[chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R and settings/squelch_levels

[Mike Raymond]

Would be happy to try anything.  Where can I get the driver you suggest???

Mike


On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 12:34 PM, John LaMartina <JohnLa at usa.net> wrote:

> You mention that you are using a cable with an FTDI chip and the Prolific
> 3.2.0.0 driver.
> It may be a driver mismatch.
>
> The FTDI chip requires the FTDI driver. The Prolific 3.2.0.0 driver is for
> the Prolific chip only.
>
> Could this be the issue?
>
> John
>
> http://www.miklor.com
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:
> chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Mike Raymond
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:25 AM
> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng UV-5R and settings/squelch_levels
>
>
>
> Issue:
>
> Cannot get a driver to function on my w8.1 machine using
>
> same cable (with FTDI chip), Win_Driver_Prolific_3_2_0_0
>
> and UV-3R transceiver software that all works FINE on my
>
> big 64b W7 machine incl Chirp.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions on how to solve the W8.1 problems????
>
>
>
> The W8.1 Dell Laptop has 3gb ram, 500gb HD and otherwise
>
> runs flawlessly.
>
>
>
> 73
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 8:43 PM, Pavel Milanes Costa <co7wt at frcuba.co.cu>
> wrote:
>
>
> El 19/07/15 a las 20:21, Jim Unroe escribió:
>
> > On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 11:20 AM, Pavel Milanes Costa
> > <co7wt at frcuba.co.cu> wrote:
> >> Hi, I'm new to the list...
> >>
> >> I was searching the list archives for this, but found no answer, so here
> >> it goes...
> >>
> >> The squelch levels for VHF/UHF on the settings > service settings
> >> options do work for the Baofeng UV-5R?
> >>
> >> My Baofeng is about 10uV in VHF and ~2.0uV on UHF, so VHF reception is
> >> hard, may be it has to do with the SQ level, it has 25 as SQL 0 for VHF
> >> and 19 on SQL 0 for UHF.
> >>
> >> So before I play with that values I want to know if this setting will
> >> really work with my radio.
> >>
> >> I'm using chirp-daily-20150702 here...
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >> --
> >> M.Sc. Pavel Milanes Costa, CO7WT
> >> SYSOP Nodo Gateway CO9JAZ
> >> Ciudad de Camagüey, Camagüey, Cuba.
> >> Cell: (+53) 53-847819
> >>
> >> Este email fue enviado usando packet radio a 9600 baudios
> >> This email was sent using Amateur Packet Radio at 9600 baud
> >
> > There is no guarantee that it will work. Feedback shows that it works
> > for firmware version BFB291 and newer. The settings won't show up if
> > the firmware version is older than this. The improvement seems to vary
> > from firmware version to firmware version and model to model.
> >
> > Always save your radio's channels and settings before you start making
> > any changes. That way you can always get back to where you started. It
> > appears that you have test equipment available. All you have to do is
> > change one setting to see if it works. If it doesn't, then change it
> > back.
> >
> > Jim KC9HI
>
> Thanks for the answer Tim.
>
> My firmware is BFB297 N5R-20, so it may work... I will try and get back
> to the list to report..
>
> 73
>
>
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