[chirp_users] UV-5r

[Jim Unroe]

On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 11:04 PM, KF6MXK <pcornyn at bak.rr.com> wrote:

> I have programed many other radios and there has been a menu setting to
> get into program mode. I have connected my UV-5r to the computer and
> selected the correct Comm Port, nothing. What do i have to do to program
> this radio?
> Phil KF6MXk
>
>
Hi Phil,

Are you using a traditional serial port for your programming cable or a USB
programming cable? If USB, have you used it with other radios or is this
the first time? Many USB cables have a USB-to-serial chip in them that
requires that you install an older driver for it to work. Visit the
miklor.com website to find out how to get the correct drive and install it.

Also, a common issue for the UV-5R is that the user is fooled into thinking
that the cable is fully plugged in when it isn't. Give it an extra wiggle
and push to make sure it is all the way in. I'm not kidding, this is a very
common problem.

Jim KC9HI
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