[chirp_users] IMG file format

[Jonathan Peakall]

Didn't sound harsh or condescending to me. One line was perhaps direct.

On 10/5/2021 1:00 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. wrote:
> I'm sorry it came off like that, it wasn't meant that way, I usually 
> answer questions with a lot of understanding, probably I didn't do as 
> well this time, for that and for any offense I inadvertently made I 
> apologize.
>
> No harshness was meant, if such came across, it was my 
> regrettable choice of words.
>
> If you spoke to me that wouldn't come across, written communications 
> is lacking in nuance or at least good writers, and in this, I have 
> failed this time.
>
> To the original poster, I am sorry if my message seemed harsh, it was 
> supposed to be a URGENT warning to not hurt your radio, not meant to 
> hurt your feelings, or convey a lack of support from me or more 
> importantly, this list. I think the urgency of my warning to protect 
> your radio from harm got in the way of my otherwise better explanation 
> and expression, again my apologies.
>
> Best regards,
>
> DR
> N1EA
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Nicola Jayne Hodson 
> <nicola.jayne.hodson at gmail.com <mailto:nicola.jayne.hodson at gmail.com>> 
> wrote:
>
>     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
>     <mailto: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
>         <mailto: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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