New DM-1702 problems
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I recently purchased a Baofeng DM-1702 DMR which includes GPS and APRS. I cannot get it to connect to the PC software, Win10 Pro 64-bit, CPS DM-1702 V1.00.79. I have a DM-1701, purchased earlier, and it seems to be working fine with it's software, CPS DM-1701 V1.05
My problem is, the radio (1702) seems to connect. I hear the Windows connect tone and I see in device manager "no printer attached", which is strange, as one would think it would come up as a COM port or USB device. Tried both cables: Micro USB port and K to USB that came with the radio (the one that connects to the speaker/mic ports). I have tried to update this driver but it says the one installed is the best. The software will not connect to download the radio data. Gives and error message and resets the radio. It looks like I can program channels manually, as it has the RX Frequency, TX Frequency, and CTCSS tone settings in the Settings menu when the radio is set to channel mode. (I did this with the 1701 with success).??When set to VFO mode, I do not see these settings. Right now, channel mode is A, VFO mode is B, and I cannot see how to change these from the radio menu. Also, in "Radio Info - Versions" it shows Firmware: 1.05.01.005 and CPS . (just a dot). Another thing, the volume control seems glitchy. It starts out rather quiet at 1 and by 3 it is blasting. I've done a search to see if I can find anything on this radio but it seems it is too new to have anything available. Any suggestions? Or would you say this radio is defective somehow? Should I return it and get another, or just get my money back? I bought it through AliExpress. I have purchased other items with them with only one other problem and they solved it right away. Thanks for any help. *** Walt *** WA7SDY *** |
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Donald, Thanks for the reply. I'll try that with the volume control. However, the DM-1702 is NOT in the Chirp list. There is a specific CSP program for this DMR called MD 1.00.79. It has to read from the radio first before anything can be done. I checked Chirp and did not see any DM radios in the list. I'm going to keep testing (doing the same thing over and over expecting different results but not getting them...heh) and see what happens. I might be missing something so I'm going to keep looking for things on-line re this radio. I'm sure I can get away with manual programming for analog at least. Digital will come later when I figure out the connect problem. Thanks again! *** Walt *** WA7SDY ***
On Sunday, May 9, 2021, 06:31:41 PM PDT, Donald Hellen <donhellen@...> wrote:
On Sun, 09 May 2021 17:01:34 -0700, "Walt WA7SDY via groups.io" <wa7sdy_1=[email protected]> wrote: >Another thing, the volume control seems glitchy. It starts out rather quiet at 1 and by 3 it is blasting. That doesn't sound right, but I do know the volume control plays a part in using CHIRP to program the radio. I would think that would be the case with any programming software since it works through that control. In my UV-5R, the directions for CHIRP and I think also for RT System's programming software say to turn the volume to the max. If your volume control is faulty, then maybe the programming isn't getting through, though you should get an error message. Donald -- AD8DY Formerly KJ3I ---------------------------------------------------- Some ham radio groups you may be interested in: /g/ICOM ? /g/Ham-Antennas /g/HamRadioHelp ? /g/Baofeng /g/CHIRP |
Walt WA7SDY