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Pros & Cons
Pros
I highly recommend this cable, it works great, and it saved me a ton of time. No worries about fakes/knock offs. Works just fine.
Plug in the cable and then turn on your radio and turn on chirp software. Look at the photo of the computer desktop, it shows you all you need. Pulled up chirp and programmed my baofeng uv-5r.
Plugged into my linux laptop and was immediately recognized by ubuntu. If you look at the comments for this cable there is someone that posted the url to the correct driver which works perfectly.
The baofeng programming cable for the baofeng uv-5r is an essential accessory for anyone who owns this popular two-way radio. It is a valuable tool for programming and customizing your radio settings. The cable is well-built and durable, ensuring a re... Read More
Cons
The length of this usb connector is 13mm and the standard that fits is 10. Mm. This has a fake prolific chipset because it is a counterfeit product. Baofeng needs to realize that not many people use windows xp, and 7 these days.
Highlights
Quality
The cable is well-built and durable, ensuring a reliable connection between your radio and computer.
Works great, and no issues installing on a pc.
Literally just plugged it in and fired up chirp.
The cable is received is definitely counterfeit and feels cheap.
Price
Worth the money especially if you have multiple channels to add to your radio.
Shipping
Quick delivery, worked out very well in programming my portable radio.
So even before it got here i was trying to decide if i should cancel the order and reorder the more expensive cable or just wait.
I decided to wait despite needing the cable for a trip this weekend.
Competitiveness
Somebody bought the place a new set of radios (sadly, volunteers seem to walk away with them), but the new retevis radios are o... Read More
In summary, the baofeng programming cable for the baofeng uv-5r is a valuable tool for radio enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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radio, great, easy, new and plugged. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
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- This product had a total of 4,761 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 2 2024.
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I ordered this because i cant find my other one
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Downloaded the chirp app and followed the instructions
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Plugged it into the radio and checked for files
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It found the channel file on the radio and i downloaded it to the chirp file
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Opened it up and saw everything i have in the radio
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Gmrs uv5r cord does not fit the up 9r for chirp programming
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Chirp is a program that simplifies programming a ham radio
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Works with chirp on any of the k type plugs
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