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On 11/21/2021 at 10:47 AM, donmontalvo said:
I've had my Wouxun KG-1000G for a couple weeks, it's an incredible radio.
However, I'm also a little frustrated that the screen can't be dimmed.
I hope a firmware update is released that'll give us the option.Page 23 of their admin guide mentions "Three Color Selectable Backlight", but no directions on how to change.
Anyone know if the options are available using their software?PS, here's a shot of it mounted on the passenger side of the console in my 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
On 11/21/2021 at 2:43 PM, mbrun said:
There is no ability to change the color nor brightness of the display in the manufacturer’s software or via the radio that I have found. I have only confirmed the ability to change the colors of the little LED located beside the channel knob.
I have yet to hear of any firmware updates being offered to update any of model of Wouxun GMRS radios. I too wish that were possible as it would make to possible to remediate short-comings. As best I recall, BTWR said even they have no means to update firmware in a Wouxun radios.
If anyone has new information to share on the subject I would love to hear about it.
Michael
WRHS965
KE8PLMMy post on page 1 gives the menu numbers to change the back light color, menu #18,19,20.
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On 9/25/2021 at 9:10 AM, Edmo01 said:
A well done (and free!) site for test prep is hamstudy.org. I’m currently studying for my general license using their site.
Edmo
Just started with hamstudy.org, it's great.
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2 hours ago, tweiss3 said:
From the FCC:
"RR holders are authorized to operate most aircraft and aeronautical ground stations. They can also operate marine radiotelephone stations aboard pleasure craft (other than those carrying more than six passengers for hire on the Great Lakes or bays or tidewaters or in the open sea) when operator licensing is required."
I would take that to mean that you may be authorized for any band, but only for Marie or Aeronautical uses. Similar to one using marine radios/frequencies inland for hunting, its outside the authorization and highly frowned upon.
If you have your RR license, you have some knowledge. Getting your General is not much more information to review than Tech, and you get 99% of the Amateur spectrum.
Oh good info, thanks for that, sounds like I'll just get tech and general at the same time then.
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I'm studying for my tech license and just discovered something interesting. As a pilot that flies international I have to have a restricted radiotelephone license to operate my HF radio. Our HF radio covers many different bands, from 160 meter through 6 meter, and the license says I am "authorized to operate any radio station". The tech license has a lot of restriction for HF, many bands are not allowed and some only for CW. The way I read it though, I, as a holder of the restricted radiotelephone license, could take advantage of the otherwise limited bands and use them for "phone" mode prior to getting my tech license. Being new to all this I might be missing something so I thought I would ask on here.
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25 minutes ago, mbrun said:
These color settings do not affect the screen color like they do on the 805. They are truly just affecting the color of the single front panel LED that is located next to the channel indicator. If I understood correctly, the OP wants to tone down the screen brightness at night.
Michael
WRHS965
KE8PLMDarnit, I was hoping it might have been a translation thing and they really meant the screen.
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3 hours ago, DanW said:
I didn't even see color. What is it on the menu? That'd be great if we can change the color!
I think this should do it, but I don't have mine hooked up yet so I can't confirm.
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Love your channel.
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14 hours ago, DanW said:
Anyone know if the screen backlight can be dimmed? It's just too bright for my liking at night. I've gone through the manual many times and cannot find anything about adjusting it.
Man, I can't find anything about brightness either, only thing I found was color, maybe try a different color that is easier on your eyes.
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I think I have the hang of this now, there is definitely a learning curve here. You have to do things in a very specific way, right click-paste-select next line. I've got the basics down now thank you all for the help.
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I think I discovered where I may have confused you guys. On some of the frequencies I wanted to monitor there is an input frequency (receive from repeater) and an output frequency (transmit to repeater), I was trying to load the output frequency in the offset column and changing the duplex setting to switch as per the instruction from chirp. I had mentioned this in my second post but it was confusing.
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7 hours ago, WyoJoe said:
I'm not sure what the issue is for sure, but perhaps the frequencies you're trying to add are outside of the radio's permitted frequency range. If so, the radio could be rejecting the programming you're trying to add.
I had thought of that but the problem is with chirp, I'm not having any issues once I upload to the radio. Does chyirp know what radio I'm using before I upload?
6 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:Yes, it appears that Matt has been programming in Public Safety channels, some above 500 MHz) and not Ham repeaters.
The Second example shows some 2 meter and 70 cm Ham repeaters used here in Los Angeles and I will email it back to you to try out in your Baofeng and see if it remembers the frequency shifts for repeaters:
Yes, I'm using it as a scanner until I get my license so I thought there would be more traffic on these freq.s and help me to learn my way around the radio and chirp.
The code plug worked, It loaded in to chirp and the radio.
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5 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:
Send me your chirp file
Sent, disregard the note about it being a .odp file LOL
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1 hour ago, MichaelLAX said:
Did you do a "READ" from your GT-5R right out of the box, and save it as a "default" setting?
Then you save the default file to a new name, add your changes and then upload that to the radio.
If not, that might be your problem.
Yes I did all that.
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1 hour ago, MichaelLAX said:
Will it transmit on MURS?
I think this is the "new and legal" version of the UV-5R that will only transmit on the two Ham bands: 2 meters and 70 cms.
Their Part 95 certified radio for GMRS is the UV-5X(G)
That's correct, it's legal, not sure about MURS though, they also got rid of the "bleed over" (not sure what the correct term is). I watched a video on YouTube by David Casler.
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I just had a thought, and feel a little foolish, I won't be transmitting on anything with this radio until I get my Amateur radio license so there's no need to input the Tx frequencies. I actually disabled the Tx button through CHIRP.
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Baofeng GT-5R, Channels 1-15, I've gotten some to stick but I have to delete the line and start over for each line and input the numbers manually. I found that if I try to paste them in it usually ends up switching the Tx frequency to match the Rx frequency. BUT, after saving and reloading into CHIRP all the Tx frequencies (in the offset column) are gone. As per the instruction you set the duplex to "switch" then enter the Tx frequency in the offset column and Rx frequency in the Frequency column. After reloading the file all the duplex settings return to off, if I turn it back on it populates the field with the frequency from the frequency column.
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I am having real issues with CHIRP, I tried to search the issue but can't find anything. I'm trying to program repeater frequencies and got 15 of them done then POOF! their all gone. I was even saving as I go and they're all gone. Also, if I change an existing frequency and hit enter it changes, can't seem to get anything to stick.
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I checked the BTWR website every day for a week, always backorder so I went ahead and ordered it anyway on the 10, I got a shipping notification for it today. Don't wait till it comes in, if you really want one just order it.
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6 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:
Sounds like they fixed it: what version of CPS are you using?
Can you please post a copy or download link here for us to download?
V3.0.2 it came on disk with the Wouxun red programming cable I bought from mygmrs.com
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On 10/29/2021 at 6:52 PM, MichaelLAX said:
Unzip the attached file and see if your Norton passes it as OK! It works for me in Windows XP; Version 3.02:
KG905G.zip 1.15 MB · 1 download
My G4-1 had 462.55000
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Might be important to note that you DO NOT want to change the com port in driver properties. Mine was on com port 3, when I followed the instruction from BTWR it allowed my PC (win10) to recognize the 905G on com port 3. I am using the red Wouxun cable.
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I just watched that whole thing
LOL. BUT, it was very informative, few things I didn't quite follow but all in all it convinced me to buy one. I wasn't comfortable with the scetchy UV-5R. It will arrive tomorrow, can't wait.
Mobile installation: Connecting transceiver to car battery
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Any one use one of these? Thinking of using it on my BTECH 50x1 GMRS.
BTECH Mobile and Amp DC Cigarette Cable