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Bug #7967

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Download from Radio

Added by Dennis Brown almost 4 years ago. Updated over 3 years ago.

Status:
Closed
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
Category:
-
Target version:
-
Start date:
06/09/2020
Due date:
% Done:

0%

Estimated time:
Chirp Version:
daily
Model affected:
Baofeng
Platform:
Windows
Debug Log:
I read the instructions above:

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

Actions #1

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.

Actions #2

Updated by Bernhard Hailer over 3 years ago

  • Status changed from Feedback to Closed

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