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Programming UV5R with cable

I have 2 of the same model (new) UV5R's, 1 works fine programming and the other I get "Radio did not respond". … The cable is all the way inserted and I am following the same steps as with the other unit that I was able to send to radio perfectly. …
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Baofeng Cables for Recording Audio

If you want to record audio, notice the plugs on the Baofeng earphone/mic/ptt unit: ]1 Notice the two plugs on the programming cable. … Baofeng earphone, mic, and PTT button]2 My Baofeng UV-5RV2 uses this FTDI radio programming cable. It does not have either an RS-232 or USB port. …
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Baofeng Cables for Recording Audio

I want to use a USB/rs232 to plug into a program so that i can get the data from it to manipulate it through code instead. Is there any cables out there where i can do this a easy way? … in the original post) This means i need to use a audio cable instead. …
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BF-F8HP: "Radio did not respond" when trying to use CHIRP

The USB connection on the Baofeng cable loosens over time, or is just poorly manufactured, so what you need to do is hold it in the correct position where CHIRP is communicating with the radio. …
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Brand new BaoFeng BF-F8HP -- how to save settings in a channel memory?

I was able to use Baofeng's VIP software to program independent RX and TX frequencies so you don't have to do it manually for every single one. … The Baofeng VIP software isn't that easy to use and is not translated well, but you can figure it out if you experiment. …
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Baofeng UV-82 and DM-860 drivers Windows 7

You don't mention what programming cable that you're using. … The programming cable has a very important job: it interacts with the OS as a USB device, and acts as a "virtual serial port", which means that the radio talks to the chip in the cable using a serial communications …
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What are the official Baofeng websites in the USA?

Which Baofeng website(s) in the USA is (are) official (that is, selling genuine Baofeng radios, programming cables, and accessories)? … But as this question and the answers therein points out, there are apparently: counterfeit Baofeng radios counterfeit programming cables, and counterfeit Baofeng websites. …
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Brand new BaoFeng BF-F8HP -- how to save settings in a channel memory?

The programming description begins about 4:20 into the video, but I recommend watching the introductory material because it affects the programming steps. Note an error in the voice over at 7:46. … Purchasing the PC-03 programming cable and downloading the CHIRP software will dramatically improve the ease and management of programming. …
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Can I use the BF-888S programming cable on the UV-5R?

I have a Baofeng UV-5R, but no USB programming cable. I also have a Baofeng BF-888S with a USB cable. Is it safe to use the 888S cable on the UV5R? … I was able to find a cable description on the Baofeng site, but it does not list the compatible models. …
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HT programming software alternative to Chirp and RT-Systems

One of the biggest problems people have is that the inexpensive Chinese radio programming cables often use cloned or pirated Prolific USB-to-serial chipsets. … You can buy a good, legitimate-chipset programming cable - Kenwood-brand ones are the safest bet but off-brand ones using the FTDI chipset tend to be more reliable. …
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Baofeng UV 9R Handheld programming

Almost nobody programs Baofeng and similar radios by hand: too difficult, as you discovered. The thing to do is to get your hands on a programming cable and programming software. … If you go to a meeting of a ham radio club, there's a good chance that someone will have the cable and the software right there, and will be able to program your radio for you in five minutes. …
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BF-F8HP: "Radio did not respond" when trying to use CHIRP

A lot of the USB programming cables are not supported by the new Windows drivers that are installed automatically -specifically those with the Prolific PL-2303 USB chip set. … Better to get a proper cable though. CHIRP Cable Guide …
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My Baofeng UV-5RV2+ will receive a signal with rubber duck antenna but not with a new Nagoya

A good strategy might be to find someone else with a similar Baofeng HT, and have him or her test the antenna for you, and also look at your Baofeng. … (Personally, I often bring my laptop and a programming cable to club meetings so I can help newbies program their HTs on the spot.) …
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Is there any PC remote control software for the Baofeng UV-5RE Plus?

I purchased a GT3-TP, Baofeng UV-5 by a different name, with charging stand, DC cord, programming cable, and hand microphone, for 35 dollars. …
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Can't get two same BaoFeng radios to work with each other

It's the best software I've seen for programming my wife's Baofeng UV-5R, MUCH better than the software that Baofeng supplies on that CD. … Basically, common fixes are changing the device driver and/or the cable. http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/4249 …
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