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It don't take much to outthink me!Shot in the dark running off of memory at the moment (since I'm not at the computer), so I don't have the specific names at hand...
i want to say it's the "tone setting" column that allows setting for for mixed tone types... For this situation I want to say that has to be "tone -> tone" to accept tones on both tx and rx...I think if it's set to "tone -> ", it won't store the RX tone.
Chirp does do a bit of trying to outthink you sometimes...
Offsets and + was the problem. Have to enter individual channels.
Still nothing on killing weather SCAN so might eliminate those.
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And try to eliminate weather channels from Scan.
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Thanks. I'll look it over when my new BF specific cable shows up. Somehow my FTDI Kenwood took a dump playing with BF.
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Even when edited and manage to get it to write to the 5R it won't hold the RX CTCSS settings. Manually entered as well with same result. Saving to Ch. Mem on keypad screen and just defaults back to RX CTCSS "OFF". TX CTCSS holds just fine.
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Retevis RT76p, now you can get the firmware from the website. I emailed them and got a response from “Lucy” the download was not working. From the keypad you can now change the tones. I didn’t check the weather stations; I currently use that button for the scan. You still can’t change the bandwidth and power level from the keypad. I used the software for that and customize my unit. It works like a champ. I’m very happy noi
Which software and cable did you use? I got a butt-kickin' with Chirp trying to get it to connect "radio not responding". Fiddled with it to get it programmed but didn't see many of the options you list.
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You do know that with chirp you can set any radio to do what you want, I set all my radios up with chirp and put the changes in at that site, if you got a retevis hand held radio this is the same as a baofeng 5rv and will do the same setting. And you can also set the setting not to tranmitt on the channels you don't want them to and also to skip the ones that you don't want in the scan. then save these setting for other radios that way they are all the same way you want. Have fun with them as long as you are not over 50 watts out you will be ok, If you follow all the rule out there you will be buying just the radio that they want you to and leaving out really good one that you could be using.
Can you elaborate (minutest details preferred)? I have 2 of the Retivis 76 and am programming two 5R for a buddy. I noticed when if finally got them to read/write on Chirp, definitely hit & miss, the 5R scans weather channels along with the rest.. obviously not optimal. Also, I set up some channels he won't be permitted to TX so curious on that as well.
I didn't notice those kinds of options in the Chirp I'm using. Just seems like Kenwood and even Wouxun is more user friendly than Chirp.
Thanks.
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"Beartrap". No idea on callsign.
I forgot mine. 40 years in the rearview mirror. Still remember the handle though, ‘Frogman’.
Michael
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Have programmed Kenwood TK-3170 and 880, I now have 2 8180s pre-programmed from used-radios (16 channels) but will get in add some repeaters and other goodies just the same. As stated above, lots of options with the free Kenwood software. Mine will go in my SxS and my Cherokee XJ. Had a blast yesterday wheeling with a gang; handed out HT and have them convinced to ditch the CB and go GMRS, especially with a few open repeaters in the area.
Tried Chirp for the first time today and struggled. More novice errors than anything I suppose.
Good luck
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And yes, modified one, plugged in the other and voila - cloned config.
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Oh wow! Plugged in THEN powered up radio, instead of what youtube showed me, and got it to DL from the radio.. shees
Stock freq config is way off from standard channels I've seen elsewhere. But I can manually edit to match my other junk.
Also notice there's no selection for Tone "OFF" in the software but can be set off manually these are all set to 88.5 where default is usually 67, eh?
Success!
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"radio did not respond"
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All GMRS + Repeaters including names instead of freq. Successful with one, thought I could read that one, plug in the second and write to that one.
Can't read either at this point so obviously won't allow names to be entered via software, and there's no provision to do it from the keypad.
Error message "radio not communicating" or similar.
Yup com port 7 and UV-R5 are correct.
Had to reboot laptop to get first one done but not helping now.
Glad these are not my radios.. Wouxun, Kenwood and Retvis took some learning but nowhere near this much hassle..lol
Thanks.
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Do you have a good driver for the cable and select the correct port
I have an FTDI cable on the way so should have the driver built in I expect.
Links to firmware updates got me nowhere.
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Got it to work somewhat for one but have to restart computer every time to upload and/or dl. Only way to have text for rptr ID is via software.
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I've forgotten the "offset" stuff. Programming repeaters, I don't know whether to set it to + or (-). Help!
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I use the red wouxun cable to program my UV-82s all the time, with Chirp. I used the same cable to program My Retevis RT76P as well.
The red one worked for download from radio (but only after I did a factory reset on the HT) but after entering channel list (copy/paste) and performing upload to radio get the same messaage "Radio did not respond". Tried reboot of laptop again, cycled thru the process repeatedly and same no response.
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Hmmm
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Yup, did a search. A couple quick questions please.
Opened my big mouth and offered to program a buddies HTs. Baofeng UV-5R.
Downloaded Chirp but not sure if I have the correct cable.
I have a
PC03P for Wouxun
Original Red Wouxun
KPG-22 Kenwood 3170 FTDI that also works with Retevis 76P.
Steer me straight please.
First time attempt at Chirp as well so searching that how to. Have to .pdf manual for the BF but keypad programming ain't much fun.
Thanks, as always.
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Programmed via software and keypad. Had some difficulty with inability to Read from radio so just input and did a Write. Worked first try on one and had to reboot laptop to Write to 2nd HT. Seemed like all was good. Programmed other items via keypad.
Took both out in the field for testing using Wouxun 805G, Kenwood 3170. One of the 76 worked fine, the other will TX but would not RX against any of the other radios. Set SQ to 1, made sure CTCSS were identical and made several attempts with no RX. If you have a suggestion I’m wide open.
I’ll play with it at home today but if I can't make it work will have to see about returning. Fortunately, I bought them here so am confident I'll get taken care of.
Honestly, these being my first dual-band HT, I’m not a fan and prefer the simplicity of the 805G/3170 using GMRS only. For me, it's a must to Lock the keypad whenever in the field.
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Tip of the whole day; so glad you posted this and I vaguely remembered to go find it.. saved me a bunch of frustration (but not all..lol) after Writing to the HT.
Here’s the important part- turn off the radio and turn it back on. The voice prompt will say “frequency mode.” You need to switch to “channel mode” by pressing and holding the “menu” button. That will take you to the main channels where other radio changes can be made.
Thankya!
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WRITE to Radio worked on HT #1. Multiple failed attempts to Write to HT #2. Totally rewrote the spreadsheet, Save, Write... just sits there in Handshake...
Radio off, unplugged USB, radio, etc.
Wrote fine multiple time to HT #1.
Still no way to change Bandwidth Spacing (N/W).
..aaargh.
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Restart laptop = Windows Update... aargh x2.. lol
Successful write to HT #2.
Still have an issue with selecting Wideband. It's in the spreadsheet but is not a selectable dropdown box and won't take on keypad entry.
Is this a flipping Midland?
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None of these links are working
Here are the links that Retevis sent to me. This included everything to get me up and running. Once I upgraded the firmware I used the default password of 288288.
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So far:
If I choose Read it pops for a password, entering 288288 doesn't work, leaving it blank doesn't work.
So: Filling in spreadsheet w/o Reading radio (as above).
Entering or removing CTCSS.
Unable to change bandwidth from N to Wide in the software, default on all channels is Narrow.. eek. This will not match with any of my other radios.
I discover Channel Bandwidth selection on the display, all defaulted to Narrow. I Menu and change to "Width", not Wide, select Menu to confirm and get voice "Cancel" and it defaults back to Narrow.
BTW the firmware update linked above is gone.
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Give this a whirl for NOAA. I haven't tried it yet.
Where did you get your 76? I'm hoping to not have to do firmware.
Once I get the software data inserted can I read to both radios from there instead of entering data for each radio?
Dug this up so I can program NOAA for where I hang out/travel. Nice to see that my home NOAA and the one covering the area where I vacation in Montana are on the same frequency.
Baofeng UV-5R Programming
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