[chirp_users] Baofeng cable

[Rick Osgood]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys... I tried reseating the cable into the
laptop on all available usb ports and at best it now forces the ht into
transmit mode. To clarify the other point.... I have loaded the old version
v3.2.0.0 and will use that if my windows os ever sees the device. I tried
on my wifes laptop and same results.

Rick


On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 10:54 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net> wrote:

> Download the CHIRP live Linux CD.
>
> That is all set up to work.
> That will confirm the cable works.
>
> I think you have two problems.
>
> Try the Live CD.
>
> David
> On Jan 24, 2015 9:44 PM, "Malcolm Larkin" <malcolm.larkin at icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
>> The only time I had an issue, I entered into the devices section of the
>> administrative tools and down rated the default serial speed and haven't
>> had a problem since.
>>
>> Malcolm Larkin
>> VK2FITH
>>
>>
>> On 25 Jan 2015, at 11:39, Tony <ajd at industrynet.net> wrote:
>>
>> Why are you guys repeating the same thing over and over without actually
>> offering any assistance??
>>
>>
>>
>> What you said is all true however first you need to get Windows to
>> recognize the cable.
>>
>>
>>
>> …..Which only requires that you plug it in.  No drivers required on any
>> version of windows.
>>
>>
>>
>> Rick is not even at that point yet!
>>
>>
>>
>> Once you can see it in device manager you can then load the OLD (2007)
>> drivers (below) and it will work perfect.
>>
>>
>>
>> Here is the link to the drivers again:
>> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188372/prolific.driver/PL2303.332102.zip
>>
>>
>>
>> -Tony
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [
>> mailto:chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> <chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *John
>> LaMartina
>> *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:22 PM
>> *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP'
>> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable
>>
>>
>>
>> If the cable that is being used has a cloned or counterfeit Prolific
>> chip, Windows will load the latest Prolific driver.
>> That driver will recognize the counterfeit chip *and will Fail*.
>> This is by design to discourage counterfeiters. The only way to get
>> around it is to do what Jim suggested.
>> Load a backdated driver. Preferably Win7 Prolific 3.2.0.0 or XP Prolific
>> 2.0.2.1.
>>
>> The needed drivers and explanation can be found at
>> http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php
>> Read carefully FAQ 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page also.
>>
>> I hope this assists.
>>
>> John
>> http://www.miklor.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [
>> mailto:chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> <chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *Tony
>> *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 8:09 PM
>> *To:* mikeearls at earthlink.net; 'Discussion of CHIRP'
>> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable
>>
>>
>>
>> Any version of Windows will recognize the cable.
>>
>>
>>
>> You don’t need drivers.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [
>> mailto:chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> <chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *Michael D
>> Earls
>> *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:50 PM
>> *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP'
>> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable
>>
>>
>>
>> Tony, you're not helping!
>>
>> Until the older driver is installed properly, it won't recognize the
>> cable.
>>
>> Unless every step is followed EXACTLY, the older driver won't be
>> installed.
>>
>> Take it from someone who was convinced that I had followed every
>> direction, several times.
>>
>> When you finally do it right, it will work.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike Earls
>>
>> AF5MS
>>
>> TSRA Life Member
>>
>> NRA Benefactor Member
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [
>> mailto:chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> <chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *Tony
>> *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:39 PM
>> *To:* 'Discussion of CHIRP'
>> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable
>>
>>
>>
>> He’s not even at the point where drivers are needed.
>>
>>
>>
>> He can’t even get Windows to recognize the cable.
>>
>>
>>
>> Repeating “Read the instructions”  over and over without offering any
>> actual advice is a waste of everybody’s time.
>>
>>
>>
>> C’mon…
>>
>>
>>
>> -Tony
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com [
>> mailto:chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com
>> <chirp_users-bounces at intrepid.danplanet.com>] *On Behalf Of *Jim Unroe
>> *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:36 PM
>> *To:* Discussion of CHIRP
>> *Subject:* Re: [chirp_users] Baofeng cable
>>
>>
>>
>> Follow the instructions in the guide step by step to select it. If you
>> don't select it as shown in the guide, Windows will continue to use the
>> latest driver and the programming cable will continue to fail to function
>> properly.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
>>
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Rick Osgood
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