Re: [chirp_users] Flatpak

Hi Cinead, I did that, and after running that command, it came back with an error like no tail. When I tried to run Chirp, it read something like gtk error A few lines about gtk, but I could not copy it. My screenreader could not review it. For DJ's suggestion: Does CHIRP run if you issue this c

Re: [chirp_users] 2 Questions from an Old Timer

Thanks, we need you young guys to ask the correct questions ! I am 82, licensed and on the air nearly 70 years. Have problems seeing text etc. etc. Just wanted to give you support. Bob K7BD :=) 😀😀 On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 6:28 AM Charley Bratton wrote: > Hi Milt, > > I don’t own a UV-3, but app

Re: [chirp_users] 2 Questions from an Old Timer

Hi Milt, I don’t own a UV-3, but apparently it does not use the same K1-style cable for programming as most Baofengs, rather, it uses a single 1/8” TRRS plug. More details here: http://www.uv3r.com You might find that Mark (KJ6ZWL) at BlueMax49ers.com has a compatible FTDI cable off the she

Re: [chirp_users] 2 Questions from an Old Timer

The radio you mention Baofeng UV-3R HT is listed as a supported radio on this page: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home *To get started:* 1. Download CHIRP for your platform 2. Check out the "How_To_Get_Help <

Re: [chirp_users] 2 Questions from an Old Timer

Which operating system does your computer use? Get a cable with an FTDI chip installed. https://baofengtech.com/ are reputable. Chirp will program the UV-3R > On 01/06/2022 08:40 Milton via chirp_users > wrote: > > > This pastSeptember 18th was my 76th birthday, and my 50th anniversary as a

Re: [chirp_users] 2 Questions from an Old Timer

Hi Milt, I can answer the first question. Chirp will program your radio. It is on the list https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home Someone else will have to answer the 2nd question 73, de Bob KA1TTG On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 8:45 AM Milton via chirp_users < chirp_users@intrepid.da

[chirp_users] 2 Questions from an Old Timer

This past September 18th was my 76th birthday, and my 50th anniversary as a licensed ham. All I'm asking is that you be gentle with your replies, please? "RTFB" just doesn't get it.With that said, I have an older Baofeng UV-3R HT. It's the very small HT. #1) What software does it use?#2) What ca

Re: [chirp_users] Flatpak

Yes, it's /var/log/messages - the entire file may be large - the system is constantly writing to it. Wait until you boot it up again? Since you're running a VM, you need to independently confirm the serial ports are working correctly and that you're using the correct port. Doing it my way yo