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Baofeng RD-5R Com Port Question

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K4KF

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I can not get the programming software to recognize the Baofeng RD-5R in Windows 10. I am wondering if it is a com port issue. Does the radio use one particular com port or is that determined by the computer and software? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Wayne K4KF
 

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I can not get the programming software to recognize the Baofeng RD-5R in Windows 10. I am wondering if it is a com port issue. Does the radio use one particular com port or is that determined by the computer and software? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Wayne K4KF

When the radio is connected the computer will determine which COM port it is connected to. When you open the software you have to tell it which COM port the computer is using.
 
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