[chirp_users] Looking for assistance

[Aubrey Turner]

The driver level is an issue on Windows (probably the most common one
people run into). But not on Linux, which I see you're using.

On Jun 7, 2017 10:03 PM, "Gene Anderson" <sidhu at ms12.hinet.net> wrote:

> 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> 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
>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 4:51 PM
>
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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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