CHIRP Frequency is out of supported range

[KK6RHW]

Hello,

I have a UV-5R V2+ and I GET the "Frequency is out of supported range" message in CHIRP when I try to add a 70cm frequency. It does allow me to add a 2m frequency.

I'm not able to upload the "factory" N5R-20 image described in the UV5R F8HP Recovery Baofeng Pofung UV5R site. I've tried using the 4/14/2014 and 4/7/2014 versions of CHIRP. I also can't upload the original image I pulled off in January 2015. From all these attempts, I get the "incorrect image" error. I can download an image, add a 2m frequency, and then turn around and upload it right back into the radio, so I think my connects are all good. I've also performed the menu 40 reset a few times.

For added info, the CHIRP version I started with was from mid January 2015.

Thanks for any help

 

[KK6RHW]

Looks like I either stumped everyone or I didn't give good information. Is there anything I can add that might help with diagnosis?

Thanks!

 

[KC9HI]

Hello,

I have a UV-5R V2+ and I GET the "Frequency is out of supported range" message in CHIRP when I try to add a 70cm frequency. It does allow me to add a 2m frequency.

I'm not able to upload the "factory" N5R-20 image described in the UV5R F8HP Recovery Baofeng Pofung UV5R site. I've tried using the 4/14/2014 and 4/7/2014 versions of CHIRP. I also can't upload the original image I pulled off in January 2015. From all these attempts, I get the "incorrect image" error. I can download an image, add a 2m frequency, and then turn around and upload it right back into the radio, so I think my connects are all good. I've also performed the menu 40 reset a few times.

For added info, the CHIRP version I started with was from mid January 2015.

Thanks for any help

Not enough info. What if the "real" firmware version of your radio (not what you see in the [3] key + Power-on message)? Are you able to key in frequencies for the 220 MHz ham band (you may have a VHF/220 model)?

Jim KC9HI

 

[KK6RHW]

Not enough info. What if the "real" firmware version of your radio (not what you see in the [3] key + Power-on message)? Are you able to key in frequencies for the 220 MHz ham band (you may have a VHF/220 model)?

Jim KC9HI

Hello Jim,

The [3] key + power-on message is BFB297

It looks like I put 220.000 into a memory channel, but I can't test it now. In the past I have put a 440 MHz ham band in and pinged a repeater and heard its tail noise.

I'm taking off on vacation Friday and have a number of 2m frequencies in it for my route. If I go quiet, I'm on the road.

Thanks for your reply

 

[KC9HI]

Hello Jim,

The [3] key + power-on message is BFB297

It looks like I put 220.000 into a memory channel, but I can't test it now. In the past I have put a 440 MHz ham band in and pinged a repeater and heard its tail noise.

I'm taking off on vacation Friday and have a number of 2m frequencies in it for my route. If I go quiet, I'm on the road.

Thanks for your reply

Download from your radio into CHIRP and email the "image" file to me: uv5r [at] kc9hi [dot] net

I will "fix" it and return it to you.

Jim KC9HI

 

[KK6RHW]

Download from your radio into CHIRP and email the "image" file to me: uv5r [at] kc9hi [dot] net

I will "fix" it and return it to you.

Jim KC9HI

File sent in email. Thanks a million!

 

[KK6RHW]

Jim,

Thanks for all your help! Problem resolved.

Bill KK6RHW