CHIRP-next Radio Programming Suite
Eliminates painful keypad menu diving during an outage. Flash identical, alpha-tagged UK channel plans and CTCSS privacy tones across an entire household or estate fleet of handheld radios in 15 seconds via USB.
Verified UK Configuration Blueprint & Ofcom Clearance
UK Standard Memory Bank CSV: Ch 1–16 PMR446 (446.00625–446.19375 MHz, RX/TX on compliant sets) • UK Marine VHF Ch 16 (156.800 MHz RX-Only Monitor) • UK 2m/70cm Calling & Repeaters (TX inhibited unless Ofcom licensed)
UK Regulatory & Licensing Notes: Cleared to install & program receive-only emergency scanners for all UK citizens. Ensure `Duplex = off` (TX Inhibit) is set on non-PMR446 / Amateur channels unless you hold an Ofcom licence.
Technical Deployment Specifications
| Software Stack | CHIRP-next Radio Programming Suite (CHIRP-next 2026 Daily Build) |
|---|---|
| Open-Source Licence | GPL-3.0 Open Source |
| Supported Platforms | Windows • macOS • Linux |
| Offline Storage Footprint | ~65 MB standalone installer + 50 KB UK CSV templates |
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- Companion Hardware: OGA-RF-003
- Companion Hardware: OGA-ENT-023
- Companion Hardware: OGA-CMP-006
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should CHIRP-next Radio Programming Suite be configured for legal off-grid use in the UK?
UK Standard Memory Bank CSV: Ch 1–16 PMR446 (446.00625–446.19375 MHz, RX/TX on compliant sets) • UK Marine VHF Ch 16 (156.800 MHz RX-Only Monitor) • UK 2m/70cm Calling & Repeaters (TX inhibited unless Ofcom licensed) Regulatory status: Cleared to install & program receive-only emergency scanners for all UK citizens. Ensure `Duplex = off` (TX Inhibit) is set on non-PMR446 / Amateur channels unless you hold an Ofcom licence.
Which UK hardware systems pair directly with CHIRP-next Radio Programming Suite?
CHIRP-next Radio Programming Suite (GPL-3.0 Open Source, footprint: ~65 MB standalone installer + 50 KB UK CSV templates) runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and pairs directly with OGA-RF-003, OGA-ENT-023, OGA-CMP-006.