Tk-5710 v. Prolific-based programming cable

[narnett]

Have any of you been able to program a TK-5710 with a cable using a Prolific chip? The cable I used for my TK-790, which worked fine with it, will not successfully communicate with the 5710 - it enters program mode then I get the "Check your connection" error message. I borrowed a Kenwood-branded cable (which uses the SILabs chip set) and it works fine (but I have to return it to my department), so I know it's the cable. I've also ordered an FTDI-based cable in hopes that it will work. Couldn't find anyone selling a cable with the SILabs chip set. But meanwhile, I'm wondering if anyone has found the magic to make the Prolific one work. I have tried changing the drivers to the recommended ones from Miklor; no luck there. Tried various port settings, too.

TIA for any guidance.

 

[Q12]

Have any of you been able to program a TK-5710 with a cable using a Prolific chip? The cable I used for my TK-790, which worked fine with it, will not successfully communicate with the 5710 - it enters program mode then I get the "Check your connection" error message. I borrowed a Kenwood-branded cable (which uses the SILabs chip set) and it works fine (but I have to return it to my department), so I know it's the cable. I've also ordered an FTDI-based cable in hopes that it will work. Couldn't find anyone selling a cable with the SILabs chip set. But meanwhile, I'm wondering if anyone has found the magic to make the Prolific one work. I have tried changing the drivers to the recommended ones from Miklor; no luck there. Tried various port settings, too.

TIA for any guidance.

did the FTDI cable solve the issue?

 

[devicelab]

Odd, my Prolific cable works fine with my TK series... 5720, 5820, 7180, 8180 -- no problem... I'm using driver version 3.8.41

Are you sure it's a legit Prolific chipset and not a copy?

 

[Q12]

Posting For Future Reference.

The FTDI Chip TK-X90 Cable does Work with the TK-5710