Bug #8655
closedBTECH UV-50X3
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Description
The UV -50X3 gives me the error "Error reading data from radio: not the amount of data we want."
I have COM5 selected and that is correct. I selected BTECH and UV-50X3.
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Updated by Bernhard Hailer over 3 years ago
- Status changed from New to Feedback
- Priority changed from Immediate to Normal
- Platform changed from Windows to All
This looks like a cable / driver / connector issue. Please refer to 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.
Also see MacOS Tips!
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.
Bluetooth notes: connections often suffer from timing issues, please try a cable instead.
Updated by Jim Unroe over 3 years ago
Which operating system?
If Windows, double check Device Manager to make sure you are selecting the correct COM port (provide a screen capture of the Driver tab for the programming cable)?
Attach a clean debug.log file.
Is the radio powered on (the reason I ask is because a few weeks ago some wondered why the couldn't program their radio and it wasn't even hooked up to a source of power)?
Jim KC9HI
Updated by Bernhard Hailer over 3 years ago
I'm unsure - has the problem be resolved? Thanks.
Updated by Bernhard Hailer about 3 years ago
- Status changed from Feedback to Closed
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