[chirp_users] Baofeng error “radio not responding “

[Paul Hansen]

Thanks guys!  I deleted the Chirp app, rebooted, and reinstalled the app.
I now have the dialog box and will attempt to program a few things.

You guys are great!  Thank you for your help!  I was getting pretty
frustrated.

Paul

On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 5:50 PM Jim Unroe <rock.unroe at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 7:06 PM Paul Hansen <paulrhans at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jim,
> >
> > Sorry to bother you again.
> >
> > I  have come to the conclusion that I may have a defective cable or the
> cable is not seating enough to make sufficient  contact.  I hit the
> "download from radio" and absolutely nothing happens.  The radio is on and
> the cable is tightly secured (as much as possible).  The screen remains
> blank and I don't get a box to enter any other information.  This radio (UV
> 9R Plus) has a unique cable that differs from other Baofengs.
> >
> > I'm about ready  to send the radio and cable back and buy a different
> radio.  I picked this one because it  is waterproof.
> >
> > You have been very kind with your suggestions.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Paul
>
> Paul,
>
> If you choose "Download From Radio" and don't get a "Radio" dialog box
> that allows you to choose the Port, Vendor and Model, then you have a
> problem with your CHIRP installation. I would uninstall CHIRP, reboot
> for good measure, and then install CHIRP again. If you are running
> Windows, I would right-click the CHIRP installer file and then choose
> "Run as administrator" even if the Windows user is already an
> administrator.
>
> And this isn't CHIRP related, but none of the so-called "waterproof"
> Baofeng radio models are waterproof. At best they can be described as
> water resistant.
>
> Jim
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