Update will also replace an older, working driver, with one of these new non-working ones.
Than us humans, it will automatically install the newest (non-working) driver it can find. Released a driver that will not work with the Chinese cables. This is because Prolific, the maker of the chip that the Chinese copied, Win7, Win8 and Win10 all try to install a driver of their choice instead of one that actually works withĬhinese-made cables.
The simple installation of USB cable drivers changed with operating systems after Win-XP. Programming Software for TYT Mobile RadioĬHIRP Programming Software (programs several brands of radios) Baofeng FAQ Manual - From the UV-3R Yahoo Group.
Owner's Manual - 18 Menu Version - 4 MB PDF File.Cheat-Sheet for Manual Programming (Single Display Radio).UV-3R (Dual Display) Programming Program.UV-3R (Single Display) Programming Program.KG-UVA1.zip or KG-UVA1.exe (5 kHz Step versions).Programming Software for Other Wouxun Models Import/Export TW files (Wouxun programming software format).Add/Edit/Move/Cut/Copy/Paste/Delete memory channels.KG-UV Commander for KG-UVD1P, KG-UV2D, KG-UV3D These links will take you to Jim Mitchell's web site to download the software. KG-UV Commander by Jim Mitchell Free programming software for the Wouxun dual band radios.THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. FILES CREATED BY THOSE SOFTWARES WILL DAMAGE THE KG-UV6D RADIO. tw files created by the 1P, 2D or 3D software. This latest version will ONLY open files created by itself or previous 6D software. DO NOT use the previous (KG-UV6D.exe) version because it could potentially damage your radio. KG-UV6Dv2.5.exe or KG-UV6Dv2.5.zip Latest Version Only use this latest version of software to program the KG-UV6Dv2 radio.KG-UV2D.zip or KG-UV2D.exe Latest Version Offers Customizable Welcome Screen on 2011 KG-UV2D Models, but also programs all dual-band models.Programming Software for Wouxun Dual-Band Models To download, Right-Click the link and choose "Save Target As" The result is a program screen with columns missing & etc. You MUST download these files to your computer, otherwise they may try to run while still on the server. Scroll to the bottom of this page for Driver information This is especially true if you use VISTA, WIN7, WIN8 or WIN10 is the place I got the 2.0.2.1 driver for XP.Before plugging in a programming cable.ĪLL Chinese programming cables have fake chips in them and require older drivers to make them work correctly. This is MUCH easier than manually programming the UV5R. The pdf file gives a column by column explanation of CHIRP. The rest is pretty self explanatory if you use the programming guide in pdf form. This populates the spreadsheet fields which you can now change. On top line go to the Radio heading and do an initial download from the radio. With the driver installed, you connect the cord and radio to the computer and let the computer recognize that a new piece of hardware is connected. I have my copy of CHIRP on a WinXP box and it needed a driver for the usb cord. Run it, and it makes whatever folders it needs and copies files to them, even making the desktop shortcut for you. With the Installer executable you can just leave it where you downloaded it. EZ Squeezy! Some people feel more comfortable doing it this way!
Make a folder in Program Files called Chirp, copy the zip file there and unzip. The zip file is just all the CHIRP files gathered ready to place in whatever folder you want to place them. I recommend it to anybody looking to program their new HT hassle free. Overall the software is a lot easier to use than any software that is developed by the radio manufacturer. Of course, you have to adjust a few easy settings on what your radio is. The best part is one program fits all radios so you can easily copy a program from one radio to another.
With chirp you can program almost every major manufacturer's amateur radios. After asking around on social media for help, I was recommended to a programming software called Chirp. I didn’t have any access to the programming software since it didn’t come with the rig originally. The radio didn’t come with a programming cable, but I soon found out the cable was the same as my wouxun. Obviously, I’m in Kansas City so it wasn’t much use to me. The radio was lightly used and programmed for repeaters in Topeka, Kansas. As many of you know, I already had a Wouxun KG-UVD1P HT, but the radio was $40 why not. Earlier today I purchased a Baofeng UV-5R HT.