Bug #4785
closedimpossible to connect to BF888S
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Description
I've recently bought a BF888S, with a prolofic cable (XA chip).
What ever the driver cable, the cable is well recognized, but impossible to reach th radio.
I've tests the latest version of CHIP ant BF-480 software, but no way, the radio PC can't reach the radio.
error messages :
chirp : radio refuse to enter programming mode.
BF480 : check yours connection and port settings.
teste on WIN7 ant MAC OS 10.11
Impossible for me to set allowed frequencies in my country
Thanks for your quick answer
Updated by franck tibi over 7 years ago
franck tibi wrote:
I've recently bought a BF888S, with a prolofic cable (XA chip).
Whatever the driver cable, the cable is well recognized, but impossible to reach the radio.
I've tested the latest version of CHIRP ant BF-480 software, but no way, the radio PC can't reach the radio.
error messages :
chirp : radio refused to enter programming mode.
BF480 : check yours connection and port settings.
tested on WIN7 ant MAC OS 10.11
Impossible for me to set allowed frequencies in my country
Thanks for your quick answer
Updated by Ken Bell over 7 years ago
Hi Franck
I had this exact problem. Even though I bought a cable that has the word Baofeng printed on the plug, the chipset included in the cable simply would not work. I understand there are some counterfeit chips that found their way into some cables. I tried everything, downloaded drivers from others who said they had it working, even paid a 3rd party for drivers... No luck.
Finally, I purchased from Amazon the following cable, which made my setup work immediately:
[[[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUB0ONK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]]
If the link doesn't come through, look for this on Amazon: PC03 FTDI Authentic Genuine USB Programming Cable for BaoFeng, Kenwood, Wouxun, AnyTone
I hope this helps.
-ken
Updated by Bernhard Hailer almost 5 years ago
- Status changed from New to Closed
- Priority changed from Urgent to Normal
- Target version set to chirp-legacy
- Model affected changed from (All models) to Baofeng BF-888S
Solution suggested; no more traffic on this ticket.