Hi Ed, On Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 5:08 PM Ed Mylotte <ednl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I don't understand WHY or HOW to use CHIRP. > What will it do for me, a new ham?
It will allow you to edit the memories and setting of a CHIRP supported radio. > How do I combine or integrate it to my ham operations? You use CHIRP will a supported computer, operating system and programming cable. > How often does one NEED to employ it? Only whenever you want to make changes to your radio's channels and settings. > It appears important, but can I just forget about it? This is up to you. Even if you have and use CHIRP, being able to program your radio manually is a good skill to have. > Are there any other options available? V/R Ed, AD9AK Yes. The programming software provided by the radios manufacturer and other 3rd party providers of programming software. Plus you can always program your radio manually (assuming it is one that can be programmed manually). Welcome to the hobby, Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to arch...@mail-archive.com at arch...@mail-archive.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
