Using CHIRP to Program your Handheld Ham Radios, AD#38

[@deancovey8193]

went and picked up the "red" cable just like you said in the video before followed all the steps and it worked, Thanks for the great video, the videos are going on about 4 years old I didnt expect it to work but I said what the heck give it a shot it's worth it for 20 bucks for the cable, and it worked!!! Thanks

[@RJTruax14]

Great video. Nobody in our county knows how to program a dual band two way ham radio and I took it upon myself to learn how. This video was extremely helpful and made me feel prepared.

[@MrGreblin]

thks for this info, found this while I was taking a break from studying for my technician's license and found this info very useful for the chirp program and its use

[@scooterjes]

Chirp will let you have multiple tabs open at once so you can copy and paste the contents/items from 1 radio into another. A quick tip when you download the repeater list put it in a separate tab and use the copy/paste function to move it over so you don't accidentally overwrite the memories in you radio. It also has a few premade requency list for like the NOAA Weather, National calling frequencies ect.

[@davecasler]

Thanks for the additional info. CHIRP is amazing.

[@johncollins2955]

Thanks so much! Just got a new radio, cables, and went through this whole process. Could not have done it without you!

[@GCasey]

Thank you for this tutorial. I just got my Baofeng programming cable and disc in today's mail. It was not working for me so searched KZbin. Your video got me unto speed and cable works fine with Chirp.

[@Jockbaugh]

Where do I get the cable

[@H.pylori]

Very helpful video for those of us new to CHIRP and HAM. Thank you.

[@jayextarys8616]

CHIRP is the best under Linux! It works perfectly for all radios I've tested.

[@larrywhere6413]

Using Linux Mint 20 and can't get Chirp to load, Ideas?

[@twwtb]

For those of you who are having chronic problems getting your FT-60 (maybe any radio, I don't know) to work with Chirp: With the programming cable plugged into a USB port: Go into your computer's device manger and double click on the Prolific (or whatever device your programming cable has) device. Go to the Power Management tab and turn off "allow computer to turn off this device to save power..." This solved my problem and now I can consistently upload from Chirp to my FT-60. 73

[@davecasler]

Thanks for the info.

[@twwtb]

@@davecasler You are welcome. I hope it helps somebody..73

[@lawman4life1]

Hello Dave! Your videos were a life saver for getting Chirp to work on my Wouxun RG-UV9D (PLUS) HT. The wallpaper is awesome on your laptop. Thanks!!

[@CassandraCarter]

Wow, I've had a Wouxun and been using their confusing software all along. This is much better, big thanks!

[@markdoyle8713]

PHINEAS J WHOOPEE YOU ARE THE GREATEST. I have been trying to program my HT’S for SATs and have struggled getting the new ISS pl tone into my various radios . Now I get it. Thank you. I may have dated myself with the above pop culture reference. Your 3D blackboard is your antenna software.

[@1fanger]

Hello Dave, I used the info in this video and was able to program my Luiton LT-898UV with the Chirp software. It is helping me to utilize this strange little menu driven radio with no knobs and buttons that I am used to. I was able to utilize my old recycled Dell OptiPlex 785 with Windows 7. It went off with almost no problems, except my old analog brain. I will be passing this video on to others. Thanks so much. KC3BXZ Joe

[@Uneedhelp91]

Thank you for taking the time and putting quality into your video. The lighting for the chroma key and the chroma key was very good. The sound is also really good. 10/10

[@davecasler]

Thank you. I've worked hard on those.

[@Uneedhelp91]

@@davecasler I just bought a few bf-888s to use on the frs bands at church. I need to program them to the frs bands before I use them so thanks!

[@jetgriff]

Cheers Dave after watching hours of stuff and nor really learning anything.. I tried this and ... superb instructions, thank you thank you.. everything I wanted here...

[@rogerNKWYNNVIDS]

As a member of the Church of Jesus christ of Latter-day Saints and an amature radio operator im Roger KK7KLD from mid utah. I must say I like your screensaver. Lol, here's a comment for your KZbin algorithm.

[@gghutton]

Dave this is an impressive background. Thank you.

[@ismael5902]

Best video of programing out there, I have seen some videos and I didn't understand until I saw this one

[@Randomalia]

I love the LDS subliminal programming there on the monitor.

[@davecasler]

It's a photo of the front of the St. George temple.

[@Randomalia]

@@davecasler I live in Eagle, Idaho, so I see that phrase on the side of the LDS buildings all of the time.

[@fetzinger10]

This is the most how-to guide to Chirp, I´ve seen a lot of them in the last few days! Thanks David!! One question: can you set up a spreadsheet beforehand (without the radio plugged in), save it as an img.file and import it to the radio later on? I really want to take my time with this and do it in multiple steps.

[@stephenwilliams5201]

Tks Dave. Just getting back again and chosen the small radio to listen on and a fM( portion) radio is a plus. Hi hi De kv4 li.

[@neilbailey2893]

Thank you, a very clear and helpful video. I have been attempting to programme UK Marine Band channels into my Baofeng, but found guidance elsewhere very confusing. Your tutorial has answered most of my queries, although the Simplex/Duplex/Offset allocation is still a bit confusing!

[@teknotech]

Great video, Dave, thanks for the thorough treatment of this, I hope to do it almost as smoothly as you did!

[@paulbowsher4873]

good luck with that, the video left out important steps that stopped me in my tracks......WHERE do you find the "COM PORT", mine came up empty, zip, nada.

[@BBaldwin]

@@paulbowsher4873 Mine is empty, as well, and won’t let me upload radio info. Getting an error 3. Very disappointed..

[@polymath5119]

Thanks for this helpful CHIRP and cabling overview. The cloning methodology is reminiscent of Motorola codeplugs.

[@davidsapadin]

So I have myself a cable that works, I think, it was still in the plastic. WIN 10 recognizes it as Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (Com 3). Then, following instructions, I Turned off the radio. Held Down the 3 key and turned on the radio. The number is BFB298. Chirp says I'm only good to 296. The radio is a weirdo. It is labeled UV-5R (Baofeng) but it is an 8 watt version. Not labeled anything else but UV-5R anywhere including under the battery which is a double-sized battery and adds height to the unit -- fitting nicely on the back AND underneath the radio which makes it taller than the usual UV-5R. I have a regular old UV-5R too and I think its possible this cable came with that one which I have had for 4-5 years. I've had this 8 watt version for at least a year, and since then BAOFENG has come out with several 8 watt H-T's but NONE of them numbered UV-5R. So I have this feeling I am stuck between a rock and a hard place until I figure out how to deal with being-off-by-3-numbers. I can't remember if its a firmware thing or driver number or what, I just followed Mr. M's page (Miklor.com) until I got to this "snag." Any info you can shed on this predicament greatly appreciated. Afraid to move forward until I understand why my BFB298 is three numbers too high and what that means. Thanks, 73 Dave N9DMS Naperville, IL

[@DonDegidio]

Dave, Great job with the CHIRP demo, especially showing how to move memories from one brand HT to another. WB3BJU

[@davecasler]

Thank you

[@davidw4346]

Just what i needed. Thanks

[@darrenbergeson7037]

Hello, David what programming cable do you recommend? Your video was great, thanks for going at a speed that’s easy to follow for a beginner!

[@greatpix]

You ought to do something like the old Saturday morning TV show, Watch Mr. Wizard, where you have someone who is new the amateur radio and talk them through the process and maybe do tests and experiments. I bet you'd find areas where you think it's a logical step but would confuse someone new. Pros are a little blind to how a newbie thinks and that's why I think going the Mr. Wizard route would work great. Not that your video isn't already very good. I used to sell cameras and over time I found that I was talking over their heads so I made the effort to slow down and explain step by step what I was talking about and why a feature would benefit them or not..

[@brucelagergren1338]

Great Video, Excellent Speaker, makes it easier for me now, Thanks

[@b.u.g.a.j]

Hi Dave. The Settings in Chirp software is blank. In a Memories tab. I can see only to lines " LoVFO and UpVFO, and these frequency values dippend o n what is selected before reading. Pls help.

[@chuckbradley1]

Excellent information. Thanks.

[@freddieballesteros7912]

Awesome Dave, very nice mformative video.

[@lioii]

I just bought a Wouxon KG-UV9K and my Kenwood TH-F7 (or TH-F6 in the US) programming cable works with the Wouxon radio and software without any issues. I tried CHIRP but it didn't work for me, the Wouxon software is also free and easy to use...

[@mikesamra9126]

This works on the IMAC and Macbooks as well, the Chirp software. The cable cost 6.00 on Ebay or Amazon.

[@yessure5291]

How do I find the cable? Is it universal for all radios? A link to amazon? thanks.

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

i still have questions, such as .... why? is this reprograming the tone of the received signal noise? is this so you can identify the source of the signal, based on the different tones? im not sure what this programming is doing.

[@saullopez6942]

I would love to get one of the Baofeng walkies and use it and replace the older Kenwood’s we have at work. But I feel like that would be a no-no.

[@faizalshamchannel9779]

really good video sir....hopefully learn a lot from you...

[@fnordhorn]

So i could use this to open to the MARS or Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Freq as I am authorized to use them

[@Hunter-xy6qq]

Dave you're videos, are always very informative. What type of camera, do you use during filming.

[@davecasler]

I've just started using a Panasonic DMC-G7. I'm pretty happy with it so far.

[@voyfan99]

10:25 You don't need to download from the radio in order to upload a new image file. Though I guess if you want to show how to import over and delete a few select memories that's fine. -73 KC1HEE

[@davecasler]

That is indeed true. However, I'd suggest downloading what's currently in the radio and storing it somewhere so you can revert if you don't like the new settings.

[@Richard93449]

Dave I just got the UV-9RTP by Baofeng. I had to wit 45 days to get the program disk and cable since my other cables wouldn't work. My problem is, I finally got CHIRP to recognize my radio, but when I go to change my frequencies, CHIRP uploads them to the radio, but after the upload is done, I still have the factory programmed frequencies on there and I can't get it off of frequency mode and on to Channel mode.... HELP

[@deanlevang6031]

I've been able to use Chirp to program a radio (UV-82HP) and all went fine, except for the FM Radio Preset under the Settings tab. The file saves it, but the radio doesn't seem to get the info. Any clue as to why?

[@anthonysiner372]

Hi Dave this is Anthony siner. I am trying to download stuff from my radio onto the computer but the work is not showing up and it is giving me an error message how can I fix that?

[@sillentstone]

I want your help I have it TYT MODEL TH-UV8000D I want to unlock all the frequencies what is the way to unlock THANKS

[@ky4tgtodd203]

Great info! Thanks! 👍🏻

[@radioguy19510]

Great video. Could you do one on how to upload .csv files from repeater book to chirp? Thanks.

[@jeffvaughnmedia]

So, I uploaded from CHIRP and now my Baofeng F8HP doesn't work. Not even the MENU key. Have you experienced that?

[@susanmuse3991]

Thanks. Got both of my Baofengs programmed easily. Cannot however get my Kenwood TH-K2 to connect. Tells me can't open port, access denied. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

[@flyfisherman3649]

Hi Dave - just got a uv-5r plus to start my HAM journey. Out of the box I can't receive much of anything. Will CHIRP program (and make the config changes) the needed frequencies to receive communications from those broadcasting or do I need to manually enter these in CHIRP? Any help would be very much appreciated.

[@kc5lvz]

Great video Dave

[@kj4mfw]

Dave- Great video. What is the cable you have that works with Beefing/Windows 10? The one I use requires me to change drivers every time I program it. 73s KJ4MFW

[@davecasler]

The "red" cable comes from PowerWerx. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvOd4mqrtmnga8

[@MrScotchpie]

Chirp works more reliably (flawlessy?) under linux. Linux has a lot - a lot - of free Amateur radio software that can come bundled in one package. Linux, such as Ubuntu, is free to use, easy to install (about 10 minutes) and can sit next to Windows on your hard drive (you have a choice when booting which OS you want to choose). It also runs extremely well on old computers/laptops and newer laptops and netbooks making it great for field work. 73's M7AGG

[@albertlupogan1641]

Thank you..its great job..God bless you..

[@grantar2]

Dave, hopefully a quick question. I have Chirp, I have Baofeng UV-5RA, I have the programing cable and have been able to move information back and forth to the radio. My issue is that Chirp will not allow me to populate ToneSql, DTCS Code, DTCS Pol, Cross Mode, Duplex, fields in chirp. I am not sure if the lack of data is the cause of my performance issue. (haven't been able to recieve anything). I see the fields populated in your example of chirp, I assume I should also be able to populate the data but I cant. I can get the drop down, select a value, but cant get the program to retain / save the data. Any ideas. Thanks Art.

[@davecasler]

Are you using the right model radio in chirp? If you're just using a similar model, you may not be able to program everything. If you're still having trouble, chirp has some user forums that might be able to help

[@waldowoc]

Great video. Have you ever noticed any of your radios transmitting while communicating with the software? All my Baofengs do, and I have heard the tell-tale signs of others in my area programming their radios too. I recommend disconnecting the antenna before downloading or uploading.

[@davecasler]

Disconnecting the antenna means an infinite SWR, which could be problematic. I'll look at mine and let you know.

[@waldowoc]

Ah, I guess I should have suggested a dummy load or a Faraday cage. I was thinking more about the interference issue rather than SWR. Please let us all know what you find out.

[@voyfan99]

Instructions state you should tune to an unused frequency when you're programming the radio.

[@gretchenrussett2755]

Hello, I was able to program my baofeng handheld with chirp just fine but I am getting an error when trying to program my Tenway UV-5R Pro with chirp - error states that the radio did not respond. Any thoughts on what I am doing wrong? Thank you!

[@josephlight3403]

I have a mac and I am having an issue at the download from radio portion. When I am trying to clone the radio its giving me a port error message. How can I fix this?

[@davecasler]

Sorry, you'll have to ask a Mac expert. I can't even venture a guess.

[@BBaldwin]

I bought A laptop for the sole purpose of programming my Yaesu FT 65R. When I attempt to download the radio information on the laptop I get an error message “could not open port [error 3] the system cannot find the path specified”. Very disappointing and I have no idea why it’s happening.

[@stuartapperley8960]

Hi Dave - I would appreciate it if you could let me know if you have a video showing how to add frequencies to a Baofeng UV-5R using Chirp 0r a tuitorial on how to do this.

[@davecasler]

I do have a video on Chirp.

[@frankkilbourn7991]

I ordered a cable from the factory of the radio uv5r is that the right cable to use with Windows 10

[@scottscott5301]

Thank you very good info!

[@michaelmessina4700]

Dave i got the cable for my UV-82HP and downloaded CHIRP and runtime. When I go to the radio drop down I dont get the option for which "port" to use. I noticed on the video you have "com5" . Mine just says bluetooth. Any thoughts? It doesnt see my radio. It says something went wrong Any help appreciated.

[@spieson]

Hi Dave...I want to ask you if chirp supports any midland radios..I searched their website but I could not find any midland model...thank you in advance!!!!

[@davecasler]

If they don't list them, then CHIRP probably doesn't support them.

[@miata350]

Why did the volume need to be turned up when you connected the radio

[@newfoundnugz5900]

How come I can't get Radio Reference to work with chirp in Canada it asks for my zip code and in Canada we have postal codes.. Won't work

[@AngelRodriguez-wi2sx]

I use Ubuntu Linux and don't have the windows connect problems. I have chirp installed and a Baofeng UV-5RV2+.

[@paulhastings3109]

on the Chinese import radios which one do you think would be the best of all of them. you played with most of them and then programming them with chirp and do I need the red cable since I have windows 10. And yes I know we're getting to the line of the Chinese in port may not be possible anymore Tnxs

[@davecasler]

The red cable sold by PowerWerx works for Wouxun and Baofeng radios so far as I know.

[@markldonaldii]

Dave, HELP - I purchased some Baofengs for our family vehicles in case of emergencies but when I try to dial in the NOAA weather reporting the radios say "Cancel" as I dial in the last digit. I read on the internet that CHIRP can be used to reset the lower and upper frequency range for VHF and UHF that can't be done thru the radio key menu on the handhelds. We are trying to make sure we receive weather and emergency information on these radios. Could you do a video showing how to use CHIRP for changing the frequency ranges to receive these vital stations? Thanks

[@davecasler]

I think I covered that in some older videos. I'll keep this in mind as a potential topic.

[@southfitness7567]

Nice video sir

[@spieson]

Hello good sir..I want to ask you if I can set my midland ct-690 model with any of these chirp's programs...???

[@davecasler]

If it's not listed on the CHIRP homepage, then probably not.

[@jesseobrien5864]

I did this thinking it was a video on how to program uv82hp. Now I'm stuck. I don't have a wouxon

[@ajj7030]

Very impressed.. do you have videos to program the TYT 8000E? I’ve been trying to program it but having issues..

[@drrogue]

AJ J now Chirps supports the UV8000D/E

[@georgemate2944]

Hi Dave from UK, your Videos are first class , I have just got a WOUXUN KG-UV 9K and the RED Programme cable, I want to programme using Chirp but as yet this radio is not supported by Chirp but the KG-UV9D Plus is would it be ok to use Chirp as a UV9D for my UV9K , looking forward to your reply Thankyou

[@davecasler]

Not sure, but you could try.

[@dalemyers5096]

I wish chirp came for android. and a micro usb cable.

[@BerserkirOfSchmedes]

chirp would not work in Java, which is what Android runs on. It couldnt be fully implemented

[@drewwebster9271]

So thanks for the video it really goes in depth. however my Wouxun KGUV9DPlus is not working with the software. Any thoughts on when this will be available?

[@davecasler]

You'll have to contact the folks at CHIRP.

[@andrewagner2035]

I can’t get chirp to communicate with the radio. I have tried all com port numbers. COM1 …etc. Is there something I am missing? I see you using COM6.

[@postingid3214]

My new Baofeng UV-5R populated "COM4". That's what I used.

[@KE6DOA]

new at chirp.. but i made my list uploaded to radio (TWICE NOW) and cant figure out why its not saving to radio, after cloning is done.. i turn the yeasu FT-8900 off .. unplug radio from programing cable and turn radio back on.. and nothing got saved... what am i missing ??

[@KE6DOA]

sorry , stupid me.. it was still in VFO .. went to memory and all was there lol

[@furonwarrior]

Once you save the img onto the radio, can you still use the radio with the original software?

[@wesleybuff2536]

It can only operate on one "codeplug" at a time. Saving a codeplug intended for your radio will enable you to upload it again later, provided you "save as new" before editing. In this manner you can have several different environments at your disposal within a few minutes of reuploading a different codeplug.

[@dimartinis]

Great video,My 2nd UV5RA gives ERROR : Radio refused to send second block 0x1f00 when trying to download from radio, any suggestions? No issue with cable or drivers since my 1st UV5RA is responding normally! web searching didn't help.. Thanks in Advance!

[@davecasler]

You might try doing a factory reset or else making sure the firmware is up to date.

[@kofimcgreen5427]

You're great Dave I really enjoyed the video. can I use the Boafeng UV-5 with just a GRMS licences? by just programming legal frequencies, and how do I lock out transmit on the illegal frequencies? Thanks. Kofi

[@davecasler]

All I can counsel you on is ham radio. Why not go ahead and get your technician license?

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

I would have thought that drivers only work in protected mode or he software is installed in administrator mode or if you have Microsoft Windows 10 from the bash terminal in the start menu you can do sudo apt-get install chirp install ret thrown in password and you should be able to run it from inside the bash terminal by ./chirpw ret

[@Woorkbootz]

I just bought two Luiton LT-458 and can't find any help on how to program these. I have ZERO experience, this is my first radio set. I managed to download CHIRPS on my MacBook (which was challenging enough) but I don't know where to go from here. Any help?

[@davecasler]

I'm not familiar with those radios. Chirp's website has instructions, but it assumes you know what all the values are all about. Your Tech license manual can help explain them.

[@scottw3129]

I'm having a issue with port forwarding. I keep getting a could not open port COM4: [Error 5] Access Denied. Any suggestions. I'm using chirp and also running. Driver 3.2.0.0 for the cable.

[@davecasler]

If access is denied, it could mean it's already in use by some other process.

[@rdyjur]

I'm programming a baofeng to work with garmins. I'm wondering how to set up privacy codes. I understand that you set this under the 'Tone' column. It looks slightly different in the Baofeng than Chirp. For Example on the Bao, you set RTCS and TTCS i believe to whatever privacy code you want. How do you perform this in chirp ? You put it in the tone column and then which tone mode do I set it to ?

[@davecasler]

This is a use outside of ham radio, so I can't comment with any certainty.

[@rdyjur]

@@davecasler alright thanks i got it with some trial and error. You enter your main freq, then select TSQL for tone mode column, then enter privacy code under ToneSql column.

[@sairbashir9784]

HELLO DAVE, I AM HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH DOWNLOADING FROM MY GT-5TP RADIO USING THE CHIRP SOFTWARE, THE UV 82HP DISPLAYS A ERROR POP UP. STATING THAT THE RADIO IS NOT RESPONDING. CAN YOU HELP ME SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? MY APOLOGIES FOR THE CAPS.

[@davecasler]

Try turning the radio's audio to about halfway up. Make sure the radio end of the cable is plugged all the way in.

[@furonwarrior]

Can you modify the FM to transmit on AM in chirp as well as extend the frequencies?

[@wesleybuff2536]

I am not aware of any way to do this

[@hockeyfreak043]

Ok got it downloaded .now I am useing my baofeng for firefighter stuff ..car wrecks traffic control..but I would like to put some frequency's in .to Liston to..but not key up on ..while on a call..how do I do that.i put 22 frequency's in to talk on till I get my license..but just want to be able to talk an listen to dispatch..an police an stuff..can u do that.?

[@davecasler]

Try putting in a transmit frequency that's right at the edge of a ham band, say 144.000. As I recall, each channel has to have a transmit frequency, even the ones you just listen to, like the wx radio.

[@mjcussen7458]

Hi Dave, Is there a variation on your last procedure if I want to upload the memory from my first Baofeng GT 5TP to a second Baofeng GT 5TP? Can I just upload to the second Baofeng?

[@davecasler]

Yes

[@Gollammeister]

ive got chirp and im in uk would be great if we could import from uk frequency list unfortunately that doesnt appear to be the case

[@davecasler]

Double check in chirp. There are quite a number of standard lists that you can import.

[@Christodoulas]

Hello, S=Dave. Thank you for the useful information. My name is Chris and I live in Drama Greece. I have a Baofeng UV9Rplus. There is a question I'd like to ask. Can you tell me please what am I doing wrong when the upload to radio button in Chirp is inactive, while I have data on my list to be uploaded? Thank you.

[@davecasler]

It sounds like a driver problem. If you can download you should be able to upload.

[@Christodoulas]

Thanks, dear David, for dealing with my problem. Let me be more specific. When I create my own list from scratch, I can upload it to the radio. I can't upload ready lists, if that helps you. I don't believe it's a driver problem.

[@HugDeeznueces]

.where can I get that red cable? is it brand specific? have a couple of wouxun radios. Thanks Dave.

[@davecasler]

Powerwerx.com

[@joanieswick9176]

Hi dave I just got a baofeng uv 5r how can I program 33.98 into the radio

[@JeffRigney]

Dave do you know where in chirp to put T-DSC and R-DSC values and if I need to change anything else to make my Baofeng transmit to a CP200D?

[@davecasler]

Sorry, no.

[@ronschreiber7764]

Dave how do I find the name of the repeater ?

[@dr.manuelencinas5060]

Hello Dave! How or where do I enter the transmit frequency on CHIRP

[@davecasler]

There should be a column labeled Transmit or TX.

[@lanceglick4756]

Good day to you i have also tried to look for the transmit frequency column no luck

[@raymondj8768]

GREAT VIDEO WILL CHIRP WORK ON A UV10 ???

[@davecasler]

According to chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home, it probably should.

[@lalnunfelavaltea6469]

Sir.. higt hill whats is good work

[@emmanueljoselauronilla644]

hey dave do uv-82 baofeng has the same steps in prog. using chirp ain't there any changes in the setting cause i tried doing your way it always respond "radio did not respond" what will i do??

[@davecasler]

Your query would be better directed to the folks at chirp (chirp.danplanet.com)

[@enriqueramongonzalez5912]

How should I write my Baofeng uv6 with the RX and TX frequencies?.I need both ,such as RX159.025 and TX159.100. Help David Casler !

[@davecasler]

You do this with the programming software. Note that the two frequencies you mention are not ham radio frequencies.