Plugged it in and waited for drivers to be installed by windows. no disk or downloads needed. no post config needed. just verified in system to make sure i know which port it got assigned.
I used it with CHIRP on my 888S Plus radios and UV-82HP. no issues. Just make sure the plug is all the way in or radio will not be recognized.
Operation is simple (using CHIRP).
1. Install CHIRP software (latest build .exe) from their website (linked from btech site url is in the included instruction sheet)
2. Plugin the cable and wait for windows to install drivers
3. Start CHIRP software from your start menu
4. Select 'Radio'->'download from radio'
5. In the open dialog window select your port, radio manufacturer and model number
6. You will see progress bar and when it is done there will be a new tab with your radio's config open
7. Save your original config just in case you need to go to it.
8. With your config tab selected go to 'Radio'->'import from stock config' and select which bad file you want to load
9. Pop-up window will open with list of bends and memory locations, use controls on pop-up window to modify list as you need and press OK. Take advantage of buttons under 'adjust new location', these will alter all addresses in the list for you. Press OK when done
10. Verify that your address list is what you want and go to 'radio'->'update to radio'
11. Answer whatever prompts you get and let it rip. You will see progress bar going. When it is done, your radio is ready to be used with updated channel list.
Before you upload to radio, you can also change settings, see there is a tab under 'memories memory range' label at top left corner.
Hope this review helps. I used this cable for the first time without any issues, but I do have many years of experience in IT.
The cable works fine. I've used it to program both my BaoFeng UV-82HPs a number of times. I didn't give it five stars for two reasons:
1. The add says you won't have to load drivers on Windows 7. Not true at all...Windows 7 doesn't have drivers for the chipset in this cable. So, I still had to download and install drivers. That's wasn't a problem for me, but it should have been pointed out in the description. I think it would have been more accurate to say that you'll never need drivers other than the authentic drivers for authentic FT chips! It is an authentic cable, though, so once I got the drivers loaded, it worked fine.
2. When you upload to, or download from, a UV-82HP, it's important to know that the position of the volume control affects this process. The instructions that appear when you click the selection to upload or download say that you may have to turn the volume up! I have two UV-82HPs. When I programmed the first of the two, I needed to turn the volume all the way up to upload or download. On the other one, if I turn the volume up that far, it won't work...it'll say it failed to connect to the phone. I spent at least 20 minutes trying to figure out why my second radio wouldn't connect with my computer until it dawned on me to try a lower volume setting. Nowhere does it say this...but it should. Anyway, if you read this, be aware that you may have to fiddle with the volume button to get it to upload. I usually start about 1/3 up, and then if it fails to connect, I turn it up a bit and try again until it starts.
Works great. I followed the link from the official btech website (an official USA distributor for Baofeng) to this Amazon page. I've heard there are counterfeit cables on Amazon that don't work(?) but I haven't had any trouble with this cable. I've used it quite a bit to re-configure my own Baofeng's radio and my dad and uncle's Baofeng's (so far I've done three BF-F8HP's, a GT-3TP, a UV-82HP, and a UV-5R). I use free Chirp software (google) and RFinder WebSearch ("RFinder Worldwide Repeater Directory Web - Location Search", subscription service but super cheap) to input repeaters into my radios. My uncle was programming his UV-5R by hand, but had frequencies just slightly wrong since he had to program using the minimum frequency step size on his radio, so this cable corrected that problem by letting my just type the exact frequency into chirp and upload to the radio. This cable also served me well when I got mountain repeater codes from my snow-boss during the 2017 snowboard teaching season, which allowed me to monitor FRS 1 (mountain guests), ski patrol (emergencies), and mountain operations (lifts closing/opening).
I had the cable listed below which is likely counterfeit prolific. After hours of messing with drivers I was able to get it to work on my Mac running Mountain Lion.
Baofeng Programming Cable for BAOFENG UV-5R/5RA/5R Plus/5RE, UV3R Plus, BF-888S
After upgrading to El Capitan I went through the same painful process trying to get the cable to work, searching high and low on the web and trying every driver I could find without luck. Took a chance on this cable and with my fingers crossed hit the "download from radio" button on chirp and like magic I worked. No driver install needed. Truly plug and play for me.
After using another cable, of this similar style, it had recently stopped being "seen" by any of my computers when I needed to modify the programing of either my or a friends radio. After searching and contacting BaoFeng Tech, they replied the lower cost syncing cable may have been a knockoff copy as the most likely culprit.
OK, so I was skeptical at that assertion, but what I had wasn't working so I ordered their recommended cable.
They were right! They shipped it fast and everything is working fine again. This Genuine cable was well worth the cost to be able to get the radio programed via the computer which is by far the easiest way to program the BaoFeng radios. Some information can only be added through the computer program so I would now highly recommend not only their USB programing cable, but contacting BaoFeng Tech with any BaoFeng radio problems!! I will from now on!
Feature Product
- 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
- Unlike the common "clone" USB programming Cables available Amazon - These cables just work!
- Works with BaoFeng's Latest Radios: UV-5X3, BF-F8HP, and UV-82HP
- Helpful BaoFeng Guides and Programming Tips at Miklor.com
Description
Genuine FTDI Chipset - Works with the latest Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux Drivers
If you are tired of messing with the "counterfeit prolific chips" in the 'other' cables available on Amazon - this cable this is your answer. This cable works with the latest FTDI drivers
The drivers are also downloadable directly from http://baofengtech.com/pccable
Drivers are available which allow FTDI devices to work with the following operating systems: Windows, Max OSX, and Linux
Works with the BaoFeng UV-5Rs, UV-82s, BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, UV-82HP and more!
Works with the BaoFeng and Kenwood portable radios requiring the 2-pin KPG-22 type connector.
Also works with other models of radios that use the same 2-pin configuration including: AnyTone, FDC, Linton, Puxing, Surecom, Weierwei, Wouxun, and Quansheng.
Q: Do I need to "back-date" or install a prolific driver?
A: NO - those procedures found online are for counterfeit cables. This cable will automatically install with the drivers on your computer.
Q: My computer did not automatically install the driver - now what?
A: Download the and update to the latest FTDI driver at: baofengtech.com/pccable or at anytonetech.com/anytone-usb-cable
Q: I need help using the software
A: Miklor.com is an excellent resource site for AnyTone and BaoFeng FAQs and Software questions.
I ordered this cord as a replacement for one of the less expensive ones that did not work. It worked out of the box and I did not have to download additional drivers. I had previously downloaded several different drivers while trying to make the cheaper cord work but a YouTube reviewer said this cord (PC03) would work with drivers included with Windows 10. Since I had already downloaded and installed multiple drivers for the previous cord, I don't know which driver the cord actually use. All I know is that it worked out of the box. NOTE: You MUST download the contents of the radio before you attempted to do any programming.
I have several UV-5R radios that I want to program so they all have a common configuration. Some options on the radio (e.g. changing the startup message to show user-defined text, naming saved channel memories) are only possible when programming from a computer, while other options (like setting up channel memories, CTCSS/DCS squelch settings, power, etc.) are possible from the radio's keypad but are a huge pain to do.
This cable makes everything easy: it's plug-and-play on Windows 7, with the driver being installed automatically in a minute or two from Windows Update. It should work out-of-the-box on Mac and Linux systems as it uses a genuine FTDI chip (hence the higher cost compared to other similar cables). The cable is well-made with good strain relief on the various connections.
It shows up as a serial port, and the CHIRP software recognizes it right away. Communication with the radios was fast, straightforward, and completed without errors.
Programmed 2 BaoFeng UV-5R and 4 BF-888S Walkie Talkies using CHIRP. Worked like a charm. Was also able to reprogram channels on some older Midland radios that we only use one channel on. Sometimes the channel selector would get bumped or moved while using them in the field & radio would be on the wrong frequency so just programmed all the channels the same frequency. These older radios don't have a way to lock them on the channel. Used desktop Windows computer running Windows 7 pro & had no problem. Drivers were automatically installed when I plugged the cable into the USB slot. Was able to see the port name & then marked the cable for the USB port used so it wouldn't accidentally get plugged into a different port later on. BaoFeng emailed me to make sure everything was OK with their product. Good customer service!
Right out of the box...no problems with bad drivers. I just loaded up Chirp (Miklor.Com) and plugged in my radios and viola programming was a snap. I have used this cable for my UV-5R's and the BF-F8+ radios as well as on my Wouxun KG-UV3D radio and it has performed flawlessly. Thanks you Baofeng Tech for a great product.
Just a note to say that this combo works great
Windows 10 Pro x64
Kenwood F6A and V71A, Baofeng UV-5RTP
Tera Grand - Premium USB 2.0 to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter - Supports Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, Linux and Mac - Built with FTDI Chipset
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUZ0K68/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HOSA DB9(F) to DIN8(M), 3 ft. COMPUTER SOUND-CARD CABLES.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068OEQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
PC03 FTDI Authentic Genuine USB Programming Cable for BaoFeng, Kenwood, Wouxun, AnyTone
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUB0ONK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've been using them all for over a year. The FTDI cable works well with Baofeng and Kenwood HTs, and the other cables work w the Kenwood V71A.
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