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Getting Started |
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Mixing Old and New Image Files |
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Latest Daily Build |
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How often should I update CHIRP |
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Loading CHIRP |
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Windows 8 - Smart Screen |
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Desktop Icon |
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CHIRP FAQs |
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Creating the initial image |
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Message - "Radio version not Supported" |
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Printing the CHIRP frequency list |
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Hiding Unused Fields |
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Offsets & Tones on the spreadsheet will not save |
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CHIRP only shows 21 channels |
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Guides, Examples & Spreadsheets |
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Programming References & Guide |
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Column Definitions |
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Programming Examples |
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Getting Started
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Mixing Old and New Image Files
- When acquiring a new radio, always start with CHIRPs Latest Daily Build. Even radios with
similar model numbers can have different internal firmware that prevents total image compatibility.
If the firmware version does not exactly match, the upload
will be aborted.
- Always do a Download from Radio to create a template for the new radio. Copy
and paste the frequencies from an existing image to the new template. Then
upload the new template to your new radio.
- Always save a copy of the initial template for the new radio should a recovery
need to be done at a later date.
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Always use CHIRP's
Latest
Daily Build.
Do not use versions 0.4.0 or 0.4.1. These versions are
well over a year old and
created prior to many of today's radios.
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The Latest Daily Build
CHIRP supports multiple platforms.
Select the appropriate software for your computer.
| Win 2K > Win10 |
installer.exe |
| Win 32bit stand alone |
win32.zip |
| Apple Mac OS |
app.zip |
| Linux |
tar.gz |
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How often should I update CHIRP
NEW CHIRP users should
always start with CHIRP's
Latest
Daily Build.
1. If you only have one radio and CHIRP works to your satisfaction, it is
not mandatory to update, however,
2. If you have multiple radios, or want to use your current files to
update a friends radio, the LDB will prevent cross loading. Trying to load an
older image to a newer radio, (even of the same model) may render the new
radio temporarily inoperable if there were firmware changes in the newer radio.
3. The LDB may include new models, as well as refinements and
enhancements.
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The advantages of using the Latest Daily Build far out way the disadvantages.
It's a quick update and it is not necessary to remove the old version to install
the new one. CHIRP will override the old LDB.
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Loading CHIRP
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Windows 8 - Smart Screen
A new Windows 8 feature is "SmartScreen" which may block CHIRP from loading. If this occurs, SmartScreen can be disabled
as follows:
Open "Windows Action Center" and "Change Windows SmartScreen" settings.
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Desktop Icon
If CHIRP does not put a desktop icon on your screen, you may need to create one manually. This can be done as follows:
Go to Windows START (in the lower left)
Select: ALL PROGRAMS
Open the CHIRP folder to display the contents.
Right click on the CHIRP program
Select:
SEND TO / Create Desktop Shortcut.
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CHIRP FAQs
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Creating an initial CHIRP image
CHIRP supports over 80 makes and models of radio. Even if a radio
has the same basic appearance and model number, there’s a good chance that the
'image' files are not compatible.
You must first create an initial template for your specific model. This gives CHIRP a starting image of your radio and firmware.
This is done by selecting the Radio tab in the CHIRP toolbar and perform a
Download_from_Radio.
This loads your radio's initial parameters.
Note: After creating the
initial image of the radio to be updated, Do Not
select File / New. This is used for creating
.csv files, not image files.
After your desired frequencies, tones, etc are entered into the template, you can now perform an
Upload_to_Radio.
If you have a CHIRP image from another radio,
you can Cut / Paste the channels from your old
image file to the new template.
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Message "Radio version not Supported"
Your may running the wrong version of CHIRP. You must load the Latest Daily_Developmental_Build (see top of page)
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Printing the CHIRP frequency list
With the frequency list displayed on your computer
Select: FILE / EXPORT
Select the Location where file is to be saved
Select: .CSV format and SAVE
You can now alter the appearance and print the .CSV file.
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Hiding unused fields
There is a View tab at the top. Select Hide Unused Fields.
This will hide
fields that are empty making diagnostics a bit easier.
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Offsets & Tones on the spreadsheet will not save
If this should occur, delete and re-enter the entire line, then save.
Note: After entering your information, you must click on another line for CHIRP to know your entry is complete.
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CHIRP only shows 21 channels
This is the Default Memory Range displayed for new installations.
You will need to change this to show the desired range
to appear on the CHIRP spreadsheet.
The Memory Range tab at the upper left of the spreadsheet
will show the number of channels to be
displayed. Enter the desired range and click on
Refresh.
This allows you to preview a specific range when making changes without scrolling though your entire spreadsheet. Your other programmed channels
will not be lost even though they do not appear
in that range.
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CHIRP Guides, Examples & Spreadsheets
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4.1 |
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CHIRP References & Guide
Definitions to each of the CHIRP fields can be
found
HERE.
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Column Definitions
A link to Understanding CHIRP's Columns can be
found
HERE.
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CHIRP Programming Examples
Spreadsheet examples can be found
HERE.
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PESONAL NOTE: There is no charge for CHIRP. These guys put in a lot of time as a Labor of Love and a small
donation thru PayPal is a great way of showing your appreciation and saying thank you.
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