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Bug #4785

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impossible to connect to BF888S

Added by franck tibi over 7 years ago. Updated almost 5 years ago.

Status:
Closed
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
Category:
-
Target version:
Start date:
05/02/2017
Due date:
05/05/2017
% Done:

0%

Estimated time:
Chirp Version:
daily
Model affected:
Baofeng BF-888S
Platform:
Windows
Debug Log:
I read the instructions above:

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

Actions #1

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

Actions #2

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

Actions #3

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.

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