[chirp_users] UV5X Programming issue

[Jim Unroe]

Hi Eric,

On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 12:47 PM Eric Chopin <echopin27 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> UV5XP....
>     However to get CHIRP to see the radio either in the 'Download from radio'
>     or 'Upload to radio' ... with the cable plugged in to my PC or my MAC, the
>     radio must me switched OFF...then as I select 'Download or upload' as I
>     select 'OK' i must immediately switch ON my radio then CHIRP sees it and
>     proceeds. If I try to 'Download or upload' with the radio already switched
>     on I get the message 'The radio did not respond' as CHIRP cannot see it
>     connected.
>     Any suggestions?
>     Thanks
>     VE7ECJ

That sounds like a programming cable/driver issue. Also, to program
that radio you must choose...

Vendor: Radioddity
Model: UV-5G

Jim KC9HI