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This one regarding programming cables such as this one on ebay:131654978253

I really don't need the baofeng plug, but I can't ignore the fantastic price vs something like this on ebay: 311477751524.

My question is, will the cheaper one do just fine or should I just get a dedicated tk-840 programming cable?
 
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Programming cables are pretty simple things, usually. Shouldn't be an issue for an RS-232 to radio cable like this, however you really don't know the quality. While the price may seem too good to pass up, you could, theoretically, hose up a radio if the cable fails at the wrong time.

I've built my own cables with good results. I've purchased off brand cables with good results, too.

For work, I only purchase the manufacturer cables.

So, yeah, basically a crap shoot. Unless you can find someone who has used one of these and can vouch for it's quality, I'd be wary. Some of the Chinese stuff is good, some of it is crap.
 
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