Baofeng DM-1701 manual load of analog channel?

[GaryNH]

Hello!
Very new to digital. I was sent one of these from a friend in China, but without a programming cable. I have a couple of questions. I do have a cable from my BF 5R if they use the same one? Also, in order for me to test the unit, could someone post a quick lesson on how to manually program an analog repeater channel?

Thank you in advance! I have a feeling that this is going to be an adventure!

Happy Holidays!

Gary
W1GAL

 

[K9RPL]

I have a DM-1801 which is similar. These radios have an internal USB chip vs one in the cable itself. So the cable for your 5R won't work.

If you go to the Miklor site you can find more info on the DM-1701: www.miklor.com.

Radioddity also has lots of info plus the software: Baofeng DM-1701 DMR | Dual Band | 5W | 120K Contacts Import | SMS Function

Good Luck!

 

[GaryNH]

Thanks very much! I've got to order a cable now!

Gary

 

[GaryNH]

Ordered a WX-USB cable from HRO. Needed to download a driver that looks to be installed correctly but neither the firmware updater nor the programming software will see the cable. I keep getting a Are You Sure Your Cable Is Connected message. Is there a key sequence necessa to put the radio in programming mode?

Thanks and, Merry Christmas! Gary

 

[K9RPL]

That isn't the correct cable. The DM-1701 has the USB chip inside the radio, not the cable. It's a common mistake.

Go to Radioddity.com, they have the correct cables and software:

Accessories-Programming Cable

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[GaryNH]

Thank you! I didn’t purchase my 1701 from Radioddity but their software and cable will still work?

Gary

 

[K9RPL]

Yes. Radioddity is just a reseller for Baofeng.