[chirp_users] [SPAM] Re: [SPAM] Re: Yaesu FT2800M reading error

[Kent Eichstaedt]

What cable did you buy?  Did you buy the genuine FTDI USB Programming Cable
(Only Sold by BaoFengTech $20.46) or did go for a cheaper $10.00 one?  The
cheaper one would probably need a different driver to be downloaded to
work.

This video explains the problems
http://qrznow.com/tyt-uv8000e-dual-band-vhfuhf-radio-product-review-keoog/
Watch the second half of the video.

 What happened when you first plugged the cable in to your computer without
the radio? Using Windows 10, I plugged in the cable without the radio and
got a response from the PC.  However, it didn't tell me which Com port.  I
went to Device Manager, clicked on 'Ports (COM & LPT)' and then 'USB Serial
Port (COM 3)'.  When I clicked on 'USB Serial Port (COM 3)' a pop-up window
gave me the information about the FTDI chip in the cable and the driver.
If you didn't get this you may have the older cable requiring an older
driver.  After confirming the cable was working, I downloaded the CHIRP
software, I went to "C:\Program Files (x86)\CHIRP" found chirpw.exe and put
a shortcut on my desk top.

I am also new to this stuff, but the video (different HT) helped me through
the programing process with no problems.

Kent  K9AEE

On Thu, Dec 8, 2016 at 5:23 AM, Mark H. Harris <harrismh777 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> The key to understanding the Baofeng ( and CHIRP ) is knowing that its an
> "all or nothing" kinda thing.  Its NOT a live communication between CHIRP
> and Baofeng;  rather, its a download "clone"  ( make changes ) and then
> upload "clone".
>
> The first thing you want to do is to download your radio's settings (
> whatever they are, even if its just the factory defaults ).   Then, make
> any changes you want,  and then upload the img file (which includes your
> changes).
>
> Don't forget to save your image file ( File --> Save as )
>
> Also, when downloading;  make sure your volume is turned up at least half
> way... some folks say all the way !
>
> Sometimes the CHIRP software does not appear to work because your FTDI
> driver is not correct if you're using Windows !   This is a pain of
> course.  I use gnu+linux ( Mint ) and the FTDI driver just works there...
> no issues.    If you cannot get the FTDI driver to work in Windows, you can
> build your own cable ( use the existing one ) by replacing the usb end with
> a pl2303 based TTL serial bridge, or a cp2102 based TTL serial bridge.
>
> Best of luck to you.
> '73    de   W0MHH
>
> marcus
>
> On Thu, Dec 8, 2016 at 4:31 AM, James McDowell <jimmcowell at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I'm running Windows 10 with a Baofeng and can't make heads nor tails!! I
>> run chirp, a graph comes up but you can't do much at all. It seems you can
>> get it to pull up a few frequensies. But just try and get it to upload to
>> the radio?? It aint happenin'!! You can't even highlight the option. Any
>> ideas??
>>
>> Btw, I'm a newbie! Never touched on of these radios! I'm kinda
>> overwhelmed at trying to figuring it out. Also, any good beginners booklets
>> out there? Thanks.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Dec 7, 2016 6:26 PM, "Pedja YT9TP" <yt9tp at uzice.net> wrote:
>>
>>> On 8.12.2016. 00:14, Ken Palmer wrote:
>>> > Well it works for me. Windows 8  with latest version of chirp works
>>> fine
>>> > on my Ft 2800M. No mods have been done.  Using prolific driver, the old
>>> > one. Maybe change your device driver ? ?
>>>
>>> I run Windows 8.1, adapter and Prolific driver that I used with Chirp
>>> and other walkie-talkies with no problem. It even runs fine with G4HFQ
>>> Software and FT2800M. Only Chirp does not work with it.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Pedja YT9TP
>>>
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>
> Kind regards,
> Mark H. Harris
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