CHIRP

CHIRP is not getting a single response from the radio, so the download isn't really starting. Like the error tells you, check your cabling (and cable) and make sure the connector is FULLY seated into the radio.

Wow. Thanks for the quick response. Usually, I would agree, however... I use Chirp with 3 other radios, same cable no problem. Also, when I initiate the download, the radio is put into "Program" mode. Once that happens about 1 second later, the radio powers off. So there is communication going to/from the radio.
On Mar 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM -0600, Dan Smith redmine@chirpmyradio.com, wrote:

Wow. Thanks for the quick response. Usually, I would agree, however... I use Chirp with 3 other radios, same cable no problem. Also, when I initiate the download, the radio is put into "Program" mode. Once that happens about 1 second later, the radio powers off. So there is communication going to/from the radio.

That's exactly the behavior you will see if there is communication to the radio but not from the radio (which happens plenty often). The radio gets the program command, chirp gets nothing back from it, times out, radio times out and resets. CHIRP's log shows it is getting not a single byte from the radio, so it's not like chirp is seeing something and doing something wrong - it's seeing nothing.

Try with the OEM software. If it works, then we can discuss alternatives. If it doesn't, then it's either a DOA radio or the cable isn't actually making good contact with the radio's terminals.

Will do. I'll report back with the findings. Perhaps a lousy mini-jack on the radio itself. Thank you!
On Mar 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM -0600, Dan Smith redmine@chirpmyradio.com, wrote: