[chirp_users] Baofeng Radios

[MURS Radio]

I have previously used cables requiring the Prolific driver for most of my
programming. Usually had about a 10-20% failure rate overall when
programming or attempting to program even with the correct driver. I now
use FTDI cables and no longer have any issues with everything else staying
the same (computer, CHIRP version, etc.). The difference was drastic enough
for me to toss the old cables.


- Rob




> On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:32 PM, "Herb Gerhardt" <hgerhardt at wavecable.com>
> wrote:
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> I had the same problem when I tried to program a new UV-5R.  Problem
> turned out to be Chirp.  The version I had on my computer was over a year
> old and that would not work with the new radio.  I downloaded the latest
> version of Chirp and it worked just fine.  Tried it on my older radio and
> it too worked fine.
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> So, I would recommend you download the latest version of Chirp and try it
> again….
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> Herb, KB7UVC
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> NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator
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> Our WEB Site:  http://www.nwaprs.info
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> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:
> chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe
> *Sent:* Monday, June 30, 2014 12:53 PM
> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng Radios
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>
> On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Michael West <michaeljwest at centurytel.net>
> wrote:
>
> OK, I’m officially PO’d. I have 4 UV-5R radios. I bought 2 and used chirp
> to program them. Although I had some difficulty I was able to do it using a
> ‘kenwood’ cable that a friend had. Now that I’ve bought 2 more I
> absolutely, positively cannot get them to connect. Sometimes they upload to
> the program but I cannot download the new set of frequencies. I get so
> frustrated and mad when I try to do this. It’s so arbitrary and is NOT
> reliable. Does anyone have any suggestions that might work for me? I’ve
> made sure the cables are connected properly (otherwise they shouldn’t
> upload in the first place) but why can’t I get the frets downloaded? If you
> have a logical and reasonable answer I’m willing to try it.
>
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> < div>
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> First calm down. You have to remember that these are sub $50 radios. The
> aren't of the highest quality.
>
> What kind of programming cable do you have. Does it plug into a legacy
> serial port or is it is a USB based programming cable. If it is a USB
> programming cable. if it is based on a Prolific chip, it can be finicky as
> to which driver is installed. See this web page for advice.
>
> http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
>
> It is common to have connection problems between the programming cable and
> the speaker/mic socket of the radio. Be sure the plug is fully engaged. I
> know you know it is in all the way, but I lost count of how many said it
> was and then were amazed when a wiggle and a firm push made it go the rest
> of the way in. By the way, what error messages are you getting. My guess
> are the ones listed on  this FAQ page.
>
> http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1
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> Also, be sure you are tuned to a quiet frequency. Any kind of received
> signal or noise can cause problem during the download or upload process.
> Stretch the programming cable to put as much distance between the radio and
> computer as possible. People have also had issues with noise coming from
> wi-fi access points.
>
> Good luck and keep us posted,
> Jim KC9HI
>
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