Just got a new Pi-star and having problems getting it programmed. Most you tube videos are outdated. Is there anywhere I can go to get a current example of how to get my Pi-star programmed?
Pi-star Programming
- Thread starter N9MRJ
- Start date
- Status
Those sites were helpful, however, my Pi-star is still silent. I have lost the logo in the display now and the radio will still not connect. While going through the Amateur Radio Notes helped, I now have these problems. Any assistance will be appreciated.
w2xq
Mentor
A bit more information might help. What/whose PiStar unit do you have? What size card? What version of PiStar are you trying to install? Did it ever connect to your network? No promises but let's see what happens.
I have attached screen shots of my configuration. It does connect to my wi-fi. I am using a TYT MD-UV380 for the radio. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Attachments
K5MPH
Member
On your general config page I dont see a DMR Id .......
Left it off for security, then realized it was in another area. It is there. Sorry for the confusion
Last edited:
Changes made, still no display. It will display closed when I apply changes, then blank screen.
There is what appears to be a line of text that flashes momentarily when I apply changes and before the closed is displayed. This is at the bottom of the screen.
K5MPH
Member
Is the jumbo spot transmitting and receiving......
w2xq
Mentor
I have two MD-UV380 radios; they are good radios. In addition to the above comments, I note differences comparing configurations. No guarantees but let's see.
general config
1. enter DMR id
2. Lat 33.57 Long -112.45 (for your town)
3. try turning off aprs
dmr config
1. I assume you've double-checked your password in DMR Hotspot Security.
2. my color code is 1. why 8?
3. try turning off DMR EmbeddedLCOnly
Fingers crossed. Let us all know.
Perhaps maybe of interest:
Last edited:
No luck on suggested changes. This is my second DMR set up. A friend helped me with the first one, then after several months of disuse, it stopped. I bricked the radio trying to get it fixed. He just 8 for the color code.I have two MD-UV380 radios; they are good radios. In addition to the above comments, I note differences comparing configurations. No guarantees but let's see.
general config
1. enter DMR id
2. Lat 33.57 Long -112.45 (for your town)
3. try turning off aprs
dmr config
1. I assume you've double-checked your password in DMR Hotspot Security.
2. my color code is 1. why 8?
3. try turning off DMR EmbeddedLCOnly
Fingers crossed. Let us all know.
Perhaps maybe of interest:
w2xq
Mentor
I assume you have unlocked the radio?
The new UV-380 radios may be "locked" in response to the https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-18-980A1.pdf September 24, 2018, FCC advisory on import, sale and use of unauthorized VHF/UHF two way radios. Also see an informal FCC issues advisory against the import, sale and use of unauthorized UHF/VHF two way radios explanation. Although one can load a codeplug into the radio, transmit will not work. If the radio won't transmit and has a Men Utililities Radio Info Versions firmware version of 18 or higher, unlock the radio thusly. (1) Turn off the radio. (2) Simultaneously depressing the small buttons above and below the PTT button, turn the radio on.
The other suggestion is to try an abbreviated MD-UV380 codeplug that I made up for the Colorado Digital members. It is the third of the five codeplugs. The link: https://coloradodigital.net/files/
If it works as is, then you'll have to change out the talkgroups. Test as you go along, adding one or two talkgroups at a time. and save a new backup as you add and test.
I use a file naming format of "uv380-yyyymmddhhmm" where y/year, m/month, d/day, h/24hr, and m/minute. At the time I am writing this, the file name would be "uv380-202207290117" -- sorting the multiple backups puts them in order. Eventually you can dispose of the early test files.
HTH.
The new UV-380 radios may be "locked" in response to the https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-18-980A1.pdf September 24, 2018, FCC advisory on import, sale and use of unauthorized VHF/UHF two way radios. Also see an informal FCC issues advisory against the import, sale and use of unauthorized UHF/VHF two way radios explanation. Although one can load a codeplug into the radio, transmit will not work. If the radio won't transmit and has a Men Utililities Radio Info Versions firmware version of 18 or higher, unlock the radio thusly. (1) Turn off the radio. (2) Simultaneously depressing the small buttons above and below the PTT button, turn the radio on.
The other suggestion is to try an abbreviated MD-UV380 codeplug that I made up for the Colorado Digital members. It is the third of the five codeplugs. The link: https://coloradodigital.net/files/
If it works as is, then you'll have to change out the talkgroups. Test as you go along, adding one or two talkgroups at a time. and save a new backup as you add and test.
I use a file naming format of "uv380-yyyymmddhhmm" where y/year, m/month, d/day, h/24hr, and m/minute. At the time I am writing this, the file name would be "uv380-202207290117" -- sorting the multiple backups puts them in order. Eventually you can dispose of the early test files.
HTH.
w2xq
Mentor
[ wrote up my methodology of organizing the talkgroups. Perhaps it may help or give you an idea to set up your codeplug.
It is a bit outdated re the clickable talkgroup audio link. Just forget the step 9 column G entry, as the software gurus rebuilt an entirely new listening mechanism.
HTH.
It is a bit outdated re the clickable talkgroup audio link. Just forget the step 9 column G entry, as the software gurus rebuilt an entirely new listening mechanism.
HTH.
w2xq
Mentor
Bob, how goes it?
Still no joy, I did find out what that flashing text was when I apply changes, it is the regular logo that is supposed to be on the screen all of the time. Green light on steady, red light flashing everything in the green on the dashboard. Going to switch over to the Anytone and see if that works better.
w2xq
Mentor
Did you try the file off the Colorado Digital website? I know that works on my MD-UV380.
- Status
