CHIRP

Hi Brett,

That doesn't look like a valid frequency. It doesn't fall within any of the UV-82's valid STEP values (see MENU 1 [STEP]). Entering that frequency into the VFO would either be rejected upon entering the last digit or auto-rounded to the next lower frequency corresponding the currently selected STEP value. I would expect that the frequency you are try to enter is actually be: 453.4875 (matching a 2.5 KHz, 6.25 KHZ and 12.50 KHz STEP).

My guess is that your radio is set to either a 2.5K, 6.25K or 12.5K STEP and you are just not noticing the very tiny "5" to the right of the "453.487"

When using the latest version of CHIRP with a tab open for a Baofeng UV-82, if I enter 453.4870, CHIRP accepts value and corrects it to 453.487500 it without any error message.

Jim KC9HI

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the feedback. I had a typo there in the text. I had the frequency correct in the title, but not in the body.

The frequency is 453.*0*4875 (the 75 in superscript on the radio)

I have this manually set on the radio, and am able to import/upload this to Chirp with no issues, but as a manually created channel it has no name in Chirp and the error occurs if I try to name it. If I edit the channel using the "Properties" button then I can rename it fine, so no big issue as there is a workaround.

Also, if I try to enter this frequency into Chirp it will auto change to a nearest calculated frequency, so the frequency is probably not passing the checks, but does work OK on the radio. Interesting.

I then downloaded this back to the radio fine as well. Just seems that there is a software check happening in the main screen that is bypassed when saving the settings from the Properties page.

Hi Brett, would you have any input for us? Thanks.