Jim,

I feel kinda stupid but after I install the v3.2.0.0 version, what do I do with it?

Rick

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 5:31 PM, Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 6:12 PM, Rick Osgood rposgood@gmail.com wrote:

...

Hi all,

I bought a Baofeng branded cable and have now tried it on two different Windows laptops. Neither one sees the device. What cable really works

with

...

the F8HP?

-- Rick Osgood

Hi Rick,

The Baofeng branded cable has an unauthorized copy of the Prolific USB-to-TTL chip in it. The automatically installed driver is (intentionally) not compatible. You have to downgrade your Prolific driver to an older, compatible driver

v3.2.0.0 (Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1) v2.0.2.1 (Windows XP)

See the miklor.com website for the driver and installation instructions. http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php

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This is all that device Manager shows":

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On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Could you see it in Device Manager on either machine?

Does it have a yellow exclamation mark next to it?

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Osgood *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:13 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Hi all,

I bought a Baofeng branded cable and have now tried it on two different Windows laptops. Neither one sees the device. What cable really works with the F8HP?

--

Rick Osgood

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He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 6:48 PM, Rick Osgood rposgood@gmail.com wrote:

This is all that device Manager shows":

​

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Could you see it in Device Manager on either machine?

Does it have a yellow exclamation mark next to it?

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Rick Osgood Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:13 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Hi all,

I bought a Baofeng branded cable and have now tried it on two different Windows laptops. Neither one sees the device. What cable really works with the F8HP?

Sure it will. Plug the cable into any Windows computer and it will show up in device manager as a USB to Serial device or whatever. No need for any drivers for Windows to see the cable.

It just won't WORK without the drivers.

@Clarence It doesn't matter, the cable will be recognized by Windows regardless of whether the radio is attached to it or not.

-Tony

-----Original Message----- From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:48 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Windows won't recognize the cable without the correct driver installed.

With the cable removed, you execute the driver to install it into the computer/ Then you plug it in. It may not be detected as a serial port yet. There are pictures in the guide for the two possibilities. You then follow the instructions to select the newly installed driver. Once the drive is selected the programming cable will be detected and the port assigned. It is all in the guide. You just have to follow it carefully step by step.

Jim KC9HI

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 7:38 PM, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 6:48 PM, Rick Osgood rposgood@gmail.com wrote:

This is all that device Manager shows":

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Could you see it in Device Manager on either machine?

Does it have a yellow exclamation mark next to it?

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Rick Osgood Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:13 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Hi all,

I bought a Baofeng branded cable and have now tried it on two different Windows laptops. Neither one sees the device. What cable really works with the F8HP?

--

Rick Osgood

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Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.

You don’t need drivers.

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Earls Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony, you're not helping!

Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the cable.

Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be installed.

Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every direction, several times.

When you finally do it right, it will work.

Mike Earls

AF5MS

TSRA Life Member

NRA Benefactor Member

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

Why are you guys repeating the same thing over and over without actually offering any assistance??

What you said is all true however first you need to get Windows to recognize the cable.

…..Which only requires that you plug it in. No drivers required on any version of windows.

Rick is not even at that point yet!

Once you can see it in device manager you can then load the OLD (2007) drivers (below) and it will work perfect.

Here is the link to the drivers again: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188372/prolific.driver/PL2303.332102.zip

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John LaMartina Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:22 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

If the cable that is being used has a cloned or counterfeit Prolific chip, Windows will load the latest Prolific driver. That driver will recognize the counterfeit chip and will Fail. This is by design to discourage counterfeiters. The only way to get around it is to do what Jim suggested. Load a backdated driver. Preferably Win7 Prolific 3.2.0.0 or XP Prolific 2.0.2.1.

The needed drivers and explanation can be found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php Read carefully FAQ 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page also.

I hope this assists.

John http://www.miklor.com

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:09 PM To: mikeearls@earthlink.net; 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.

You don’t need drivers.

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Earls Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony, you're not helping!

Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the cable.

Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be installed.

Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every direction, several times.

When you finally do it right, it will work.

Mike Earls

AF5MS

TSRA Life Member

NRA Benefactor Member

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

Download the CHIRP live Linux CD.

That is all set up to work. That will confirm the cable works.

I think you have two problems.

Try the Live CD.

David On Jan 24, 2015 9:44 PM, "Malcolm Larkin" malcolm.larkin@icloud.com wrote:

The only time I had an issue, I entered into the devices section of the administrative tools and down rated the default serial speed and haven't had a problem since.

Malcolm Larkin VK2FITH

On 25 Jan 2015, at 11:39, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Why are you guys repeating the same thing over and over without actually offering any assistance??

What you said is all true however first you need to get Windows to recognize the cable.

…..Which only requires that you plug it in. No drivers required on any version of windows.

Rick is not even at that point yet!

Once you can see it in device manager you can then load the OLD (2007) drivers (below) and it will work perfect.

Here is the link to the drivers again: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188372/prolific.driver/PL2303.332102.zip

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *John LaMartina *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:22 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

If the cable that is being used has a cloned or counterfeit Prolific chip, Windows will load the latest Prolific driver. That driver will recognize the counterfeit chip *and will Fail*. This is by design to discourage counterfeiters. The only way to get around it is to do what Jim suggested. Load a backdated driver. Preferably Win7 Prolific 3.2.0.0 or XP Prolific 2.0.2.1.

The needed drivers and explanation can be found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php Read carefully FAQ 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page also.

I hope this assists.

John http://www.miklor.com

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tony *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:09 PM *To:* mikeearls@earthlink.net; 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.

You don’t need drivers.

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Michael D Earls *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony, you're not helping!

Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the cable.

Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be installed.

Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every direction, several times.

When you finally do it right, it will work.

Mike Earls

AF5MS

TSRA Life Member

NRA Benefactor Member

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tony *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

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Spent the last half hour loading the liveCD version and could only get an error "Could not configure port". It did not detect my cable and guessed at 0. This pos (radio, etc) may just go back to Amazon. Thought I could go cheap after seeing the reviews.... guess not...

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 6:55 AM, Rick Osgood rposgood@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks for all the suggestions guys... I tried reseating the cable into the laptop on all available usb ports and at best it now forces the ht into transmit mode. To clarify the other point.... I have loaded the old version v3.2.0.0 and will use that if my windows os ever sees the device. I tried on my wifes laptop and same results.

Rick

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 10:54 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

...

Download the CHIRP live Linux CD.

That is all set up to work. That will confirm the cable works.

I think you have two problems.

Try the Live CD.

David On Jan 24, 2015 9:44 PM, "Malcolm Larkin" malcolm.larkin@icloud.com wrote:

...

The only time I had an issue, I entered into the devices section of the administrative tools and down rated the default serial speed and haven't had a problem since.

Malcolm Larkin VK2FITH

On 25 Jan 2015, at 11:39, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Why are you guys repeating the same thing over and over without actually offering any assistance??

What you said is all true however first you need to get Windows to recognize the cable.

…..Which only requires that you plug it in. No drivers required on any version of windows.

Rick is not even at that point yet!

Once you can see it in device manager you can then load the OLD (2007) drivers (below) and it will work perfect.

Here is the link to the drivers again: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188372/prolific.driver/PL2303.332102.zip

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *John LaMartina *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:22 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

If the cable that is being used has a cloned or counterfeit Prolific chip, Windows will load the latest Prolific driver. That driver will recognize the counterfeit chip *and will Fail*. This is by design to discourage counterfeiters. The only way to get around it is to do what Jim suggested. Load a backdated driver. Preferably Win7 Prolific 3.2.0.0 or XP Prolific 2.0.2.1.

The needed drivers and explanation can be found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php Read carefully FAQ 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page also.

I hope this assists.

John http://www.miklor.com

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tony *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:09 PM *To:* mikeearls@earthlink.net; 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.

You don’t need drivers.

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Michael D Earls *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony, you're not helping!

Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the cable.

Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be installed.

Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every direction, several times.

When you finally do it right, it will work.

Mike Earls

AF5MS

TSRA Life Member

NRA Benefactor Member

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tony *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

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-- Rick Osgood 411 Walnut Street #9722 Green Cove Springs, FL 34023

Bill,

Thanks for the reply. I only have the one cable. I am in Key Largo Florida and the place I bought the cable from is up in Ft. Lauderdale (75 miles) away. I may call him to see if he will send a replacement. I have tried this on multiple pc's so am fairly convinced it's the cable.

Rick

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Bill Stone dragntow@wt.net wrote:

Forgive me for jumping in late on this topic and the suggestion may have previously been disscussed however have you tried another cable the same as the 1 you are having problems with? Does the cable work with other radio's? I have had problems in the past with program / rig control cabes with static electricity blowing the chip and also onece found a cable with a bad souder joint. Sometimes pluging in the cable to PC when running and pluging in the cable to the radio when on can create a static charge 73 Bill WS5H

----- Original Message ----- *From:* Rick Osgood rposgood@gmail.com *To:* Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com *Sent:* Sunday, January 25, 2015 6:55 AM *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Thanks for all the suggestions guys... I tried reseating the cable into the laptop on all available usb ports and at best it now forces the ht into transmit mode. To clarify the other point.... I have loaded the old version v3.2.0.0 and will use that if my windows os ever sees the device. I tried on my wifes laptop and same results.

Rick

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 10:54 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

...

Download the CHIRP live Linux CD.

That is all set up to work. That will confirm the cable works.

I think you have two problems.

Try the Live CD.

David On Jan 24, 2015 9:44 PM, "Malcolm Larkin" malcolm.larkin@icloud.com wrote:

...

The only time I had an issue, I entered into the devices section of the administrative tools and down rated the default serial speed and haven't had a problem since.

Malcolm Larkin VK2FITH

On 25 Jan 2015, at 11:39, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Why are you guys repeating the same thing over and over without actually offering any assistance??

What you said is all true however first you need to get Windows to recognize the cable.

…..Which only requires that you plug it in. No drivers required on any version of windows.

Rick is not even at that point yet!

Once you can see it in device manager you can then load the OLD (2007) drivers (below) and it will work perfect.

Here is the link to the drivers again: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188372/prolific.driver/PL2303.332102.zip

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *John LaMartina *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:22 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

If the cable that is being used has a cloned or counterfeit Prolific chip, Windows will load the latest Prolific driver. That driver will recognize the counterfeit chip *and will Fail*. This is by design to discourage counterfeiters. The only way to get around it is to do what Jim suggested. Load a backdated driver. Preferably Win7 Prolific 3.2.0.0 or XP Prolific 2.0.2.1.

The needed drivers and explanation can be found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php Read carefully FAQ 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page also.

I hope this assists.

John http://www.miklor.com

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tony *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:09 PM *To:* mikeearls@earthlink.net; 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.

You don’t need drivers.

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Michael D Earls *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony, you're not helping!

Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the cable.

Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be installed.

Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every direction, several times.

When you finally do it right, it will work.

Mike Earls

AF5MS

TSRA Life Member

NRA Benefactor Member

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tony *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP' *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [ mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

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For what it’s worth, I’ve purchased three $6.00 Baofeng branded cables from Amazon over the last month and they have all worked fine.

All of them were clones with the fake Prolific chip.

@Rick -- It really sounds like you’ve got a bad cable. I hope he sends you a new one without a hassle.

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Michael Stephan Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:06 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Cables are $5-25 on amazon. The reviews online indicate these cables can be problematic depending on source. I would lean towards a bad cable. Had luck with my V-82 and cable. I actually cheered when it connected after reading the cable reviews.

Mike

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 10:22 AM, Rick Osgood rposgood@gmail.com wrote:

Bill,

Thanks for the reply. I only have the one cable. I am in Key Largo Florida and the place I bought the cable from is up in Ft. Lauderdale (75 miles) away. I may call him to see if he will send a replacement. I have tried this on multiple pc's so am fairly convinced it's the cable.

Rick

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Bill Stone dragntow@wt.net wrote:

Forgive me for jumping in late on this topic and the suggestion may have previously been disscussed however have you tried another cable the same as the 1 you are having problems with? Does the cable work with other radio's? I have had problems in the past with program / rig control cabes with static electricity blowing the chip and also onece found a cable with a bad souder joint. Sometimes pluging in the cable to PC when running and pluging in the cable to the radio when on can create a static charge

73 Bill WS5H

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From: Rick Osgood mailto:rposgood@gmail.com

To: Discussion of CHIRP mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com

Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 6:55 AM

Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Thanks for all the suggestions guys... I tried reseating the cable into the laptop on all available usb ports and at best it now forces the ht into transmit mode. To clarify the other point.... I have loaded the old version v3.2.0.0 and will use that if my windows os ever sees the device. I tried on my wifes laptop and same results.

Rick

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 10:54 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

Download the CHIRP live Linux CD.

That is all set up to work. That will confirm the cable works.

I think you have two problems.

Try the Live CD.

David

On Jan 24, 2015 9:44 PM, "Malcolm Larkin" malcolm.larkin@icloud.com wrote:

The only time I had an issue, I entered into the devices section of the administrative tools and down rated the default serial speed and haven't had a problem since.

Malcolm Larkin

VK2FITH

On 25 Jan 2015, at 11:39, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Why are you guys repeating the same thing over and over without actually offering any assistance??

What you said is all true however first you need to get Windows to recognize the cable.

…..Which only requires that you plug it in. No drivers required on any version of windows.

Rick is not even at that point yet!

Once you can see it in device manager you can then load the OLD (2007) drivers (below) and it will work perfect.

Here is the link to the drivers again: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188372/prolific.driver/PL2303.332102.zip

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John LaMartina Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:22 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

If the cable that is being used has a cloned or counterfeit Prolific chip, Windows will load the latest Prolific driver. That driver will recognize the counterfeit chip and will Fail. This is by design to discourage counterfeiters. The only way to get around it is to do what Jim suggested. Load a backdated driver. Preferably Win7 Prolific 3.2.0.0 or XP Prolific 2.0.2.1.

The needed drivers and explanation can be found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php Read carefully FAQ 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page also.

I hope this assists.

John http://www.miklor.com

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:09 PM To: mikeearls@earthlink.net; 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.

You don’t need drivers.

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Earls Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony, you're not helping!

Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the cable.

Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be installed.

Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every direction, several times.

When you finally do it right, it will work.

Mike Earls

AF5MS

TSRA Life Member

NRA Benefactor Member

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

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I did buy the cable from BaoFeng, I will re install the driver using your step by step.

If that fails, order a new cable.

Thanks.

Sent from Windows Mail

From: Al Winney Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎January‎ ‎25‎, ‎2015 ‎12‎:‎22‎ ‎PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP'

Why not just buy a FTDI chipped cable, they work just fine with everything from XP to Win 8 and even Linux. They have dropped in price now and you can find them everywhere. I have one connected to my IC-756ProIII to use with Ham Radio Deluxe and another I use with chirp and even RT Systems programs.

Al

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: January-25-15 9:10 AM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

For what it’s worth, I’ve purchased three $6.00 Baofeng branded cables from Amazon over the last month and they have all worked fine.

All of them were clones with the fake Prolific chip.

@Rick -- It really sounds like you’ve got a bad cable. I hope he sends you a new one without a hassle.

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Michael Stephan Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 12:06 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Cables are $5-25 on amazon. The reviews online indicate these cables can be problematic depending on source. I would lean towards a bad cable. Had luck with my V-82 and cable. I actually cheered when it connected after reading the cable reviews.

Mike

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 10:22 AM, Rick Osgood rposgood@gmail.com wrote:

Bill,

Thanks for the reply. I only have the one cable. I am in Key Largo Florida and the place I bought the cable from is up in Ft. Lauderdale (75 miles) away. I may call him to see if he will send a replacement. I have tried this on multiple pc's so am fairly convinced it's the cable.

Rick

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Bill Stone dragntow@wt.net wrote:

Forgive me for jumping in late on this topic and the suggestion may have previously been disscussed however have you tried another cable the same as the 1 you are having problems with? Does the cable work with other radio's? I have had problems in the past with program / rig control cabes with static electricity blowing the chip and also onece found a cable with a bad souder joint. Sometimes pluging in the cable to PC when running and pluging in the cable to the radio when on can create a static charge

73 Bill WS5H

----- Original Message -----

From: Rick Osgood

To: Discussion of CHIRP

Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 6:55 AM

Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Thanks for all the suggestions guys... I tried reseating the cable into the laptop on all available usb ports and at best it now forces the ht into transmit mode. To clarify the other point.... I have loaded the old version v3.2.0.0 and will use that if my windows os ever sees the device. I tried on my wifes laptop and same results.

Rick

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 10:54 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:

Download the CHIRP live Linux CD.

That is all set up to work. That will confirm the cable works.

I think you have two problems.

Try the Live CD.

David

On Jan 24, 2015 9:44 PM, "Malcolm Larkin" malcolm.larkin@icloud.com wrote:

The only time I had an issue, I entered into the devices section of the administrative tools and down rated the default serial speed and haven't had a problem since.

Malcolm Larkin

VK2FITH

On 25 Jan 2015, at 11:39, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Why are you guys repeating the same thing over and over without actually offering any assistance??

What you said is all true however first you need to get Windows to recognize the cable.

…..Which only requires that you plug it in. No drivers required on any version of windows.

Rick is not even at that point yet!

Once you can see it in device manager you can then load the OLD (2007) drivers (below) and it will work perfect.

Here is the link to the drivers again: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188372/prolific.driver/PL2303.332102.zip

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of John LaMartina Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:22 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

If the cable that is being used has a cloned or counterfeit Prolific chip, Windows will load the latest Prolific driver. That driver will recognize the counterfeit chip and will Fail. This is by design to discourage counterfeiters. The only way to get around it is to do what Jim suggested. Load a backdated driver. Preferably Win7 Prolific 3.2.0.0 or XP Prolific 2.0.2.1.

The needed drivers and explanation can be found at http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php Read carefully FAQ 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page also.

I hope this assists.

John http://www.miklor.com

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:09 PM To: mikeearls@earthlink.net; 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.

You don’t need drivers.

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Earls Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony, you're not helping!

Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the cable.

Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be installed.

Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every direction, several times.

When you finally do it right, it will work.

Mike Earls

AF5MS

TSRA Life Member

NRA Benefactor Member

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM To: 'Discussion of CHIRP' Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.

He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.

Repeating “Read the instructions” over and over without offering any actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.

C’mon…

-Tony

From: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto:chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Jim Unroe Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM To: Discussion of CHIRP Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function properly.

Jim

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Tony,

It does not show up in device manager. I have re-installed the v3.2.0.0 version, plugged in the usb cable and in phone and nothing.... no recognition at all.

Rick

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Could you see it in Device Manager on either machine?

Does it have a yellow exclamation mark next to it?

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Osgood *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:13 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Hi all,

I bought a Baofeng branded cable and have now tried it on two different Windows laptops. Neither one sees the device. What cable really works with the F8HP?

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Rick- The same thing happened to me during several attempts to connect my laptop to the F8HP. After several days of flailing about I discovered that I was not completely connecting the cable to the F8HP port -- I need to "force" the cable into the port; make sure that it is pushed in all the way and properly seated. I have not had any problems since then. Clarence

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 7:38 PM, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Rick,

Did you try using a different USB port? Try using one opposite of the one you are using now. (front/back)

They are usually on different hubs and sometimes that will do the trick.

Sounds to me like you might have a bad cable, as rare as that would be.

Do you have another machine you can try it on?

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Osgood *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:00 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Tony,

It does not show up in device manager. I have re-installed the v3.2.0.0 version, plugged in the usb cable and in phone and nothing.... no recognition at all.

Rick

On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Tony ajd@industrynet.net wrote:

Could you see it in Device Manager on either machine?

Does it have a yellow exclamation mark next to it?

-Tony

*From:* chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com [mailto: chirp_users-bounces@intrepid.danplanet.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Osgood *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:13 PM *To:* Discussion of CHIRP *Subject:* [chirp_users] Baofeng cable

Hi all,

I bought a Baofeng branded cable and have now tried it on two different Windows laptops. Neither one sees the device. What cable really works with the F8HP?

--

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