CHIRP

Hi Jim
Here are two files. The IC2100h 30Jun14.img file and IC2100h 04Jul14.img. When uploaded to the radio the 30Jun image will only show numerals in memory entries 7,8,14, and 15. The 04Jul14 file when uploaded will show the alphanumeric data in those memory locations.

Hi Jim
Here are two files. The IC2100H 30Jun14.img file and IC2100H 04Jul14.img. When uploaded the 30Jun image will only show numerals in memory entries 7,8,14, and 15. The 04Jul14 file when uploaded will show the alphanumeric data in those memory locations.
Second reply to Jim KC9HI
Hi Jim
Well that process worked ok. It does however result in a programming procedure that is not as intuitive as one might like. I think that most users expect that when an alpha is entered into the name column it will automatically appear on the display. I believe it would be useful to tell users how to use the edit and especially the multiple memory edit alpha options as a ‘post process’ before uploading data to the radio.

I successfully unchecked the alphanumeric on several entries first individually and subsequently using the multiple memories edit approach. I verified the alpha status was removed by uploading to the radio and indeed the alpha was not displayed.
Using the multiple memories edit approach I then did a ‘post process’ change on all memories to enable the alphanumeric display, including even those that were already enabled. It worked just fine (save of course as you mentioned the blank entries). I did note as shown in the attached screen shot, that when programming multiple memories all options appear ‘ghosted’. I initially found this somewhat confusing. Some users may be inclined to believe that options are not available and give up.
Regards
Wayne

Wayne,
I know it would be nice to have a tick box right next to the Name column so that it could be ticked at the same time a name was entered, that that isn't how CHIRP currently works.

The displayed columns are based on what is required for the most common radios. Any additional settings that are particular to a specific radio must be added to the right-click memory editor.

I'm sure it is possible for CHIRP to automatically enable this setting if the NAME setting was populated, but I'm not your programmer for something like that. That would require someone like Marco, Tom or even Dan to do something like that.

I'm not sure toggling it on automatically because there is a NAME is the right thing to do. I'm sure there are some that would still like to see the frequency even though the NAME is available. Otherwise there wouldn't be a toggle on the radio to switch between the two.

I have attached the patch in its current state if someone wants to expand upon it. If not, I can submit it as-is so at least the capability of enabling the AMN display will be available.

Jim KC9HI

I believe I have figured this out so I will assign myself to it.

Jim KC9HI

Wayne,
A patch has been submitted and should be available in the next daily build.
Jim KC9HI

Patch is now included in current daily build