[chirp_users] Baofeng Radios
OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
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Is there a difference between the Kenwood and Baofeng cables? I've been using the Baofung cable without any problems. On Jun 30, 2014 1:31 PM, "Michael West" michaeljwest@centurytel.net wrote:
OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
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On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Denis Dimick dgdimick@gmail.com wrote:
Is there a difference between the Kenwood and Baofeng cables? I've been using the Baofung cable without any problems.
The connection on many Chinese radios conforms to a connection originally used on Kenwood radios. So this type of connection is commonly referred to a "Kenwood" style connection. When you look for accessories like external microphones and headsets, you will most likely be looking for one with a Kenwood style connection. So to answer you question, the are basically the same thing.
Jim KC9HI
Jim,
Thanks for the info. I didn't know this was the case. Kenwoods are nice radios, however, at $33 a pop, the Baofung's are hard to beat.
Denis - KC6AUP On Jun 30, 2014 1:59 PM, "Jim Unroe" rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Denis Dimick dgdimick@gmail.com wrote:
Is there a difference between the Kenwood and Baofeng cables? I've been using the Baofung cable without any problems.
The connection on many Chinese radios conforms to a connection originally used on Kenwood radios. So this type of connection is commonly referred to a "Kenwood" style connection. When you look for accessories like external microphones and headsets, you will most likely be looking for one with a Kenwood style connection. So to answer you question, the are basically the same thing.
Jim KC9HI
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On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Denis Dimick dgdimick@gmail.com wrote:
Jim,
Thanks for the info. I didn't know this was the case. Kenwoods are nice radios, however, at $33 a pop, the Baofung's are hard to beat.
"the Baofung's are hard to _____."
You can pretty much fill anything into that blank. In this case, I think you found they are "hard to program."
Tom KD7LXL
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West michaeljwest@centurytel.net wrote:
OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The aren't of the highest quality.
What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1
Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points.
Good luck and keep us posted, Jim KC9HI
I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R. Problem turned out to be Chirp. The version I had on my computer was over a year old and that would not work with the new radio. I downloaded the latest version of Chirp and it worked just fine. Tried it on my older radio and it too worked fine.
So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp and try it again….
Herb, KB7UVC
NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator
Our WEB Site: http://www.nwaprs.info/ http://www.nwaprs.info
From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West michaeljwest@centurytel.net wrote:
OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The aren't of the highest quality.
What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1
Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points.
Good luck and keep us posted, Jim KC9HI
Like a fine wine, CHIRP improves with age.
John K3NXU Http://www.miklor.com
On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:32 PM, "Herb Gerhardt" hgerhardt@wavecable.com wrote:
I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R. Problem turned out to be Chirp. The version I had on my computer was over a year old and that would not work with the new radio. I downloaded the latest version of Chirp and it worked just fine. Tried it on my older radio and it too worked fine.
So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp and try it again….
Herb, KB7UVC NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator Our WEB Site: http://www.nwaprs.info
From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West michaeljwest@centurytel.net wrote: OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The aren't of the highest quality.
What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1
Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points.
Good luck and keep us posted, Jim KC9HI
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Like a fine wine, CHIRP improves with age.
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On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:32 PM, "Herb Gerhardt" hgerhardt@wavecable.com wrote:
I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R. Problem turned out to be Chirp. The version I had on my computer was over a year old and that would not work with the new radio. I downloaded the latest version of Chirp and it worked just fine. Tried it on my older radio and it too worked fine.
So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp and try it again….
Herb, KB7UVC NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator Our WEB Site: http://www.nwaprs.info
From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West michaeljwest@centurytel.net wrote: OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The aren't of the highest quality.
What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1
Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points.
Good luck and keep us posted, Jim KC9HI
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I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of my programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough for me to toss the old cables.
- Rob
On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:32 PM, "Herb Gerhardt" hgerhardt@wavecable.com wrote:
I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R. Problem turned out to be Chirp. The version I had on my computer was over a year old and that would not work with the new radio. I downloaded the latest version of Chirp and it worked just fine. Tried it on my older radio and it too worked fine.
So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp and try it again….
Herb, KB7UVC
NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator
Our WEB Site: http://www.nwaprs.info
*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe *Sent:* Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West michaeljwest@centurytel.net wrote:
OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
< div>
First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The aren't of the highest quality.
What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1
Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points.
Good luck and keep us posted, Jim KC9HI
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Don't toss the cables. Give them to a linux user! I figure Prolific will never release the code to check for their own genuine chip, so it will usually work on linux. I have at least ten cables that were thrown out and they all work fine under linux.
Also, running chirp under linux also solves the problem!
73 de Nigel ve3id
On 07/01/2014 11:07 AM, MURS Radio wrote:
I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of my programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough for me to toss the old cables.
Rob
On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:32 PM, "Herb Gerhardt" <hgerhardt@wavecable.com mailto:hgerhardt@wavecable.com> wrote:
I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R. Problem turned out to be Chirp. The version I had on my computer was over a year old and that would not work with the new radio. I downloaded the latest version of Chirp and it worked just fine. Tried it on my older radio and it too worked fine. So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp and try it again?. Herb, KB7UVC NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator Our WEB Site: http://www.nwaprs.info <http://www.nwaprs.info/> *From:*chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com> [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe *Sent:* Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West <michaeljwest@centurytel.net <mailto:michaeljwest@centurytel.net>> wrote: OK, I?m officially PO?d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ?kenwood? cable that a friend had. Now that I?ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It?s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I?ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn?t upload in the first place) but why can?t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I?m willing to try it. < div> First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The aren't of the highest quality. What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice. http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page. http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1 Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points. Good luck and keep us posted, Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users--
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Don't toss the cables. Give them to a linux user! I figure Prolific will never release the code to check for their own genuine chip, so it will usually work on linux. I have at least ten cables that were thrown out and they all work fine under linux.
Also, running chirp under linux also solves the problem!
73 de Nigel ve3id
On 07/01/2014 11:07 AM, MURS Radio wrote:
I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of
my programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough for me to toss the old cables.
Rob
On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:32 PM, "Herb Gerhardt" <
hgerhardt@wavecable.com mailto:hgerhardt@wavecable.com> wrote:
I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R.Problem turned out to be Chirp. The version I had on my computer was over a year old and that would not work with the new radio. I downloaded the latest version of Chirp and it worked just fine. Tried it on my older radio and it too worked fine.
So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp andtry it again?.
Herb, KB7UVC NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator Our WEB Site: http://www.nwaprs.info <http://www.nwaprs.info/> *From:*chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com> [mailto: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe
*Sent:* Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West <michaeljwest@centurytel.net mailto:michaeljwest@centurytel.net> wrote:
OK, I?m officially PO?d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and usedchirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ?kenwood? cable that a friend had. Now that I?ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It?s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I?ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn?t upload in the first place) but why can?t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I?m willing to try it.
< div> First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50radios. The aren't of the highest quality.
What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into alegacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php It is common to have connection problems between the programmingcable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1 Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind ofreceived signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points.
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I went the route of the Prolific chip cables needing to load the 3.2.0.0 driver on each computer. The most reliable cable I have is one with an FTDI chip from http://baofengtech.com I have several handhelds and have never had a problem. It cost me a few dollars more, but its plug ‘n play every time.
John
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My programming laptop is Win7 since all of my other radio programming software is Windows based. I run Linux in many other places but when programming radios it is all Windows. :)
- Rob
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 11:11 AM, Nigel Johnson, MIEEE nw.johnson@ieee.org wrote:
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Don't toss the cables. Give them to a linux user! I figure Prolific will never release the code to check for their own genuine chip, so it will usually work on linux. I have at least ten cables that were thrown out and they all work fine under linux.
Also, running chirp under linux also solves the problem!
73 de Nigel ve3id
On 07/01/2014 11:07 AM, MURS Radio wrote:
I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of my programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough for me to toss the old cables.
- Rob
On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:32 PM, "Herb Gerhardt" <hgerhardt@wavecable.com <mailto:hgerhardt@wavecable.com>> wrote:I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R. Problem turned out to be Chirp. The version I had on my computer was over a year old and that would not work with the new radio. I downloaded the latest version of Chirp and it worked just fine. Tried it on my older radio and it too worked fine.
So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp and try it again?.
Herb, KB7UVC NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator
Our WEB Site: http://www.nwaprs.info <http://www.nwaprs.info/> *From:*chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com> [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe *Sent:* Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West <michaeljwest@centurytel.net <mailto:michaeljwest@centurytel.net>> wrote: OK, I?m officially PO?d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a ?kenwood? cable that a friend had. Now that I?ve bought 2 more I absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It?s so arbitrary and is NOT reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I?ve made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn?t upload in the first place) but why can?t I get the frets downloaded? If you have a logical and reasonable answer I?m willing to try it.
< div> First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The aren't of the highest quality. What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice. http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess are the ones listed on this FAQ page. http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1 Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process. Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from wi-fi access points. Good luck and keep us posted, Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list
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I too only use a FTDI USB / serial cable with my HT. I use this cable with my Yaesu VX-6 on three separate computers. One workstation and two field laptops. My FTDI cable connects 100% of the time with fail proof HT uploads and downloads.
As I read all of the gross Prolific connection failure support requests, I am now wondering why Hams even waste their time in dealing with using Prolific USB / serial cables?
Pete Mackie kg7ixu@arrl.net
On Jul 1, 2014, at 8:07 AM, MURS Radio mursradio@gmail.com wrote:
I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of my programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough for me to toss the old cables.
- Rob
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Don't blame Prolific, they just put in some extra code to check if their driver is being used on a genuine or fake chip.
73 de Nigel ve3id
On 07/01/2014 12:36 PM, Pete Mackie wrote:
I too only use a FTDI USB / serial cable with my HT. I use this cable with my Yaesu VX-6 on three separate computers. One workstation and two field laptops. My FTDI cable connects 100% of the time with fail proof HT uploads and downloads.
As I read all of the gross Prolific connection failure support requests, I am now wondering why Hams even waste their time in dealing with using Prolific USB / serial cables?
Pete Mackie kg7ixu@arrl.net mailto:kg7ixu@arrl.net
On Jul 1, 2014, at 8:07 AM, MURS Radio <mursradio@gmail.com mailto:mursradio@gmail.com> wrote:
I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of my programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough for me to toss the old cables.
- Rob
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IMHO, It's not so much that the put in an anti-counterfeit measure, which they have every right to do, but instead it's all in the way they handled it.
Because of the prolific (pun intended) nature of the counterfeits, it seems like Prolific should have surfaced the reasoning of failure with more clarity. A message such as "this driver will not work with your cable - it is likely a counterfeit" may have been helpful. But instead they seem to have failed silently (mac), or at least cryptically (error 10 on windows xp?)
At least in the realm of radio programming cables and Chinese radios, you are more likely to see a fake than a real prolific, so this impact may be more common to our world.
-Jens
________________________________ From: "Nigel Johnson, MIEEE" nw.johnson@ieee.org To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2014 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios
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Don't blame Prolific, they just put in some extra code to check if their driver is being used on a genuine or fake chip.
73 de Nigel ve3id
On 07/01/2014 12:36 PM, Pete Mackie wrote:
I too only use a FTDI USB / serial cable with my HT. I use this cable with my Yaesu VX-6 on three separate computers. One workstation and two field laptops. My FTDI cable connects 100% of the time with fail proof HT uploads and downloads.
As I read all of the gross Prolific connection failure support requests, I am now wondering why Hams even waste their time in dealing with using Prolific USB / serial cables?
Pete Mackie kg7ixu@arrl.net mailto:kg7ixu@arrl.net
On Jul 1, 2014, at 8:07 AM, MURS Radio <mursradio@gmail.com mailto:mursradio@gmail.com> wrote:
I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of my programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough for me to toss the old cables.
- Rob
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On 07/01/2014 12:36 PM, Pete Mackie wrote:
I too only use a FTDI USB / serial cable with my HT. I use this cable with my Yaesu VX-6 on three separate computers. One workstation and two field laptops. My FTDI cable connects 100% of the time with fail proof HT uploads and downloads.
As I read all of the gross Prolific connection failure support requests, I am now wondering why Hams even waste their time in dealing with using Prolific USB / serial cables?
Because they work like a charm on Linux??
"An idea is not responsible for the people who believe in it."
There is much more to the store than Prolific like to reveal. Irrespective of this, Dig about the internets (particularly on various software sites) and you might find the earlier drivers and you can over-ride Windows installing the newer driver over the top. I made up a CD with a little installer that installed every variant of the drivers I could locate and you could ensure whatever cable you used you had the driver for the job. Sadly I never made a back up and I've loaned it away and it has never returned :(
Dennis Smith M1DLG
On 1 July 2014 18:38, Bruce Marshall bmarsh@bmarsh.com wrote:
On 07/01/2014 12:36 PM, Pete Mackie wrote:
I too only use a FTDI USB / serial cable with my HT. I use this cable with my Yaesu VX-6 on three separate computers. One workstation and two field laptops. My FTDI cable connects 100% of the time with fail proof HT uploads and downloads.
As I read all of the gross Prolific connection failure support requests, I am now wondering why Hams even waste their time in dealing with using Prolific USB / serial cables?
Because they work like a charm on Linux??
"An idea is not responsible for the people who believe in it."
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One prolific chip programming cable "gotcha" I haven't heard anyone mention is using the right USB port. Once you get it working by manually installing the old version of the prolific driver you have to plug your programming cable into that exact same USB port on your computer every time. I ran into this one after trying to reprogram a radio after a few months of use. After an hour or so of head scratching I switched ports and boom it worked perfectly again.
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM, Bruce Marshall bmarsh@bmarsh.com wrote:
On 07/01/2014 12:36 PM, Pete Mackie wrote:
I too only use a FTDI USB / serial cable with my HT. I use this cable with my Yaesu VX-6 on three separate computers. One workstation and two field laptops. My FTDI cable connects 100% of the time with fail proof HT uploads and downloads.
As I read all of the gross Prolific connection failure support requests, I am now wondering why Hams even waste their time in dealing with using Prolific USB / serial cables?
Because they work like a charm on Linux??
"An idea is not responsible for the people who believe in it."
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Correct... The driver does not follow the cable. Each port needs its own driver assignment.
John K3NXU Http://www.miklor.com
On Jul 1, 2014, at 5:27 PM, Steve Wall stevewmn@gmail.com wrote:
One prolific chip programming cable "gotcha" I haven't heard anyone mention is using the right USB port. Once you get it working by manually installing the old version of the prolific driver you have to plug your programming cable into that exact same USB port on your computer every time. I ran into this one after trying to reprogram a radio after a few months of use. After an hour or so of head scratching I switched ports and boom it worked perfectly again.
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM, Bruce Marshall bmarsh@bmarsh.com wrote:
On 07/01/2014 12:36 PM, Pete Mackie wrote:
I too only use a FTDI USB / serial cable with my HT. I use this cable with my Yaesu VX-6 on three separate computers. One workstation and two field laptops. My FTDI cable connects 100% of the time with fail proof HT uploads and downloads.
As I read all of the gross Prolific connection failure support requests, I am now wondering why Hams even waste their time in dealing with using Prolific USB / serial cables?
Because they work like a charm on Linux??
"An idea is not responsible for the people who believe in it."
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On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Steve Wall stevewmn@gmail.com wrote:
One prolific chip programming cable "gotcha" I haven't heard anyone mention is using the right USB port. Once you get it working by manually installing the old version of the prolific driver you have to plug your programming cable into that exact same USB port on your computer every time. I ran into this one after trying to reprogram a radio after a few months of use. After an hour or so of head scratching I switched ports and boom it worked perfectly again.
I have 2 USB ports on the front of my computer. I just plugged my Prolific based USB programming cable into the left USB port, waited for Win7 to install the latest driver and then downgraded it to the v3.2.0.0 driver. It was assigned COM2. I then removed the programming cable from the left USB port and plugged it into the right USB port. The Win7 driver install/downgrade process was repeated. Lastly I changed the right USB port to also be assigned COM2.
So I can plug my programming cable into either USB port without have to worry about driver issues or having to set CHIRP for a different COM port.
Jim KC9HI
I've been using Linux for many years and the prolific chip cables are not friendly with my desktops, they work fine on the laptops but you must add your user to the dialout group (& relogin) and the device must be /dev/ttyUSB0 If you still use MS windows, why be constantly screwed / infected / spied on !!! for frack's sake at least dual boot with Xubuntu !
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Steve Wall stevewmn@gmail.com wrote:
One prolific chip programming cable "gotcha" I haven't heard anyone mention is using the right USB port. Once you get it working by manually installing the old version of the prolific driver you have to plug your programming cable into that exact same USB port on your computer every time. I ran into this one after trying to reprogram a radio after a few months of use. After an hour or so of head scratching I switched ports and boom it worked perfectly again.
I have 2 USB ports on the front of my computer. I just plugged my Prolific based USB programming cable into the left USB port, waited for Win7 to install the latest driver and then downgraded it to the v3.2.0.0 driver. It was assigned COM2. I then removed the programming cable from the left USB port and plugged it into the right USB port. The Win7 driver install/downgrade process was repeated. Lastly I changed the right USB port to also be assigned COM2.
So I can plug my programming cable into either USB port without have to worry about driver issues or having to set CHIRP for a different COM port.
Jim KC9HI
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I’d be fine with Ubuntu or whatever other version is the current thing, but to me, it is not ever been enough mainstream and I don’t have the time to devote to tinkering and twiddling and hoping someone else happens to create a solution to whatever problem it is I’m having with Linux. The problems I’ve had in the past have started with the install and never, ever, ended. I’m not bashing it, just saying that it’s not for me and maybe some others. And no, I don’t use Windows much any more either.
Thanks for listening and I’m not trying to urinate in your corn flakes.
Forrest
On Jul 3, 2014, at 12:48 PM, Galen Thurber galenthurber@gmail.com wrote:
I've been using Linux for many years and the prolific chip cables are not friendly with my desktops, they work fine on the laptops but you must add your user to the dialout group (& relogin) and the device must be /dev/ttyUSB0 If you still use MS windows, why be constantly screwed / infected / spied on !!! for frack's sake at least dual boot with Xubuntu !
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Steve Wall stevewmn@gmail.com wrote: One prolific chip programming cable "gotcha" I haven't heard anyone mention is using the right USB port. Once you get it working by manually installing the old version of the prolific driver you have to plug your programming cable into that exact same USB port on your computer every time. I ran into this one after trying to reprogram a radio after a few months of use. After an hour or so of head scratching I switched ports and boom it worked perfectly again.
I have 2 USB ports on the front of my computer. I just plugged my Prolific based USB programming cable into the left USB port, waited for Win7 to install the latest driver and then downgraded it to the v3.2.0.0 driver. It was assigned COM2. I then removed the programming cable from the left USB port and plugged it into the right USB port. The Win7 driver install/downgrade process was repeated. Lastly I changed the right USB port to also be assigned COM2.
So I can plug my programming cable into either USB port without have to worry about driver issues or having to set CHIRP for a different COM port.
Jim KC9HI
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On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM, Forrest wfj@usa.com wrote:
I’d be fine with Ubuntu or whatever other version is the current thing, but to me, it is not ever been enough mainstream and I don’t have the time to devote to tinkering and twiddling and hoping someone else happens to create a solution to whatever problem it is I’m having with Linux. The problems I’ve had in the past have started with the install and never, ever, ended. I’m not bashing it, just saying that it’s not for me and maybe some others. And no, I don’t use Windows much any more either.
Thanks for listening and I’m not trying to urinate in your corn flakes.
Forrest
On Jul 3, 2014, at 12:48 PM, Galen Thurber galenthurber@gmail.com wrote:
I've been using Linux for many years and the prolific chip cables are not friendly with my desktops, they work fine on the laptops but you must add your user to the dialout group (& relogin) and the device must be /dev/ttyUSB0 If you still use MS windows, why be constantly screwed / infected / spied on !!! for frack's sake at least dual boot with Xubuntu !
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Steve Wall stevewmn@gmail.com wrote:
One prolific chip programming cable "gotcha" I haven't heard anyone mention is using the right USB port. Once you get it working by manually installing the old version of the prolific driver you have to plug your programming cable into that exact same USB port on your computer every time. I ran into this one after trying to reprogram a radio after a few months of use. After an hour or so of head scratching I switched ports and boom it worked perfectly again.
I have 2 USB ports on the front of my computer. I just plugged my Prolific based USB programming cable into the left USB port, waited for Win7 to install the latest driver and then downgraded it to the v3.2.0.0 driver. It was assigned COM2. I then removed the programming cable from the left USB port and plugged it into the right USB port. The Win7 driver install/downgrade process was repeated. Lastly I changed the right USB port to also be assigned COM2.
So I can plug my programming cable into either USB port without have to worry about driver issues or having to set CHIRP for a different COM port.
Jim KC9HI
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My experiences have been along those lines, too, Rick. And I’m a die-hard tinkerer, but in this case, it’s just much, much easier to move on…..again, not bashing those who live by it (I repeat this repeatedly because someone will take offense regardless). :)
Forrest
On Jul 3, 2014, at 2:08 PM, Rick Myers sark9handler@gmail.com wrote:
I had a dual boot set up with GRUB loader by a friend. The Linux wanted to upgrade and it crashed the entire Linux side for some reason. Now he's 3+ hours away to get him to assist me in either the removal of the linux or reinstalling it.
Rick
On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM, Forrest wfj@usa.com wrote: I’d be fine with Ubuntu or whatever other version is the current thing, but to me, it is not ever been enough mainstream and I don’t have the time to devote to tinkering and twiddling and hoping someone else happens to create a solution to whatever problem it is I’m having with Linux. The problems I’ve had in the past have started with the install and never, ever, ended. I’m not bashing it, just saying that it’s not for me and maybe some others. And no, I don’t use Windows much any more either.
Thanks for listening and I’m not trying to urinate in your corn flakes.
Forrest
On Jul 3, 2014, at 12:48 PM, Galen Thurber galenthurber@gmail.com wrote:
I've been using Linux for many years and the prolific chip cables are not friendly with my desktops, they work fine on the laptops but you must add your user to the dialout group (& relogin) and the device must be /dev/ttyUSB0 If you still use MS windows, why be constantly screwed / infected / spied on !!! for frack's sake at least dual boot with Xubuntu !
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Steve Wall stevewmn@gmail.com wrote: One prolific chip programming cable "gotcha" I haven't heard anyone mention is using the right USB port. Once you get it working by manually installing the old version of the prolific driver you have to plug your programming cable into that exact same USB port on your computer every time. I ran into this one after trying to reprogram a radio after a few months of use. After an hour or so of head scratching I switched ports and boom it worked perfectly again.
I have 2 USB ports on the front of my computer. I just plugged my Prolific based USB programming cable into the left USB port, waited for Win7 to install the latest driver and then downgraded it to the v3.2.0.0 driver. It was assigned COM2. I then removed the programming cable from the left USB port and plugged it into the right USB port. The Win7 driver install/downgrade process was repeated. Lastly I changed the right USB port to also be assigned COM2.
So I can plug my programming cable into either USB port without have to worry about driver issues or having to set CHIRP for a different COM port.
Jim KC9HI
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Michael West -
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Rick Myers -
Steve Wall -
Tom Hayward