I don't have problem with fake or genuine cable, when they work at least.
I've had good luck with those with the D sticker, in top left of battery compartment, almost every other sticker I have sent back. 
But I haven't ordered any for 6-8 months. Good sticker may have changed by now
As I mentioned previously, if your current system/setup works fine with a uv5 or other baofeng, test out of box, if no connect send back for refund, re-order.

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On May 19, 2017, at 7:50 AM, James Flanders <w0oog@verizon.net> wrote:

OK then; Who has had good experience reading the BF-888s, and how?



James Flanders
w0oog@verizon.net


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From: Kirby <joekirby@gmail.com>
To: Discussion of CHIRP <chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com>
Sent: Fri, May 19, 2017 6:34 am
Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Cannot read Baofeng BF-888S

On 19/05/17 11:22, Nate Alvin wrote:
> going to expire. Using the same computer, same "fake prolific" Baofeng
> cloning cable and the updated daily CHIRP software i was able to
> reprogram the UV5R, but when i went to read the BF888S i received the
> error message "radio refused to enter programming mode". Any help would
> be appreciated. Thanks

I have had the same issue using Fedora. If I repeat trying to read/write
the BF888S about 90% of the attempts fail, but every once in a while it
works.

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