[chirp_users] BF 888s and UV5R

Nate Alvin
Mon May 1 18:08:28 PDT 2017


Yes sir, i did try the uv5r on the boefeng software, just to test it after
i was able the get the bf-888s to program on the baofeng software and it
works.  I think the cable is a-ok

On May 1, 2017 20:04, "Glenn At Home" <GlennErvin at cableone.net> wrote:

> I would try it again with the UV 5R and if it still works on that, then
> you can eliminate the possibility of the cable.
> Glenn
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Nate Alvin <mypersonalspamfilternc at gmail.com>
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> *Sent:* Monday, May 01, 2017 2:31 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] BF 888s and UV5R
>
> Updated chirp this morning.  Tried everything listed under Baofeng.
> Ensured plug is seated properly and also tried holding in place tightly
> while attempting to read.  It read and programmed perfectly 6 weeks ago
> after i rolled back the driver on the cable for the fake chipset.  Cable
> and software worked perfect for uv5r.....
>
> On May 1, 2017 2:25 PM, "Neil B" <ne.b at hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
>
> ok. just a thought lol.
>
> have you got the latest version of chirp?
>
> have you tried slecting each radio type and do a read attempt.
>
> its the plug sitting home in the radio as some varients the plug dont go
> all the way in, give it a squeeze while trying to read.
>
>
> I have a gt-3tp mk3 and until the later update last month, it was only
> programmable using the uv-5r menu. due to the firmware version in the radio.
>
> cant be anything wrong with the lead/usb/windows, as its working on the
> other radio.
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com <
> chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com> on behalf of Nate Alvin <
> mypersonalspamfilternc at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* 01 May 2017 18:25
> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP
> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] BF 888s and UV5R
>
> Good question, but yes i did change setting from uv5r to the 888
>
> On May 1, 2017 12:23 PM, "Neil B" <ne.b at hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> may be silly question, but did you change radio type to the bf 888? easy
>> common thing to do lol....
>>
>>
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>> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com <
>> chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com> on behalf of Nate Alvin <
>> mypersonalspamfilternc at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* 01 May 2017 16:50
>> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP
>> *Subject:* [chirp_users] BF 888s and UV5R
>>
>> About 6 weeks ago, i purchased the 2 radios listed in the subject line to
>> test them out for work.  I programmed them both to the frequencies assigned
>> to our license.  We were assigned a corporate license recently, with
>> different frequencies, vs our stand alone site license which is going to
>> expire.  Using the same computer, same "fake prolific" Baofeng cloning
>> cable and the updated daily CHIRP software i was able to reprogram the
>> UV5R, but when i went to read the BD888S i received the error message
>> "radio refused to enter programming mode".  Any help would be appreciated.
>> Thanks
>>
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