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Easily locate your local files (click state, then city or county.or even repeaters along major highways!) and download the database file you need for G4HFQ from Menu.
On Bob's site it said I could download all my local repeater info on a file from A revelation and an epiphany! Once I was signed up for both the G4HFQ software and, I had my rig re-programmed and operating in less than 10 minutes. Then I saw the reviews here for G4HFQ's download and I thought I'd give it a try. The thought of entering the info on 39 repeaters caused major avoidance issues. Hopefully at some point prompts will be incorporated into the software.I moved to a new QTH and, even though I had the RTS programming disc, I dreaded re-programming my Yaesu FT-7900. With other radios different steps will no doubt be needed. The download will then start and the program will display its progress. When CLONE appears on the display, press BAND. With the VX-8R you must begin with the radio turned off, then after starting the download press and hold the F/W button on the side while turning the radio on. If you just connect the radio, load the software and start the download nothing will happen. Unlike the excellent but non-free FTBVX8 software from G4HFQ, CHIRP doesn’t prompt you with the steps you need to perform on the radio. It supports a whole list of radios from manufacturers such as Alinco, Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu and Wouxun.Īs the VX-8R is listed, I thought I’d give it a try with my VX-8GR.
CHIRP works on Windows and Linux (and MacOSX with a little work, according to Dan). Called CHIRP, which is presumably an acronym that ends with “Radio Programming”, it is a free, cross-platform, cross-radio programming tool that is being developed by Dan Smith, KK7DS.
I discovered some free radio memory management software this morning.