[chirp_users] Only 99 channels with Kenwood TM-281A
Only 99 channels with Kenwood TM-281A
Hi All:
Been trying to use CHIRP to program my Kenwood TM-281A. This radio is specced for 200 channels but, according to literature, reverts to 100 channels when names are used.
When I download from the radio it only allows me 100 channels (0-99), even when I import a CSV file with the names deleted. When I click on the memory range I am unable to go past 99 (upward arrow greyed out).
Is there a way to open up the memory to 200 channels?
Thanks!
Is there a switch in the SETTINGS tab?
Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail nigel@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net
Hi Nigel:
Thanks for the reply. I don't see a settings tab. When I "download from radio" and try and click on the "Properties" tab there is no response. I hope that would be an area where I could increase the number of channels to the specified 200 that is supposed to be available. It's like the radio is stuck on alphanumeric mode.
On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 3:01 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF nigel@ngunn.net wrote:
I should also add that I already went into the actual radio menu # 15 and changed the radio to 200 channel mode.
On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 3:09 PM AS arsimboli@gmail.com wrote:
You're right. I just tried it. On my TM-271, it appears to be menu 17 on the radio settings. You might have to power cycle or reset the radio from menu 99.
Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail nigel@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net
Thanks Nigel, I did the full reset from menu 99 as well as cycled the power, unplugged and replugged cables, restarted CHIRP, etc. Nothing fixed it so far. I'm baffled!!!
On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 3:32 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF nigel@ngunn.net wrote:
Have you tried factory software?
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On Friday, May 1, 2020, 15:36, AS arsimboli@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks Nigel, I did the full reset from menu 99 as well as cycled the power, unplugged and replugged cables, restarted CHIRP, etc. Nothing fixed it so far. I'm baffled!!! On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 3:32 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF nigel@ngunn.net wrote:
You're right. I just tried it. On my TM-271, it appears to be menu 17 on the radio settings. You might have to power cycle or reset the radio from menu 99.
On 01 May 2020 at 18:09 AS arsimboli@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Nigel: Thanks for the reply. I don't see a settings tab. When I "download from radio" and try and click on the "Properties" tab there is no response. I hope that would be an area where I could increase the number of channels to the specified 200 that is supposed to be available. It's like the radio is stuck on alphanumeric mode.
On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 3:01 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF < nigel@ngunn.net> wrote:
Is there a switch in the SETTINGS tab?
On 01 May 2020 at 17:52 AS < arsimboli@gmail.com> wrote:
Only 99 channels with Kenwood TM-281A
Hi All: Been trying to use CHIRP to program my Kenwood TM-281A. This radio is specced for 200 channels but, according to literature, reverts to 100 channels when names are used. When I download from the radio it only allows me 100 channels (0-99), even when I import a CSV file with the names deleted. When I click on the memory range I am unable to go past 99 (upward arrow greyed out). Is there a way to open up the memory to 200 channels? Thanks! _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Nigel Gunn, W8IFF at nigel@ngunn.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
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No. Don't have a Windows computer.
Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail nigel@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net
On 01 May 2020 at 18:44 Jardy Dawson via chirp_users chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote:
Have you tried factory software?
On 2020-05-01 15:54, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:
No. Don't have a Windows computer.
If you're willing to install, you can get the free (non-commercial use) VM from VmWare, and a Win-10 Pro disk off eBay for ~ $25.
And if you later realize you made the initial Win partition to small, like me, EaseUS has a free partition management tool that was fairly intuitive.
I went this route so I could run the OEM, Win-only SW for my DMR HT and updating my Garmin GPS.
Benton 1may20 -- NX7O benton@siletzbay.com
I've got a copy of Win10 that came with this laptop but not sure which is the easiest sandbox to use. I was dual booting but Windows updates seem to destroy GRUB too easily.
Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail nigel@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net
If you don't mind downloading a lot of unnecessary compiling tools, Microsoft has pre built image for virtual box, VMware and more at https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/
The VM is license free but only good for 30/60 days, I can't remember which.
I haven't dual booted windows in about 2 years for the exact reason Nigel mentioned -- it will remove grub and install its own bootloader (which doesn't normally see Linux last I checked)
Tony. ________________________________ From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com on behalf of Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF nigel@ngunn.net Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 7:18:13 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com; benton@siletzbay.com benton@siletzbay.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Only 99 channels with Kenwood TM-281A
I've got a copy of Win10 that came with this laptop but not sure which is the easiest sandbox to use. I was dual booting but Windows updates seem to destroy GRUB too easily.
On 01 May 2020 at 19:18 benton@siletzbay.com wrote:
On 01 May 2020 at 18:44 Jardy Dawson via chirp_users chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote:
Have you tried factory software?
On 2020-05-01 15:54, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:
No. Don't have a Windows computer.
If you're willing to install, you can get the free (non-commercial use) VM from VmWare, and a Win-10 Pro disk off eBay for ~ $25.
And if you later realize you made the initial Win partition to small, like me, EaseUS has a free partition management tool that was fairly intuitive.
I went this route so I could run the OEM, Win-only SW for my DMR HT and updating my Garmin GPS.
Benton 1may20 -- NX7O benton@siletzbay.commailto:benton@siletzbay.com
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On 2020-05-01 17:27, Tony Fuller wrote:
VmWare's is good indefinitely, I've already received several updates, going on a year or so.
And, especially, thanks for the heads-up regarding Win overwriting grub. I picked up a Win laptop at Christmas and figured I'd set it up for dual-boot at some point. Now not so sure.
Benton 1may20 -- NX7O benton@siletzbay.com
Links: ------ [1] https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/
It's menu 15, not 17 but, same here. I've now got 100 empty channels. We seem to be doing exactly as the manual says. I guess it's broken.
Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.resolutions tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF and GMRS WRBV701, e-mail nigel@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net
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