The end of alinco as we know it ham radio blog pd0ac. Today i was programming a friends dr235 and encountered the same errors as in the original post. Ftdi usb programming cable alinco dr5t dr235t dr435t. Locate a blue looped jumper wire that comes out of a slot on the back of the front control unit it is attached to the back of the front panel on a pad. Rt systems apk735 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the alinco dr 735. Apk235 programming software for the alinco dr235 rx ctcss dcs skip step busy channel lockout priority channel comments receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss memory channel functions left to right the apk235 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. The dr235tmkiii transceivers deliver performance and quality without compromise find alinco dr235tmkiii 220 mhz mobile transceivers dr235tmkiii and get free. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. The rig is used in an irlp simplex system and has not been out of service in all this time. Dr5 alinco dr5t marscap mod english language dr140 here is the expanded tx mod for the alinco dr140 english language dr150 alinco dr150t english language dr235 alinco dr235t expanded xmitrcv english language dr430 alinco dr430 extended tx modification english language dr430 alinco dr430 9600 bps modification. The alinco dr 605tq 2m440 fm mobile rig quickly became a winner.
Apk 235 programming software for the alinco dr 235 rx ctcss dcs skip step busy channel lockout priority channel comments receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss memory channel functions left to right the apk 235 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. Apk 235 software software program memories and other setting of the alinco dr 235 radio. The images shown here are usually the standard tuscanadian models. The alinco dr605tq 2m440 fm mobile rig quickly became a winner. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the. Computer programmable with free software available for download at. The alinco dr03t is a capable, compact 10 meter, 10 watt fm transceiver with an alphanumeric display up to seven characters with 100 memory channels. An rt systems usb cable works fine on both my new radio and the older radio with both chirp and rt systems software. Alinco dr735t vhfuhf transceivers feature eight full color led backlights that enable you to customize your display colors. The alinco dr 235mkiii features a fullfeatured 220 mhz 25 watt fm transceiver with an alphanumeric display up to seven characters with 100 memory channels. When uploaded to my dr 235, the memory locations are loaded as am. Programming alinco 5t, 235t, and 435t vhfuhf radios radio.
Macbook pro laptop chirp software baofeng uv5ra radio. If you look at the dr 235 owners manual in the cloning section, it says not to use 9600baud to communicate between the radios. Hello, i installed the latest daily update of chirp chirp daily20120720installer. Alinco dr735t vhfuhf transceivers dr735t free shipping. The ej24u ctcss encodedecode is standard in this q version. Rt systems pk235 programming software and usb29a cable for the alinco dr235. Alinco dr 5, alinco dr 235, alinco dr 435 programming software pdf user manual for alinco dr5, alinco dr235, alinco dr435. Fullduplex receiver enables simultaneous txrx within 144440mhz bands as well as vv and uu receiver capability. My dr 235 has been in continuous operation, powered up, 24x7x365 for 8 years, yes you read that correctly, 8 years. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Not for the dr5dx works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. The alinco dr8 and dr438, two monoband radios, are incarnations of the anytone at588 monoband radios.
Dr735s let you assign different colors for different functions. The alinco dr 5tp is an economical space saving device for use with aprs or packet. Icom cs3020, f5010, f5020 cps programming software. It doesnt support all of the commands as a regular tnc but what is there is adequate for aprs and light packet use. Programming software for alinco mobile radio models mtc. Re you weary of regular 2 meter qsos via repeaters. Apkdr06 programming software radio option setting screens common use this screen to customize other set menu features of the radio. Also, you cant enter an underscore in the text entry box.
Oct 08, 2014 while the looks are still typical alinco, inside its another story. We do radio programming software solutions both packaged and custom. Fully independent frequency, audio level and squelch knobs for right. Alincos radios are a breeze to use once they have been programmed to utilize the users preferred channel, but their ondevice programming routines can be a bit bothersome to use. Ran across a piece of programming software for alinco dr605 dual band transceiver some time back. View and download alinco dr235 service manual online. A few years ago i ran into the very same problem with this family of radios alinco dr 5 235 435t mkiii and a cable from bluemax49ers. Optosuite lite basic support optosuite pro growth path for advanced features optosuite x x sweeper support if you came here looking for alinco or optoelectronics product software you came to the right place. Click here to view all the above modifications for dr 235 in one page. In fact, chirps alinco driver has a common drx35 base class, indicating that they expect x35 devices to be similar enough. Travel a good deal with the dr 605 and would be nice to generate some files for easy loading. The all new dr638 dualband radio is an incarnation of the anytone at5888. This will also work with the dr235 and dr435 if equipped with the ej41u tnc board. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems.
Apk235 software software program memories and other setting of the alinco dr235 radio. Alinco dr235 chirp download from radio error chirp. That doesnt list the dr 635, but it does list the dr 5, dr 235 and dr 435, and that might be a good sign but clearly not a guarantee, since the hardware might simply be different. View online or download alinco dr235t user manual, instruction manual. Find alinco dr735t vhfuhf transceivers dr735t and get free. Apk5 software software program memories and other setting of the alinco dr5t 2m vhf radio. Allows you to set all of the alinco radio settings from your pc. Programming alinco 5t, 235t, and 435t vhfuhf radios. Many alinco radios have a de9 connector on the back of the radio. Radio programming software for scanners and transceivers. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. Have yet to find radio interface box rib or even schematic for interface. Dr235tmkiii data port hello, i have a new dr235tmkiii serial number m005xxx.
Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. That doesnt list the dr635, but it does list the dr5, dr235 and dr435, and. Programming alinco 5t, 235t, and 435t vhfuhf radios radio displays and controls. The power switch 1 is the pushbutton in the upper right hand corner of the radio. While the looks are still typical alinco, inside its another story.
Alinco dr5tp setup for aprs w2wcr warren county radio club. I attached an alinco dr235 and using an icom opc478 rs232 to radio cable and clicked on radio download from radio, get a short flash of the cloning popup. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit or windows 8 and 8. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable chirp supports a large number of radios including anytone at5888uv. Jul 26, 2001 ran across a piece of programming software for alinco dr 605 dual band transceiver some time back. General catalog amateur general catalog land mobile dr735 nxdn handheld. Chirp application fails to download from radio after. Programming software for alinco mobile radio models. When the ej41u optional tnc board for the dr 06, dr 5, dr 235, or dr 435 single band radios is not installed the ribbon cable from the connector is plugged into the control board and audio, cor and ptt signals appear on the pins as per the left side pinout below for connection to an external tnc. The volume control 2 is the small knob to the left of the power on.
Apk638 programming software and usb29a for the alinco dr638. Crossband repeater function available on all dr735t radios. I clicked on radio after attaching an alinco dr 235 and using an icom opc478 rs232 to radio cable. Dr 235temkiii 25w fm mobilebase unit 222mhz legend continues. Of course, it is not transmitting continuously but is used multiple times daily. Alinco dr 5, alinco dr 235, alinco dr 435 instructions manual. I cannot get a usb serial cable bluemax49ers ftdi cable, designed to work with the dr 5, 235,435 radios to work with chirp on this radio, although the same cable and software and pc works fine on an older dr. Open the bottom cover by removing the 4 screws located on each corner of the bottom cover surfce. I havent checked if there are other characters with a problem. You must already have a cable or obtain one from any alinco dealer. Programming software for alinco dr5, alinco dr235,alinco dr435, with help file.
Be sure to observe all regulations applicable to crossband operation. The software covers all of the many radio settings in a very easy to read and concise format. Software or firmware internal is same as the cre 8900 and will be v3. The alinco dr 235tmkiii features a fullfeatured 220 mhz 25 watt fm transceiver with an alphanumeric display up to seven characters with 100 memory channels. The fact that you can program your radio according to the official device. I never had access to the real software, so it may have some way of doing that. Have you used chirp or rt systems programming software.
Alinco dr235tmkiii 220 mhz mobile transceivers dr235tmkiii. Per your recommendation, i did install the latest daily update chirpdaily20120720installer. It hacks off the rest of the name, so this becomes tor. Rt systems apk235 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the alinco dr235. Bobby trates alinco dr235 220 mobile amateur radio.
I cannot get a usb serial cable bluemax49ers ftdi cable, designed to work with the dr5, 235,435 radios to work with chirp on this radio, although the same cable and software and pc works fine on an older dr235tmkiii serial number m002xxx. Alinco dr5tp setup for aprs w2wcr warren county radio. The alinco dr5tp is an economical space saving device for use with aprs or packet. The new alinco dj160 radio will receive between 7174 mhz, and transmit in the 2meter band only 144148mhz. Alinco dr5dx multimode capabilities the alinco dr5dx covers both the 10 metre and 11 metre bands and can also be programmed to be open to the 12 metre band.
Expand transmission 260300 mhz on alinco dr 235 all version. I cannot get a usb serial cable bluemax49ers ftdi cable, designed to work with the dr5,235,435 radios to work with chirp on this radio, although the same cable and software and pc works fine on an older dr. Dr 235tmkiii data port hello, i have a new dr 235tmkiii serial number m005xxx. Alinco dr235tmkiii 220 mhz mobile transceivers are very popular 220 mhz vhf mobiles. Dr235temkiii 25w fm mobilebase unit 222mhz legend continues. Features of dr735t fullduplex receiver enables simultaneous txrx within 144440 mhz bands as well as vv and uu receiver capability. The alinco dr5tp is an economical space saving device for use with aprs or. Quick reference card for alinco dr5 dr235 dr435 mobile transceivers. This company makes excellent cables with genuine ftdi chips, and they provide excellent customer service all my cables are from them, and i highly recommend them. If you look at the dr235 owners manual in the cloning section, it says not to use 9600baud to communicate between the radios.
Please contact your local alinco dealer for details prior to purchase. By simonthewizard november 28, 2014 2561030110 2800029700 alinco dr5dx alinco radios amateur radio black friday offers cb radio cre8900 dxing nevada radio on the air pc programmable v3. I attached an alinco dr235 and using an icom opc478 rs232 to radio. Dr 5 alinco dr 5t marscap mod english language dr 140 here is the expanded tx mod for the alinco dr 140 english language dr 150 alinco dr 150t english language dr 235 alinco dr 235 t expanded xmitrcv english language dr 430 alinco dr 430 extended tx modification english language dr 430 alinco dr 430 9600 bps modification. Rt systems apk735 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the alinco dr735. View and download alinco dr 235 service manual online.
In fact, chirp s alinco driver has a common dr x35 base class, indicating that they expect x35 devices to be similar enough. Alinco dr235 dr 235 dr235 programming interface schematics for alinco. View online or download alinco dr 235t user manual, instruction manual. Alinco dr 235tmkiii 220 mhz mobile transceivers are very popular 220 mhz vhf mobiles. The accessories shown in the product images within this site such as microphones may differ depending on the version you purchase. A simple modification to the radio will enable it to transmit in the full range it receives currently. When the ej41u optional tnc board for the dr06, dr5, dr235, or dr435 single band radios is not installed the ribbon cable from the connector is plugged into the control board and audio, cor and ptt signals appear on the pins as per the left side pinout below for connection to an external tnc. Rt systems pk235 programming software and usb29a cable. That doesnt list the dr635, but it does list the dr5, dr235 and dr435, and that might be a good sign but clearly not a guarantee, since the hardware might simply be different. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. In fact, chirps alinco driver has a common drx35 base class. Alinco dr 5, alinco dr 235, alinco dr 435 programming software.
Free programming software that supports these radios models is called chirp from. Alinco dr605tq dr605t amateur mobile transceiver dr605. Alinco dr635t dual band programming kit by rt systems. Features eight full rgb color leds enabling you to customize your display colors in the set mode. Dr5 radio programming software alinco radio software. My dr235 has been in continuous operation, powered up, 24x7x365 for 8 years, yes you read that correctly, 8 years. Alinco dr 435 dr 435 dr435 programming interface schematics for alinco. Ej41u internal tnc board is available as an option for 12009600bps packet. Dtmf mic microphone alinco dr03 dr06 dr5 dr235 dr435. Works only with the rt systems usb29a cable as shown below. Dr235 radio programming software alinco radio software. The volume control 2 is the small knob to the left of the power on pushbutton.
Open the bottom cover by removing the 4 screws located on each corner of the bottom cover. The alinco dr235tmkiii features a fullfeatured 220 mhz 25 watt fm transceiver with an alphanumeric display up to seven characters with 100 memory channels. The alinco has a clone cable which allows two dr635s to be connected together and the programming in one to be downloaded into the other but the manual makes no mention of downloading from a computer running chirp. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Hello, i installed the latest daily update of chirp chirpdaily20120720installer. Chirpprogrammability of the alinco dr635te amateur radio. Today i was programming a friends dr 235 and encountered the same errors as in the original post. Alinco dr 5, alinco dr 235, alinco dr 435 programming interface programming software for alinco dr5, alinco dr235,alinco dr435, with help file. Product intended for use by properly licensed operators.
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