Frequency counter

[nd5y]

Download the latest version of CHIRP-next. They usually update it every week or so.

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Enter the receive frequency in the Frequency column.
Select Split in the Duplex column.
A popup window will ask for the transmit frequency.
Enter the transmit frequency and it will appear in the Offset/TX Frequency column.

 

[Liccs891]

Download the latest version of CHIRP-next. They usually update it every week or so.

Download - CHIRP

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Enter the receive frequency in the Frequency column.
Select Split in the Duplex column.
A popup window will ask for the transmit frequency.
Enter the transmit frequency and it will appear in the Offset/TX Frequency column.

Okay I downloaded it today so it’s the latest…and I will try that thanks!!

 

[K9KLC]

correct

Ok sorry I don't know much about Chirp. I am going to try something on it in a week or so maybe to see if I can program a 900 MHz kenwood with it but even though it's in the list I'm not hopeful. Maybe I'll know more about Chirp then.

 

[Liccs891]

Ok sorry I don't know much about Chirp. I am going to try something on it in a week or so maybe to see if I can program a 900 MHz kenwood with it but even though it's in the list I'm not hopeful. Maybe I'll know more about Chirp then.

Yeah nbd…900mhz that sounds interesting I’ve never heard of that tbh!!

 

[K9KLC]

Yeah nbd…900mhz that sounds interesting I’ve never heard of that tbh!!

We have a 900 MHz ham band and honestly a few commercial users in our area have 900 DMR systems still up. I do the ham band one.

 

[Liccs891]

Download the latest version of CHIRP-next. They usually update it every week or so.

Download - CHIRP

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chirpmyradio.com

Enter the receive frequency in the Frequency column.
Select Split in the Duplex column.
A popup window will ask for the transmit frequency.
Enter the transmit frequency and it will appear in the Offset/TX Frequency column.

okay so i did that excatly and no bueno...thats why i was wondering if theres an item that can read this kinda stuff...tx freq and ctcss codes etc etc??

 

[K9KLC]

okay so i did that excatly and no bueno...thats why i was wondering if theres an item that can read this kinda stuff...tx freq and ctcss codes etc etc??

Do you have reason to think someone will be close enough to you to read this information on such a device? A link was posted earlier to a device that was advertised as being able to read frequency and CTCSS...Look in post #5. Also you say you're not breaking any laws, I'll assume that's true, then do the obvious thing. Get with the department programmer and get the actual right information. If you're transmitting there legally and with permission, they'll obviously want to help to insure you have all the right info.

 

[Liccs891]

Do you have reason to think someone will be close enough to you to read this information on such a device? A link was posted earlier to a device that was advertised as being able to read frequency and CTCSS...Look in post #5. Also you say you're not breaking any laws, I'll assume that's true, then do the obvious thing. Get with the department programmer and get the actual right information. If you're transmitting there legally and with permission, they'll obviously want to help to insure you have all the right info.

im going to...but first i just wanted to see if this was something im doing wrong or (cause im new to this world)...trial and error is the best way to learn in my opnion!!

 

[K9KLC]

im going to...but first i just wanted to see if this was something im doing wrong or (cause im new to this world)...trial and error is the best way to learn in my opnion!!

Never ever in the public service bands. You're keying a radio up, unknown situation, unsure of frequencies or tones, not a good idea. I'll bow out now and wish you good luck and hope no one gets hurt with this foolishness.

 

[mmckenna]

okay so i did that excatly and no bueno...thats why i was wondering if theres an item that can read this kinda stuff...tx freq and ctcss codes etc etc??

No.

You really need to listen to what others are saying here. I've been running public safety radio systems for several decades now. Your posts raise a whole bunch of red flags.

If you work for Warren County, you need to talk to their radio shop and get the correct programming information for your radio. Legit public safety radio system users don't program radios with Chirp using frequency data off a scanner listener website.

FCC regulations are exceedingly clear on this. Only the Licensee (Warren County) can grant authorization to use radios on their system. It also states that the licensee (Warren County) is 100% responsible for ALL radios on their radio system. That means that if they want a radio to have access to their radio system, the responsibility is 100% on them to make sure the radio has the correct type certification, is programmed correctly, and meets all the correct specifications.

The fact that you are unable to properly program the radio means that you risk causing interference to other public safety users.

I don't care what you do with your radio. I do care if you cause harmful interference to other users.

Please, stop. Call the County and get the correct data. Correct data does not come from Radio Reference.

 

[Liccs891]

No.

You really need to listen to what others are saying here. I've been running public safety radio systems for several decades now. Your posts raise a whole bunch of red flags.

If you work for Warren County, you need to talk to their radio shop and get the correct programming information for your radio. Legit public safety radio system users don't program radios with Chirp using frequency data off a scanner listener website.

FCC regulations are exceedingly clear on this. Only the Licensee (Warren County) can grant authorization to use radios on their system. It also states that the licensee (Warren County) is 100% responsible for ALL radios on their radio system. That means that if they want a radio to have access to their radio system, the responsibility is 100% on them to make sure the radio has the correct type certification, is programmed correctly, and meets all the correct specifications.

The fact that you are unable to properly program the radio means that you risk causing interference to other public safety users.

I don't care what you do with your radio. I do care if you cause harmful interference to other users.

Please, stop. Call the County and get the correct data. Correct data does not come from Radio Reference.

Okay I’ll just do that this week then!! I get it nbd thank you!! It’s the easiest way anyways so!!

 

[AK9R]

No.
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If you work for Warren County, you need to talk to their radio shop and get the correct programming information for your radio.
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Please, stop. Call the County and get the correct data.

@mmckenna I've condensed your great response down to the key directives.

And, with that, I think this thread has run its course.