[chirp_users] Looking for assistance

[Gene Anderson]

Jardy, I don't know what it means to "driver back" to 3.2.0.0. Can you 
help me out with that?

Gene (BX8AAD)


JardyDawsonviachirp_users 於 2017年06月08日 10:47 寫道:
> Did you you driver back to 3.2.0.0 (Prolific cable only)?
>
> Jardy Dawson
> WA7JRD Ham Radio
>
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> On Jun 7, 2017, at 19:23, Gene Anderson <sidhu at ms12.hinet.net 
> <mailto:sidhu at ms12.hinet.net>> wrote:
>
> Chris,
>
> Thanks for your response.  I made sure the plug was fully inserted and
> put pressure on it throughout the process.  I also looked at the plug,
> and it is metal all the way to the base - no plastic is getting in the
> way.  Unfortunately the suggestions you gave, as good as they are, did
> not solve this particular problem.
>
> 73,
> Gene (BX8AAD)
>
>
> NotD'ArcyCain 於 2017年06月08日 09:55 寫道:
>> One known problem with the UV-5R is that the socket for the programming
>> cable is recessed and sometimes the plug is too large to seat 
>> properly. This
>> can lead to intermittent or constant communications failures. Several
>> solutions have been suggested and tried and found useful:
>>
>> 1. Press the plug really firmly into the socket and hold it there 
>> during the
>> programming attempt. This worked for me.
>> 2. Examine the front of the plug and, if required, cut some of the 
>> plastic
>> away on a bevel to make the plug face narrower. I have not done this
>> personally but I have heard of it being done with some success.
>>
>> Best of luck,
>> Chris KC9AD
>>
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>> Anderson
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>> Subject: [chirp_users] Looking for assistance
>>
>> Last summer while in China I purchased a Baofeng UV-5R.  I found it
>> difficult to program by the keypad, so I later purchased a programming
>> cable and have installed Chirp in an effort to program the radio.
>>
>> I have followed the "Basic Procedure for Programming" from the Chirp
>> Beginner's Guide Wiki.  But I get the following error message when
>> trying to "Download from radio":
>>
>> "Radio refused to send block 0x0140"
>>
>> The block address doesn't come up the same every time.  I also had these
>> values from a handful of other attempts: (0x0300, 0x0380, 0x0280, 
>> 0x0240).
>> The Cloning process does not complete.
>>
>> I am using CHIRP daily-20170603 within Xubuntu 17.04
>>
>> UV-5R firmware version is: 297 (according to screen info when pressing
>> "3" and turning radio on)
>>
>> USB cable seems to have this USB/serial converter: Prolific Technology,
>> Inc. PL2303 Serial Port
>>
>> I am new to VHF/UHF operation and HT operation in general.  Not
>> completely new to Linux.  Have only one cable and one rig.  Here in
>> rural Taiwan at the moment, I don't know anyone else who owns a UV-5R,
>> so I can't test the cable or radio against other units.
>>
>> I did read the FAQ and lots of other info, but nothing I saw there
>> seemed to address my issue.
>>
>>
>> Sincerely yours,
>>
>> BX8AAD
>>
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