AndyOnTheRadio

Good idea. I may also swap out the operator.

This is the moment you've all be waiting for... After a long wait from Amazon, I received a replacement DB25G. The radio can't be read by Chirp at all, I still get the same error code (short read of the block 0x0000). The unit will shut down and stays off after Chirp tries to transfer from the radio to the computer, ergo the error code. (I have plenty of success with Baofeng radios and Chirp.) I was able to program the DB25G with my old Windows 10 laptop and the official Radioddity software.... after the unit crashed 3 times. The unit would shut off before the data transfer could happen. Only due to my cat-like reflexes and timing was I able to press the Write button at the correct time during crashes to get it to write the data. I feel superhuman. I like this radio. I like the quad monitoring and I sound really good on it. But if I can't even use the official software to program it, I feel like I am not getting my money's worth. I'll reach out to Radioddity one more time. And I do recognize that "some people" may think I'm making the same mistakes again... and I won't rule that out. But I get the same results with two different programs on two different platforms with two different radio units. Thank you to everyone who commented and offered assistance, you are good humans. @WSFB377 @OffRoaderX

I have decided to exchange it. Now we wait…

I think this one is going back and hopefully the replacement will not have this issue.

Radioddity has been responsive to my email requests for help. They asked me to send a few screen shots of the ports and then use a different USB port on my Windows 10 laptop. That worked some. The radio still resets, but I was able to send and receive data from the radio for the first time. But it crashed more than it worked. I'm still working with them on a permanent solution. It still does not work on Chirp.

So it sounds like my cable may work, but the radio may not. If I get a good answer from Radioddity, I'll post an update.

Thanks to everyone who has responded! Your input is very much appreciated. I did pull out an old Windows 10 laptop and downloaded the Radioddity software. I can get the radio to download to the software, but when I try to write it back the unit resets like @WSFB377 says. I will contact Radioddity and see what they say. If not, it's going back. @WSFB377: Have you ever gotten any of your units to successfully read and write on any software, even with the BTECH cable?

Thanks for the heads up. I'll look into that.

Correct on a Mac I can't run the official software. Thanks for asking me the basic questions, sometimes I mess up... basically. Yes, the data cable is in the data port closest to the fan. I am using the correct com port from Chirp. I've even done the "Help Me" in the port drop down and it leads me to USB-Serial Controller. (I've also tried all of the other options.) I have done a factory reset and still have this issue @OffRoaderX. The sequence is hitting okay to download from the radio, Chirp says "Cloning from Radio", it stops and throws the "Short read of the block 0x000" and then the DB25-G makes a clicking sound and reboots. I do not notice any spikes on the AMP levels on my power supply when this happens. I'm considering trying to find an older version of Chirp to see if this still happens. Thanks to everyone for their help!

That's a good idea. I can't find anything about this error code. I'll factory reset it and try again tomorrow. I appreciate your help.

Thanks for asking. Yes, it is the correct model. I've attached a screen shot. Chirp actually starts to communicate with the radio and then throws the "Short read of the block" code and the unit resets.

Hey! I've just gotten my Radioddity DB25-G and I'm trying to connect it to Chirp via my Mac. (Yes, the DB25-G is compatible.) I have the correct port selected. When I download from the radio I get a error message that says, "Error communicating with radio. Short read of the block 0x000" and then the radio reboots. Clearly something is not right. I use Chirp all the time with my Baofengs without issue. Any tips from someone who has had this error code before? Thanks!

I use the Wouxun ANO-050G and it’s made a huge difference for me.

Yes! The 20 looks great. I’m on a Mac so I need Chirp to program the new one I buy. Or am I overthinking that?

Thanks! Your review was what led me to it. I appreciate your videos.