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Newbie Baofeng UV82C/ Chirp

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I'm brand new to the forum, and brand new to ham radio (KE0GDX). Today I received my Baofeng UV-82C HT along with a FTDI USB cord, and have downloaded the Chirp software. Also, I am using Windows 10. In Chirp, when I try to "download from radio" I get a message something to the effect that the driver is experimental and that as far as they know no UV-5R radios have been damaged, but to proceed at my own risk. ??? Well, what about UV-82 radios? Or, is this just normal and should I proceed, or download new drivers? Is it maybe a Win 10 thing? Com ports seem to be working fine.
 
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Chirp is a "down and dirty" kind of program. It's very basic and very good. It's not intuitive and isn't meant to be. I have used it with BF-888S, UV-82L and others. I've never had a problem. I believe the warning is a blanket disclaimer, just in case.

If it works, it works. If it doesn't, well, the program was free and you haven't lost anything but I've never heard of Chirp ever causing any problems. If I'm wrong, I'm sure I'll hear about it.
 
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