CHIRP

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

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