[chirp_users] CHIRP ?

[Christopher Knowles]

Because handheld and mobile radios presume the user is in motion and may 
not have both hands available, it is helpful to program frequently used 
frequencies of repeaters and other stations into the radio.  One way to 
do it and the hardest is manually.  Usually the second hardest is using 
the software and spreadsheet provided by the manufacturer.  The easiest 
is CHIRP.  I've had three handhelds and one mobile radio which I use as 
my base station. They are all programmed the same.  If you know how to 
use Lotus 1-2-3, Supercalc, or any other spreadsheet program, you can 
learn to prepare one spreadsheet covering all of the frequencies you use 
and then "cut and paste" that same spreadsheet into the template for any 
radio which accepts CHIRP files.  Chris Knowles, WD1E

On 2/10/2024 5:06 PM, Ed Mylotte wrote:
> I don't understand WHY or HOW to use CHIRP.
> What will it do for me, a new ham?
> How do I combine or integrate it to my ham operations?
> How often does one NEED to employ it?
> It appears important, but can I just forget about it?
> Are there any other options available?   V/R Ed, AD9AK
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