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Bug #11614

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When downloading the radio, get error "Radio returned unknown identifier string"

Added by Kirk Weaver about 1 month ago. Updated about 1 month ago.

Status:
Closed
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
Jim Unroe
Category:
-
Target version:
chirp-py3
Start date:
10/14/2024
Due date:
% Done:

100%

Estimated time:
Chirp Version:
next
Model affected:
Talkpod A36plus
Platform:
Windows
Debug Log:
I read the instructions above:
Yes

Description

Attempting to download the radio, I get the error "radio returned unknown identifier string". I was using the Talkpod OE programming cable that came with the radio. I am able to use the Talkpod programming software to download the radio with the OE cable. I then purchased a YDC Tech FTDI cable, downloaded and installed drivers from FTDI, and reattempted to connect with Chirp getting the same previous results.

The radio has firmware version 1.26. It is a fresh purchase from Amazon. This is my first radio, and first attempt using Chirp.

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config.txt (386 Bytes) config.txt Kirk Weaver, 10/14/2024 10:32 AM
debug_log.txt (8.72 KB) debug_log.txt Kirk Weaver, 10/14/2024 10:32 AM
Talkpod A36plus Menulist v1.22 (00-54).txt (3.21 KB) Talkpod A36plus Menulist v1.22 (00-54).txt Jim Unroe, 10/14/2024 11:41 AM
Talkpod A36plus Menulist v1.26 edited.txt (3.21 KB) Talkpod A36plus Menulist v1.26 edited.txt Kirk Weaver, 10/14/2024 12:21 PM
mml_jc8810-fw_v1_26.py (55.3 KB) mml_jc8810-fw_v1_26.py Jim Unroe, 10/14/2024 12:57 PM
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 #1

Updated by Kirk Weaver about 1 month ago

[Uploaded from CHIRP next-20241014]

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 #2

Updated by Jim Unroe about 1 month ago

Is this the 5 watt or 8/10 watt model?

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 #3

Updated by Kirk Weaver about 1 month ago

It is the 5 watt.

On Mon, Oct 14, 2024, 3:28 p.m. Jim Unroe redmine@chirpmyradio.com wrote:

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Updated by Jim Unroe about 1 month ago

I will see if I can create a driver for you to test. In the mean time, make a copy of the attached menu list and update it accordingly for the firmware version that is in your radio.

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Updated by Kirk Weaver about 1 month ago

Edited as best I can. Most of the changes are for default settings.

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Updated by Jim Unroe about 1 month ago

Thanks. Looks good.
A firmware update often will add or remove menus, and or remove menu choices, add bands, change band limits, etc so I like to accommodate any changes like that when adding the firmware detection support. If you notice any differences in the future, just open a bug and they can be addressed separately.

I have attached the test module. To use it just follow the instructions here: LoadingTestModules

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Updated by Jim Unroe about 1 month ago

  • Assignee set to Jim Unroe
  • Target version set to chirp-py3
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Updated by Kirk Weaver about 1 month ago

The test module functioned great. I was able to download, edit, import from repeater book, and write successfully. Thanks very much for your time and help. Let me know if there any more steps that need to be done.

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 #9

Updated by Anonymous about 1 month ago

  • Status changed from New to Closed
  • % Done changed from 0 to 100
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