Re: [chirp_users] USB cable help

2021-01-19 Thread Chance Fulton
When you go into your device manager on Windows, what do you see under COM Ports? In the Chirp app, you have to pick the correct com port that your USB dongle is attached to, and then you need to pick the proper model of radio from the dropdown menu. Start Device Manager by going to Run and typin

Re: [chirp_users] USB cable help

2021-01-19 Thread Shon Edwards
I hope I don't ruffle too many feathers here, but on a couple of cables (and I have about 50 types of radios I've programmed), I was about to give up, I've bought a cable and software from RT Systems: https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/. If a radio model isn't supported by chirp or it's been too difficu

Re: [chirp_users] USB cable help

2021-01-19 Thread Glenn K0LNY
Sounds like your cable may not be making a connection into the radio. You have to sometimes press really hard against the radio, and some people have to trim some of the rubber block off in order for it to go all the way into the radio. I would start by shaving the corners around the block at a 4

Re: [chirp_users] USB cable help

2021-01-19 Thread Robert Ankenbauer
Marc, Try this page https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php Bob, KA1TTG On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 4:00 PM Marc Danziger wrote: > I've tried the various drivers I can find online, but neither Chirp nor > the Baofeng app can seem to establish communication... > > Is there a robust FAQ somewh

[chirp_users] USB cable help

2021-01-19 Thread Marc Danziger
I've tried the various drivers I can find online, but neither Chirp nor the Baofeng app can seem to establish communication... Is there a robust FAQ somewhere on this or someone who can guide me through?? Marc - ham in waiting ___ chirp_users mailing l