Having trouble programming in to CHIRP

[johnr0563]

I am trying to program a Boefeng handheld using the latest CHIRP software, and I am having trouble getting the transmit frequencies correct. Receiving is fine.

The only info I have on the two frequencies I am trying to program are:

442.875MHz DCS 411
444.200MHz Tone 127.3

These are both local repeaters.


I think something is wrong in some of the CHIRP columns and I'm not able to get the repeater to pick me up. How would it be setup in CHIRP?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mikewazowski]

Thread moved to Budget and Entry Level Transceivers forum since this is not a database issue.

 

[ka3jjz]

John you're much more likely to get a response - if no one does here - in the CHIRP user's support forum...

chirp_users Info Page

Mike

 

[chekoz77]

So.....are you having actual software issues or just dont have the offset programmed??

You have to have the offset and tone programmed for the repeater

 

[jonwienke]

Your problem is you only have 2 of the 3 data points needed to use a repeater.

1. Output frequency. You have this.

2. Input frequency. This may be given as an actual frequency, or as an offset from the output frequency. You don't have this. If it's not given, it's assumed you know the band plan for your area, which would specify whether the input is above or below the output, and how far. IIRC, the most common offset for UHF repeaters is 5 MHz, so you may want to try specifying an offset of + or - 5MHz.

3. CTCSS Tone / DCS Code. You have this.

Good luck.

 

[cabletech]

Plus, chirp software does not work with that radio. You need the correct software for the @#$%^ Bofang

 

[chekoz77]

Just wondering. ...are you a licensed ham? If not you shouldn't be worried about hittkng repeaters. If you are licensed I dont know how you dont understand duplex operation.

And cabletech....chirp software does work with the Baofengs.

 

[jonwienke]

Plus, chirp software does not work with that radio. You need the correct software for the @#$%^ Bofang

Says the guy who can't even spell "Baofeng" correctly. CHIRP has supported Baofeng radios for quite a while now. You might want to start checking your facts before posting.

 

[KC9HI]

I am trying to program a Boefeng handheld using the latest CHIRP software, and I am having trouble getting the transmit frequencies correct. Receiving is fine.

The only info I have on the two frequencies I am trying to program are:

442.875MHz DCS 411
444.200MHz Tone 127.3

These are both local repeaters.


I think something is wrong in some of the CHIRP columns and I'm not able to get the repeater to pick me up. How would it be setup in CHIRP?

Thanks in advance.

Visit the Miklor website for CHIRP examples.

But quickly...

Repeater #1
Frequency = 442.875
Tone Mode = Cross
Cross Mode = DTCS->
DTCS Code = 411
Duplex = +
Offset = 5.00000

Repeater #2
Frequency = 444.200
Tone Mode = Tone
Tone = 127.3
Duplex = +
Offset = 5.00000

Jim KC9HI