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Some rt systems cables such will not work with chirp under windows or mac os without some additional driver or chip configuration. When inserted into the usb port, windows will automatically download the latest driver causing the generic cable to fail. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. The cable works with baofeng, kenwood, anytone and many other radios with 3. Refer here for guidelines from baofeng on what a genuine cable looks like and where to get one. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer.
If you go to a meeting of a ham radio club, theres a good chance that someone will have the cable and the software right there, and will be able to program your radio. This gives the false impression that the software and cable are from yaesu rather than a 3rd party which is a bit misleading. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Ezsync radio programming cable, genuine ftdi chip, works with.
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The usb cable driver offered by baofeng is buggy and the programming software made by the manufacturer is, for all intents and purposes, junk. Genuine ftdi usb programming cable only sold by baofengtech insure baofengtech is your selected distributor to guarantee accuracy in receiving what is described no driver issues no old drivers needed plug and play. Ezsync baofeng radio programming cable, genuine ftdi chip. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at.
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