Honestly, I just went through a bunch of yt vids to figure out how to program mine. For groups with similar radios (Baofengs) their is a "clone" thing you can do. There's vids for that as well. Or get with your local ARRL ham club to ask about it.
I have chirp and have already programmed one for testing. I wanna use the for tactical use but from what I understand there are privacy codes that you can use for the FRS channels. Im just not sure what they are and how to use Chirp to program them. Ive tried looking it up on youtube but cant seem to get a clear answer.
Also depends if you're using a MAC vs PC. Different versions of CHIRP. My laptop is so old and can't be updated past a certain OS so I had to run an older CHIRP version. If doing so you may need to install a special software patch (python). They list all of this on the CHIRP website.
In addition, some programming cables require their own driver that can be downloaded from manufacturers website.
At least this has been my experience, not saying it will be yours.
The more you know... right?
Easiest way is to order a CHIRP cable from Amazon. It will flash program them from any computer.
Honestly, I just went through a bunch of yt vids to figure out how to program mine. For groups with similar radios (Baofengs) their is a "clone" thing you can do. There's vids for that as well. Or get with your local ARRL ham club to ask about it.
I have chirp and have already programmed one for testing. I wanna use the for tactical use but from what I understand there are privacy codes that you can use for the FRS channels. Im just not sure what they are and how to use Chirp to program them. Ive tried looking it up on youtube but cant seem to get a clear answer.
Also depends if you're using a MAC vs PC. Different versions of CHIRP. My laptop is so old and can't be updated past a certain OS so I had to run an older CHIRP version. If doing so you may need to install a special software patch (python). They list all of this on the CHIRP website. In addition, some programming cables require their own driver that can be downloaded from manufacturers website. At least this has been my experience, not saying it will be yours. The more you know... right?