PL2303 Black Programming Cable

I saw this cable selling elsewhere for about $30.00, and did some comparison shopping. I have a UV-5RH radio, and it works fine, even with Windows 11. Cable seems durable, is long enough (about 6 feet), and performs as it should. Very pleased with this. I also have a TDRadio Bluetooth dongle that works with a cellphone app, but I prefer to use a computer/laptop. I would recommend this cable solution for anybody who wants to program their radio with a computer instead of a phone. I don't like the idea of needing an internet connected computer to access the TDRadio method of programming. This cable does exactly what I want it to, and it doesn't need a privacy invading internet connection to do it.

This programming cable works perfectly. It's easy to setup. I'd recommend it.

When purchasing a programming cable for a Baofeng UV-5R radio please be aware that there are cables out there that look like they would fit, and in fact they would fit. However the cheap knockoffs are just a cable with the correct ends and do not contain the required integrated circuit within the end with the USB connector. Those cables WILL NOT WORK! I got this cable on Amazon. It shipped very fast nd arrived in good shape. I inserted the included mini-CD disk and did the setup on my laptop. I downloaded the free programming software ( CHIRP ) and proceeded to program the UV-5R with no problems.

This is a replacement for another cable purchased from Amazon, which did not work. Likely because the driver does not support the latest OS (the driver actually reads that after installation on the title of the port!) but this was a breeze. It came with a small CD but as I don't have a CD player on my laptop, I quickly found the required driver by searching the web. After that, cake. 5 stars.

Does the job, some issues with plugging them in, tight fit.

This programming cable was recommended by others and works perfectly with a Baofeng GT-5R and many other HT models. Absolutely no difficulty installing under Win10, the driver was found automatically by Windows and works perfectly. For my radio, I'm using the Chirp NEXT program, not "legacy" Chirp to program the radio. I can recommend this cable to others without hesitation.

Works as advertised out of box on windows 11 with no driver install needed. Bed sure to turn your volume up before trying to connect

This thing stinks. Okay, get ready. I bought this six month back and quickly programmed my radios. It worked and I was happy. Put it into storage and decided to go more indepth. And wouldn't you know it? This cable will program a Baofeng UV-5R, but it won’t read anything back. It’ll upload channels fine, but the receive side is dead, so CHIRP just sits there and the radio freezes waiting for a reply. Basically a one-way cable. Works half the time, and the half that matters doesn’t. This is a total rip off. It doesn't work well. It's convenient that it does the one thing a person would do first but nothing else. Wish I had my money back. Pay for quality people!

Este cable funciona muy bien en un radio 5RHPRO y en un DM-32UV.

Cabo funcionou perfeitamente, sem nenhuma outra instalação de drives ou coisas do tipo.

Used this cable on a Mac and it worked perfectly the first time. I have repeatedly used it and have had no issues.

The cable does the job it is intended for. The quality of the cable is within specs. if anyone is in need of such a programming cable - the BAOFENG USB Programming Cable PL2303 is a recommended choice

As per title - This worked perfectly on the latest build of Windows 10 - no messing about with the drivers - simply plug it in and Windows detects it. I have successfully used it with CHIRP to program both the BF-888s and BF-88e. Great item and price!