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Retevis Retevis RB22 Programming Help

mfn002

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I've been trying to program a new Retevis RB22 I just purchased. I've been trying to read and write to the radio, but I keep having issues connecting to the radio over USB. I'm using an OEM programming cable, and my computer shows no issues with the cable or driver. I'm getting an error message saying that the comm port is occupied/doesn't exist. I've tried several other cables as well and got the same error message. Can anyone give me advice on what to do?
 

mfn002

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UPDATE:
It was a bad programming cable. I got a new one and was able to program the radio.
 
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