On 3/12/2013 9:57 AM, Tom Hayward wrote:
On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 10:41 PM, Brad Rupp bradrupp@gmail.com wre:
Hello,
I am trying to use Chirp to program my Yaesu VX-6R HT. I have two problems with the VX-6R.
- I cannot import a CSV file to my VX-6R image in Chirp. When I try to
import the CSV, it appears to succeed, but none of the new memory locations are put into the image file. Note, I have 24 memories in the image and am trying to import 100+ memories that exist in various ranges (1-24, 200-250, 300-325, etc.) in the CSV.
- When I write the memories to the the VX-6R, the memories are all
unmasked (hidden) except the memories that existed before the write. If I manually mask (show) the memories and then use Chirp to write the memories again, they revert back to being unmasked (hidden). I know the new memories are there. I just can't see them.
I can't tell if you're just having trouble understanding what you're seeing, or if there is a bug. There is no such thing as "unmasked (hidden)". When a memory is masked, is shows gray in Chirp and cannot be recalled on the VX6. Normal memories are "unmasked" and can be recalled on the VX6. You are using the terms opposite of what they mean. When you delete an active memory in Chirp, it first masks it (appears in gray), then if deleted again will completely erase the channel. Editing a gray/masked channel will return it to active.
When I used the terms masked and unmasked, I am referring to the radio and the way Yaesu uses the terms. Yes, your are correct, I reversed the meanings.
I cannot see the uploaded memory locations on the radio. They appear to be uploaded and hidden. When I make the memory location visible in the radio, I can see what Chirp uploaded. I have to change every memory location on the radio that I uploaded to make it visible. On the next upload from Chirp, the memories are back to being hidden.
When you make changes on the VX6 and download into Chirp, you will see what is currently on the radio. Chirp will not modify this, except for the individual memories you choose to modify (i.e., changing the alpha tag on channel 24 will only modify channel 24). Now upload from Chirp back to the radio and channel 24 will have the new alpha tag, but every other detail--including masked memories, VFO frequency, etc.--will be exactly the same as when you started.
Will you submit a bug report for this? Include your .img file and debug.log so that I can make sure we're on the same page.
Done. Two bugs created:
http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/685 http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/687
http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/issues/new
Tom KD7LXL
P.S. I modified the programming on a family member's VX6 a few weeks ago and don't recall anything funny happening, but unfortunately I don't still have access to that radio to test.
Chirp is working fine for my Kenwood radio. VX-6 Commander also has the same problem with my VX-6R as Chirp, so I figure something is strange with my radio (or I am doing something completely stupid). I bought my radio new and have done no mods to it.
I am a software developer so I can help debug/troubleshoot this. Just tell me what you need.