Re: Program With An Icom R8600. ?
On Sat, 30 Nov 2024 06:07:23 -0800, "rmrrgs via groups.io" <rgsrose@...> wrote: Doesn't seem to be on the list-
Will the program run, fully, with an Icom R8600. ? I don't see any of the Icom receivers supported. It might be possible to pick an Icom transceiver, then try to download the memory database from your 8600, and see if you can do that. If so, then you might be able to make changes and upload it to the radio. RT Systems does have programming software for your radio: The software is $25. If you need a cable, they have two different types, one that has the large square end (USB) like some printers have, and the other cable ends in a USB-C end. Either is $12. They should know which type you need but I'd bet it's the same type end as the ones that are used for printers, not USB-C. RT Systems is known for good customer support. I believe all this is going to do for you is allow you to set up the memories. This next one is FREE and I believe has radio control built in, too. you should be able to program memories and control all sorts of things on your radio. Your radio is listed: Donald KX8K ---------------------------------------------------------------- There's no place like 192.168.0.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Some ham radio groups you may be interested in: /g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng
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Program With An Icom R8600. ?
Hello,
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Doesn't seem to be on the list-
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Will the program run, fully, with an Icom R8600. ?
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Thanks,
Bob
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Re: Chirp with Retevis RT95
Not sure, but I believe I had the channel width or step size wrong. Or maybe the mode. After some messing around for awhile, I got it to work. So far works great. Thanks!
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Re: Chirp with Retevis RT95
The Retevis RT95 is not under development. If there is a bug or missing feature a ticket can be opened and it will be looked at.
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If you are getting a "some memories are incompatible with this radio" message, then some are incompatible. Sounds like you might be trying to import from repeaterbook so something similar. If you are trying to import a frequency that is identified as a digital mode repeater, then it will receive this message. If it is out of band, it will receive this message.
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Without knowing what you are trying to enter, it is difficult to troubleshoot any further.
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Jim KC9HI
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Re: Chirp with Retevis RT95
Name? (please), I'm mentioning things that might have been overlooked here, just in case. Did you put the radio in programming mode first? I don't know the setting for that radio, but there should be a setting for that unless it's automatic when you hook up a cable to the radio. Did you first download the database FROM the radio? That sets up the file structure correctly so the radio will recognize it. After you do this, you make your additions or changes then upload to the radio. Some radios require the volume control to be wide open or open enough so the signals can pass through the audio circuit. Not all radios do this. Is the driver for the cable installed and recognized by Windows, Linux, etc.? Are you selecting the correct COM port for the operation? And anything else that I might have missed here: Donald KX8K On Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:34:14 -0800, "Hank Tyler via groups.io" <tylerhster@...> wrote: I understand Chirp with Retevis RT95 is still under development, but thought I would give it a try. When I tries to load a bunch of frequencies, the UHF frequencies canme back with an error message that "some memories are incompatible with this radio". Is this typical with the current version of Chirp, or might something else be wrong, such as a radio setting?
Thanks!
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I understand Chirp with Retevis RT95 is still under development, but thought I would give it a try. When I tries to load a bunch of frequencies, the UHF frequencies canme back with an error message that "some memories are incompatible with this radio". Is this typical with the current version of Chirp, or might something else be wrong, such as a radio setting?
Thanks!
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Thank you. Checking with the seller now ¡ He says usb ¡
Kind Regards
Hugh
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On 10 Nov 2024 at 18:16 +0000, Donald Hellen <donhellen@...>, wrote:
On Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:49:51 -0800, "Hugh Milsom via groups.io"
<hugh@...> wrote:
is it programmed via the earphone or usb socket? I have Baofeng cables for both but neither respon
I downloaded the manual and it does not explain how to program the
radio. I looked up the cable, though, and one of the search results
led me to this programming cable:
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/2251832859977091.html
which suggests it uses the audio jack for programming.
Assuming that you have the correct cable, and the cable driver
installed, you do need to select the correct COM port in CHIRP if
you're using CHIRP to program the radio (some claim that the Baofeng
software is very poorly made and not worth using).
Donald KX8K
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On Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:49:51 -0800, "Hugh Milsom via groups.io" <hugh@...> wrote: is it programmed via the earphone or usb socket? I have Baofeng cables for both but neither respon I downloaded the manual and it does not explain how to program the radio. I looked up the cable, though, and one of the search results led me to this programming cable: which suggests it uses the audio jack for programming. Assuming that you have the correct cable, and the cable driver installed, you do need to select the correct COM port in CHIRP if you're using CHIRP to program the radio (some claim that the Baofeng software is very poorly made and not worth using). Donald KX8K ---------------------------------------------------------------- There's no place like 192.168.0.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Some ham radio groups you may be interested in: /g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng
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Has anyone any experience of programming these radios? I have a simple and very basic (sorry) question: is it programmed via the earphone or usb socket? I have Baofeng cables for both but neither respond ¡
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Hello,
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Can program work with an Icom R8600 ??
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It's not on list, but it seems quite a few Icom
radios are on it, some with "similar" architecture ?
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Thanks,
Bob
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Jim:
Thank you for your detailed post on the FTDI chip and suggestions on purchasing clone cables.
Have a great day.
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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On Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 07:06 PM, Ham Radio wrote:
*UPDATE* The root cause of this issue is an illegal cloned chip in an older Baofeng cloning cable. ?I was told today that new Baofeng cloning cables should not have any issue.
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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Not necessarily an "illegal cloned chip". As the Prolific company deems any of their chips EOL (End-Of-Life), they drop support for it in their driver. This affects all chips of that series, genuine or not. For example the EOL PL2303HX support was removed over a decade ago. Recently with the release of the v3.8.40.0 driver support for the EOL PL2303TA chip was removed. To support a Prolific chip out of the box with this driver or later requires the presence of the PL2303GS chip.
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Baofeng has started to manufacture cables with the WCH CH3440 chip. Since it is not a Prolific type chip, it does not have the issue of dropped support. Unfortunately, most of the time when purchasing a "Baofeng" labeled programming cable, unless specifically stated in the listing, you will not know which chip it is manufactured with.
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My recommendation for those purchasing their first programming cable is to avoid any where the vendor does not specify in the listing which chip is used. If it doesn't say, keep looking. Programming cables with FTDI chips are almost always mention in the listing it has an FTDI chip which is the reason that they are so highly recommended.
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Jim KC9HI
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Alek
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Thank you ?for your post.
A previous post in this thread indicated the actual ?version of the driver ?to install.
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I wanted to document ?the root cause (which was an illegal cloned chip used in the older Baofeng cloning cables).?
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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Just backdate your driver. It's dead simple.
See
You don't need to spend unnecessary money on new cables.
73, Alek VK6APK.
On 21/08/2024 7:06 am, Ham Radio wrote:
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*UPDATE* The root cause of this issue is an illegal cloned
chip in an older Baofeng cloning cable. ?I was told today that
new Baofeng cloning cables should not have any issue.
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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*UPDATE* The root cause of this issue is an illegal cloned chip in an older Baofeng cloning cable. ?I was told today that new Baofeng cloning cables should not have any issue.
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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Re: Problem programming setting on Baofeng UV-5
The only difference is the custom text. ? Check for a ¡°special character¡± ?or possible overflow in the custom message. ? Is the bad machine now bricked?
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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Problem programming setting on Baofeng UV-5
Hello, all,
I was tasked with programming 10 Baofeng UV-5 radios, fresh out of the
box from the factory. Initially, I had no problems programming all 10
with a custom list from my club.
However, I wanted to change the settings of one, to put an owner's name
in the welcome message fields. On other radios, I was able to make this
change by downloading the radio, clicking on Settings (as opposed to
Memories), then Other Settings and editing the Power-On Message 1 and 2
fields. This is using version daily-20210618 of chirp on a Ubuntu
22.04.4 system.
On just one of the ten radios, when I download the radio and click
Settings, I just see a blank dark screen. There seems to be an outline
of a button where the words "Basic Settings" should be, but no text
shows up anywhere on the screen. Clicking in this area also produces no
action or response.
I've tried factory resetting the radio, but this doesn't help. I know
that this worked the first time, because I programmed in the wrong
name; that's why I needed to change it.
I'm totally baffled by this. Can anyone suggest anything else I can
try? I'm going to update Chirp to the latest version tonight, and try
that tomorrow when I next have access to the radios. Anything else I
should try?
Thanks for all advice and help.
-Kevin
KC3KZ
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Re: FT60R doesn't connect
You should plug in your cloning cable to your computer with no connection to the radio. Go to Device Manager and uninstall the Prolific Driver which if current, ?is version 3.8.43.0. ?
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Now remove the clonic cable from the PC and install Prolific Driver 3.2.0.0 dated July 31, 2007. The above process fixed my issue of being unable to clone the radio config.
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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As suggested in a previous thread on this group, I removed Prolific Driver 3.8.43.0 dated May 29, 2024 and installed Prolific Driver version 3.2..0.0 dated July 31, 2007 on ?a Windows 10 32 bit machine.
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The CHIRP cloning procedure now functions properly. ?Yeah.
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Bernie Murphy
VE3FWF Ottawa, Canada
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Re: FT60R doesn't connect
Ray, an older driver will not over right a newer driver. Windows
will probably tell you that you already have a better driver
installed but in actuality, it might nit be the one you need for
your particular cable. You have to decide that by telling it you
want to pick the driver from driver on the computer.
Go here to get more info and to download the driver I believe you
need.
Dean - KC9REN
On 8/12/2024 3:03 PM, Ray, W4BYG via
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Dean and others,,
I've been digesting the several comments and suggestions, but
haven't yet had the time to isolate them yet. Had an antenna
demand some attention after a storm.
I appreciate all the helpful thoughts.
I'm pretty sure I have the correct 4 circuit connector for the
radio and it is thoroughly engaged.?
I need to find the old driver online and see if that will
help. Can an old driver over write a newer one? Not sure about
how to do that.
Ray, W4BYG
On 8/11/2024 12:05, Dean - KC9REN
wrote:
Ray W4BYG said this is an FT-60? HT and the FT-60 only has
1 connector although it does have 4 terminals on that 1
connector. Some of you are referring to the 2 connector plug
that is used on the Baofeng and Quansheng radios and they do
have to be pushed in hard at least the first time. I'm
thinking you may be confusing him by your comments. Ray W4BYG,
are you sure you are using the correct connector that has 4
terminals on it and not a 3 terminal connector? This may ne a
silly question but it is something to just double check.
Dean - KC9REN
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