How can I be assured that this cable actually has the FTDI Chipset?Also, will this cable work with both the Baofeng AND Chirp programs?I plan to use this cable with the Baofeng BF-F8+ and UV-5RE transceivers. How can I be assured that this cable actually has the FTDI Chipset?Also, will this cable work with both the Baofeng AND Chirp programs?I plan to use this cable with the Baofeng BF-F8+... » Read More How can I be assured that this cable actually has the FTDI Chipset?Also, will this cable work with both the Baofeng AND Chirp programs?I plan to use this cable with the Baofeng BF-F8+ and UV-5RE transceivers. « Show Less
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I bought this cable and it works great with my Baofeng and my kenwood it does have the FTDI Chipset.
476025
Sorry Raymond, I have absolutely no idea about using this cable on those radio models. We use Kenwood TK-2170 radios in our volunteer fire service. I just bought what was called for to program them and this cable does the job.
476026
I originally ordered the cable with the Prolific Chipset and it did not work. This one works great on WinXP/7 and the Mac using Chirp to program a UV-B6. It comes with a tag on the cable saying it uses an FTDI chip.
476027
I have this cable with the FTDI CHIPSET is working fine in my kenwood but I don't know about the other radio,is true about the CHIPSET.
476028
I guess the only way to be sure it's an FTDI chip is to open it up, but, even then, will the components be clearly marked? If you look at "Device Manager" in Windows, I believe you'll find the cable identified as an FTDI cable. I've ordered several FTDI cables from this vendor and all appeared genuine. I use this cable to program my Baofeng UV-5R+ and my Wouxun KG-UVD1P, both using the Chirp software, and I've had no problems.
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Dear Sir,please let me inform you that the package didn't include the programming cable,it include:3× Portable 2 way radio3× Antenna 3×Earpiece3×Li-ion battery pack3× Charger 3× Belt clip3× The sling3× User's manualAnd here below is the link of the programming cable:Retevis 2 Pin USB Programming Cable/Lead for BAOFENG UV5R/888S Retevis H777 QUANSHENG PUXING WOUXUN TYT KENWOOD 2 Way Radio Walkie Talkies (1 Pack)
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I can't answer the question about the programming cable. You might check in with some of the Amateur Radio sites, such as QRZ.com. You might also try Google for other ham radio sites. Usually I get questions about the software supplied with the radio as the problem. If that's the case, check with a site that offers CHIRP. I used their programming software for a UV-5R radio I purchased. I'm certain that you'll find an answer with a little searching.
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Here's a couple of web pages that might be useful in answer to your question. http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?374064-Baofeng-UV-5R-models http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/
855822
Works just fine with Baofeng software. Let the cable install itself, do not use any USB cable drivers provided by Baofeng. Basically it will work with any programming software since the cable simply uses a USB-serial adapter. You choose the correct serial port inside the programming software, and you are good to go.
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If you see a non inverted LCD screen, then I don't believe you have the BF-F8+. The BF-F8+ is the 2nd Generation of radio for the Baofeng UV-5R (and the newest radio version). It is possible that you ordered an eariler version/(older 1st Generation) Baofeng UV-5R. One of the differences is that the older version radio is the [light background and black text]. Look at the label at the bottom of the radio below the numeric keypad, does it have the model number BF-F8+ ? If not, you have an eariler version of UV-5R
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I have a uv-82 and bf-888s, the bf-888s has extended threads but the antenna comes with a rubber washer for that reason. I use this antenna on my uv-82 and noticed a better signal inside the truck with uhf business band compared to the stock antenna, not sure about vhf because I really don't use it; however, I do monitor murs and have picked up murs/business about 2-4 miles from warehouse that I believe is using murs/business channels which is good because they are inside a aluminum building. I also have a comet antenna that has sma-f and it does even better as far as signal on both transmit and receive. If you want a better solution to inside the car buy a magnet mount with a sma-f end... I think tram makes one but I can't comment on how they are because I don't have one.
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Any programming cable for the UV-5R will work just fine on the UV-82. I bought this one a while ago and it works great: Baofeng USB Programming Cable for Baofeng Two way Radio UV-5R, BF-888S,BF-F8+ With Driver CD
924587
The last time I checked, CHIRP did NOT work the TV-UG2. My radio came with software from the factory
2055241
I used mine with CHIRP and it worked after I downloaded the driver from Baofeng.
525808
While Baofeng radios can be programmed via the key pad, they do not program like the normal amateur radio HT would. They are difficult, at best, to program manually. The cable hooks from the radio to a PC. you program the radio with the PC. MUCH better! There is lots of freeware out there that works great. One that comes to mind is Chirp. Get the cable, it's worth it.
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What kind of antenna are you trying to use? I'm using a Firestick CB antenna with a BNC connector going to the radio. No problem. Make sure you have a good coax cable and BNC connector going to your CB antenna. With an SWR meter inline between the antenna and radio, make small adjustments of the total length of the antenna. If SWR starts going up when you lengthen the antenna, go the other way and shorten it. The best way to tune an antenna would be with an MFJ antenna SWR analyzer. Do you know any ham radio operators? A ham (Amateur Radio Operator) could easily tune up your antenna. Good luck What kind of antenna are you trying to use? I'm using a Firestick CB antenna with a BNC connector going to the radio. No problem. Make sure you have a good coax cable and BNC connector going to your CB antenna. With an SWR meter inline between the antenna and radio, make small adjustments of the total length of the antenna. If SWR starts going up when you lengthen the antenna, go the other way and shorten it. The best way to tune an antenna would be with an MFJ antenna SWR analyzer. Do you know any ham radio operators? A ham (Amateur Radio Operator) could easily tune up your antenna. Good luck
198037
Max,I got a new HT via A,azion.com and it came from Radio mart in KY. Just way to many of you are worried about the newest version. My newest version is a 5RA and it has the 2nd to the last firmware.But that means nothing at all. All you need to know is here. http://www.miklor.com/ Please join the list but those guys will just tell you to read up in the files.I like mine,it has a siren,the case is beautiful but it has it's quirks. Guys are downloading software but I did mine manually. Some need WIN XP and others using VISTA need to download an updated driver. PLEASE DO NOT WORRY ABOUT LATEST FIRMWARE as i may only be a restriction on what you can or can't do out of the ham bands. I called this pure junk because it is hard to manually program it and at timed I'm in FREQ mode and it jumps into memory mode. Keep in mind that the mailing list is very,very large and many still do not have a TECH license. Use it as it was intended for and don't try making a queen mary from a canoe. Many are still using the very first unit and have no problems http://www.409shop.com/shop_displaynews.php?id=608&userid=100556 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baofeng_uv5r/ These links will help BOB AF2Q
906135
A genuine cable (kenwood icon, etc.) will work I assume. The cheap Chinese cables will work as well , (suck as the ones found on amazon,) will work too. The issue with these is the drivers. If you buy one, (I own two,) you need do some research on line on how to install the driver. Once you get the driver installed for the cable the rest is simply programming the radio and writing the info. You also best to stay withthe uv-b5 series in my opinion, as the uv-5r series has several different firmware versions and that makes it a pain to use. The b5 writes very well. Inhave not used a uv-82. I hope this helped. YouTube also has some good videos that demonstrate how to install the proper driver. A genuine cable (kenwood icon, etc.) will work I assume. The cheap Chinese cables will work as well , (suck as the ones found on amazon,) will work too. The issue with these is the drivers. If you buy one, (I own two,) you need do some research on line on how to install the driver. Once you get the driver installed for the cable the rest is simply programming the radio and writing the info. You also best to stay withthe uv-b5 series in my opinion, as the uv-5r series has several different firmware versions and that makes it a pain to use. The b5 writes very well. Inhave not used a uv-82. I... » Read More A genuine cable (kenwood icon, etc.) will work I assume. The cheap Chinese cables will work as well , (suck as the ones found on amazon,) will work too. The issue with these is the drivers. If you buy one, (I own two,) you need do some research on line on how to install the driver. Once you get the driver installed for the cable the rest is simply programming the radio and writing the info. You also best to stay withthe uv-b5 series in my opinion, as the uv-5r series has several different firmware versions and that makes it a pain to use. The b5 writes very well. Inhave not used a uv-82. I hope this helped. YouTube also has some good videos that demonstrate how to install the proper driver. « Show Less
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Refer to the website http://www.miklor.com/UV82You will find factory and CHIRP software there.You will have no problems with an FTDI cable.No need to spend more on a cable than the cost of the radio.
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Not an easy answer...depends on whether or not the cable uses a genuine FTDI chip or a not so genuine chip. If it uses a genuine chip, then you can use the driver that Windows installs. If it is not a genuine FTDI chip, then go to miklor.com and search for an older version of the driver.
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I don't know if it is suppose to work with that radio. I only know it did not work with the radio I purchased it for, the UV-5RE Plus, using windows 7. The only good thing is it did not cost much. If I were you I would be very cautious about this cable. I don't believe the version I purchased was perfected. I program a lot of different radios and this cable and software was a joke. I purchased very good programming software and cable from RT systems to program the UV-5RE Plus. Worked nicely. They advised me to throw away this cable as it has many complaints against it.