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Eric

5 Oct 2021 5 Oct '21

11:54 a.m.

Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

Eric

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D.J.J. Ring, Jr.

5 Oct 5 Oct

12:11 p.m.

Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

CHIRP works with this unique file type which is why it is extremely important to upon the first time using CHIRP to download the IMG from your transceiver, save and safeguard it from loss. You can use this unique IMG file to restore your transceiver to factory settings which is especially important if user error causes your transceiver to be unresponsive, or "bricked".

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

...

Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

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Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF

12:20 p.m.

Of course his question shown a lack of understanding or he wouldn't have needed to ask a question. We can't all be as knowlegable as you.

Although the .img file contains a memory dump from the radio, there must be some commonality between img files or it wouldn't be possible to import an img file into ANY other radios Chirp editor. The memory dump is only a small part og the img file format. Having said that, I'm one of the many that doesn't understand the inner workings of Chirp.

...

On 05/10/2021 15:11 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

...

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Nicola Jayne Hodson

12:44 p.m.

David

i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

...

Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

CHIRP works with this unique file type which is why it is extremely important to upon the first time using CHIRP to download the IMG from your transceiver, save and safeguard it from loss. You can use this unique IMG file to restore your transceiver to factory settings which is especially important if user error causes your transceiver to be unresponsive, or "bricked".

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

...
Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

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D.J.J. Ring, Jr.

1 p.m.

I'm sorry it came off like that, it wasn't meant that way, I usually answer questions with a lot of understanding, probably I didn't do as well this time, for that and for any offense I inadvertently made I apologize.

No harshness was meant, if such came across, it was my regrettable choice of words.

If you spoke to me that wouldn't come across, written communications is lacking in nuance or at least good writers, and in this, I have failed this time.

To the original poster, I am sorry if my message seemed harsh, it was supposed to be a URGENT warning to not hurt your radio, not meant to hurt your feelings, or convey a lack of support from me or more importantly, this list. I think the urgency of my warning to protect your radio from harm got in the way of my otherwise better explanation and expression, again my apologies.

Best regards,

DR N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Nicola Jayne Hodson < nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com> wrote:

...

David

i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

...
Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

CHIRP works with this unique file type which is why it is extremely important to upon the first time using CHIRP to download the IMG from your transceiver, save and safeguard it from loss. You can use this unique IMG file to restore your transceiver to factory settings which is especially important if user error causes your transceiver to be unresponsive, or "bricked".

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

...
Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

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Jonathan Peakall

3:11 p.m.

Didn't sound harsh or condescending to me. One line was perhaps direct.

On 10/5/2021 1:00 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wrote:

...

No harshness was meant, if such came across, it was my regrettable choice of words.

If you spoke to me that wouldn't come across, written communications is lacking in nuance or at least good writers, and in this, I have failed this time.

Best regards,

DR N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Nicola Jayne Hodson <nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com mailto:nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com> wrote:

David

 i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea@arrl.net
<mailto:n1ea@arrl.net>> wrote:

    Eric,

    The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's
    memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of
    a manufacturer's transceiver.

    CHIRP works with this unique file type which is why it is
    extremely important to upon the first time using CHIRP to
    download the IMG from your transceiver, save and safeguard it
    from loss. You can use this unique IMG file to restore your
    transceiver to factory settings which is especially important
    if user error causes your transceiver to be unresponsive, or
    "bricked".

    Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

    Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP
    works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

    Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your
    radio equipment.

    If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration
    measures using someone else's IMG file.

    Best wishes,

    David N1EA


    On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric <chirp@brunsen.com
    <mailto:chirp@brunsen.com>> wrote:

        Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file
        that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

        Thanks,

        Eric

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Eric

7:28 p.m.

David,

Thanks. Re-reading your message with this explanation makes perfect sense.

I understand the ease of misunderstanding when it comes to email (and texting is even worse).

The reason for my wanting this tool, is that I have somehow become the “go to” person for programming other folks radios,

and I like to keep a record of what changes were made, when and why.

At this time, I track these things in a spreadsheet, and it works, but it would be much easier to automate the process rather than copy/paste.

Thanks again,

Eric

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com On Behalf Of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 3:01 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

No harshness was meant, if such came across, it was my regrettable choice of words.

If you spoke to me that wouldn't come across, written communications is lacking in nuance or at least good writers, and in this, I have failed this time.

Best regards,

N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Nicola Jayne Hodson <nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com mailto:nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com > wrote:

David

i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea@arrl.net mailto:n1ea@arrl.net > wrote:

Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric <chirp@brunsen.com mailto:chirp@brunsen.com > wrote:

Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

Eric

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D.J.J. Ring, Jr.

9:36 p.m.

Agreed, a very worthy project, perhaps it can be posted as a development feature, especially if you would be willing to let others develop it with you, everyone might find it very useful in maintaining CHIRP and supporting the many transceivers it works with.

Best wishes and thanks again for your kind message.

73 DR N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 10:29 PM Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

...

David,

Thanks. Re-reading your message with this explanation makes perfect sense.

I understand the ease of misunderstanding when it comes to email (and texting is even worse).

The reason for my wanting this tool, is that I have somehow become the “go to” person for programming other folks radios,

and I like to keep a record of what changes were made, when and why.

At this time, I track these things in a spreadsheet, and it works, but it would be much easier to automate the process rather than copy/paste.

Thanks again,

Eric

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com < chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com> *On Behalf Of *D.J.J. Ring, Jr. *Sent:* Tuesday, October 5, 2021 3:01 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

I'm sorry it came off like that, it wasn't meant that way, I usually answer questions with a lot of understanding, probably I didn't do as well this time, for that and for any offense I inadvertently made I apologize.

No harshness was meant, if such came across, it was my regrettable choice of words.

If you spoke to me that wouldn't come across, written communications is lacking in nuance or at least good writers, and in this, I have failed this time.

To the original poster, I am sorry if my message seemed harsh, it was supposed to be a URGENT warning to not hurt your radio, not meant to hurt your feelings, or convey a lack of support from me or more importantly, this list. I think the urgency of my warning to protect your radio from harm got in the way of my otherwise better explanation and expression, again my apologies.

Best regards,

DR

N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Nicola Jayne Hodson < nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com> wrote:

David

i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

CHIRP works with this unique file type which is why it is extremely important to upon the first time using CHIRP to download the IMG from your transceiver, save and safeguard it from loss. You can use this unique IMG file to restore your transceiver to factory settings which is especially important if user error causes your transceiver to be unresponsive, or "bricked".

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

Eric

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Eric

6 Oct 6 Oct

12:34 p.m.

David,

So do you know if there is a file format spec for the img files that CHIRP writes?

It would guess that even if the format differs between radio vendors/models, there would be similarities to the keys/values that could be interpreted.

Thanks,

Eric

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com On Behalf Of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:37 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

Best wishes and thanks again for your kind message.

N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 10:29 PM Eric <chirp@brunsen.com mailto:chirp@brunsen.com > wrote:

David,

Thanks. Re-reading your message with this explanation makes perfect sense.

I understand the ease of misunderstanding when it comes to email (and texting is even worse).

The reason for my wanting this tool, is that I have somehow become the “go to” person for programming other folks radios,

and I like to keep a record of what changes were made, when and why.

At this time, I track these things in a spreadsheet, and it works, but it would be much easier to automate the process rather than copy/paste.

Thanks again,

Eric

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com > On Behalf Of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 3:01 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

No harshness was meant, if such came across, it was my regrettable choice of words.

If you spoke to me that wouldn't come across, written communications is lacking in nuance or at least good writers, and in this, I have failed this time.

Best regards,

N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Nicola Jayne Hodson <nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com mailto:nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com > wrote:

David

i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea@arrl.net mailto:n1ea@arrl.net > wrote:

Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric <chirp@brunsen.com mailto:chirp@brunsen.com > wrote:

Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

Eric

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David J. J. Ring, Jr.

3:32 p.m.

I'm not the person to ask, but I'd just assume that all the img files are completely different, and it's chirp's job to access it and that it does this by selecting the different model of radio. When I run chirp and select my manufacturer and model, I assume that it takes the IMG file and interfaces with it in a unique way particular to th radio, but I'm just guessing what's being done.

One of the developers would know but I don't, I'm just a user who occasionally helps users when no answer is given because I love that people use chirp because I think it's a great program.

I'm also working with the developer of SLINT the multi language and acccessible Slackware operating system, what a fabulous distribution it is.

http://slint.fr

We have several visually challanged hams on the support list!

73 DR N1EA

Eric wrote: Wed, Oct 06, 2021 at 02:34:21PM -0500

...

David,
           So do you know if there is a file format spec for the img files that CHIRP writes?
It would guess that even if the format differs between radio vendors/models, there would be similarities to the keys/values that could be interpreted.

Thanks,

Eric

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com On Behalf Of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:37 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

Agreed, a very worthy project, perhaps it can be posted as a development feature, especially if you would be willing to let others develop it with you, everyone might find it very useful in maintaining CHIRP and supporting the many transceivers it works with.

Best wishes and thanks again for your kind message.

73

DR

N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 10:29 PM Eric <chirp@brunsen.com mailto:chirp@brunsen.com > wrote:

David,

Thanks. Re-reading your message with this explanation makes perfect sense.

I understand the ease of misunderstanding when it comes to email (and texting is even worse).

The reason for my wanting this tool, is that I have somehow become the “go to” person for programming other folks radios,

and I like to keep a record of what changes were made, when and why.

At this time, I track these things in a spreadsheet, and it works, but it would be much easier to automate the process rather than copy/paste.

Thanks again,

Eric

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com > On Behalf Of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 3:01 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

I'm sorry it came off like that, it wasn't meant that way, I usually answer questions with a lot of understanding, probably I didn't do as well this time, for that and for any offense I inadvertently made I apologize.

No harshness was meant, if such came across, it was my regrettable choice of words.

If you spoke to me that wouldn't come across, written communications is lacking in nuance or at least good writers, and in this, I have failed this time.

To the original poster, I am sorry if my message seemed harsh, it was supposed to be a URGENT warning to not hurt your radio, not meant to hurt your feelings, or convey a lack of support from me or more importantly, this list. I think the urgency of my warning to protect your radio from harm got in the way of my otherwise better explanation and expression, again my apologies.

Best regards,

DR

N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Nicola Jayne Hodson <nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com mailto:nicola.jayne.hodson@gmail.com > wrote:

David

i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea@arrl.net mailto:n1ea@arrl.net > wrote:

Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

CHIRP works with this unique file type which is why it is extremely important to upon the first time using CHIRP to download the IMG from your transceiver, save and safeguard it from loss. You can use this unique IMG file to restore your transceiver to factory settings which is especially important if user error causes your transceiver to be unresponsive, or "bricked".

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric <chirp@brunsen.com mailto:chirp@brunsen.com > wrote:

Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

Eric

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Jim Unroe

4:44 p.m.

On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 3:36 PM Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

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David,
           So do you know if there is a file format spec for the img files that CHIRP writes?
It would guess that even if the format differs between radio vendors/models, there would be similarities to the keys/values that could be interpreted.

Thanks,

Eric

There is no spec. An "image" is just an extraction, or picture, of a radio's memory. Each radio is different. Each CHIRP driver has to be designed to each individual "image". That is why you can only upload and image into the same type of radio that it was downloaded from.

Jim KC9HI

Eric

7:32 p.m.

New subject: [chirp_users] [SPAM] Re: IMG file format

Jim, Thanks.

Eric

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On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 3:36 PM Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

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David,

           So do you know if there is a file format spec for the img

files that CHIRP writes?

...

It would guess that even if the format differs between radio

vendors/models, there would be similarities to the keys/values that could be interpreted.

...

Thanks,

Eric

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Eric

5 Oct 5 Oct

12:53 p.m.

David, I do understand how Chirp works and have been using is successfully for quite a while now.

I was asking because I was considering creating a tool that would allow me to read the contents of the file and export it to a human-readable file for reference purposes.

I can do that now with Memory files through Chirp, but cannot do it with settings from the radio.

Thanks,

Eric

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com On Behalf Of D.J.J. Ring, Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 2:12 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

Eric,

The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's transceiver.

Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.

Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please read the documentation and follow the instructions!

Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.

If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using someone else's IMG file.

Best wishes,

David N1EA

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric <chirp@brunsen.com mailto:chirp@brunsen.com > wrote:

Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses to same configuration values to?

Thanks,

Eric

Jim Unroe

4:26 p.m.

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:55 PM Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

...

David, I do understand how Chirp works and have been using is successfully for quite a while now.

I was asking because I was considering creating a tool that would allow me to read the contents of the file and export it to a human-readable file for reference purposes.

I can do that now with Memory files through Chirp, but cannot do it with settings from the radio.

Thanks,

Eric

What you are wanting to create is something similar to Baoclone.

Jim KC9HI

Eric

7:29 p.m.

New subject: [chirp_users] [SPAM] Re: IMG file format

Jim, Thanks, I have never heard of Baoclone before, I'll take a look at it.

Thanks again,

Eric

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On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:55 PM Eric chirp@brunsen.com wrote:

...

David, I do understand how Chirp works and have been using is

successfully for quite a while now.

...

I was asking because I was considering creating a tool that would allow me

to read the contents of the file and export it to a human-readable file for reference purposes.

...

I can do that now with Memory files through Chirp, but cannot do it with

settings from the radio.

...

Thanks,

Eric

What you are wanting to create is something similar to Baoclone.

Bill KA8VIT

6 Oct 6 Oct

12:09 p.m.

The Chirp source code is available on GIT.

Download and take a look at it.

You'll find all sorts of neat info buried within it.

I did this to create my own tool to program/clone radios with an Arduino.

73 - Bill KA8VIT/W8COD

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On 10/05/2021 3:53 PM Eric <chirp@brunsen.com> wrote:



David,  I do understand how Chirp works and have been using is successfully for quite a while now. 

I was asking because I was considering creating a tool that would allow me to read the contents of the file and export it to a human-readable file for reference purposes. 

I can do that now with Memory files through Chirp, but cannot do it with settings from the radio.


Thanks,


Eric

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