Why do I get error when I install chirp?

Discussion in ‘ Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems ‘ started by N4LCV, May 24, 2016 . Whenever I download the program and tell the computer to install it, I get an “Error Opening File For Writing” message and then nothing works. It tells me “C:\Program Files (x86)\CHIRP\_ctypes.pyd. Does anyone know how to fix this?

What do I need to install chirp on my Mac?

Older versions of Windows are not supported Most users will want to download the installer.exe file, which installs CHIRP like a normal application The win32.zip file is for advanced users wishing to run CHIRP without installing New Mac OS X must install the runtime once before running CHIRP.

Can you install chirp on a PowerPC computer?

PowerPC is not supported. Chirp.app is unsigned. With default security settings, you will need a special procedure to run it: Application Security in 10.9. Homebrew users can install Chirp without the KK7DS runtime by running brew install tdsmith/ham/chirp and then running chirp from the terminal.

How do I start chirp on my Radio?

You must first create an initial template for your specific model. This gives CHIRP a starting image of your radio and firmware. This is done by selecting the Radio tab in the CHIRP toolbar and perform a Download_from_Radio. This loads your radio’s initial parameters.

Discussion in ‘ Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems ‘ started by N4LCV, May 24, 2016 . Whenever I download the program and tell the computer to install it, I get an “Error Opening File For Writing” message and then nothing works. It tells me “C:\\Program Files (x86)\\CHIRP\\_ctypes.pyd. Does anyone know how to fix this?

How can I use chirp on my Radio?

Your first step will be to download what is currently in the radio, even if it’s a brand new radio with just the default handful of frequencies. This let’s CHIRP get a correct image of the radio type and what its current settings are.