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Programming Cable

ludwich66 edited this page Sep 4, 2023 · 16 revisions

To program the radio, you need a Kennwood cable with an integrated USB-SERIAL converter.

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Additional Info Connections Handset:
PTT-Button = Switch between GND and PTT (S to W)
Speaker = (T, S=GND), 8Ω on my Baofang-device
Micro = (V, W)
Power = (U=VDD, S=GND)


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Manufacturer Chiptyp Class VCP Windows W10/11 Mac Linux Android
www.wch-ic.com CH340/CH341 USB to UART          
www.silabs.com CP210x USB to UART Bridge          
ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ FT232x  Virtual COM port (VCP)          
www.prolific.com.tw/US/ PL2303 Virtual COM port (VCP)          

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