Bug #11870: Chirp on Linux is not usable with prolific PL2303 dongle. - CHIRP

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Bug #11870

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Chirp on Linux is not usable with prolific PL2303 dongle.

Added by Josh Cantore 2 months ago. Updated about 1 month ago.

Status:

Not a bug

Priority:

Normal

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Category:

Target version:

Start date:

03/02/2025

Due date:

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Chirp Version:

Model affected:

Quansheng UV-K5(8)

Platform:

Linux

Debug Log:

chirp_debug-t.txt chirp_debug-t.txt

I read the instructions above:

Yes

Description

Getting "Footer short read" and other random errors during download and upload.
One out of dozen or more attempts may succeed.
On Windows 10 same CHIRP, dongle and radio no problems whatsoever.
Is it a CHIRP problem or Linux kernel serial driver problem?

Files

chirp.mkv (767 KB) chirp.mkv

Josh Cantore, 03/11/2025 12:17 PM

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Updated by Dan Smith 2 months ago

Definitely not a CHIRP problem. I use PL2303 dongles a lot on Linux during development. Also, CHIRP has no interaction with the USB side of things, it only works at the serial layer and has no idea what kind of chip your cable has.

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Updated by Josh Cantore 2 months ago

Well, the same just started on Windows 10 as well. Multiple attempts required to pull data from radio. Any suggestions?

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Updated by Dan Smith 2 months ago

Subject changed from Chipr on LInux is not usable with prolific PL2303 dongle. to Chirp on Linux is not usable with prolific PL2303 dongle.

CHIRP doesn't know what USB chip is in use on Windows either. Did you perhaps change the firmware on your radio recently? That could do it, of course, or a failing cable or radio. Otherwise, no, I have no suggestions for you.

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