There are micro PCs that cost only about $100 or less and would come with
windows.
I have one, A Kamrui model AK1PLUS that I got from amazon.com and it came
with windows 11.
I also have it configured to run fedora dual boot, but do not use it much.

Only booted to windows when I need to run those apps that only work on
windows and otherwise run fedora.

The suggestion above to use a vm for running windows is valid and does not
cost anything if you download the windows iso for installation.

Jeff



On Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM JD Milora via Users <
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> I was not aware of that, thank you for the tip.  With respect to Windows
> 10 end-of-life this month, would you be at all concerned that there will be
> no future updates for security reasons, etc?  I was also under the
> impression that additional software was needed on a MAC to be able to run
> Windows as you suggested.  That is a bit above my pay grade so any other
> suggestions you can give are appreciated.  I have other radios that are
> Windows only software that having this ability would be helpful.
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> From: Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF via Users <[email protected]>
> Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 20:47
> To: CHIRP users list <[email protected]>
> Cc: Michael Robinson <[email protected]>, JD Milora <[email protected]>,
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> Subject: [users] Re: Help
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> Widows is now a free download from the Microsoft website.
> Linux is free.
> > On 17/10/2025 21:38 EDT JD Milora via Users <
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> > Yes I have considered that but the cost associated with having to
> procure the operating system is prohibitive and I stopped using Windows for
> a reason.  I chose never to go back to that operating system.  After much
> additional research I found out that this particular radio firmware does
> not support individual PTT ID per frequency.  I will run the radio with a
> global PTT-ID unless it becomes an issue down the line for whatever
> reason.  It doesn’t seem to affect anything that I’ve been able to tell on
> other frequencies that don’t require the ID unless I’m missing something.
> If anyone has additional information regarding this please let me know.  I
> appreciate the response.
> >
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> > From: Michael Robinson via Users <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Friday, October 17, 2025 6:07:31 PM
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> > Cc: Michael Robinson <[email protected]>
> > Subject: [users] Re: Help
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> > Have you considered using a Virtual Machine with Windows loaded in it?
> Or,
> > program a thumb drive for Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 (or maybe 10?) and boot to
> > that for the short term needed to run radio programmer software.
> >
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> > On Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM JD Milora via Users <
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> > > Good Day All,
> > > Long time user, first time poster here.  I have a question regarding
> the
> > > Wouxun UV9PX radio.  I am trying to program a PTT ID on a single
> frequency
> > > only.  When I initially downloaded the radio into Chirp, I was
> extremely
> > > careful to be sure I matched the radio model carefully.  There are no
> > > columns that allow a PTT ID or Optional Signaling like on other radios
> > > (BTech), even though the supporting documentation that came with the
> radio
> > > allows that function.  I'm stumped!
> > >
> > > If I enable ANI-ST it does so globally, meaning on every repeater
> > > frequency, which I do not need or want.  I need it for a select few
> > > repeaters that are club-owned that require it.  Does anyone have any
> ideas
> > > to help me out?  I would appreciate any and all input.
> > >
> > > Additionally, the factory CPS allows for a custom header message, but
> it
> > > is missing as a setting in Chirp.  The factory CPS only runs on
> Windows and
> > > I do not have a Windows machine, only MAC OS.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for any help you could provide
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