[chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 101, Issue 12
Jardy
Sat May 13 15:46:01 PDT 2017
Roll your cable driver back to Prolific 3.2.0.0, if your cable shows it to be a Prolific.
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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> On May 13, 2017, at 14:49, John A Diefenbach <jadief at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have two laptops; both DELL. One is W-7, the other: W-10. CHIRP & Baofengs program nicely on the W-7; not the W-10, 'tho I'm not surprised.
>
> Thoughts?
>
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>> Today's Topics:
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>> 1. Re: Alinco DJ-G7 "T" (Fred)
>> 2. QYT KT 8900 (Richard Whittaker)
>> 3. QYT KT 8900 (Richard Whittaker)
>> 4. Re: QYT KT 8900 (Tycen Stafford)
>> 5. Re: QYT KT 8900 (Larry Lovell)
>> 6. Re: Yaesu FT-8100R Question (John LaMartina)
>> 7. Re: QYT KT 8900 (Tycen Stafford)
>> 8. QYT KT8900 (??? (Kris) Francisco)
>> 9. Re: QYT KT8900 (Jim Unroe)
>> 10. Re: QYT KT8900 (Tycen Stafford)
>>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 11:06:00 -0800
>> From: Fred <fredferickson at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Alinco DJ-G7 "T"
>> To: chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> Message-ID: <20170512110600.7369aeda at hp-a1710n>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
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>> On Fri, 12 May 2017 09:10:56 -0700
>> Daniel Curry <dod1450 at mindspring.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I am unable to connect to my Alinco DJ-GT "T" hand held. Alinco
>> > programming software works with no problem.
>> >
>>
>> I guess that you mean the above to be interpreted as a question and a
>> request for help in using Chirp.
>>
>> I'm no expert and won't attempt to answer but:
>>
>> If you wish someone on this list to help you use Chirp to connect to
>> your radio, it probably would be a good idea to give them a bit more
>> information.
>>
>> What did you try specifically to do? What operating system? What
>> responses did Chirp give you? Which version of Chirp are you trying to
>> use? Have you been successful with Chirp before? Etc.
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 16:39:01 -0700
>> From: Richard Whittaker <richard at avits.ca>
>> Subject: [chirp_users] QYT KT 8900
>> To: chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> Message-ID: <05d3520f-38d9-4daa-a550-121a1aa9659b at avits.ca>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> Hi all. I bought a KT8900 at the beginning of the year, and my FTDI cable showed up about a week ago. Eager to get more than 2 channels programmed in (the programming interface sucks!), I plugged my cable in to the BACK of the radio like all the sites say, and.... Nothing... Fiddle, fiddle, fiddle, nothing. Different radio models, the whole works, radio would not respond.?
>>
>>
>> My model has what the manual calls a data terminal jack on the front.
>>
>>
>> I tried it, the cable fit perfectly, and the radio responded just fine. I don't know if this is true if all KT8900s, but if yours has a front jack, it's a good idea to try it.
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>> Richard
>>
>>
>> VA7RHW.
>>
>>
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 16:39:55 -0700
>> From: Richard Whittaker <richard at avits.ca>
>> Subject: [chirp_users] QYT KT 8900
>> To: chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
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>> Hi all. I bought a KT8900 at the beginning of the year, and my FTDI cable showed up about a week ago. Eager to get more than 2 channels programmed in (the programming interface sucks!), I plugged my cable in to the BACK of the radio like all the sites say, and.... Nothing... Fiddle, fiddle, fiddle, nothing. Different radio models, the whole works, radio would not respond.?
>>
>>
>> My model has what the manual calls a data terminal jack on the front.
>>
>>
>> I tried it, the cable fit perfectly, and the radio responded just fine. I don't know if this is true if all KT8900s, but if yours has a front jack, it's a good idea to try it.
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>> Richard
>>
>>
>> VA7RHW.
>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 16:47:15 -0700
>> From: Tycen Stafford <tycen at tycen.com>
>> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] QYT KT 8900
>> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>> Message-ID:
>> <CAKquWEab0DMxoj_8BAxnL1nxQ9GdtY5nBKww651VTLDcKbFMfA at mail.gmail.com>
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>> You're correct - on your model the programming port is on the front and the
>> back jack is for an external speaker. I have the same one. Apparently,
>> when they first came out, there was only one jack and it was on the back -
>> for programming only. And that's when all the online reviews and guides (
>> www.miklor.com, etc.) were written. Then, they put out a revised model
>> that put the programming port on the front and a ext. speaker port on the
>> back - plus added a fan. A very confusing design choice, in my opinion.
>> It's a great radio, though.
>>
>> On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Richard Whittaker <richard at avits.ca> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi all. I bought a KT8900 at the beginning of the year, and my FTDI cable
>> > showed up about a week ago. Eager to get more than 2 channels programmed in
>> > (the programming interface sucks!), I plugged my cable in to the BACK of
>> > the radio like all the sites say, and.... Nothing... Fiddle, fiddle,
>> > fiddle, nothing. Different radio models, the whole works, radio would not
>> > respond.
>> >
>> >
>> > My model has what the manual calls a data terminal jack on the front.
>> >
>> >
>> > I tried it, the cable fit perfectly, and the radio responded just fine. I
>> > don't know if this is true if all KT8900s, but if yours has a front jack,
>> > it's a good idea to try it.
>> >
>> >
>> > Cheers
>> >
>> >
>> > Richard
>> >
>> >
>> > VA7RHW.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Sent from BlueMail <http://www.bluemail.me/r?b=9660>
>> >
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 17:50:53 -0600
>> From: Larry Lovell <larry.lovell76 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] QYT KT 8900
>> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>> Message-ID:
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>> I have a KT8900, but the cable plugs into the back. I had to try different
>> cables and drivers to find one that would work.
>> Too many of the USB cables are CLONES of the original and do not work
>> The CHIRP software works for my radio, but I do have to fiddle and reset
>> the radio before it would finally program correctly.
>> Good Luck
>>
>> On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 5:39 PM, Richard Whittaker <richard at avits.ca> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi all. I bought a KT8900 at the beginning of the year, and my FTDI cable
>> > showed up about a week ago. Eager to get more than 2 channels programmed in
>> > (the programming interface sucks!), I plugged my cable in to the BACK of
>> > the radio like all the sites say, and.... Nothing... Fiddle, fiddle,
>> > fiddle, nothing. Different radio models, the whole works, radio would not
>> > respond.
>> >
>> >
>> > My model has what the manual calls a data terminal jack on the front.
>> >
>> >
>> > I tried it, the cable fit perfectly, and the radio responded just fine. I
>> > don't know if this is true if all KT8900s, but if yours has a front jack,
>> > it's a good idea to try it.
>> >
>> >
>> > Cheers
>> >
>> >
>> > Richard
>> >
>> >
>> > VA7RHW.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Sent from
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > chirp_users mailing list
>> > chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
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>> > This message was sent to Larry Lovell at larry.lovell76 at gmail.com
>> > To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@
>> > intrepid.danplanet.com
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Larry Lovell
>> 73's N7RGW
>> Work: 208-557-4500
>> http://qrvtronics.com
>> Home: 208-356-7749
>> http://mormon.org/me/4V53/LarryLovell/
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 19:54:38 -0400
>> From: "John LaMartina" <JohnLa at usa.net>
>> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT-8100R Question
>> To: "'Discussion of CHIRP'" <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>> Message-ID: <001101d2cb7b$1e811e40$5b835ac0$@net>
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>> As the FT-8100R is currently not supported, you would need to open a format request.
>> To do this, you would need to go to the CHIRP website: http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
>>
>> Register to the website (upper right corner)
>> Select the Issues Tab and verify that the request for the new radio hasn't already been submitted.
>> If it's not found, select the New Issue tab and submit your request. Check back periodically to review the status of your request.
>> They may request that a sample radio and current software be sent so they can backward engineer it.
>>
>> John
>> http://www.miklor.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Alan
>> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 10:48 AM
>> To: chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> Subject: [chirp_users] Yaesu FT-8100R Question
>>
>>
>> I do not see the Yaesu FT-8100R listed as a supported radio.
>> Will Chirp work with my FT-8100R ?
>>
>> Thank you.
>> Alan
>> AA6DW
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>> Message: 7
>> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 17:11:55 -0700
>> From: Tycen Stafford <tycen at tycen.com>
>> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] QYT KT 8900
>> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>> Message-ID:
>> <CAKquWEatRb6p8QgjpnKwJE-pi4EnDxjitejNtqFvaMVan5X17A at mail.gmail.com>
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>>
>> Off topic from CHIRP, but another quirky thing I found on the QYT KT8900: I
>> kept seeing in descriptions that it had the "reverse" function (where you
>> can quickly switch over to listen on the reverse for repeaters). But, mine
>> wouldn't ever do it when I would hit the */scan button like on the
>> Baofengs. Finally, I saw somewhere that they were saying for *Baofengs*
>> you had to turn off dual-watch (TDR) - which *wasn't* true on any of the
>> Baofengs I have (UV-5R5, UV-5RTP, UV-82) - they could flip over to the
>> reverse even when in dual-watch mode. But, I tried turning dual-watch off
>> on my QYT KT8900 and voila! - hitting */scan finally worked to listen on
>> the reverse. So, if you're trying to get reverse to work on the QYT
>> KT8900, turn OFF dual-watch/TDR (menu 0) and then it should work when you
>> press */scan.
>>
>> -Tycen K7TYC
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Larry Lovell <larry.lovell76 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > I have a KT8900, but the cable plugs into the back. I had to try
>> > different cables and drivers to find one that would work.
>> > Too many of the USB cables are CLONES of the original and do not work
>> > The CHIRP software works for my radio, but I do have to fiddle and reset
>> > the radio before it would finally program correctly.
>> > Good Luck
>> >
>> > On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 5:39 PM, Richard Whittaker <richard at avits.ca>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi all. I bought a KT8900 at the beginning of the year, and my FTDI cable
>> >> showed up about a week ago. Eager to get more than 2 channels programmed in
>> >> (the programming interface sucks!), I plugged my cable in to the BACK of
>> >> the radio like all the sites say, and.... Nothing... Fiddle, fiddle,
>> >> fiddle, nothing. Different radio models, the whole works, radio would not
>> >> respond.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> My model has what the manual calls a data terminal jack on the front.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I tried it, the cable fit perfectly, and the radio responded just fine. I
>> >> don't know if this is true if all KT8900s, but if yours has a front jack,
>> >> it's a good idea to try it.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Cheers
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Richard
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> VA7RHW.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Sent from
>> >>
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>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Larry Lovell
>> > 73's N7RGW
>> > Work: 208-557-4500 <(208)%20557-4500>
>> > http://qrvtronics.com
>> > Home: 208-356-7749 <(208)%20356-7749>
>> > http://mormon.org/me/4V53/LarryLovell/
>> >
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 13:25:29 +1000
>> From: "??? (Kris) Francisco" <jhudiefrancisco at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: [chirp_users] QYT KT8900
>> To: chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com
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>> Hi i buy KT8900 last month only my problem this morning is no TRansmit i try to program in chirp and reset all still the same they have recieve only no transmit, any body can help me? Im new in this Radio.
>> Thank you
>>
>> KH0VL
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 07:13:50 -0400
>> From: Jim Unroe <rock.unroe at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] QYT KT8900
>> To: ??? (Kris) Francisco <jhudiefrancisco at yahoo.com>, Discussion of
>> CHIRP <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>> Message-ID:
>> <CADnO8U4q2n72UkNWEJMY7ekFGk0_O65w6QJXf4=T+hSvsgSVQQ at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> How are you powering the radio? Are you sure your source of power is
>> at the proper voltage and supplying adequate current?
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 11:25 PM, ??? (Kris) Francisco via
>> chirp_users <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote:
>> > Hi i buy KT8900 last month only my problem this morning is no TRansmit i try to program in chirp and reset all still the same they have recieve only no transmit, any body can help me? Im new in this Radio.
>> > Thank you
>> >
>> > KH0VL
>> >
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 10
>> Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 08:19:09 -0700
>> From: Tycen Stafford <tycen at tycen.com>
>> Subject: Re: [chirp_users] QYT KT8900
>> To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com>
>> Message-ID:
>> <CAKquWEaBJqdWivxFfPCyWzEjMMwtJyXQC2AOrVpgpZgjL7LhKw at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> Yeah, power is a good thing to check. Maybe move it to another vehicle. I
>> would also check to make sure in CHIRP that all of your channels didn't get
>> set to duplex off. And check your microphone plug... Maybe your PTT isn't
>> triggering. Try another mic if you can. The red light should come on when
>> you push the PTT button.
>>
>> You should also check with the return policy of where you bought it.
>>
>> # sent from my phone
>>
>> On May 13, 2017 4:13 AM, "Jim Unroe" <rock.unroe at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > How are you powering the radio? Are you sure your source of power is
>> > at the proper voltage and supplying adequate current?
>> >
>> > Jim
>> >
>> > On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 11:25 PM, ??? (Kris) Francisco via
>> > chirp_users <chirp_users at intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote:
>> > > Hi i buy KT8900 last month only my problem this morning is no TRansmit
>> > i try to program in chirp and reset all still the same they have recieve
>> > only no transmit, any body can help me? Im new in this Radio.
>> > > Thank you
>> > >
>> > > KH0VL
>> > >
>> > _______________________________________________
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