Talkpod A36plus 8W Software Problem

[Nextel493]

I know asking for software is an issue here but since this is free software it shouldn't be a problem I hope. I've been trying to download the Talkpod A36plus 8W Software from their website for three days and it always gives the error of "this is an invalid RAR file" so it won't install or even show files inside the zip. The file I'm trying to get is (A36Plus 8W 999 Programming Software V1.22 2024/03/28). I've tried emailing them to no avail so I'm not even 100% sure that's the correct software. I'm running Windows 7 so I can't use Chirp Next. If anyone knows how or where I can find the correct English version of the software I would be grateful.

 

[wm8s]

FWIW, I went here:

Firmware / Software

Programming Software for A36plus/MAX/SE Series Type Model Name Version Last update Setting Addressed Repeater 5W User Guides A36plus user Guides 1.0 8W User Guides A36plus MAX User Guides 1.6 Programming software A36plus EN Setup V 1.01 2023/05/17 USB Driver USB driver for TPC02 Programming...

talkpodonline.com

and clicked on what I wanted [for me, the last one, "A36Plus 8W 999 Programming Software"]:

Talkpod_A36Plus_8W_Programming_Tool.rar​

It worked fine.

I just put in a request to have Chirp recognize the 999-channel version.

 

[Nextel493]

FWIW, I went here:

Firmware / Software

Programming Software for A36plus/MAX/SE Series Type Model Name Version Last update Setting Addressed Repeater 5W User Guides A36plus user Guides 1.0 8W User Guides A36plus MAX User Guides 1.6 Programming software A36plus EN Setup V 1.01 2023/05/17 USB Driver USB driver for TPC02 Programming...

talkpodonline.com

and clicked on what I wanted [for me, the last one, "A36Plus 8W 999 Programming Software"]:

Talkpod_A36Plus_8W_Programming_Tool.rar​

It worked fine.

I just put in a request to have Chirp recognize the 999-channel version.

Thank you for responding. Here's what happened. I finally figured out how to get the 999 Software RAR file to open on my Win 7 PC. I was using WinRar and WinZip for days with absolutely no luck and EXTREMELY BAD customer service, or should I say no service from Talkpod. I found by accident, 7-Zip. That opened the RAR with ease. Chirp Next does support the 999 version. I was desperate to program my radio so I borrowed a Win 10 machine and it worked perfectly. Chirp Legacy which I'm stuck with on my Win 7 does not.

 

[wm8s]

Thank you for responding. Here's what happened. I finally figured out how to get the 999 Software RAR file to open on my Win 7 PC. I was using WinRar and WinZip for days with absolutely no luck and EXTREMELY BAD customer service, or should I say no service from Talkpod. I found by accident, 7-Zip. That opened the RAR with ease. Chirp Next does support the 999 version. I was desperate to program my radio so I borrowed a Win 10 machine and it worked perfectly. Chirp Legacy which I'm stuck with on my Win 7 does not.

FWIW, I'm running a very recent version of Chirp next [2024.05.19], and it does not support the 999-channel version. I have 999-channel radios, but Chirp only reads, writes, etc., 512 channels. Are you sure that your PC is reading all 999 channels?

 

[Nextel493]

FWIW, I'm running a very recent version of Chirp next [2024.05.19], and it does not support the 999-channel version. I have 999-channel radios, but Chirp only reads, writes, etc., 512 channels. Are you sure that your PC is reading all 999 channels?

I misspoke. It recognizes the new 8w model (meaning it's on the list) but not all 999 channels, so you're right it only programs 512. I just checked my radio and sure enough, only 512 are in there. Chirp is very good with their updates so they will probably correct it soon.