Hi all. I just bought a Baofeng H6 2 way from Amazon. I can't get the chirp software to recognize the radio. I have tried using Radioddity GA-510 as mentioned on another forum. I also tried using Tidradio TD-H6. I keep getting the error message "could not open port. Error 3 system can't find the path". I've manually typed in ports 1 to 6 but I still get the same error message. Device manager says the cable is plugged into a USB serial port. Any ideas how to fix this? Thanks in advance.
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Baofeng Need help with programming Baofeng H6
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Try here
www.baofengradio.co.uk
Also, make sure that you have the proper driver set up.
Download Baofeng Radio Programming Software | Easy Customization for All Models
Optimize your Baofeng radios with our easy-to-use programming software. Download model-specific software for UV-5R, BF-888S, UV-82, and more. Enhance your communication with detailed guides and seamless frequency management.
www.baofengradio.co.uk
Also, make sure that you have the proper driver set up.
Thanks. I tried to download it and when I opened it, it was all in Chinese, even though the link said English.Try here
Download Baofeng Radio Programming Software | Easy Customization for All Models
Optimize your Baofeng radios with our easy-to-use programming software. Download model-specific software for UV-5R, BF-888S, UV-82, and more. Enhance your communication with detailed guides and seamless frequency management.
Also, make sure that you have the proper driver set up.
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Try clicking one of the menu options along the top left. I believe it is the second from the right and click the bottom option.
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Although this is for the UV-5R it works in most CPS from most manufacturers.
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Ok so I got it to switch to English. Now it says pls link your radio. I must be having an issue with the software reading the radio. Is there a driver that is needed for this cable? According to the info on Amazon, no driver was needed.
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Read this about cable drivers.
Yeah I read that thanks. Since mine didnt say "prolific" I couldnt proceed any further. I am at a loss as to how to make the software recognize my radio.Read this about cable drivers.
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Go to Control Panel then to Ports (Com & LTP) then look for the Com port your system recognizes and then set the COM port to the same in the programming Software. In the example file that is attached, it it COM 5.
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Yeah I did that...but when I plugged the cable in..the only thing that popped up was "other devices..USB serial"...The "Ports" doesnt show on my device manager...
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Then I believe that you do not have the driver installed or installed correctly.
Can you provide a link to the cable you purchased on Amazon?
The cable came with the radio...here is the link to what I bought:
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The description doesn't say anything about if this cable is a Prolific or FTDI. I cab only say that this cable....
Amazon.com: Baofeng Programming Cable for Two Way ham Portable radios: UV-5R, 5RA, 5R Plus, 5RE, UV-82, bf F8HP, UV3R Plus, BF-888S, 5R EX, 5RX3, GA-2S, BF-F8+, H777 UV82HP: Electronics
Amazon.com: Baofeng Programming Cable for Two Way ham Portable radios: UV-5R, 5RA, 5R Plus, 5RE, UV-82, bf F8HP, UV3R Plus, BF-888S, 5R EX, 5RX3, GA-2S, BF-F8+, H777 UV82HP: Electronics
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works and it loads the driver automatically.
yeah..I know..I'm thinking now about sending it back to Amazon and getting this one because it says no driver needed...what do you think?
Amazon.com: TIDRADIO H6 Ham Radio Handheld High Power Upgraded UV-5R Two Way Radio Walkie Talkies with 2 Rechargeable 2200mAh Battery Driver-Free Programming Cable and Case: Car Electronics
Buy TIDRADIO H6 Ham Radio Handheld High Power Upgraded UV-5R Two Way Radio Walkie Talkies with 2 Rechargeable 2200mAh Battery Driver-Free Programming Cable and Case: Two-Way Radios - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Try loading this driver first and see if it works.
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Download the folder to your computer and click setup. If that doesn't work I would send it back to Amazon.
Ok..just tried it..says driver pre-install failure. I guess i'm out of luck with this....so you think the other one looks like it may work?Try loading this driver first and see if it works.
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Download the folder to your computer and click setup. If that doesn't work I would send it back to Amazon.
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Either that or go here....
Radioddity GA-510 | 10W | Dual Band | Tri-power | Support CHIRP | 2 Batteries
Radioddity GA-510 is a dual-band tri-power handheld radio based on a new generation chip with up to 10W of high power output. In addition, the GA-510 has many other useful functions such as dual-channel monitoring, VOX, voice prompt, and manual programming. It even supports CHIRP programming...
www.radioddity.com
yeah I was looking at that one too..as long as no driver is needed it should work hopefully...Either that or go here....
Radioddity GA-510 | 10W | Dual Band | Tri-power | Support CHIRP | 2 Batteries
Radioddity GA-510 is a dual-band tri-power handheld radio based on a new generation chip with up to 10W of high power output. In addition, the GA-510 has many other useful functions such as dual-channel monitoring, VOX, voice prompt, and manual programming. It even supports CHIRP programming...
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Then try uninstalling the driver and then plugging the cable in again
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