume". My > choices are: > > TO > CO > SE > > what do each of these do if I add them to my set up for the radio. > > Thanks. > > Larry > > Larry Louree, PMP > Problem Solver > Palmetto, Florida 34221 > cell: 407-697-1869 Larry Louree, PMP Problem Solver Palmetto, Florida 34221 cell: 407-697-1869

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Re: Setting up Scanner function UV-5R Family
by Rich NE1EE 10 Oct '24

10 Oct '24

Actually, Jim responded. I use the 5R, so I followed his instructions just to see the result. I stumbled a bit, because "scroll down to the Detailed Menu Reference" is really "Menu Definitions - Detailed", and my brain was programmed to skim for "Detailed". Persistence helped ;-) But sure enough, the answer is there. Thanks to you both. I updated my notes to "UV-5R scan options: TO=pause on channel; resume after preset time. CO=stop on carrier detect; resume when carrier drops. SE=stop on carrier detect; resumed by user." ...but it has been a while since I used scan on either of my 5R models, so I don't recall what happens with SE. I'll have to read the manual and test. Does it: 1. When SE is active and stopped on a channel, and the user presses SCAN, radios will pick up the scan at the channel point following, and resume scanning. 2. Go back to the beginning of the scan programmed list, and begin again. 3. Start the scan with the current channel, which may still be active. In this case, the user must manually step ahead, then press SCAN. ISTR that the 5R will resume scanning (SE mode) with the next scan channel, when the user triggers SCAN. ~R~ On 2024-10-09 20:35:, Gary Chesshir via Users wrote: >I haven't seen anyone answer your question. TO is stop on search and resume after preset time. Usually 5 sec. CO will stop when detects carrier and resume when carrier drops and SE will stop on signal and remain there until acted upon by user. > >Hope this helps you understand the 3 choices.

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Setting up Scanner function UV-5R Family
by larry louree 09 Oct '24

09 Oct '24

I have one of my UV-5R that receives well, so want to us it to scan NWS channels here to support my Skywarn activities. I went to Chirp, on the Advanced Settings Tab and found "Scan Resume". My choices are: TO CO SE what do each of these do if I add them to my set up for the radio. Thanks. Larry Larry Louree, PMP Problem Solver Palmetto, Florida 34221 cell: 407-697-1869

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TYT 7900
by John Oliver 06 Oct '24

06 Oct '24

CHIRP has an entry for the 7800. It connected to my radio but with a dire warning about how awful things could happen. Has anyone had this work, or made their radios explode? I'm worried!

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