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# CHIRP Radio Programming Documentation
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## Introduction
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This repository serves as a backup of my progress with CHIRP and radio programming experiences.
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## Resources Used
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I paid for access to [RadioReference.com](https://www.radioreference.com/) ($15.00) to query their database. While I only queried local results initially, I plan to expand this. Note: Many sites require monthly subscriptions for information that arguably should be freely available or donation-based, considering the already significant cost of equipment.
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## Equipment
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### Kenwood TK-862G-1
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- [Default image backup](./Kenwood_TK-862G_20251027-default.img)
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- Frequency range: 450MHz-490MHz (Business version)
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- Originally purchased for TARPN (incorrect model)
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- Limitations:
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- FM reception only (no DMR/Digital)
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- Cannot access lower range of 70cm band (420MHz-449MHz)
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- May attempt frequency modification via soldering
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### Future Equipment
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- Planning to order TK-76x for VHF purposes
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- Looking into cheaper handhelds with DMR capability
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## RadioReference Database Usage
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### Query Results Examples
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- [CSV Format](QueryResult-radioreference.com-chirp-example-NC-Wake-County.csv)
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- [Excel Format](QueryResult-radioreference.com-chirp-example-NC-Wake-County.xlsx)
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### Understanding the Data
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Reference: [Wake County Radio Systems](https://www.radioreference.com/db/browse/ctid/1978#cid-4811)
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#### Example Translation
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RadioReference Format:
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```
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461.9875 | WQOL325 | RM | 100.0 PL | DH Hill Library | DH Hill Library | FMN | Schools
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```
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Query Result Format:
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```
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61 | DH Hill Library | 461.9875 | split | 466.9875 | TSQL | 100 | 100 | 023 | NN | 023 | Tone->Tone | NFM | 5 | 50W | DH Hill Library
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```
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### CHIRP Terminology Notes
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- Standard "100.0 PL" translates to "TSQL 100.0" in CHIRP
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- Planning to include more default images and examples to clarify CHIRP's unique terminology
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## Contact
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Sick Prodigy / Aaron
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*Note: This repository aims to provide comprehensive information about radio programming through git version control.* |