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I use the RT System cable and software... works very well but you have to purchase it. https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/KG-935G_c_2138.html
I have this and tried the free mfg software and CHIRP (which I do not recommend as some brick their radio). So for $49 you can do so much...
MacJack
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3 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:
That’s right!
They don’t get paid and they are SO slow to develop new drivers!!
That my point... I would pay for the right product and if it fails will bitch for refund or suit if my radio gets bricked for a replacement...
MacJack
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4 hours ago, mbrun said:
The difference is one gets paid for their work, the other is a volunteer that does not get paid. The whole idea of open source software is that the community chips in. Anyone that has the skills and interest can chip in to bring closure to the driver.
Michael
WRHS965
KE8PLMThat my point... I would pay for the right product and if it fails will bitch for refund or suit if my radio gets bricked for a replacement...
MacJack
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13 hours ago, mbrun said:
The UV8H driver must be downloaded and installed manually, as it is still under development. Check out this page for information.
https://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/8803Thanks Michael for the info... still in development and been working on it since Feb 2021. It was interesting read of the process of writing code. Just so you know RT System wrote the KG-935G in two weeks and have had KG-UV8H for a long time.
I think I would wait as would not like anyone to lockup ("brick") ones radio...
MacJack
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On 11/8/2021 at 7:38 AM, McLG said:
I am using the latest CHIRP and am able to program my KG-935G using the KG-UV8H profile.
Garrett, thanks for info... I just download the lastest CHIRP and do not see KG-UV8H profile on the list... See attached on my pull down. I just do not get it... Yes after download of new CHIRP, closed all windows and moved new program to Applications on my Mac OS... Clicked on app and did not tell me to update so I know I have a good version...
Not that I do not believe you... I only bring this up for education value for others.
MacJack
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7 hours ago, WyoJoe said:
I just upgraded to the latest version of Chirp, and it supports the UV8D, UV8D Plus, and UV8E. Those are the only UV8 series radios listed in the stock configuration.
There may be other files for other radios that are under development that you could load, but they're not included by default.
Thanks WyoJoe for pointing out value of CHIRP... but it does not have UV8H or 935G and I have been waiting for 6 months or more... So when RT System offed UV8H and then develop software for 935G within a week, I jumped on it... I have played with CHIRP for my 805G and 905G but it did not go deep in the the device setting. RT System did a better job and made more sense...
Thank you for your comments as I sure it will help others who can wait for a CHIRP developt, (guy for overseas) to write something is not for me...
MacJack
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7 hours ago, WyoJoe said:
I've used cut and paste (ctrl-C and ctrl-V) on a couple of the manufacturer's programs (I don't recall which ones) for copying one row to another, even though there was no indication it would work. I just clicked on the row number, hit ctrl-C, then clicked on another row number and hit ctrl-V, and it worked for me. I could not do this with the mouse as the option wasn't there, at least as far as I could tell. Right clicking certainly did not give me that option, but the keyboard shortcuts did work.
I don't run my programming software on a Windows PC. I use Linux, and run the programs with WINE. I usually select Windows XP or Windows 7 as the environment to run them in, and most of them have worked for me (but not all). There have been a few glitches along the way, but I've generally been able to accomplish what I set out to do.
In your case, for about $50, you could get a Raspberry Pi that would likely do all or most of what you would want a Windows PC for.
WyoJoe, happy for you... mark me down as lazy, just do not to learn another OS like Linux. 30 years ago did Unix and was nice but did not keep it up as made my money in the PC Windows marketplace. I did look at Raspberry Pi for 10 minutes but did not cover a lot of my other needs.
Thanks for expressing you view as I hope you caught the eyes/ears of someone on your same page.
MacJack
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28 minutes ago, wrci350 said:
That process is all automated. I purchased, downloaded, installed, activated, and used one of their packages at 10:30 on a Sunday night this past summer.
Well that sounds good but the PC XP is not connected to the internet (off the grid) so I had to email my support guy at RT System and he emailed me the numbers needed. Good to know it is automatic as it must look up you email address and serial number and fills in your authentication code.
Thanks for the correction so I do not mislead others.
MacJack
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47 minutes ago, BoxCar said:
Actually, the software can be moved to multiple computers--as long as you use the same email and ID code. I have my copies on two computers, one desktop, the other a portable.
That is good to know BoxCar... I will be waiting months/year for RT System to do software in MacOS... and I will NOT be purchasing a PC unless gifted to me... Just living with my old XP (off the grid) as only use it for programing radios.
MacJack
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OK got RT Systems new KG-935G Radio Programming Software as well downloaded for my KG-UV8H radio.
WOW this not extensive review just an observation. For both of the above products, I'm impressed. The same cable for the 935G works for the UV8H, just look before you buy for different radios.
They have a very secure licensing authentication with authorization IDs, serial numbers, email address and they provide an authentication code. So after you download do not plan on installing unless it is within 9-5 5 days a week. Saying this as not to frustrate anyone since it needs to be validated with a authentication code.
Very easy to use software and some nice shortcut and best of all is the cut and paste works well on my PC XP and my mouse arrow can click on the buttons.
Why it not a extensive review is they offer so much more and configuring the radios that I have to go study them... e.g. Radio setup.
MacJack
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14 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:
Which Mac OS? Which radio?
Wouxun KG-UV8H, KG-905G, KG-935G.
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15 hours ago, mbrun said:
I have RT Systems license for many models of radios I own, including the KG-1000G and KG-935G. While you have to launch separate apps for each, I was able to open the 1000G’s image file in the 935G’s app so that its channel settings could be used immediately and directly by the 935 without reentry. The settings I needed to change were the power settings on a few channels. It could not have been easier.
Now that is worth it to do. This is another reason I will get the software for Wouxun KG-UV8H.
Thanks, Michael, MacJack
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I sold my condo on the 17 floor and had great GMRS coverage... Sorry can't help you now...
MacJack
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On 10/30/2021 at 9:04 AM, mbrun said:
I have the RT Systems software for this and a number of other radios. I grabbed it the first I learned of it. The $25 fee is a small price to pay for a good user experience.
A couple of notes for those that have not used RT System software.
1) The RT System cable for Wouxun radios works with both RT System software and the manufacturer’s software. If you buy RT Software you don’t need to by the Wouxun cable or another to use Wouxun software.
2) The RT System software will permit you to open a file for a different radio (e.g. KG-1000G) within the application for a different radio (e.g. KG935). These makes it super simple to import channel configurations from one model into another. For example, I was able to open open my KG-1000G file inside the 935G app and download that configuration directly into the 935.
3) The RT Systems software gives you the option to store channel configuration settings separate from radio menu preferences settings. This makes it further possible to share channel configurations between radios without messing up your radio setting preferences.
4) The current version of the 935 software has a bug in that it will not let you choose medium power when using the 462 interstitials. It limits you to Low (1/2 watt) setting, despite being permitted 5W per the FCC. While power can still be changed on the radio it is not a show stopper, but it is an inconvenient annoyance.
One thing that CHIRP does that RT Systems does not is provide the ability to toggle the display between showing all channels and only used channels. Chirp also provides the ability to limit displayed channels to only those within a given range, whereas RT Systems does not. When working with large (or spread out) channel sets these features are true assets. I wish RT Systems would upgrade all their programmers to include this capability.
Michael
WRHS965
KE8PLMThank you Michael as always great detail in your comments... Will see if the new RT System software for KG-935G Radio Programming Software fixed what you are talking about... If I read your comments, you are using your KG-1000G for your KG-935G, correct?
MacJack
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On 10/30/2021 at 1:25 AM, IanM said:
Honestly, I wouldn't be totally opposed to the cost—I agree, copying and pasting is a nightmare, and even more so trying to run a VM on my long-in-the-tooth iMac. But I still put up with it, because I'm cheap and spent that money on more gear....
Mentioned in another thread someone is working on a UV8H driver for Chirp that, hopefully, will either mostly work or will get ported over for the 935.
Let me know if Chirp has the UV8H as I have that radio as well... Chirp on a Mac OS still has issues as the mouse does not line up with the boxes to click... FYI I did reach out to RT System if they have the software for MacOS and it will be out sometime.
MacJack
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On 10/30/2021 at 1:25 AM, IanM said:
Honestly, I wouldn't be totally opposed to the cost—I agree, copying and pasting is a nightmare, and even more so trying to run a VM on my long-in-the-tooth iMac. But I still put up with it, because I'm cheap and spent that money on more gear....
Mentioned in another thread someone is working on a UV8H driver for Chirp that, hopefully, will either mostly work or will get ported over for the 935.
Let me know if Chirp has the UV8H as I have that radio as well... Chirp on a Mac OS still has issues as the mouse does not line up with the boxes to click... FYI I did reach out to RT System if they have the software for MacOS and it will be out sometime.
MacJack
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On 10/30/2021 at 12:45 AM, OffRoaderX said:
I cant imagine that software being $30 better than the free Wouxun software, but, I await your notes.
Well I hear you but I'm a Mac guy and had an old PC running XP and the Wouxun does not do cut and paste on it... So $30 is cheaper then $500 for a new PC I will never use.
I will let you know if I picked wrong.
MacJack
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I have had limited success in use for the free Wouxun software on my old XP computer... cutting and pasting was a heartbreak.... So I noticed that RT Systems had new KG-935G Radio Programming Software available https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/KG-935G_c_2138.html
I have software and cable coming in and will give a look-see next week with my comments.
I'm sure Buy Two Way Radios may carry this KG-935G Radio Programming Software, I just did not see it on their list yet, so must be new... Go here to see if on the list for sale at https://www.buytwowayradios.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=rt+system
Having fun and enjoyment with my radio....
MacJack
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On 10/15/2021 at 7:09 PM, WyoJoe said:
I have a mountain just a couple of miles out my backdoor that has several repeaters on it, and of those, at least one of them is a closed "members only" repeater. This immediately came to mind during the discussion, so that's why I'm bringing it up.
Yes thanks for saying that.... I did not even bring up the exceptions. O, yes same here for us, ours is a GMRS membership repeater with a fee. The local repeater I use the most (which is down now) is by far the best, free, strong and friendly folks, followed by my own owe which is not that high.
MacJack
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You are correct, I was speak in general hams, not special interest groups. Thanks for weighting as some in the GMRS community are thinking about getting ham ticket and just want them to know the lay of the land.
MacJack
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Michael, Check out the RFinder B1 https://androiddmr.com I have two and really like DMR repeaters... great range and easy of use... Yes, it is $990 but I can have so much usage... FM/GMRS/MURS/UHV/UHF/DMR/NOAA/Cell/Internet/email/all kinds of apps/Fun. Check it out... FYI I got sold and gave away all my other radios.
MacJack
14 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:First I purchased the Pofung P15UV for about $26 because it would scan tones and was Part 95 certified and it was a clone of the Radioddity GM-30.
Then I discovered the TYT-UV88 for $30 as a Ham radio that also scanned tones and could be opened up to transmit.
I use this in addition to my Anytone AT-779UV mobile to go GMRS/Ham war-driving to find repeaters on both GMRS and the Ham bands.
At the end of the day I am not sure I really need an HT that has that much sensitivity; but for sure it would have to work on 2 meters, 70 cms, GMRS and MURS.
I'll think about it some more.
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Good read.. This comment is IMHO....
You do not need to get permission to use a HAM Repeaters, if you are a license HAM... BUT GMRS Repeaters owners have to control or look over who on his GMRS Repeater, thus you need to get permission.
As a ham and using DMR (digital mobile radio) having so much fun and it is the next step up from GMRS... Get your ham license while it is still free from FCC. Enjoy the adventure... not that hard, I'm 74 yo and my study buddy was my 12 yo grand daughter...
MacJack
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20 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:
No wonder the RFinder is so expensive!
But it is nice working radio/cell and get instance repeaters while driving. You can find deals.
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Yes nice looking. Looks like it all Zello/EchoLink where as the B1 has a real RF radio in UHF/VHF/DMR plus BrandMeister Network with internal hotspot. I use Zello/EchoLink on my iPhone all the time.
On 10/1/2021 at 12:48 PM, MichaelLAX said:For a cost of 80% less than the cost of the RFinder B1 (Less than $200 and for which I have no experience with), check out this Network Radio:
I learned about it listening to the Thursday Night Net on the 700 repeater of @OffRoaderXlast night (through Zello). Actually the Net was cancelled due to the Moderator's vacation (really?!? What kind of dedication is that! hahahaha
) and those of us frustrated listeners created our own Rogue Net in its place.
He mentioned it routinely takes his T-Mobile SIMM card to allow full cell service use, as well.
"Chinese Radios Are Just Junk!"
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IMHO there is two types of "Chinese Radios"... someone (unnamed) gave my Ham ticket grand daughter a Baofeng and it had features like GMRS and Ham but could not work... we donated it to a 501 c 3 non profit looking for radios. None the higher end radios from Wouxun sold by https://www.buytwowayradios.com have been the best radio for the price and we have several. I have a lot of the GMRS and Ham radios and they are priced right, have more programing effect as I use https://www.rtsystemsinc.com to cross from KG-935 to KG-UV8H.
So you can not say all "Chinese Radios" are trash... ask us users of the higher end "Chinese Radios". FYI I have two adopted Chinese daughters and their family here in USA and they are like high end Chinese.... the CCP bring down the Chinese products that copy what we have... the higher end Chinese firms who do it right are the ones you need to look for.
Enjoy whatever radio you have and make it work for your lifestyle.
MacJack