program cables

Hello everyone, I'm a new HAM member in this awesome community, so please take everything with a grain of salt. First of all, I DO NOT want any CPS programs! Just wanted to make that clear. Recently, I've received a donation of 4 old salvaged Entel HTs, which I'm trying to use mostly for...

Hi there. I am currently serving in the comms for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We were given an old Retevis RT97 that we would like to reprogram. The problem is that the unit we have is not in mint condition and it is missing the programming cable. Needless to say that the wartime logistics is...

So this is a new problem for me. I usually only randomly update my database. Usually between every 3-6 months. I tried to update earlier this evening. I got the press the "." or "E" screen. Hit "." and it paused momentarily and then proceeded to scan as normal!! If I hit "E" that seems...

Hi there, I am trying to program a Kenwood KT-2402 radio with a retevis programming cable but it is not selectable in the software. Only COM1 is selected and non of the other ports are even clickable. Attached are the photos of the device manager and Kenw

I just received my xts 5000 r programming cable from eBay i do want to mention that it is not OEM. I would like to also point out I bought the radio off some guy and he did not give me the code plug. I am looking to program the radio to the first time I would like to know what I should know...

Is ARC404 the only software that will work with the PRO-650 desktop scanner? Is the 20-546 the correct cable I will need? I have a feeling this might be a challenge to find.

Hi everyone, I own a bct15x, and have recently been having problems with the programing cable, it just stops working. Ive tried changing com ports and Ive tried several different programs. Once I buy a new cable there are no problems for a little while then it starts happening again where it...

What is the difference/Positives vs. Negatives of using a programming cable that connects from a radio to a rib to a serial port vs radio direct to serial port?

Hi. I am new to the whole programing world. I bought a Motorola xts3000. I also bought the astro saber & xts 3000 CPS software version R05.03.00. I am using the original motorola programing cables for the xts3000 with a RIB box. I have the serial port plugged into a serial to usb adapter...

So i'm about fed up trying to program this scanner, i bought it used on eBay and also purchased an FTDI programming cable on eBay. It said it is the same as the RS 20-546 cable, just technically not the real radioshack branded one. I'm wondering if my issues are stemming from that... So i would...