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Programming Your Baofeng Radio with Chirp and Solving the Prolific Driver Issue April 11, 2019 arcanecode Leave a comment Ok, this post is a bit off what I normally talk about, but I wanted to add it so I'd have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself. Mac OSX and Linux users are recommended to use a Virtual Machine to run the VIP Windows programming software. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios – you may want to consider using the CHIRP Programming Software found above. USB Cable Drivers FTDI / Prolific / SiLabs / WCH Microsoft (tm) Drivers May 2013, 2015, 2019 Rev 7/2020 John K3NXU Jim KC9HI. The programming cable can be used with the official Baofeng programming software, as well as with the free CHIRP software for Windows, Mac and Linux. This cable is an original Baofeng version. Comes with: Original Baofeng USB cable, for BF-T1, without CD (software and drivers to download below). Featured Products. Baofeng UV-5R 8W Tri-Power WalkiesTalkie UHF/VHF 128CH 1800mAh Two-way Ham Radio-(black) $ 54.99 $ 42.99 POFUNG & BAOFENG GT-3 MARK-II 136-174/400-520MHZ DUAL-BAND DTMF FM HAM WALKIE TALKIE, CHIPSETS UPGRADED, ABS FRAME $ 65.99 $ 49.99.
Baofeng Cable Driver
Baofeng Cable Drivers Mac
Chirp Programming Software For Baofeng
When people have to program the two way radios by windows computer, they would meet so many unexpected condition. Today let's talk about the proper windows driver for the programming cable. hope this article will help you.
1) Insert your USB Programming Cable to PC, and connect the radio by the cable and keeping the radio power on.
2) Launch Device Manager.
[ Start | Right-click Computer | Select Properties | Device Manager ]
3) Select: Ports (COM & LPT)
If the driver compatible with the programming cable, it shows the Prolific
If it is not the proper driver for the cable, it appears a yellow warning triangle appears under ‘Ports'. this means you need change the driver for proper one.
Also, if you insert your programming cable into your radio, and the transmitter turns on, it means you need change the driver for a proper one.
Here is the solution to Select a Proper Windows Driver for the Cable.1) Download the Prolific 3.2.0.0 driver file (from 2007)and save it to a new work folder on your PC.
2) Remove the USB programming cable from your PC.
3) Double-click the Prolific 3.2.0.0 driver and follow the prompts until it is completely installed.
4) Plug the USB programming cable into the USB port of your PC.
5) Launch Device Manager.

[ Start | Right-click Computer | Properties | Device Manager ]
6) Right-click on the entry with the error to open a window and select
'Update driver software…'
7) At the first Update Driver Software prompt, select
'Browse my computer for driver software'.
8) At the second Update Driver Software prompt, select
'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer'

9) At the third Update Driver Software prompt, select
'Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port Version: 3.2.0.0 [7/31/2007]'.

You should get a prompt saying that the driver was installed successfully.
You should now see a properly installed Prolific driver in Device Manger.
You can check that the correct version is installed by double-clicking on the Prolific entry in device manager and selecting the Driver tab.
Baofeng Cable DriverThe driver version shown should be v3.2.0.0
10) Remove the USB programming cable from your PC and then plug the USB programming cable back in. (Optional) Reboot your computer.
Baofeng Cable Drivers MacKind remind:
The 3.2.0.0 driver is dated 2007. 3.8.1.3 driver is the newest dated 2016.you could select the best windows driver for your programming cable. If any problems and comments, you could reach us at support@retevis.com.
Chirp Programming Software For BaofengProgramming Software Downloads
download. full free simcity 2013. Before plugging in a programming cable...
ALL Chinese programming cables have fake chips in them and require older drivers to make them work correctly. This is especially true if you use VISTA, WIN7, WIN8 or WIN10
Scroll to the bottom of this page for Driver information
You MUST download these files to your computer, otherwise they may try to run while still on the server. The result is a program screen with columns missing & etc.
To download, Right-Click the link and choose 'Save Target As'
Programming Software for Wouxun Dual-Band Models 
KG-UV2D.zip or KG-UV2D.exeLatest Version Offers Customizable Welcome Screen on 2011 KG-UV2D Models, but also programs all dual-band models.
KG-UV6Dv2.5.exe or KG-UV6Dv2.5.zipLatest Version Only use this latest version of software to program the KG-UV6Dv2 radio. DO NOT use the previous (KG-UV6D.exe) version because it could potentially damage your radio. This latest version will ONLY open files created by itself or previous 6D software. It will not open .tw files created by the 1P, 2D or 3D software. FILES CREATED BY THOSE SOFTWARES WILL DAMAGE THE KG-UV6D RADIO. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
KG-UV Commander by Jim Mitchell Free programming software for the Wouxun dual band radios. These links will take you to Jim Mitchell's web site to download the software.
KG-UV Commander for KG-UVD1P, KG-UV2D, KG-UV3D 
KG-UV Commander for KG-UV6D
 Commander Features:
Read from radio/write to radio
Add/Edit/Move/Cut/Copy/Paste/Delete memory channels
Edit radio configuration settings
Program band limits
Import/Export TW files (Wouxun programming software format)
Import/Export CSV files
Import ARRL TravelPlus TPE Files
Search for duplicates
Sort memories
Print memories
Programming Software for Other Wouxun Models
KG-819v1.12.exe or KG-819v1.12.zip
KG-UVA1.zip or KG-UVA1.exe (5 kHz Step versions)
KG-UVA1-2.5.zip or KG-UVA1-2.5.exe (2.5 kHz Step versions)
Programming Software for Baofeng UV-3R 
Cheat-Sheet for Manual Programming (Single Display Radio)
Programming Software for TYT Mobile Radio
TYT-Mobile-Setup 1.03.exe
TYT-Mobile-Setup 1.03.zip
CHIRP Programming Software (programs several brands of radios)
USB Drivers & Information
The simple installation of USB cable drivers changed with operating systems after Win-XP. Vista,
 Win7, Win8 and Win10 all try to install a driver of their choice instead of one that actually works with
 Chinese-made cables. This is because Prolific, the maker of the chip that the Chinese copied,
 released a driver that will not work with the Chinese cables. Of course, since Windows is smarter
 than us humans, it will automatically install the newest (non-working) driver it can find. Windows
 update will also replace an older, working driver, with one of these new non-working ones. For
 your Chinese USB cable to work with Vista, Win7, Win8 or Win10, you must force the operating system
 to install one of the older drivers. The files and links below will show you how this is done.
Windows 10 Upgrade:
If you recently upgraded to Win10, and are using a Chinese programming cable, your PC will automatically update your Prolific driver. You will need to reload Prolific driver 3.2.0.0 back to your PC. 
READ THIS IF YOU USE VISTA OR WIN7 OR WIN8 
Driver for Vista & Win7
READ THIS IF YOU USE WIN8
USB Driver for Win8
USB Driver for XP
FindComPort Program - A program to determine if a USB Cable is Working

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By Bob
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Wouxun KG-UV2D
By Dan
What a cool little HT. Had it for about a week fell in love with the little rig. Put my Kenwood and Icom up on the shelf. Get one you will love it. Be sure to buy the programming cable makes programming a breeze!
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By John
A great dual band Ham portable :-) Also use it for my business band and fire department as well. Easy to program on the fly. Great receiver and transmitter range :-) Thanks
KG-UV1P
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For about 100 dollars, you can get a dual band radio that performs as well as any of the 'good old boy' radios that cost up to 3x more. My sister-in-law showed me her KG UV2 that someone loaned her, and I was immediately impressed with the design, weight, quality of construction and case, the excellent transmit audio and speaker audio, the fact that it puts out 5 watts on 2M and 4 watts on 440 AND it has a 1700 mA battery. It will kick out high power all day long. I tested mine on the Bird Wattmeter and it really does deliver 5 full on watts. The programming software (KG UV COMMANDER by Jim Mitchell) for programming the radio is terrific. Thanks Jim! First and foremost, this software will unlock the rado to transmit and receive on any frequency the radio is capable of. For you Hams that also want to operate on GMRS or maybe you work in search and rescue, imagine having a radio that will do all of that. To program it, you will need (and I highly recommend) the Wouxun Programming Cable ($18.95) that connects to the radio via the mic connectors. You never need open the owner's manual again. Just be sure to download the USB Driver also and install that BEFORE you connect the radio. The only trick is finding out which COM port your computer is using to communicate with the radio via the USB cable. On my computer, it was COM 12. You can determine this (in WIN XP) in Device Manager, then look for PORTS (com and lpt) and WITH THE RADIO CONNECTED via the usb cable, look for the one that says 'Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port' and read the port number that it shows, i.e. 'COM12' in my case. It makes programming all the channel memories a snap (frequency, offset for repeaters, subaudible tones for access). My version 136-174 and 420-520. Want more? It also receives the FM Broadcast band, and the sound quality is terrific listening to stations. If someone calls you, it immediately turns off the FM radio function and goes to the incoming channel. Finally, top it off with one of the best and longest warranties in the business. If more people knew about these radios, the establishment companies would be in trouble. 73s Dan -Dan 
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