Bug #2067
closedGT3 MarkII Not Responding
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Description
I was able to successfully download an image from the radio and saved an original, made a copy and changed channel settings on this one. After I was finished changing channels I attempted to upload to my radio. It didn't do anything other than attempt and pop up saying it can't connect to my radio. I tried to download again, and it wouldn't download. I have searched this database of issues, Miklor, Beofeng, etc. and tried every solution I could find and so far nothing has worked. I would appreciate any assistance available!!!
MacOSX Yosemite
Chirp Daily Version as of 11/23/14
GT3 Mark II Firmware BFB297
Files
Updated by Jim Unroe almost 10 years ago
- Status changed from New to Feedback
Lukas,
This issue is most likely caused by the programming cable not being fully plugged into the radio when you attempted the upload. This is a common problem with the UV-5R radio. Many swear that the plug is in fully but then are amazed that after a wiggle and a firm push it finally goes the rest of the way. This is even more of a problem with the GT-3 because of the way the socked is formed. It obviously was plugged in fully when you downloaded from your radio. I'm sure it will upload once you get the programming cable connected.
Jim KC9HI
Updated by Lukas Hess almost 10 years ago
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I have ensured the cable was in fully multiple times, including wiggling it while plugged in to squeezing it and holding to one side while attempting to download/upload. The only way I can think to put the cable in further is to modify the connector so I can see the plug to ensure its in. As you can see in the pictures below the cable is fully connected.
P.S. Thank for such a quick response!!!
Updated by Jim Unroe almost 10 years ago
Lukas,
Your second picture is a good example of what could be keeping the plug from going in fully. See how the shell hooks around and contacts the side of the case. You might try removing some of the plug's shell in this area to reduce this interference.
I suspect that you got lucky with your original download. When your upload fails, I'll bet another attempt at downloading will fail as well.
Jim KC9HI
Updated by Lukas Hess almost 10 years ago
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I shaved down the connector where you suggested (where the cord enters the plastic connector) and was able to upload/download correctly.
The first download was a fluke, I don't know how it happened but it did. All of the pictures I had seen before about shaving the connector were shown shaving the sides and not where the cord went in. That was all the suggestion I needed, THANK YOU!!!
For all who wish to see my modified cord for a GT-3 Mark II it is the two photos on THIS post.
Thanks again!!!
- Lukas
Updated by Jim Unroe almost 10 years ago
Lukas,
Would you mind passing these photos on to the Miklor.com to be used help others diagnose this common issue? Or I would be happy to do it for you.
"Radio did Not Respond":http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php#error1
Jim KC9HI
Updated by Lukas Hess almost 10 years ago
Jim,
As I am not sure how to submit these to Miklor, feel free to send them or inform me on how to give them the pictures for that purpose.
Thanks!
Lukas
Updated by Jim Unroe almost 10 years ago
- Status changed from Feedback to Resolved
Lukas,
I have sent the pictures to John at the miklor.com website along with a recommendation that he include them with the other pictures that he has for modifying the shell of the programming cable's plug.
Thanks,
Jim KC9HI
Updated by John LaMartina almost 10 years ago
Lukas,
Excellent pictures and information that will be shared with others experiencing the same issue.
The pictures are now posted in the Error Message section of Miklor.
http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ErrorMess.php
Many Thanks,
John
http://www.miklor.com
Updated by Bernhard Hailer over 4 years ago
- Status changed from Resolved to Closed
- Target version set to chirp-legacy
- Model affected changed from GT3 MarkII to Baofeng GT-3 Mark II