Chirp Software to Program Ham Radios like UV5R

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3 ай бұрын

In this video I'll show you basic directions for programming a Ham radio using Chirp using a Baofeng UV5R.
Here is the Equipment used in this video:
Baofeng programming cable:
amzn.to/3USGlVS
UV8R bundle which includes the 8 watt upgrade from the UV5R with extended battery pack and Abree 771 whip antenna:
amzn.to/3uGK9Pv
Nagoya 771, 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF - upgrade from Rubber Duck and not needed if purchasing the bundle above:
amzn.to/49Ra1qz
Baofeng BL-53800mAh Extended Battery and USB Charger; not needed if purchasing the bundle above:
amzn.to/3GSS66m
Haven't Gotten Your Ham License yet? Click Here to Learn How:
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNdog9Jz2JiRin0.html
0:00 Intro
0:59 Why Use Chirp?
2:02 Setting Up for Chirp
3:03 Download from Radio to Chirp
4:30 Save Your Original IMG File
5:28 Using Repeater Book
7:43 Import File to Chirp
8:23 Convert CSV to IMG
9:11 Adjust Settings
11:47 Other Frequencies to Add
12:55 Upload to Your Radio
13:10 How did we do?

Пікірлер: 32

@WBCox Ай бұрын

Thank you for providing a clear and concise explanation. It was very helpful.

@thebillo313 29 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks for the positive feedback. I’m always looking for video idea let me know if you have questions or video ideas. Thanks again, Billo

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

For all who have suffered through my stupid questions, with your help and some luck, I have managed to load my Baofeng with local repeater address. Thanks to all.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m so happy for you.

@Shaolin108 2 ай бұрын

Great explanation.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your encouraging words, I’m glad that u could help. Let me know if you have ideas for other videos, I’m always looking for inspiration.

@willcorsair6099 2 ай бұрын

Great review. Thanks.

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. - Billo

@DaveStevens66 3 ай бұрын

Thank you that helped a lot !!

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad that I could help. Let me know if you have questions, I’m always looking for video ideas. Thanks!

@ghostphanthom746 3 ай бұрын

Sí funciona con los Radios baofeng, super Recomendable esa aplicación chirp

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

You are correct my friend. Chirp is a gift from Heaven. Thank you for your comment.

@Phuong.Nguyen- 3 ай бұрын

Nice sharing 😊

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Dude! You win for first comment! I just wish that there was a prize. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. - Billo

@migalito1955 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. While not a big Vhf & Uhf repeater fan my old Wouxun no longer likes to keep the battery pin outs in contact with the pin outs on the rig itself without help such as a cable tie. So, how can you go astray when the UV-5RTP is sold for around $24 & I ordered one three days ago. Depending how ambitious I am I may use the Chirp software to program in a substantial list of repeaters. On the other hand I'll primarily use it when traveling long distances or for satellite-based experimentation. Thus Chirp will be handy when I know my route such as from Albany NY to Saint Charles Virginia & until then only wanting roughly 3 to 5 repeaters programmed into the rig I likely will do it the old fashioned way. Again thanks & I will remember this video when the time arises for needing several dozen repeaters programed in the rig. If one wonders why I bought the UV-5RTP that lacks the FM broadcast band and some other features the answer is I really am only interested in narrow FM modulation & liked that it output on high power 8 watts which is enough where sometimes 5 watts keys the repeater but barely. I also liked its price especially since I am not a fan of some of the content & tribal like behavior that repeaters can offer. De, kc2wvb

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

Hey, I’m glad that my video was helpful. If you are going to be traveling with your radio then you might also want to look at the Tidradio wireless programmer. I did a review video. You can reprogram your radio using your phone instantly and anywhere. It’s great for travel. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍

@16birdsonapowerline75 2 ай бұрын

Where do you get the Chirp Software - I may have a CD from last year but are there upgrades?

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Chirp is a free download that you can get from a website called DanPlanet. Here is a link. Good luck and have fun! archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/

@16birdsonapowerline75 2 ай бұрын

Is Chirp on Google Play store? Are you using a PC - what version of Windows? Can I run Chirp on Android+ what version?

@thebillo313 2 ай бұрын

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

All good until downloading to Chirp. It doesn't like the Excel file it produces. Copies but no paste. Utterly frustrated.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that you are having problems. When you download the file IDs the file a csv file? Are you trying to copy from Excel into Chirp?

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

@@thebillo313 Chirp apparently puts it into an Excel for me. The part about converting to an image file is puzzling too. Sorry, I am not the greatest at computersThanks so much for the prompt reply! KC3WRH

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@georgefelton7561 No worries, we will get this done together. The first thing that you want to do is download whatever information is in the radio now and save it. So follow the instructions in the video, save it, (it will save as an IMG file). Now, save it a second time with a different name, this will also save as an IMG file. Then with that file open, select File > Open and open the csv file that you downloaded from RepeaterBook.com. You should now have two tabs opened, one IMG file, with a copy of the contents of your radio and another, CSV file, with the repeaters from RepeaterBook.com. Now highlight the rows in the CSV file with the repeater information and select Edit > Copy. Next go to the IMG file, highlight a row, and select Edit > Paste. Then save it and upload it to the radio. Let me know if you run into any issue and we can sort them out. You've got this. - Billo

@georgefelton7561 3 ай бұрын

Thanks abain for your prompt help, When I try to paste I get a message that states that two frequencies are not acceptable. The info supplied by the Repeater book does not contain the two frequencies in question. Because of this, nothing will paste Also followed the reset info to the letter and the phone will not reset. ssoo sorry to be such a bother, the Boefeng may be defective.

@thebillo313 3 ай бұрын

@@georgefelton7561 can you see any frequencies in the csv file that are outside of 2 meter and 70 centimeters? I’m confused what you mean about resetting the phone.