[chirp_users] programming help

[Bob Recny]

FYI - In order to see the Windows "hidden" devices, you may need to set a
global (System) environment variable:

Variable Name:  DevMgr_Show_NonPresent_Devices
Variable Value:  1

Log off and back-on to activate the new variable.

Bob Recny, N8SQT
n8sqt at arrl.net



On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 11:24 AM, John Kellas <sales at mparam.com> wrote:

> I found with those cables it is important to click the view hidden devices
> option in Windows Device Manager where you discover there may be numerous
> previous installations of the driver software that are not releasing the
> com ports they previously grabbed, so you have to delete them first before
> your cable will work.
>
>
> Regards,
> John Kellas
> 403-762-2333
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 29, 2014 at 10:41 PM, Skip <rockyvista at windstream.net> wrote:
>
>>   John,
>> I still have the correct driver version as I had been to this link more
>> than once. I took your advise and grabbed a cool one at your suggestion,
>> thanks!
>>
>> Skip
>> KF5ZXQ
>>
>>  *From:* John LaMartina <JohnLa at usa.net>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 29, 2014 6:06 PM
>> *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] programming help
>>
>>
>> Skip,
>> First off, RELAX, and remember it's only a toy. Sometimes a shot of Jack
>> or Jim might help.
>>
>> Loading CHIRP  4.0 would not impact Prolific Software.
>> If the drivers no longer work, it may be that you plugged the cable into
>> a different port on the front of your PC.
>> Windows does you the Favor of updating your drivers to the newest wrong
>> version.
>> You can verify if you have the proper driver y using the procedure found
>> at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>> http://www.miklor.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:
>> chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Skip
>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 29, 2014 7:39 PM
>> *To:* chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> *Subject:* [chirp_users] programming help
>>
>>
>>
>> Chirp Users,
>>
>>
>>
>> All I want to do is program my little radio (UV-5R). I installed the
>> Prolific software a few weeks ago and downloaded CHIRP and began
>> programming. I have read over and over information in the Miklor web site.
>> I was able to put a couple of frequencies in CHIRP. I downloaded them to
>> the radio but the radio didn't work as I probably had the Tone or Offset
>> not right. I spent a lot hours trying to learn  how and gave up. I then
>> went to the manual programming directions and I can't program fast enough
>> as the radio times out. (I have a neurology problem that causes shaking,
>> especially when frustrated.) Next I get an email that announces a CHIRP
>> update to 4.0. I install it and try to program again. Now Prolific won't
>> install. I have a Windows 7 64 bit computer. I live in a rural area with no
>> Elmer's. I guess I'm having problems due to my age or stupidity. I am
>> willing to call someone who may walk me through the whole process. As you
>> can tell I'm behind the curve on computers as well.
>>
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