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*NOT* Trundra: Programming HAM with CHIRP

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by AK 6.7PSD Replacement, Apr 10, 2021.

  1. Apr 10, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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    AK 6.7PSD Replacement

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    Okay, this has nothing to do with Tundras (I do own one and I suppose I could be driving it while using a Baofeng UV-82HP HAM radio) but there are some smart and diverse folks here so I thought I'd ping this group in addition to the trolls over on ScrewTube. I bought 2 radios, USB programming cable and an extended range whip antenna. I know nothing about CHIRP or how to program a radio and am hoping someone might have a good resource.

    I should have done this years ago, but better late than never. Okay, who knows something/anything about using CHIRP to program? If you don't know what CHIRP is, no offense, but... I probably don't want your advice.

    Just to be clear, I do not have a HAM license and I have no intention of getting one. It's perfectly *LEGAL* to own/operate (e.g. Listen) to a HAM radio without licensure and it's also perfectly *IDGAF* to broadcast in an emergency.

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  2. Apr 10, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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    eick

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    Tech license is easy to get and then you can transmit when you want.

    I’m licensed ham but I’m not the FCC, as long as you’re not being a dick on the air I don’t really care. Lots of people transmitting gmrs without licenses too and no one gives them a hard time.

    Programming with chirp is fine and they have firmware for those radios, but what are you trying to program? Repeater lists? Personal freqs? Settings?

    Also if you’re using that inside the car then your whip antenna is worthless. You’ll need a mag mount at minimum and run it out the window
     
  3. Apr 10, 2021 at 4:23 PM
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    Chirp does a great job providing programing opportunities for many makes and models including your radio...

    https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home

    Down load the program and if you know the frequencies your looking for, just fill in the blanks.

    Otherwise, and as eick stated above, you do need to know your mission regarding repeater frequencies, tone settings, simplex, etc...
     
  4. Apr 10, 2021 at 4:27 PM
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    Yea and if you use repeaterbook you can dump the repeater lost to a chirp compatible csv file for import. I forget how many you can have on those handhelds I think it’s just 100
     
  5. Apr 10, 2021 at 5:35 PM
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    Randy Morton

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    I agree with the others, take the time to get your license and enjoy the hobby. Chirp has an email list and you can get radio specific information there. http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users

    Look around for local clubs in your area. Their websites will have lists of area repeaters, and many have a downloadable file set up for Chirp. Look for the ARES/RACES sections of the websites for information on where to listen for area "goings on" in case there's bad weather.
     
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  6. Apr 10, 2021 at 5:51 PM
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    jeremyd

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    What a nightmare in the beginning. I have Windows 10 and that chirp program didn't want to play. After playing the reboot and plug in and unplug the usb cable it finally worked. Not sure what I did right!. I attempted to change some frequencies but was unsuccessful. I'm still learning myself. Good luck though. Also I don't have a license either! Lol


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