These interfaces are in the cable that can be ordered separately, every interface needs its own Windows driver. In my case, I have used different Windows computers for testing and the programming software I use is Chirp, as well as the original software that came with the USB cable for these radio's.Īfter these softwareprograms are installed and work, one has to keep in mind that USB cables simulate RS232 signals.Īny kind of RS232 connectors nowadays aren't available on most computers, so we have to use interfaces that transform RS232 signals to USB signals. Keep in mind that cables are copies of genuine cables and they will not work 'out of the box'.

I have used a cable that I've ordered together with a radio at 409Shop, and found out that it's tricky to get it working. It is a well known fact that there and some difficulties when installing these cables and their software drivers. So, all Baofeng radios do not confirm the legal PMR/LPD specs!īaofeng radiodevices (as described) can be programmed with use of an USB interface cable. So, glueing antenna and radio together does not make it confirming to PMR specs!Ĭertified PMR power must be 500mW MAX! by design, programming this Baofeng radio to a lower power still doesn't make it legal either. These radios have their antennas fixed to the body of the radio and they are not exchangeable or detachable by design. PMR frequencies can be used only on PMR certified radios. Still, these radios are offered on several (Dutch) internet marketplaces by several (Dutch) HAM licensed sellers (with a PD/PA/PE or other call-name).

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