[chirp_users] Rebadged radio

2024-03-06 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Hi Dan. Nothing that needs to be coded. A radio that is "manufactured" by 'My Emergency Radio' and available from prepping suppliers is actually a rebadged TYT TH-UV88 and programs fine as such. Perhaps can be added to the supported radios list. Thanks Nigel A. Gunn, ///shoulders.outwards.reso

Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng 'waterproof' models

2024-02-29 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
If you start a YT channel then we could either "join" or become patrons and you would make a bit of money to support the effort. I'm sure many of us would be prepared to pay something. I've thought about doing a conference talk about what is involved in adding a new radio to chirp so people c

Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng 'waterproof' models

2024-02-29 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Doesn't program digital functions on an FT-70. Doesn't even ack that digital mode exists. > On 29/02/2024 23:14 GMT Dan Smith via chirp_users > wrote: > > > > True but it often only supports the analogue function of those digital > > radios and doesn't allow programming of the digital function

Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng 'waterproof' models

2024-02-29 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
True but it often only supports the analogue function of those digital radios and doesn't allow programming of the digital functions. > Please be careful making authoritative-sounding statements like this to such > a wide audience. I think you meant to say "CHIRP does not support any DMR > rad

Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R8W Repeater Config Error

2024-02-14 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You can't upload one img file to both radios. You must consider all radios as different and download from each before editing and uploading. > On 14/02/2024 10:35 EST A Boer wrote: > > > Good day, CHIRP Users! I am having some trouble using CHIRP with some new > radios I am trying to program. S

Re: [chirp_users] Updating Chirp on Ubuntu 23.10

2024-02-10 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Reinstall using the pip command. > On 10/02/2024 16:01 GMT Kristopher Arens wrote: > > > I have Ubuntu 23.10, and I tried updating Chirp to the latest edition using > the information on the wiki, but was met with the following error: > > error: externally-managed-environment > > What is the

Re: [chirp_users] Programming assistance

2024-01-31 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
That is not a valid repeater frequency and shouldnt be in your radio. > On 31/01/2024 10:36 GMT Bennie Potgieter wrote: > > > Gooday > > I used this unit to get a a channel from a radio on a repeater is this the > transmit or receive channel and the CT tone is positive I think how do I get > te

Re: [chirp_users] Icom IC-2100H, Excel spreadsheet, csv files, chirp-next-20240111-win64

2024-01-11 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
W9LRG > > On 1/11/24 10:00, Rich NE1EE wrote: > > On 2024-01-11 10:25:, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: > >> Hi Rich > >> > >> I've probably missed something. > >> Why do you need to use CSV files at all? > >> If it's multiple rad

Re: [chirp_users] Icom IC-2100H, Excel spreadsheet, csv files, chirp-next-20240111-win64

2024-01-11 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
GMT Rich NE1EE wrote: > > > On 2024-01-11 10:25:, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: > >Hi Rich > > > >I've probably missed something. > >Why do you need to use CSV files at all? > >If it's multiple radio types, I believe you can import the .img fil

Re: [chirp_users] Icom IC-2100H, Excel spreadsheet, csv files, chirp-next-20240111-win64

2024-01-11 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Hi Rich I've probably missed something. Why do you need to use CSV files at all? If it's multiple radio types, I believe you can import the .img file from one radio into a different radio model. The only reason I see to use csv files is if you need to print it to paper. > On 11/01/2024 14:44 GMT

Re: [chirp_users] programming assistance

2024-01-10 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Excel is not compatible because it tends to put spurious characters into empty cells. > On 10/01/2024 12:09 GMT Rich NE1EE wrote: > > > Not sure in what way Excel is not compatible with chirp? I am using it as I > develop and share a list of Emergency Op Ctr channels. The initial pass > con

Re: [chirp_users] Wouxun KG-UV9D(E)

2023-12-30 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Try them all and see what works. > On 30/12/2023 14:12 GMT jdouble...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Hello, > > I'm not sure if there was an answer to my question or not. The "next part" > states the attachment has been scrubbed. The html link looks more like > header info than a reply. > > In refer

Re: [chirp_users] Help in Code Modification and Information Gathering

2023-12-29 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Doesn't have to be Windows. Wireshark, for instance, is available for Win, Mac and Linux. > On 29/12/2023 08:05 GMT Chris via chirp_users > wrote: > > > Hi Dan, > > ok, then i have to do it by sniffing rs232 communication with a windows > machine. > Thank you. I am sure i will come back with

Re: [chirp_users] Uninstall Chirp NEXT - linux pipx whl

2023-11-05 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
How about pipx uninstall? Details here: https://pypa.github.io/pipx/docs/ From where are you going to get the flatpak? The Chirp website doesn't appear to provide it. > On 06/11/2023 00:35 GMT Christian wrote: > > > Greetings All, > Successfully installed chirp on linux (Debian 12) using pi

Re: [chirp_users] Chirp will not install

2023-10-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
It's not the processor type that's the problem. It's the OS version. > On 20/10/2023 15:33 EDT Roger Jane via chirp_users > wrote: > > > Could the 64 bit installer be compiled as 32 bit then warn the user, politely > 🙂, that it can’t continue and why when it checks the processor type? > ngu

Re: [chirp_users] Chirp will not install

2023-10-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Just worked fine for me on Win11. > On 20/10/2023 11:18 EDT Gene wrote: > > > I am running Windows 10. I am downloading the one it recommends. > chirp-next-20231016-installer.exe > (https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_next/next-20231016/chirp-next-20231016-installer.exe) >2023-10-16

Re: [chirp_users] CSV Uploading Issues

2023-07-10 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Thanks Jim. I'll take a look. Something to look at sometime: Yaesu FT-70D, the instructions are missing from the upload to radio dialog box. (Linux .whl v 20230531) > On 10/07/2023 10:58 EDT Jim Unroe wrote: > > > On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 10:06 AM Nigel A. Gunn G8I

Re: [chirp_users] CSV Uploading Issues

2023-07-10 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Don't use Microsoft Excel in Chirp. It doesn't work. If you must use a spreadsheet, use LibreOffice. Better still, cut/copy/paste between sheets in Chirp. The only thing yoou cant do in Chirp is sort entries. > On 10/07/2023 09:29 EDT Benjamin Lent wrote: > > > Hi, > > Don't know what I am

Re: [chirp_users] Is it possible to support the Baofeng UV-17 Pro GPS radio (and related models)?

2023-06-16 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
If you need a new radio added, you need to log into the Chirp website and follow the proceedure to request a new radio and offer a loan. > On 16/06/2023 08:20 EDT Chad Reed wrote: > > > Good day, I second this motion, and I would even donate a radio to the cause > if that helps? > > Thanks >

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8800

2023-05-15 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Just a rumour. I've never known Chirp to damage a radio. > On 15/05/2023 18:28 GMT Don Farrow wrote: > > > Greeting everyone .   I am look to see if anyone is familiar with > Programing the Yaesu FT8800 using the Chirp Software , i have read some > posts that chirp could damage your radio.

Re: [chirp_users] Can't install on Ubuntu 23.04

2023-05-07 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Try installing the wheel version. > On 07/05/2023 23:48 GMT Phil wrote: > > > On 26/4/23 01:59, Dan Smith via chirp_users wrote: > > Those instructions are not updated for 23.04, which (along with > > upstream python) has fundamentally changed how installing python > > packages works. You

Re: [chirp_users] Kenwood TS 590s out of ham band receive channels

2023-04-28 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
I thought the TS-590s was an HF only radio. How does it cover MURS frequencies? > On 28/04/2023 05:57 GMT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Hi, > I am interested in this too, > I have a Kenwood, and I want to put in some RX channels, and not all went > in. > For example, I wanted the MURS channels, a

Re: [chirp_users] Installing On Ubuntu

2023-04-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Follow the instructions. https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/ChirpOnLinux > On 21/04/2023 21:58 GMT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Hi, > I downloaded the windows installer, but I am wondering how to install Chirp > on Ubuntu now. > On the chirp page, I entered on repository, and was t

Re: [chirp_users] FTDI Cable

2023-04-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Guess you need to learn to install Windows device drivers. You can probably get the device driver from miklor.com > On 19/04/2023 13:22 EDT Ken Hansen wrote: > > > I saw that, but if you read the comments, it isn't supported under Windows > 11, that would be a deal-breaker for me, so I sugges

Re: [chirp_users] CI-V port flow control RTS on DigiRig

2023-04-09 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Who wants to mess with device manager every time they wish to run the software? > On 10/04/2023 02:58 GMT Ken Hansen wrote: > > > Isn't this something you would set in device manager for the port you are > connecting to your radio? > > Try searching for "device manager", then examine the seri

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT51R

2023-04-09 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
The process is detailed on the Chirp website. You'll have to be logged in to the website to get to it. > On 09/04/2023 18:32 GMT Chad Reed wrote: > > > Say that someone had a radio that was not Chirp supported, but they would > like to have it done What is the process to make that happen?

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 11

2023-04-05 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
the fist place. It's a lot more pleasant experience > to help them solve their problems rather than infer they didn't do their > homework before they even knew there was a problem. > > > > -- Original Message -- > >From "Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IF

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 11

2023-04-05 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You don't need to look else where. Buy direct from the FTDI website. > On 05/04/2023 19:26 GMT Dave B via chirp_users > wrote: > ... > > Buy a proper "Genuine" FTDI based cable. No more problems after that. > > If your supplier/seller cannot guarantee a genuine FTDI based product, > look e

Re: [chirp_users] Kenwood 2000 and WFM

2023-03-30 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
WFM usually means 25KHz channel spacing as opposed to narrow being 12.5KHz. For broadcast FM you need around 150KHz bandwidth. > On 30/03/2023 10:06 EDT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Hey All, > I'm working on a CSV file to import into my Kenwood 2000, and I'm putting in > a few commercial radio st

Re: [chirp_users] Default factory images server…

2023-03-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Guess you could use the manufacturer's original software. > On 25/03/2023 15:57 GMT John Graham via chirp_users > wrote: > > > I could sure use the Bofang uv9 r+ file. Chirp doesn’t seem to work well > ___ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intre

Re: [chirp_users] Chirp-Snap updates on Raspberry Pi?

2023-03-22 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Wheels are installed using pip. Details of installing pip here: https://www.tecmint.com/install-pip-in-linux/ > On 22/03/2023 19:22 GMT Jerry Rector - K4OAM wrote: > > > Thanks Nigel - where do I find a wheels procedure? > > Jerry > > > On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at

Re: [chirp_users] Chirp-Snap updates on Raspberry Pi?

2023-03-22 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Snaps are no longer being offered. Either switch to wheels or compile from source. > On 22/03/2023 19:11 GMT Jerry Rector - K4OAM wrote: > > > It seems I am stuck at version 3.17 despite running: > > sudo snap refresh chirp-snap > > I always receive the reply: > > snap "chirp-snap" has no u

Re: [chirp_users] BF-F8HP

2023-03-15 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You haven't got the plug inserted far enough into the radio. > On 15/03/2023 09:30 EDT Brian W wrote: > > > > I also downloaded for mac. Hooked up the cable to my baofeng uv5r which > immediately went into transmit mode. Very weird > > > > On Mar 13, 2023, at 4:43 PM, strice2022 via chirp_

Re: [chirp_users] Need Help with Yaesu VX-3 and CHIRP

2023-03-03 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Probably not the correct device driver for your cable or the wrong com port (assuming you're using Windows... you didn't say) > On 03/03/2023 14:07 EST Jim Overstreet wrote: > > > I have tried everything in the instructions and cannot get > Chirp to communicate with the radio. As per the inst

Re: [chirp_users] Regarding Chirp Software For Yaesu System Fusion C4FM Radios.

2023-01-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
OK. My copy doesn't. > On 08/01/2023 13:29 EST Joseph wrote: > > > the Yaesu official software does program digital into the FT-70. this radio > isn't buttons only as I have a program digital with Yaesu official software  > but I like chirp way better as chirp is missing the very important fea

Re: [chirp_users] Regarding Chirp Software For Yaesu System Fusion C4FM Radios.

2023-01-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Chirp doesn't recognise ANY digital repeaters and doesn't program the digital side of any radio. Come to that, the Yaesu official software doesn't program digital contacts into the FT-70. That radio seems to be buttons only. > On 08/01/2023 12:19 EST Joseph via chirp_users > wrote: > > > Chi

Re: [chirp_users] Kenwood Image

2022-08-09 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
There isn't an image for any radios that program in live mode. > On 09/08/2022 10:51 EDT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Hi Folks, > I looked on the Chirp repository for an image for my Kenwood TH-F6A > and didn't find that model. > Does anyone have a stock image you can send my way? > My radio does

Re: [chirp_users] programming a Kenwood TH F6A

2022-08-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
It's in live mode so you can't upload. It automatically uploads each value to the radio as you type it in to Chirp. > On 08/08/2022 23:29 EDT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Hi, > So I just fixed up a file for the Kenwood TH F6A, and I do remember from > programming it a year or so back, that it op

Re: [chirp_users] RaspberryPI

2022-07-26 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
> On 25/07/2022 23:38 EDT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > Chirp can be built from the source tarball on a Raspberry Pi. The dependencies will be for you to sort out. Alternatively, pick an amateur radio biassed distro to install in your Pi which already has Chirp installed. > Hi, > Can Chirp b

Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng HP9+ won't read

2022-07-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
My cable has plugs for both ports. > On 19/07/2022 20:35 EDT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > So far, I have had no luck, I have some cables that came with one of my > cables that might work for a cloning cable. > Would the cloning happen on the smaller port or the larger port? _

Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng HP9+ won't read

2022-07-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
There doesn't appear to be a Baofeng HP9+ > On 19/07/2022 18:22 EDT K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Hi, > I have a Baofeng HP 9+, and I'm using Chirp on an older Ubuntu live on a > thumb drive, that I've booted to before and used to program the same radios. > I was just able to first read and write

Re: [chirp_users] No Channels Found

2022-06-04 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
The filename isn't in Python so that comment is irrelevent. > On 04/06/2022 19:41 Cinaed Simson wrote: > > > I presume you mean other then the file name has a "+", "&" and "more" - > assuming that's the name of the file being loaded? > > It actually might not be a problem - it's just somethi

Re: [chirp_users] No Channels Found

2022-06-04 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You haven't attached the CSV file for us to look at. Don't use CSV files. There's too much to go wrong. Always save as an IMG file. It can still be imported into other radio profiles. > On 04/06/2022 18:10 K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Hi, > Maybe someone can look at my CSV file for me. > I'm try

Re: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04

2022-06-02 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
//trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/chirp-daily-20220602.tar.gz > > I'll help any blind person install the CHIRP source tar ball. > > Nigel, that should be accessible, right? > > 73 > > DR > N1EA > > > > On Wed, May 25, 2022, 8:40 AM Nigel A

Re: [chirp_users] 2 Questions from an Old Timer

2022-06-01 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
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] r-tone freq

2022-05-29 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Only if you have tone squelch (TSQ) on. On 29/05/2022 13:11 K0LNY_Glenn wrote: Hi, I had obtained my original CSV file that I import into different radios, with editions, according to the

Re: [chirp_users] flatpak and modern linux

2022-05-27 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Python 3.8.10 here. Use flatpak all the time. > On 27/05/2022 05:16 Cinaed Simson wrote: > > > Hi - has anyone with a modern Linux OS succeeded in installing a working > copy of chirp using flatpak? > > By a modern Linux I mean one with version of python3  greater then 3.6 - > in general

Re: [chirp_users] Cannot install on Ubuntu 21.10

2022-05-26 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
chirp.flatpak shouls work on your version of Ubuntu. Don't know what "using Ubuntu software" is. > On 26/05/2022 15:14 Anne Ranch wrote: > > > > > > Running Ubuntu 21.10 , have "flatpack" installed - after download tried > "using Ubuntu software " and got something to the effect of "inval

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 161, Issue 11

2022-05-26 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
managing the list at > > chirp_users-ow...@intrepid.danplanet.com > > <mailto:chirp_users-ow...@intrepid.danplanet.com> > > > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > > than "Re: Contents of chirp_users digest..." &

Re: [chirp_users] Using chirp with ubuntu 22.04

2022-05-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Don't install Chirp from the repositories. It's too old. Go to https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/ and download and install the flatpak version. You might have to first "sudo apt install flatpak" if you don't already have it. > On 25/05/2022 02:16 Guy Schlosser wrote: > >

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 161, Issue 8

2022-05-23 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Install the flatpak version from https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/ > On 23/05/2022 18:29 Anne Ranch wrote: > > > > > > Cannot instal CHIRP on Ubuntu > > After this > > sudo apt-add-repository ppa:dansmith/chirp-snapshots > sudo apt-get update > sudo apt-get install sud

Re: [chirp_users] FT-60 upload erroor

2022-05-22 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
The FT-60 seems very critical of the cable used to connect computer to radio. Works fine with the genuine Yaesu cable. > On 22/05/2022 13:47 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wrote: > > > > > > What operating system are you using? Windows, Mac, Linux? > I had that problem (or similar) with Linux, I used a

Re: [chirp_users] UV-5RE Plus Working Model Settings query

2022-05-16 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
When you switch the radio back on it comes up on which ever channels it was displaying when you switched it off. > On 16/05/2022 09:32 Ken Hansen wrote: > > > I just scanned the UV-5R manual and could find no mention of such a 'feature' > or 'setting', I suspect this is something enabled in

Re: [chirp_users] Setting up baofeng-uv5f with chirp

2022-04-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You're obviously going to be an unlicensed/illegal user of those radios. Don't expect help here, unless it to help you get a license. > On 20/04/2022 13:41 anthony farley wrote: > > > > > > > Hello, so me and my neighbor just got the 2 way baofeng-uv5F radios and we > got it to where we

Re: [chirp_users] UV-5G

2022-03-28 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You tried the Baofeng website or the company you bought it from? Useful hint: Find the software BEFORE choosing the radio. > On 28/03/2022 15:45 White Ranger wrote: > > > does anyone know what CHIRP baofeng SW will most effectively program the > Baofeng AR-152? > > https://www.avast.com/sig

Re: [chirp_users] Fw: [blind-hams] Anybody using chirp software?

2022-03-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
. > > Glenn, K0LNY and the rest of us now have a clear answer. CHIRP cannot read or > write to the digital channels! > > Fabulous! > > 73 > > David > N1EA > > > > On Fri, Mar 25, 2022, 10:47 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF mailto:ni...@ngunn.net > wrot

Re: [chirp_users] Fw: [blind-hams] Anybody using chirp software?

2022-03-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
00 (use FTM-3200D selection) > FTM-3200D > > I don't know if FTM-3200D is different than FTM-3200DR > > Could you help unconfuse me, I don't know much about Yaesu digital radios. > > Thank you, > > 73 > > David N1EA > > > > > On Fri, Mar 25,

Re: [chirp_users] Fw: [blind-hams] Anybody using chirp software?

2022-03-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
FTM-3207DR > FTM-7250DR > FT-991 > > I see in supported radios, that these are listed: > > FTM-3100 (use FTM-3200D selection) > FTM-3200D > > I don't know if FTM-3200D is different than FTM-3200DR > > Could you help unconfuse me, I don't know much about Ya

Re: [chirp_users] Fw: [blind-hams] Anybody using chirp software?

2022-03-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
No. Chirp works fine with Yaesu radios. Never heard of a genuine case of Chirp bricking a radio. > On 25/03/2022 17:46 K0LNY_Glenn wrote: > > > Is this correct? > > - Original Message - > From: Anthony R Paolucci Jr mailto:anthonyfr...@gmail.com > To: K0LNY_Glenn mailto:glenn@ervin.e

Re: [chirp_users] installing flatpak on arm64 runnning debian 11.2 (bullseye)

2022-03-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Surely if it's written in Python it should run on any processor/OS that runs Python. > On 21/03/2022 21:52 Jim Unroe wrote: > > > On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 9:30 PM Cinaed Simson wrote: > > > > Hi - I'm attempting to install > > > > chirp-daily-20220308.flatpak > > > > on an arm64 cpu runnin

Re: [chirp_users] Retevis RA 685: Transmit open, but not on programmed channels

2022-03-16 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Or program them into a legal radio. > On 16/03/2022 12:51 Andreas Führmann via chirp_users > wrote: > > > Hm…so I will have to program these channels manually. > > > Am 16.03.2022 um 13:25 schrieb Jim Unroe : > > > > On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 7:05 AM Andreas Führmann via chirp_users > > wro

Re: [chirp_users] GMRS Channel Locking

2022-02-23 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Because many hams have a GMRS license? > Why are hams playing in FCC controlled GMRS.. If you land on a GMRS repeater > input > I suspect FCC will be knocking on your door. > > Bob K7BD ___ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com h

Re: [chirp_users] GMRS Channel Locking

2022-02-23 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
the OEM > software behaves in the case of the RB26. I've since pulled down their > (terrible) software and verified that, and emailed Retevis to ask why (not > optimistic I'll get a useful response). > > > Thanks, > Chris KN6LEH > > > On Wed, Feb 23, 2

Re: [chirp_users] GMRS Channel Locking

2022-02-23 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Nothing to do with Chirp. The radio's firmware doesn't allow them to be changed. > On 23/02/2022 12:44 Chris Romp wrote: > > > Thanks, Jim, for that info. I've reached out to Retevis to see if > they have any input. Would it basically be a requirement for CHIRP to > support assigning any G

Re: [chirp_users] Fonghoo Radio

2022-02-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Amazon says FREE software can be download at FONGHOO official website. > On 19/02/2022 19:52 TW wrote: > > > Hi, does anybody know if there is an existing radio profile that will > work to program the Fonghoo HAM-UV25? I have tried Fonghoo's support, > but they are non-responsive. Thanks!

Re: [chirp_users] any DMR radios supported?

2022-02-18 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Tried the manufacturer's website? > On 18/02/2022 19:54 White Ranger wrote: > > > does anyone know if CHIRP will support the new baofeng AR-152? or perhaps > know where to find software? > > > On Fri, Feb 18, 2022 at 1:26 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF > wr

Re: [chirp_users] any DMR radios supported?

2022-02-18 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
EditCP is as good as it gets if you buy a compatible radio. Chirp will likely never fully support digital voice mode radios. > On 18/02/2022 13:22 Patrick Larkin Jr wrote: > > > I'm beginning to look into DMR radios, and so far none are listed on the > compatible radios list. Is this a general

Re: [chirp_users] Call to disavow associate VA6LM for role in Ottawa illegal occupation

2022-02-02 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
And your post is just political spam and nothing to do with Chirp. > On 02/02/2022 18:05 Galen Thurber wrote: > > > I call to disavow the logistical & equipment, financial support that > associate VA6LM Leslie Thomas Michaelson of EDMONTON, is providing to the > illegal protest, Ottawa occupa

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu - FTM-7250D

2022-02-02 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
That's because Chirp doesn't support digital modes. Same with the Yaesu FT-70 support. However, if you program DN using Yaesu's software or the buttons, Chirp doesn't delete it. > On 02/02/2022 03:15 Dave Henn wrote: > > > Hello All > > Just installed the latest Daily Build to use with FTM

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 157, Issue 10

2022-01-23 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
.@intrepid.danplanet.com > > > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > >than "Re: Contents of chirp_users digest..." > > > > > >Today's Topics: > > > >1. Re: Windows 10 and 11 S Mode (Nicola Jayne Hodson) &

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode

2022-01-23 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
I answered that. Chirp is not in the Microsoft app store and therefore will not install in S mode. > On 23/01/2022 09:15 Nicola Jayne Hodson wrote: > > > and you have not answered the question  > >  this OPs question was about S mode - and the answer to that depends on > whether Chirp and s

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode

2022-01-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Chirp's fine with USB C ports. > On 20/01/2022 22:28 Dave KG6ZJO wrote: > > > Not a windows expert, but from what I read the "S" mode is quickly & easily > turned off. No problem. > In S mode, you can only install apps from the Microsoft App Store. So most > people turn that off on the first

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode

2022-01-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You don't have to FORCE anything. It runs fine on both Win 10 and Win 11. > On 20/01/2022 22:23 Dan Berry wrote: > > > You might be able to force it into windows 10 compatible by right clicking on > the icon and changing how it behaves in the settings. You can do that in many > of the windows

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode

2022-01-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Windows mode S has NOTHING to do with Chromebooks. Not a single similarity. Mode S just means that all apps/programms must come from the Microsoft store. You can always swith off mode S. > On 20/01/2022 22:18 George Hale Jr. wrote: > > > I was told the windows S mode, is basically a chromebook

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode

2022-01-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Works fine with Win 11. > On 20/01/2022 22:10 robert decker wrote: > > > stay with windows 10, the program works with 10 but no information about > windows 11 compatibility. > > Bob K7bd > > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 6:54 PM Kelly McGuire > wrote: > > I’m trying to help my boyfriend’s Dad

Re: [chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode

2022-01-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Works fine on both Win 10 and Win 11 but not in Mode S. You'll have tpo take the Surface out of Mode S first. > On 20/01/2022 21:54 Kelly McGuire wrote: > > > I’m trying to help my boyfriend’s Dad pick out a laptop that he can install > CHIRP on and needed to know whether the Microsoft Surfa

Re: [chirp_users] daily build won't run

2022-01-18 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Ditch Win 7. It runs better on Win 10. > On 18/01/2022 12:27 Chuck OConnor wrote: > > > The last two daily builds won't execute as In get an error message ?unable to > verify". I have never had this problem prior to these two builds. I'm running > windows 7 under 10. Any ideas? > ___

Re: [chirp_users] Additional Choices in Tone Mode Column

2021-12-27 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
It's there if you look. Google found it. https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/DevelopersToneModes#Tone-Modes-in-CHIRP Tone Modes in CHIRP (None) An empty Memory.tmode means that no tone is transmitted or received Tone A Memory.tmode of "Tone" means that the radio will transmit a singl

Re: [chirp_users] sir good evening. could you install a software for cignus xtr-5 and also cignus w80. thank you sir.

2021-12-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
t; > On Wed, 22 Dec 2021, 03:15 Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF, wrote: > > Follow this proceedure to request new models: > > > > Go to https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home and > > register/log in. > > Select New Issue from menu bar and New Model fro

Re: [chirp_users] sir good evening. could you install a software for cignus xtr-5 and also cignus w80. thank you sir.

2021-12-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Follow this proceedure to request new models: Go to https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home and register/log in. Select New Issue from menu bar and New Model from Tracker field. Submit the form. > On 21/12/2021 19:54 Jefferson Tindoy wrote: > > > > __

Re: [chirp_users] No channels

2021-12-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
MS Excel can corrupt your file. Use Libre Office or Open Office. > On 19/12/2021 18:12 Ken Hansen wrote: > > > I'm no expert, but I recently read that MS Excel cannmodify CSV file formats > rendering them - how did you modify the file, what program did you use? > > Ken, N2VIP > > > On Dec

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT-5D

2021-12-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Digital radios may be supported but often the support doesn't include the digital modes supported by that radio. > On 19/12/2021 15:25 Jeff K3JRZ wrote: > > > Actually,digital radios ARE supported by CHIRP. ___ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@in

Re: [chirp_users] Ubuntu 16

2021-12-13 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You should be adding the Dan Smith repository, not the Ubuntu repository. On 13/12/2021 14:20 K0LNY wrote: Hi, I booted to a copy of Ubuntu Mate that I have on a thumb drive so I can install Chirp. I've don

Re: [chirp_users] Has anyone seen

2021-10-26 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Doubt it. 16 channels isn't enough for GMRS or FRS. > On 26/10/2021 14:28 Al Jones wrote: > > > With the built in antenna, no keyboard, I'd bet it's one of the new FCC > approved (though they don't say that) radios that you can't do much > with. > > -- Original Message -- > From: "J

Re: [chirp_users] IMG file format

2021-10-05 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Of course his question shown a lack of understanding or he wouldn't have needed to ask a question. We can't all be as knowlegable as you. Although the .img file contains a memory dump from the radio, there must be some commonality between img files or it wouldn't be possible to import an img fi

Re: [chirp_users] support for GM-30? KG-935G? KG-XS20G? KG-UV9G?

2021-10-05 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Thanks Patrick. Chirp is kept going by a small number of volunteers who can only include radios thet they have available. New radios are not necessarily added automatically. The proceedure for new radios is to log on to the Chirp website (you have to create an account on the website) and, if it h

Re: [chirp_users] support for GM-30? KG-935G? KG-XS20G? KG-UV9G?

2021-10-04 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com > On 04/10/2021 17:09 ct...@cox.net wrote: > > > Sorry to bother, does anyone know how I might remove myself from the > continuous e-mail thread traffic? I believe I selected an option when signing > up that I had

Re: [chirp_users] support for GM-30? KG-935G? KG-XS20G? KG-UV9G?

2021-10-04 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Have you been to the Chirp website and put in a request and offered a radio? > On 04/10/2021 15:55 Patrick Larkin Jr wrote: > > > Hi folks, > Any plans to add support for > Radioddity GM-30 (aka TIDRADIO TD-H5), or the following Wouxun GMRS radios: > KG-935G, KG-XS20G, KG-UV9G, KG-1000G? __

Re: [chirp_users] Virus warning

2021-09-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Doesn't Windows come with an inbuilt virus protection program? > On 21/09/2021 09:47 Kerry Whittle wrote: > > > Thanks Nick, will do! I'm considering getting a better virus detection > program sooner rather than later though. > > > On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 08:42 Nick wrote: > > > > Take the

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 152, Issue 12

2021-09-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Chirp is just fine for most users. If you're having problems then don't use Apple hardware. There's always RTSystems offerings at $50 per radio type. I'm sometimes seeing Chirp updates daily. That sounds like support. The other problems are with Apple not liking software that they haven't approv

Re: [chirp_users] CHIRP under Debian Linux

2021-09-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
For future updates just download and reinstall the new flatpak. Generally no need to update unless the changes affect your radios. > On 08/09/2021 17:43 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wrote: > > > To summarize installing Chirp using flatpak in Debian: > > If you are using GNOME Desktop environment, install

Re: [chirp_users] CHIRP under Debian Linux

2021-09-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
That helps! > > > > > > This page: > > > > > > https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Running_Under_Linux > > > > > > had: > > > > > > sudo apt-add-repository ppa:dansmith/chirp-snapshots > > > > > &

Re: [chirp_users] CHIRP under Debian Linux

2021-09-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
It's not an error, it's just a warning that the repository doesn't have a security key. Just ignore it. That's the reason for the [trusted=yes] bit. > On 08/09/2021 14:58 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wrote: > > > Nigel, > > How do I get rid of this error? > > > W: GPG error: http://ppa.launchpad.net/g

Re: [chirp_users] CHIRP under Debian Linux

2021-09-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
different PPA. > > Maybe the gpredict-team PPA should be given instead? > > 73 > > DR  > > > On Wed, Sep 8, 2021, 13:35 Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: > > I just use a root text editor but I'm sure that's not what you're really > > askin

Re: [chirp_users] CHIRP under Debian Linux

2021-09-08 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
I just use a root text editor but I'm sure that's not what you're really asking. If the repository isn't signed, add [trusted=yes] as a switch just before the repository name. e.g. deb [trusted=yes] http://ppa.launchpad.net/gpredict-team/ppa/ubuntu bionic main > On 08/09/2021 12:19 D.J.J. Ring, J

Re: [chirp_users] win 10 install

2021-08-25 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Dunno. Find someone at your local club that uses Chirp and ask for a demonstration. > On 25/08/2021 12:22 Donald Henderickx wrote: > > > Hello: I am using win 10> > > I have loaded the chirp program and have registered and I am able to log > in. Then nothing happens. I find the radio I want

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 152, Issue 12

2021-08-23 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You are the one that subscribed. You are the one that needs to remove you. Nobody will do it for you. Instructions are at the bottom of every email. > On 23/08/2021 10:12 Dan Brightwell wrote: > > > Remove me from your mailing list. > > ___ chirp_u

Re: [chirp_users] Downloading & Updating CHIRP

2021-08-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
When you go to use Chirp or go to install Chirp? > On 20/08/2021 16:00 Robert Bruner wrote: > > > You should be able to click through to the unsafe, a couple more clicks, and > end up at "download anyway" or "undelete", something to that effect. It's all > right there in the download message

Re: [chirp_users] UV5X Programming issue

2021-08-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Doesn't have to be switched off when you connect it. Mine never are. > On 19/08/2021 12:45 Eric Chopin wrote: > > > UV5XP > However to get CHIRP to see the radio either in the 'Download from radio' > or 'Upload to radio' ... with the cable plugged in to my PC or my MAC, the > radio must

Re: [chirp_users] chromebook.

2021-08-12 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
outon. Nigel, why can't CHIRP run under Crostini. which is Debian, if the OP has a Crostini cable Chromebook? I might try that just to find out. Pat Anderson On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 5:37 AM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <ni...@ngu

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