Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Jim Unroe
Hi John, On Thu, Dec 31, 2020 at 2:05 PM John wrote: > > > I loaded all of the NOAA weather channels, but do not seem to get any > > reception on any of them, although I know they broadcast non-stop. Is there > > something else I need to do in the setup? Problem exists whether I scan > > (and

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Dawn K
. They are continuous weather broadcasts that don’t depend on > satellite positioning. Apparently, there is a way to do the simultaneous > display, but not on a UV-5R; only on an UV-5xe – bummer. > > > > > > > > Rich > > > > > > > > From: chi

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Rudolph Gutzerhagen
gt; > > > > > > Rich > > > > > > > > From: chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com < > chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of John > > Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 2:03 PM > > To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplane

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
n an UV-5xe – bummer. > > > > Rich > > > > From: chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com > On Behalf Of John > Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 2:03 PM > To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3 > > > > > I

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Kramarik
et.com On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 12:48 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3 > In the FRS/GMRS category, it loaded what appears to be identical frequencies for 20 channels in each of these groups (Channel 1-20 for each group is the same)

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Alexandre Souza
A bug still present in CHIRP: If your serial port number is above COM10, chirp does not work properly. Guess how I know? :D Enviado do meu Tele-Movel Em qui, 31 de dez de 2020 16:04, John escreveu: > > I loaded all of the NOAA weather channels, but do not seem to get any > reception on any of t

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Kramarik
: Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3 > I loaded all of the NOAA weather channels, but do not seem to get any > reception on any of them, although I know they broadcast non-stop. Is there > something else I need to do in the setup? Problem exists whether I scan (and > do not skip channel)

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread John
> I loaded all of the NOAA weather channels, but do not seem to get any reception on any of them, although I know they broadcast non-stop. Is there something else I need to do in the setup? Problem exists whether I scan (and do not skip channel) or input the frequency directly. You still haven

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Jim Unroe
> In the FRS/GMRS category, it loaded what appears to be identical frequencies > for 20 channels in each of these groups (Channel 1-20 for each group is the > same). Is there a reason for this redundancy or can I delete one range? FRS requires all channels to be NFM. GMRS includes the available

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-31 Thread Kramarik
Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3 Hi Rich, I am glad the driver link helped. This video helped me to know what frequencies I needed, and how to add them. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MEpBo5lixsw 73 Dawn On Wed, Dec 30, 2020, 12:49 PM Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF mailto:ni

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Chuck Hast
On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 3:42 PM D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wrote: > Rich, > > Inside CHIRP you can access under the Menu, the RADIO menu, and under it, > "Query Data Sources" and then "Repeater Book." > > If you are in Europe - I believe you might have said your in the UK, you > can use the Data Source pre

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread John
Rich, 1. What frequencies should I load into memory slots? That will depend on your area of interest. Your radio is FM only so this is likely to include local FM repeaters, any frequencies used by your local club for its activities (e.g. "nets") and any that are of specific interest that yo

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
Rich, Inside CHIRP you can access under the Menu, the RADIO menu, and under it, "Query Data Sources" and then "Repeater Book." If you are in Europe - I believe you might have said your in the UK, you can use the Data Source prezmieniki.net which lists many EU countries including UK. rfinder whic

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Dawn K
> > > Rich > > > > *From:* chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com < > chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com> *On Behalf Of *John > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:26 PM > *To:* chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] BTech

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
it Baofeng UV-5R MK5 radio. > > > > Rich > > > > From: chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com > On Behalf Of John > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:26 PM > To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > Subject: Re: [c

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Kramarik
p_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com> On Behalf Of John Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:14 AM To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com <mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3 Glad you got it working by plugging into a port at the back but I

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread John
the appropriate HAM license/certification to use this radio and appreciate any help/guidance you can provide. Rich *From:*chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com *On Behalf Of *John *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:14 AM *To:* chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com *Subject:* Re: [chirp_user

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Dawn K
p with the “operational” settings. I am looking >> forward to getting the appropriate HAM license/certification to use this >> radio and appreciate any help/guidance you can provide. >> >> >> >> Rich >> >> >> >> *From:* chirp_users-boun...@i

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Neil Stone
this > radio and appreciate any help/guidance you can provide. > > > > Rich > > > > *From:* chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com < > chirp_users-boun...@intrepid.danplanet.com> *On Behalf Of *John > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:14 AM > *To:*

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Kramarik
.com Subject: Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3 Glad you got it working by plugging into a port at the back but I wonder whether this is one of those weird USB3 port compatibility issues? Is the port at the side blue, vs black at the back? John. Ch. Dawn K wrote on 30/12/2020 02:06: I apologiz

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread Dawn K
The front top has 4 usb ports, 2 that are 3.0 and 2 that are 2.0. I am not 100% certain of the 6 on the back but I believe they are 3.0. I have had this happen before. I have a Yeti Blue microphone and it doesn't want to work with any port in the top front. But works great in the back. Thanks for

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-30 Thread John
Glad you got it working by plugging into a port at the back but I wonder whether this is one of those weird USB3 port compatibility issues? Is the port at the side blue, vs black at the back? John. Ch. Dawn K wrote on 30/12/2020 02:06: I apologize, I tried a different USB port and it worked. I

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-29 Thread Dawn K
I apologize, I tried a different USB port and it worked. I was using the ones on top of my computer instead of the ones in the back for convenience. Thank you for your help. Have a great evening. On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 8:02 PM Jim Unroe wrote: > Dawn, > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 8:56 PM Dawn K

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-29 Thread Jim Unroe
Dawn, On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 8:56 PM Dawn K wrote: > > Hello, > > I am sorry to bother everyone again but I am uncertain how to proceed. I > downloaded and installed the latest drivers for my cable, Windows 10 is > recognizing it. But now I get an "error reading data. Not the amount of data >

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-29 Thread Dawn K
Hello, I am sorry to bother everyone again but I am uncertain how to proceed. I downloaded and installed the latest drivers for my cable, Windows 10 is recognizing it. But now I get an "error reading data. Not the amount of data we want." I have looked for trouble shooting but all I can find is th

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-29 Thread Jim Unroe
Hi Dawn, On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM Dawn K wrote: > > When I attempt to download from radio, I get this is an experimental driver > do you wish to proceed ? > I have confirmed that the radio is on the list supported by CHIRP, my phone > is authentic as is my cable. > > I am new to ham radi

Re: [chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-29 Thread Pat Anderson
You cannot hurt the radio by attempting to download. If it succeeds, you are on your way. The worst that can happen is that CHIRP will report an error message. Pat Anderson KD7OAC On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 5:02 PM Dawn K wrote: > When I attempt to download from radio, I get this is an experimenta

[chirp_users] BTech 5X3

2020-12-29 Thread Dawn K
When I attempt to download from radio, I get this is an experimental driver do you wish to proceed ? I have confirmed that the radio is on the list supported by CHIRP, my phone is authentic as is my cable. I am new to ham radio and not sure if I should proceed.