[chirp_users] Problems programing new Baofeng UV-5r

[Jim Unroe]

Hi Todd,

> I just got a Baofeng UV-5R from Amazon. It shows Firmware Version BFB298

BFB298 traditionally indicates the radio is a VHF/220 model.

> The Baofeng OEM software Reads and writes fine to the radio with this cable.

Does the VIP version read and write the Welcome Message?

> Chrip 03/14/19 gives the following error “Radio refused to send second block 0x1f00”

The radio is refusing to send CHIRP the "aux memory" where the Welcome
Message, band limits and squelch thresholds are stored.

> Any ideas as to what may be going on here

Sounds like a hardware/firmware issue.

Jim KC9HI