Cool! I didn't know about that feature; I'll be using it myself. Thanks! On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 11:34 AM Dan Smith via chirp_users < chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote:
> > The Windows Device Manager (you may need to open the Control Panel and > search for that item) will give you a handy list of COM ports. Bring up > Device Manager, note the COM ports listed, plug the cable in, refresh the > DM display if needed, and you should see it, either under COM ports or as a > change in the list of USB items. > > This only works for Windows, and can be confusing if you aren't familiar > with device-manager or have lots of ports. > > CHIRP-next has a function for this built in now. In the download box, > choose the "Help Me" option in the port drop-down and it will guide you > through this procedure from right inside chirp. Works on all platforms and > will pre-select the port for you if it is able to determine the right one. > I recommend people use (and suggest this procedure to newbies) instead of > the device-manager one unless there's a specific reason otherwise. > > --Dan > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > This message was sent to Steve Hersey at n1xnx...@gmail.com > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-ow...@intrepid.danplanet.com > Searchable archive: > https://www.mail-archive.com/chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > -- Steve Hersey N1XNX n1xnx...@gmail.com ----- "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Clarke's Third Law "Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced." -- Benford's Corollary "Any sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from technology." -- Charles Stross, *Dead Lies Dreaming* “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” -- Terry Pratchett
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