[chirp_users] IMG file format

[Nicola Jayne Hodson]

David

 i think your response is somewhat harsh and condescending

On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 20:12, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net> wrote:

> Eric,
>
> The IMG files are like photographic snapshots of the radio's memory
> channels, they are unique to each version AND model of a manufacturer's
> transceiver.
>
> CHIRP works with this unique file type which is why it is extremely
> important to upon the first time using CHIRP to download the IMG from your
> transceiver, save and safeguard it from loss. You can use this unique IMG
> file to restore your transceiver to factory settings which is especially
> important if user error causes your transceiver to be unresponsive, or
> "bricked".
>
> Each model and make of transceiver has a unique IMG file.
>
> Your question shows a lack of understanding of how CHIRP works, please
> read the documentation and follow the instructions!
>
> Failure to do so may result in irreversible injury to your radio equipment.
>
> If this happens, contact this list for possible restoration measures using
> someone else's IMG file.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> David N1EA
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 14:54 Eric <chirp at brunsen.com> wrote:
>
>> Is there a spec available for the format of the IMG file that Chirp uses
>> to same configuration values to?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>> Eric
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