Bug #7967
closedDownload from Radio
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Description
I am having problems with downloading from radio. I received a message saying that the reason the port area does not have anything in the drop down box is caused by "not a device driver installed that is compatible with your programming cable". I have a cable that came with my Bao Feng radio and am not sure how to download any device driver for it. I know that this may not be the right place to send this request for help but I also do not see anywhere that there is a mailing list on CHIRP for me to ask for help with this.
Thank You
Dennis Brown N5LHW
Updated by Bernhard Hailer almost 4 years ago
- Tracker changed from Feature to Bug
- Status changed from New to Feedback
- Model affected changed from (All models) to Baofeng
- Platform set to Windows
Yes, there is a mailing list, prominently shown on top of the Chirp website ;-) Please go here: "mailing list":http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users.
You might find an answer after looking into these Wiki articles:
CableGuide
CableGuide FTDI OEM Cables
[RTSystemsCablesAndMavericks]
If there's no solution to be found in any of them, please read: How To Report Issues and provide a debug log. Thank you!
Windows notes: If you are using a generic cable with a Prolific chip, you will very likely need to downgrade your driver to version 3.2.0.0.
It can be found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
MacOS notes: this OS is apparently very picky about USB to Serial cables. From what I heard, only (genuine) FTDI-based cables can be made work.
You must have the KK7DS Python runtime for Mac OSX installed.
Linux notes: Linux generally is quite good with USB to Serial converter drivers. The most likely cause for grief is a connector which doesn't provide good electrical contact.
Updated by Bernhard Hailer over 3 years ago
- Status changed from Feedback to Closed
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