Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-08 Thread Vic Parrott via chirp_users
I have managed to upload from radio and the frequencies show on the screen. But the screen is greyed out how do I access to manually input new channels? Vic. G4SKK > On 8 Sep 2020, at 13:26, Jardy Dawson via chirp_users > wrote: > > Yaesu does not have software. Are you referring to RT Syst

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-08 Thread Jardy Dawson via chirp_users
Yaesu does not have software. Are you referring to RT Systems software? Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 05:21, RODNEY MATHIS wrote: Morning, I find using the Yaesu software is better than CHIRP. 73Rodney  On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 8:52 PM Jim Unroe wrote: On Mon, S

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-08 Thread RODNEY MATHIS
Morning, I find using the Yaesu software is better than CHIRP. 73 Rodney On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 8:52 PM Jim Unroe wrote: > On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM joe wrote: > > > > Thank you for your response. > > > > i do select the serial port (com port). > > > > I will I’ll have to research as I have

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-08 Thread Vic Parrott via chirp_users
I am using a IMac I am having trouble getting to the page to upload my frequencies to Chirp. I have downloaded Chirp, then I get to a page that says do you wish to donate. Where do I go from there? Vic UK Regards Vic 🦜🏎🏁 Sent from my iPad mini > On 8 Sep 2020, at 07:56, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wr

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-07 Thread D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
Sorry, you select the COM port that connects to your USB device. You have a USB to serial COM port adapter and it connects to your computer. If you unplug it, you can see the COM port disappear when you unplug the USB cable, plug it back in, and make note of the COM port used. Sorry, I goofed on

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-07 Thread Jim Unroe
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM joe wrote: > > Thank you for your response. > > i do select the serial port (com port). > > I will I’ll have to research as I have never selected a USB port. I just > plug it in to the USB on the computer > > thanks again...stay safe and stay healthy > > joe Joe,

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-07 Thread joe
Thank you very much quick response. It is very much appreciated I am using an FTDI chipsets table that I purchased from one of our fellow amateur colleagues. I will try your suggestion in the morning and let you know how it goes. Assuming it goes well, you win the lottery joe > On Septe

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-07 Thread joe
Thank you for your response. i do select the serial port (com port). I will I’ll have to research as I have never selected a USB port. I just plug it in to the USB on the computer thanks again...stay safe and stay healthy joe > On September 7, 2020 2:39 PM D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wrote: > >

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-07 Thread Jardy via chirp_users
Use Device Manager to see what comm port you are connected to. Unplug and plug back in your cable, the one you are using will disappear and come back. Next, check the driver and cable model name. If it shows you are using a Prolific cable, roll back your driver to 3.2.0.0. When you are going t

Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-07 Thread D.J.J. Ring, Jr.
You have to select the USB port that your radio is connected to. 73 DR On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:28 PM joe wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Windows 10 computer > > I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time) > > I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manu

[chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning

2020-09-07 Thread joe
Hi everyone, Windows 10 computer I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time) I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual) I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set" Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message sta