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Re: uv-5r question.
From:
Buddy Brannan <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:44:28 -0400
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Hi Butch

Nope. If it's giving an error, push the cable in a bit more, sometimes it doesn't make proper contact. 

Other than that, forget about it. The software is pretty much useless. 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Oct 11, 2012, at 7:21 PM, Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I got mine today, for the money, so far a cool radio.  Took me a little 
> playing, but I got tmy repeater programmed in.  I was going to try and 
> play with their software.  I bought the cable (usb) from import 
> communications.  I installed the driver, and when I plug it in and look 
> under device manager, it says it has it on com 8.  I run the software and 
> under communications, set com 8.  When I try and read the radio, I get an 
> error.  Is there anything I need to set on the radio?  Are there any 
> specific baud rates I should set?
> Thanks.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.

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