[chirp_users] Issue with programming Baofeng UV-82HP

Ernst Wittenschläger
Mon Apr 23 06:30:38 PDT 2018


Thanks Jim - it worked! Just as you said - I switched from TSQL to Tone -
good to go! All the best & 73, Ernst

On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 2:35 PM, Jim Unroe <rock.unroe at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Ernst,
>
> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 2:32 AM, Ernst Wittenschläger
> <ernst.wittenschlaeger at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > I am using CHIRP to program in all of my repeaters into the UV-82HP.
>
> Same here. CHIRP has supported the Baofeng UV-82HP since it initial
> release.
>
> > I ran
> > into an issue: When loading in the CTCSS Codes to "unlock" the repeater,
> the
> > software will load the CTCSS code on BOTH the Receive CTCSS (R-CTCS, Menu
> > 11) and Transmit CTCSS (T-CTCS, Menu 13), instead of ONLY the T-CTCS, so
> I
> > am unable to receive any signal coming back from the repeaters.
>
> I would suspect that is because you are setting Tone Mode to TSQL
> instead of Tone.
>
> The following are the Tone Mode options available for the Baofeng
> UV-82HP (and most other UV-5R and UV-82 style radios) taken from the
> "Understanding CHIRP's columns" document.
>
> (None): No tone or code is transmitted, receive squelch is open or
> carrier-triggered.
>
> Tone: A single CTCSS tone is transmitted, receive squelch is open or
> carrier-triggered. The tone used is that which is set in the Tone
> column.
>
> TSQL: A single CTCSS tone is transmitted, receive squelch is
> tone-coded to the same tone. The tone used is that which is set in the
> ToneSql column.
>
> DTCS: A single DTCS/DCS code is transmitted, receive squelch is
> digitally tone-coded to the same code. The code used is that which is
> set in the DTCS Code column.
>
> Cross: A complex arrangement of squelch technologies is in use. See
> the definition of the Cross Mode column for details.
>
> > Afterwards,
> > when I try to change the R-CTCS to 0.000 Hz, it will automatically switch
> > back to the programmed R-CTCS code when I exit the Menu.
>
> This is because, even though the radio lets you go through the
> motions, you cannot change any of the stored parameters of memory from
> MR (channel) mode.
>
> While in VFO (frequency) mode, it is possible update 3 parameters of a
> memory: T-CTCS tone, T-DCS code and the TX frequency. To change any
> other memory parameter in-the-field from the keypad, you would have to
> erase the memory and program it back form scratch with the desired
> changes.
>
> > I have not seen in
> > CHIRP a way to program EITHER the R-CTCS or the T-CTCS, there's only one
> > called:TSQL, which seemingly changes both the R-CTCS & the T-CTCS
>
> Not seemingly. As explained above, that is what TSQL supposed to do.
> You would do the following to program R-CTCS only or T-CTCS only.
>
>
> R-CTCS only:
> Tone Mode: Cross
> Cross Mode: ->Tone
> ToneSql: {desired CTCSS tone frequency}
>
> T-CTCS only:
> Tone Mode: Tone
> Tone: {desired CTCSS tone frequency}
>
> To better understand how this works, review "Understanding CHIRP's
> columns" document which is available from the CHIRP documentation area
> (accessible from a link on the CHIRP home/wiki page).
>
> https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/MemoryEditorColumns
>
> >
> > Is there a way where I can change my R-CTCS codes back to 0.000 Hz and
> save
> > the setting permanently in my radio?
>
> Technically, no. 0.000 Hz is not a valid value for CTCSS. What you
> want (and probably meant) is to change it to OFF. Yes, as explained
> above.
>
> The miklor.com website also has other CHIRP guides and examples that may
> assist.
>
> http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_CHIRP.php#guides
>
> >
> > Thanks & 73!
> > Ernst
> > WA3FAW
>
>
> Jim KC9HI
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