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Ok, I finally got some free time to mess around with CHIRP. I was able to download and install the Linux version. Getting the radio to talk to the software took a bit of doing, including giving myself admin permissions for the dialout group, but I think I've got it working now.
I installed iego's repeater list, and it looks like it worked!
Now it's time to see what I can find.
RATATATATATATATATATATABLAM
If there's nothing wrong with having to show an ID to buy a gun, there's nothing wrong with having to show an ID to vote.
For legal reasons, that's a joke.
Going to Guinea pig this cable and see if it's any good. Kinda hoping it will work with my QYT truck radio as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Mirkit-Baofen...d_i=B07TKMKDZ6
So last night I got to messing around and managed to pick up a signal from the Cheyenne Mountain repeater.
Kinda cool!
RATATATATATATATATATATABLAM
If there's nothing wrong with having to show an ID to buy a gun, there's nothing wrong with having to show an ID to vote.
For legal reasons, that's a joke.
Very cool, for sure!
I need to work on my HAM Technician License per the above so I can get on their channels for $15 and the test.
Just bought another 4 devices (which came much slower than the first four, so maybe demand is ramping up?)
Somebody above suggested we do a "talk group" once we are all in a good place and I think that is a good idea.
-John
Well, that semi-universal cable I got worked just fine with the Boafeng. Haven't tried with the QYT radio yet. Have to find time to mess with it in the truck.
I've been quietly following this thread, and darn it, you guys are responsible for me getting yet another budding hobby.
I ordered a couple of the UV-5R Plus handhelds, have been trying to decide which truck radio to buy and my GMRS license came through last night. I plan to take a technician test before the end of the year...hopefully. Schedule pending.
The fun is just getting started. Looking forward to playing with all the programming stuff you all have been discussing. Thanks a lot...
I found that the Linux version of CHIRP is a little bit wonky, it took a minor amount of troubleshooting to get it to work*, but was able to successfully get the radio programmed. I need to get my other two programmed as well.
I've been doing some studying online at hamstudy.org, and that's been helpful, though I don't know how soon I'll be ready to take the test. Some of the questions seem pretty obvious and straightforward, but other ones I have no clue about.
*But this is all part of the fun of Linux, right?!
RATATATATATATATATATATABLAM
If there's nothing wrong with having to show an ID to buy a gun, there's nothing wrong with having to show an ID to vote.
For legal reasons, that's a joke.
I've done 3 practice tests...
1st- no study, dont know shit about HAM. 49%
2nd- watched a 1.5 hr youtube video. Barely passed. 74%
3rd- just sat around with a cocktail, 80%
Gonna take a test per day for a few weeks and go get my callsign.
Links?Originally Posted by 00tec
Yea, lazy here busting my ass on computers all week..
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This is the video I watched.
https://youtu.be/RGluTpM7_K8
Took practice tests off of hamstudy.org and hamexam.org
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