_______________________________________________Hello and hope it is OK to join this discussion, which I just signed up for this week. Like Dawn, I am new to HAM radio (as of Xmas) and trying to set up a mobile unit. Main problem is setting up IMG via PC and Chirp software, using a Mirkit FDTI cable. Instructions seem pretty clear, but I can’t get cloning to work. Here are background details:
- PC’s are new Dell desktop and MS Surface laptop, both using Windows 10
- Tried all ports (2.0 & 3.0) on both PC’s and get error message “Radio not responding” when trying to clone (download)
- W10 Device Manager shows an “FT232R USB UART” device under “Other Devices”, not under COM ports
- Due to #3, I cannot select any COM port that corresponds to the cable (assuming the FT232R USB UART is the cable), in Chirp software
- Possibility of bad cable based on same outcome with different PC’s??
- Any way to force cable installation under COM ports, instead of Other Devices??
If I could get the cable connection to work with Chirp software, I think the rest of the setup for channels/frequencies is pretty straightforward, although I may need some help with the “operational” settings. I am looking forward to getting the appropriate HAM license/certification to use this radio and appreciate any help/guidance you can provide.
Rich
From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of John
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:14 AM
To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com
Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3
Glad you got it working by plugging into a port at the back but I wonder whether this is one of those weird USB3 port compatibility issues?
Is the port at the side blue, vs black at the back?
John. Ch.
Dawn K wrote on 30/12/2020 02:06:I apologize, I tried a different USB port and it worked. I was using the ones on top of my computer instead of the ones in the back for convenience. Thank you for your help. Have a great evening.
On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 8:02 PM Jim Unroe <rock.unroe@gmail.com> wrote:
Dawn,
On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 8:56 PM Dawn K <fnordphoenix@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am sorry to bother everyone again but I am uncertain how to proceed. I downloaded and installed the latest drivers for my cable, Windows 10 is recognizing it. But now I get an "error reading data. Not the amount of data we want." I have looked for trouble shooting but all I can find is the updating the driver or an issue with the cable which isn't my issue. I have tried multiple times. I have made sure the cable clicks in, I have tried pulling the cable out a little, but I get the same error.
>
Are you choosing the correct COM port? Which Vendor and Model are you
choosing? Attach the debug.log file.
Instructions for how to locate the debug.log file can be found here:
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/How_to_report_issues
Jim KC9HI
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