[chirp_users] IMG File Request
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
Per the CHIRP homepage, you need to use a different radio model to program the UV5X3:
UV-5RX3 (use Radioddity UV-5RX3
Ken, N2VIP
On Aug 6, 2022, at 21:38, K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
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Hi, even though the UV5X3 is in the bTech model list in Chirp? Also, when I tried a different model choice to see if it would download, I think I tried the Baofeng UV5R and Chirp told me I selected the incorrect radio and that it is a UV5X3. Thanks.
----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Hansen To: Discussion of CHIRP Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2022 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG File Request
Per the CHIRP homepage, you need to use a different radio model to program the UV5X3:
UV-5RX3 (use Radioddity UV-5RX3
Ken, N2VIP
On Aug 6, 2022, at 21:38, K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
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Ken, I just tried it under Radioddity and the model you mentioned, and this is the error: An error has occurredgraphic 289 Radio identifies as BTECH UV-5X3. Please choose the proper vendor/model and try again. OK ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Hansen To: Discussion of CHIRP Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2022 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG File Request
Per the CHIRP homepage, you need to use a different radio model to program the UV5X3:
UV-5RX3 (use Radioddity UV-5RX3
Ken, N2VIP
On Aug 6, 2022, at 21:38, K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
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On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
Images for many of the radios supported by CHIRP are available in the CHIRP repository.
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository/show/tests/images
The image for the BTech UV-5X3 is an original image taken from a radio while it was still in its factory state. Here is a direct link.
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository/changes/tests/images/B...
Jim KC9HI
CHIRP is very specific. Only use the file for a BTech UV-5X3 (see attached) I also attached a copy of my image file for a BTech 5X3.
This should get you going. Stay safe and healthy. John 'Miklor'
K3NXU
-----Original Message----- From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 7:38 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG File Request
On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired
it.
I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by
hand.
Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
Images for many of the radios supported by CHIRP are available in the CHIRP repository.
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository/show/tests/images
The image for the BTech UV-5X3 is an original image taken from a radio while it was still in its factory state. Here is a direct link.
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository/changes/tests/images/B TECH_UV-5X3.img
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oops, looks like your file did come attached. Thanks.
----- Original Message ----- From: "John La" JohnLa@usa.net To: "'Discussion of CHIRP'" chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2022 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG File Request
CHIRP is very specific. Only use the file for a BTech UV-5X3 (see attached) I also attached a copy of my image file for a BTech 5X3.
This should get you going. Stay safe and healthy. John 'Miklor'
K3NXU
-----Original Message----- From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 7:38 AM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG File Request
On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired
it.
I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by
hand.
Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
Images for many of the radios supported by CHIRP are available in the CHIRP repository.
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository/show/tests/images
The image for the BTech UV-5X3 is an original image taken from a radio while it was still in its factory state. Here is a direct link.
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/repository/changes/tests/images/B TECH_UV-5X3.img
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On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
The [BAND] button became pretty much obsolete back in late 2012/early 2013 with the introduction of the Baofeng BF-F8+ (not to be confused with the BF-F8HP which came along in the spring of 2014). Prior to the BF-F8+ and its new firmware, the user had to select the correct band prior to entering a frequency into the VFO. If the selected band did not match the band required by the frequency that was entered, that frequency would be rejected. You either had to change to a frequency entered to match the currently selected band or switch to the band that would match the desired frequency.
Since the BF-F8+ was the first UV-5R like radio designed without a band button, the firmware was updated to automatically select the appropriate band based on the first digit entered into the VFO (1XX.XXX = VHF, 4XX.XXX or 5XX.XXX = UHF). Since this firmware was used across many similar model variants, even models with a [BAND] button acquired this capability. For this reason, the UV-82 series radios have never had a [BAND] button. Just key in the desired STEP compatible frequency and the correct band is automatically selected.
Since the tri-band BTech UV-5X3 is based on the above-mentioned dual-band radios, it comes from the factory with memory that stores and remembers the last used frequency for each of the bands is populated only with a VHF frequency and a UHF frequency. Since a new radio has no 220 frequency stored in either VFOs 220 band memory slot yet, the [BAND] button skips the 220 band's memory slot and only toggles between the VHF and UHF bands. Once you key in a STEP compatible 220 band frequency into either VFO (the band will automatically be selected: 2XX.XXX = 220), the 220 band memory slot will become populated with a frequency and 220 band will no longer be skipped when tapping the [BAND] button.
Jim KC9HI
Thanks Jim for the link and thanks John, although your files weren't attached, but I got the image from the link Jim sent. So I opened the image I downloaded from the Chirp site and when I tried to upload it, Chirp gave me the message of an unexpected error communicating with the radio. I looked for a log file in the Chirp folder in program files (x86) and didn't find any log files. Is there another location for the log, or would that not tell me anything anyway? Thanks.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Unroe" rock.unroe@gmail.com To: "Discussion of CHIRP" chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2022 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG File Request
On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
The [BAND] button became pretty much obsolete back in late 2012/early 2013 with the introduction of the Baofeng BF-F8+ (not to be confused with the BF-F8HP which came along in the spring of 2014). Prior to the BF-F8+ and its new firmware, the user had to select the correct band prior to entering a frequency into the VFO. If the selected band did not match the band required by the frequency that was entered, that frequency would be rejected. You either had to change to a frequency entered to match the currently selected band or switch to the band that would match the desired frequency.
Since the BF-F8+ was the first UV-5R like radio designed without a band button, the firmware was updated to automatically select the appropriate band based on the first digit entered into the VFO (1XX.XXX = VHF, 4XX.XXX or 5XX.XXX = UHF). Since this firmware was used across many similar model variants, even models with a [BAND] button acquired this capability. For this reason, the UV-82 series radios have never had a [BAND] button. Just key in the desired STEP compatible frequency and the correct band is automatically selected.
Since the tri-band BTech UV-5X3 is based on the above-mentioned dual-band radios, it comes from the factory with memory that stores and remembers the last used frequency for each of the bands is populated only with a VHF frequency and a UHF frequency. Since a new radio has no 220 frequency stored in either VFOs 220 band memory slot yet, the [BAND] button skips the 220 band's memory slot and only toggles between the VHF and UHF bands. Once you key in a STEP compatible 220 band frequency into either VFO (the band will automatically be selected: 2XX.XXX = 220), the 220 band memory slot will become populated with a frequency and 220 band will no longer be skipped when tapping the [BAND] button.
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On Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 1:33 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Thanks Jim for the link and thanks John, although your files weren't attached, but I got the image from the link Jim sent. So I opened the image I downloaded from the Chirp site and when I tried to upload it, Chirp gave me the message of an unexpected error communicating with the radio. I looked for a log file in the Chirp folder in program files (x86) and didn't find any log files. Is there another location for the log, or would that not tell me anything anyway? Thanks.
The "How To Report Issues" page in the CHIRP documentation/wiki area provides information on how to locate the debug.log file for all three supported operating systems. Here is a link to the page...
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/How_to_report_issues
Jim KC9HI
Well I feel like a fool for not thinking of this, but it should be noted. I had done a web search for my particular error message and I found a message on some other forum, it may have been by John on this list who sent me an image, but it was recommended to go back to an earlier Chirp because something had been broken, this was in May of this year. So I figured my Chirp was about that old, so I downloaded the latest Chirp, and Whala! I uploaded the stock image, then downloaded it, I then imported my channels and successfully uploaded them. So the lesson to be taken from this, if it isn't working, try a newer Chirp file, or if that doesn't work, maybe an even older version. Thanks to All
Glenn
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Unroe" rock.unroe@gmail.com To: "Discussion of CHIRP" chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2022 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] IMG File Request
On Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 1:33 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Thanks Jim for the link and thanks John, although your files weren't attached, but I got the image from the link Jim sent. So I opened the image I downloaded from the Chirp site and when I tried to upload it, Chirp gave me the message of an unexpected error communicating with the radio. I looked for a log file in the Chirp folder in program files (x86) and didn't find any log files. Is there another location for the log, or would that not tell me anything anyway? Thanks.
The "How To Report Issues" page in the CHIRP documentation/wiki area provides information on how to locate the debug.log file for all three supported operating systems. Here is a link to the page...
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/How_to_report_issues
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Tried to send img file but google wud not allow it to send.
On Sat, Aug 6, 2022, 10:38 PM K0LNY_Glenn glenn@ervin.email wrote:
Hi, I have a bTech UV5X3 and it seems all messed up, that is why I acquired it. I can punch in simplex channels, but I cannot input duplex channels by hand. Chirp will not read from the radio, and even though it is a tri-band, the band button only toggles between 2M and 70Cm. I was able to punch in a 1.5 M frequency and it worked on simplex. But no matter what I do, Chirp says error reading from radio. The cable works with the Baofengs I have. Since the radio isn't toggling to the third band, I'm wondering if someone flashed it with a UV5R image. I'm not sure if it would work to upload to the radio with the proper image if I can't download from it first. Anyway, if someone has a backed original image of a UV5X3, I would much appreciate a copy of it if you would. Glenn
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On Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM bob burks kc4lb1@gmail.com wrote:
Tried to send img file but google wud not allow it to send.
Unfortunately Google has been blocking the transfer of *.img files for some time now. What I have ended up doing as a workaround is to use a file transfer service. The one that I have been using recently is FileTransfer. It is free to use and you don't need an account (but I created an account for myself).
Jim KC9HI
Thanks 73
On Sun, Aug 7, 2022, 5:58 PM Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM bob burks kc4lb1@gmail.com wrote:
Tried to send img file but google wud not allow it to send.
Unfortunately Google has been blocking the transfer of *.img files for some time now. What I have ended up doing as a workaround is to use a file transfer service. The one that I have been using recently is FileTransfer. It is free to use and you don't need an account (but I created an account for myself).
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