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To obtain Motorola software see the Sticky in the Motorola forum.
The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online (i.e., Kenwood). Please use Google or some other search engine to find a dealer that sells the software. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Often the Kenwood software is less than $100 so don't be a cheapskate; just purchase it.
For M/A Com/Harris/GE, etc: there are two software packages that program all current and past radios. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. The trunked package is in upwards of $2,500. The conventional package is more reasonable though is still several hundred dollars. The benefit is you do not need multiple versions for each radio (unlike Motorola).
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Baofengs use the Kenwood Icom connector , the Kenwood KEP 2 Is what I use most places it's about $47.00 and i connect that to the Kenwood military digital mic , I think it's the 45 D that used to be the 17 , but the KEP 2 goes under my body armor to my ear where it plugs into a surefire 4 sonic defender in my ear .any kenwood icom style unit from amazon should hook you up .
Check out seemergency.com, go to sales, and check communications. There's accessories listed there for Baofengs, and if there's something you need that's not listed, they can probably get it for you. They're a Baofeng dealer.
Radioddity was where I got the UV5R's I bought out of curiosity (not how well the dancing bear dances, but that it can dance at all) several years ago, and they seem to still have several pages of accessories. Not sure if what you seek is there or not but it may be worth a look.
Baofeng radios and accessories are available from Amazon. Why use Amazon? Fast free shipping (Prime members) and expedited return policy. Any Kenwood compatible microphone/headset will work. I have several. Also many Chinese made radios use this connection.