PbdBlue 46 Posted March 18, 2019 Since many of us already have a large number of channels programmed into our radios a generic file may not work well as it will overwrite everything currently in the radio. We may be able to create a file that can be imported into Chirp that will append the new entries rather than overwrite the existing ones. Basically download the current programming in the radio into Chirp. Then append the new entries and upload the modified file back to the radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 18, 2019 40 minutes ago, PbdBlue said: Since many of us already have a large number of channels programmed into our radios Many? Like how many? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted March 18, 2019 I'm thinking a very simple 2 channel program for non licensed. One with PL tone, one without. The licensed operators could prolly do their own. Not sure if we want to program non licensed with repeater access. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 18, 2019 Just now, amgems said: I'm thinking a very simple 2 channel program for non licensed. One with PL tone, one without. The licensed operators could prolly do their own. Not sure if we want to program non licensed with repeater access. I understand- and- repeaters are available without license for emergencies- I'd rather have a non-licensed guy trying every repeater when I'm lying there twitching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted March 18, 2019 So, for the non radio type guys, maybe 2 simplex on 146.505. One with pl tone, one without. And a few repeaters, Laguna, palomar mt, superstition, monument peak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, paulmbowers said: Many? Like how many? Ok me. I dunno. 20 or 30’ish. Actually I just need the pl tone which sounds like it will be 100.0. Gotta name we’re going to label this new channel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 18, 2019 Just now, PbdBlue said: I dunno. 20 or 30’ish. Never met 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted March 18, 2019 You need to expand your horizons:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted March 18, 2019 4 hours ago, amgems said: I just wish I could remember the code to the bathroom in the mall in Borrego Springs. I know I'm a little late but.........it's 2531 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted March 18, 2019 44 minutes ago, amgems said: "So, for the non radio type guys..." Huh-Humm...uhhhhh, like me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted March 20, 2019 I'm still working this. But the laptop is acting up. New one on order. I'm thinking something like this: Ch 1 - SDAR (146.505 no PL tone) Ch 2 - SDART (146.505 with PL tone) Ch 3 - RSUP (Superstition repeater) Ch 4 - RLAG (Laguna repeater).... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted March 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, amgems said: I'm still working this. But the laptop is acting up. New one on order. I'm thinking something like this: Ch 1 - SDAR (146.505 no PL tone) Ch 2 - SDART (146.505 with PL tone) Ch 3 - RSUP (Superstition repeater) Ch 4 - RLAG (Laguna repeater).... Dress4less and I will be over with a 12pack and our radios once you get it all sorted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted March 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Crawdaddy said: Dress4less and I will be over with a 12pack and our radios once you get it all sorted Works for me...."beta" testing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, amgems said: Works for me...."beta" testing. Crawdaddy and I are getting thirsty... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted March 20, 2019 My radios are all done. What's keeping you guys 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted April 1, 2019 For this meeting of the SDAR Radio Standards Committee 😉: Just to get started on the repeater list, I'm thinking we keep it simple, and refine this based on testing and input from users. Here is my preliminary list of repeaters. Please let me know if I need to add or delete. Have you used any of these? Any experience with these? I know that the Mount Woodson repeater is somewhat active, Palomar not so much, but has a wide area of coverage. 146.670 - N6LVR Superstition Mtn. O 103.5 East County Repeater Assn. 146.730 - W6NWG Palomar Mtn. O 107.2 Palomar ARC 147.150 + WB6WLV Mt. Laguna O 107.2 SANDRA 147.240 + KA6DAC Monument Peak O 103.5 East County Repeater Assn. 145.180 - K6KTA Mt. Woodson O 107.2 Cactus Open Repeater Assn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted April 1, 2019 I’d definitely add the repeaters on Otay, and anything near Death Valley/Kennedy Meadows. Yuma? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted April 1, 2019 Here's what I've got. Was able to add Otay. Was not sure of locations for DV KM or Yuma. This should be good for a first test. We can some more later. Hopefully we can test Wednesday. At least the PL tone on 146.505. I'll bring my BF-A58 and my UV-5R. They are both programmed. Someone with the Kenwood connector can use my UV-5R and we can try using the PL tone. Also maybe test if the 5 watt radios will have enough beans to even hit any of the repeaters from out in the middle of the desert. If not, I will have a valid excuse for purchasing the 8 watt Baofeng. For SAFETY ! I tried testing on the Mount Woodson repeater but could not hit it with enough juice. On the other radio I did hear a transmission (more static!) but no audio. I think one other guy was on the air monitoring but he probably couldn't hear the audio either. The .img file is attached Ch 1 SDAR no tone Ch 2 SDAR with PL tone Ch 3 Superstition Repeater Ch 4 Laguna Repeater Ch 5 Monument Peak Repeater Ch 6 Palomar Mtn Repeater Ch 7 Otay Mtn Repeater Ch 8 Mt Woodson Repeater Ch 9 National Simplex Calling Frequency Ch 20 San Diego Natl Weather Service Baofeng_UV-5R_jm_4_1_19.img Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted April 2, 2019 Sadly, I can't ride Wednesday, you'll need to shuffle along without me. Somehow. You'll have no trouble hitting repeaters in the desert- Superstition and Laguna should be reasonable. If I can get it together to load the channels maybe we can try to chat via Laguna at a predetermined time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted April 2, 2019 147.240 is on Monument Peak (Laguna) and is part of the Calzona link. Most importantly it is linked to Black Mtn (147.120) on the east side of Glamis. With the link you'll have coverage from San Diego all the way to the river and southwestern AZ (actually all the way to Phoenix). I would add both of these to the list. You could drop 147.150 if you need to save space as it basically has the same coverage as 147.240 without the link. http://ecra-sd.com/our-repeaters/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, PbdBlue said: 147.240 is on Monument Peak (Laguna) and is part of the Calzona link. Most importantly it is linked to Black Mtn (147.120) on the east side of Glamis. With the link you'll have coverage from San Diego all the way to the river and southwestern AZ (actually all the way to Phoenix). I would add both of these to the list. You could drop 147.150 if you need to save space as it basically has the same coverage as 147.240 without the link. http://ecra-sd.com/our-repeaters/ Thanks Randy, Good stuff. I'll leave 147.150 in. Will try to remember that 147.240 Monument has the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted April 2, 2019 11 hours ago, paulmbowers said: Sadly, I can't ride Wednesday, you'll need to shuffle along without me. Somehow. You'll have no trouble hitting repeaters in the desert- Superstition and Laguna should be reasonable. If I can get it together to load the channels maybe we can try to chat via Laguna at a predetermined time. Lets shoot for 1000 hrs. On the Monument repeater 147.240 As a backup, if it doesn't work we can try Laguna repeater 147.150 This is all dependent on Bagstr allowing the usual blistering pace to pause for a few moments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted April 2, 2019 Can you send me the CHIRP file? I’m not sure I can get it loaded up by tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted April 2, 2019 Attached I'll also send you a PM with same attachment Baofeng_UV-5R_jm_4_1_19.img Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, amgems said: Attached I'll also send you a PM with same attachment Baofeng_UV-5R_jm_4_1_19.img I don't think the attachment is working. Looks like the site is blocking it. Try changing the file extension to txt instead of img. Then when the user downloads it rename the extension back to img. Don't know if the site will allow but worth a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites