CHIRP

09/28/2023

06:22 PM CHIRP Bug #10873 (New): Problem Communicating with Baofeng BF-888S

I was programming 7 BF-888S radios today and two gave an error that the radio was not responding. The other five prog... Doug Rehman

05/30/2023

04:28 PM CHIRP Bug #10596: could not open port 'COM9': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5)

From OP: "nor did rebooting the computer". The problem persisted AFTER the reboot—this was NOT an issue with somethin... Doug Rehman

05/27/2023

03:57 PM CHIRP Bug #10596: could not open port 'COM9': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5)

I believe I have fixed the issue by:
1) Uninstall Chirp Next
2) Delete CN installer and redownload
3) Use Regedi... Doug Rehman

03:34 PM CHIRP Bug #10596: could not open port 'COM9': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5)

The FTDI was com9, the Prolific was com4. (I didn't capture that on the log as it gives the identical error, just wit... Doug Rehman

03:31 PM CHIRP Bug #10596: could not open port 'COM9': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5)

Yes, I use Device Manager to confirm the correct com port when I plug in a cable. Doug Rehman

06:29 AM CHIRP Bug #10596: could not open port 'COM9': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5)

Note: This was with both Prolific and FTDI chipset cables. Doug Rehman

05:01 AM CHIRP Bug #10596 (Not a bug): could not open port 'COM9': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5)

CN worked fine a couple of days ago. Opened it today and was told there was a newer version. Upgraded and attempted t... Doug Rehman

08/21/2022

12:36 AM CHIRP Bug #9982: Retevis RB26 Tone Error

Worked perfectly for me—thanks for your work!
An unrelated question please: I updated "New Model #4851" (TYT TH-86... Doug Rehman

08/15/2022

12:38 PM CHIRP Bug #9982: Retevis RB26 Tone Error

CH8-14 are now programming properly.
On the other channels, there's an issue with certain mode/power combinations... Doug Rehman

08/11/2022

02:46 AM CHIRP Bug #9982: Retevis RB26 Tone Error

It works for CH9-14. It doesn't work for CH8 (467.5675) Doug Rehman