Radio Programming Resources

This page contains documents and other files to help facilitate programming your radio with a wide range of frequencies that are used around Mendocino County and nearby areas, using the free-to-download software CHIRP.


McARCS Easy Memory

There will be multiple versions of the Easy Memory files with varying amounts of frequencies listed in it; for now the Essentials version is listed below. Thanks to Steve, KD6DQO, for putting these together!

Usage Guide

Easy Memory - Essentials

Version 1.2 - updated February 2024

Channel List
Programming File - import this into CHIRP


View the documents below for general tips on programming popular handheld radios (Baofeng, Wouxun, etc). Thanks to John, W6FQX, for the guide!

How to Program a Chinese Hand Held Amateur Radio - PDF
How to Program a Chinese Hand Held Amateur Radio - Word


General Programming Resources