Bug #10388: Baofeng GMRS-9R - CHIRP

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Bug #10388

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Baofeng GMRS-9R

Added by Francisco Ruiz about 1 year ago. Updated 10 months ago.

Status:

Resolved

Priority:

Normal

Assignee:

Jim Unroe

Category:

Target version:

chirp-py3

Start date:

02/23/2023

Due date:

% Done:

100%

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Chirp Version:

Model affected:

UV-9G / GMRS-9R

Platform:

Windows

Debug Log:

I read the instructions above:

Description

Hi, I have Baofeng GMRS-9R and as per my understanding I have to select the UV-9G (I also own the UV-9G and have same issue). In the DIY Channels I have tried to frequency 443.5000 and some others and I get a warning: Duplex must be "off" for this frequency. I am not sure how I can program some repeaters that I want to use if I cant enter the offset. Any help would be appreciated and or feedback, maybe I should purchase another radio as this might not support this. Thank you in advanced for any help and or guidance towards my issue.

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chirp_debug-d_54aora.txt (92.2 KB) chirp_debug-d_54aora.txt		Francisco Ruiz, 02/23/2023 05:10 PM
baofeng_uv-9g_full_band.py (32 KB) baofeng_uv-9g_full_band.py		Jim Unroe, 06/21/2023 06:59 PM

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Updated by Jim Unroe about 1 year ago

This is not a bug. These GMRS radios are limited to transmitting on GMRS frequencies. 443.500 MHz is a ham frequency so since TX is disabled in the radio, CHIRP sets it to disabled to match.

Jim KC9HI

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Updated by Ron Kimball 11 months ago

The GMRS-9R is NOT locked out of transmitting on ham frequencies - only the available programming software enforces it. In developer mode I was able to tweak the UV-9G img file and upload it to the radio and it transmits just fine on 2M and 70 cm. Huge PITA though - sure would be nice if the UV-9G CHIRP whatever didn't try to lock us out of doing that :'-( .

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