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Baofeng Baofeng UV-K6 programming software

MaxDonoghue

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Picked one of these up off AliExpress for $29. Can't seem to find any programming software for it. Tried the Quansheng UV-K6 software but it didn't recognize the radio. Anyone using one?
 

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MaxDonoghue

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I've downloaded the latest version of Chirp, the Baofeng UV-K6 is not listed. I tried Quansheng UV-K6 and no go. I tried every radio listed under Baofeng and nothing. It did work fine with my Tidradio TD-H3 so I know the cable is good.
 

merlin

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If you can get Chirp to work, it is popular.
Your radio is Baofeng, different fimware than Quansheng. Try Baofeng software.
I never could get Chirp to work with either radio.
Maybe select UV-5R from the list and see if it connects.
 

gringoing

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Hello, I have made success in the programming of my UV-K6!

Out of curiosity, I messaged the seller on AliExpress asking for the CPS if they had it available. The reached out with a rar file (which I reluctantly ran) but it has worked flawlessly. If you would like, I can upload it to my dropbox and share a link.

Good luck.

-Austin
 

chuck55

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Hey Austin
I also have one of the Baofeng UV-k6 and need the software. If you could upload it I would appreciate it.
TIA
Chuck
 

gringoing

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Baofeng UV-K6 CPS

Please find the link to the install rar file above. It will take you to a DropBox. The file install wizard is all in Chinese but the final software is in English. Use Port 6 for connecting to your radio via USB. Good luck and if you have questions, reach out and I'll answer the best I can.

-Austin
 

chuck55

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Hey,
Thank you so much, I was able to download it. I need to move it to a windows machine and will then try it out.
Chuck
 

K7HAD

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The manufacturers software is now available from their support website. Don’t be to surprised by its featureless design. Copy/paste functions not available. Software will also not allow programming of air band frequencies. Air band frequency programming can be accomplished though the keypad but is anything but effortless. When programming from keypad you cannot overwrite an existing channel, you must delete it’s contents first before the radio will allow you to write to that channel. Hope my comments help someone make a better decision.
 
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