Anytone AT-778UV programing software

[hartmans2587]

Been trying to program a Anytone AT-778UV radio with the programing software.  Seems to communicate with the radio ok--reads & writes.  However the software is acting strange in that it doesn't want to save a new file with new freq. data.  Keeps showing up with radio's orig freq data.  Thought I was goofy.  I have selected the operating range I wanted using the SET software then using the AT-778UV prog. software ver 3.0.1.  It seems to read & write from & to the radio no problem.  Just select the correct comm port & that works.  But won't actually program the new freq info that shows in the channel screens I create.  Again, I've worked with LMR radio all my years & programmed many radios.  Anyone else seen something like this??  Thanks, Steve

[WRUU653]

Have you tried resetting the frequency range via front programming first? Make sure to save all your programs first as this will wipe out anything on the radio. 
 

[WRQC527]

12 minutes ago, hartmans2587 said:

Been trying to program a Anytone AT-778UV radio with the programing software.  Seems to communicate with the radio ok--reads & writes.  However the software is acting strange in that it doesn't want to save a new file with new freq. data.  Keeps showing up with radio's orig freq data.  Thought I was goofy.  I have selected the operating range I wanted using the SET software then using the AT-778UV prog. software ver 3.0.1.  It seems to read & write from & to the radio no problem.  Just select the correct comm port & that works.  But won't actually program the new freq info that shows in the channel screens I create.  Again, I've worked with LMR radio all my years & programmed many radios.  Anyone else seen something like this??  Thanks, Steve

What frequencies are you trying to program? That's a ham radio you've got there, so maybe it's rejecting your attempts to program non-amateur frequencies if thats what you're doing. I don't know, it's just a thought.

[WRXB215]

I have that same radio. I used the Set software to select the frequency range and after that I use chirp. Have saved several files with chirp with no problem.

[hartmans2587]

Yes, I understand it comes set for HAM freq range out of the box.  I have set it for what Anytone refers to as Commercial use.  That's what the OT software appears to be for.  But the prog software still acts strange.  Almost like you need a different software version to program once you set the radio for higher freqs in UHF & VHF.  I suspect I'm missing something obvious but haven't figured it out yet. 

And no, didn't try resetting the freq ranges via the front panel.  Didn't see how to do that yet but I'll investigate.  Good thought.  Again the OT software seemed to accomplish that. 

Thanks for your thoughts guys!

Steve

[Socalgmrs]

Use chirp 

[hartmans2587]

I'm not familiar with Chirp.  Guess I'll have to learn about that.

Thanks,

Steve

[Socalgmrs]

22 minutes ago, hartmans2587 said:

I'm not familiar with Chirp.  Guess I'll have to learn about that.

Thanks,

Steve

It’s never let me down.  Loads of other cps options but heck it’s free and does the job. 

[WRUU653]

55 minutes ago, hartmans2587 said:

And no, didn't try resetting the freq ranges via the front panel.  Didn't see how to do that yet but I'll investigate. 

Click on the link in my first post. 

[Joegolden]

I am useing the AT software and after I set my radio to access the GMRS freq's it seems good. I wasn't aware that I could use chirp.  I may write to the radio what I have so far and complete it with Chirp sine the AT software is a bit clunky.

[ClassicCarGuy]

Following up on this thread.

[Hoppyjr]

Following up on this thread.

What exactly are you following up?

[ClassicCarGuy]

 I tried programming by hand. It wont connect to the repeater

[WRXB215]

5 hours ago, WRZM228 said:

 I tried programming by hand. It wont connect to the repeater

Programming an AT778-UV by hand is not for the faint of heart. I tried it and couldn't connect to a repeater. As far as I could tell from the menu I was doing everything right. After reading from the radio with CHIRP I could see that the channel I was programming was in cross mode. Still not sure how that happened and not going to try and find out. Just do it the easy way with CHIRP and enjoy the radio.

[ClassicCarGuy]

Thank you in advance....Where can  get the chirp?

 

[TrikeRadio]

22 minutes ago, WRZM228 said:

Thank you in advance....Where can  get the chirp?

 

https://chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home

 

[ClassicCarGuy]

Thank you!

[TrikeRadio]

Hope that gets you connected. Good luck, and feel free to ask questions if you need help.