USB Programming Cable for Baofeng UV-5R UV-3R+ Two way Radio With Driver CD

USB Programming Cable for Baofeng UV-5R UV-3R+ Two way Radio With Driver CD..

Buy USB Programming Cable for Baofeng UV-5R UV-3R+ Two way Radio With Driver CD By Baofeng

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85 of 92 people found the following review helpful.
Fast shipping, and cable works BUT
By Gudloki
Placed an order and was quickly informed there was a stocking issue and a resolution date, and within a week the product shipped and received on the day they stated. Very pleased I was informed of the problem before I started wondering what happened. After I got the cable I plugged it into the computer and attempted to use the software that came with it but was unable due to file errors on the CD. No problem as there are plenty of other options available for free (legally) that I had intended on using anyway. I ended up using the software called CHIRP, use your favorite search engine and search "CHIRP radio programming" ensure you download the daily builds as the stable doesn't include support for the UV-5R. Last issue is the driver, there are some sources of chips in these cables that need an older revision of the driver to function. I was able to install the driver off the CD. However if you cant for whatever reason then you need to find and use that driver instead of the one that is auto-installed.

Another source of information is the y**oo group baofeng_uv5r

For Linux:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:dansmith/chirp-snapshots
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install chirp-daily

make sure you have read/write privileges to the USB port too
chmod 666 /dev/ttyUSB0

Then run as su
sudo chirpw

If you have the UV-5R, get this cable...your fingers and sanity will thank you!

73

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
THIS CABLE DOES WORK WITH WINDOWS 7 X64
By Matt
This cable works great...(even though its probably a knock off from china) With a little bit of searching Google you will find that this cable uses a chipset that prolific has decided to blacklist along with any updates of there newest drivers. So the driver that you have to use in order for your Windows 7 64 bit OS to recognize it is the Win7Vista_64bit_ProlificUSB_v3200.exe driver, do a quick Google search and you will find it just as easily as I did. Read the rest of this web page for more info on the install [...]

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
Possible counterfeit chipset
By N. Lee
Edited by Me: This cable just did not work. I have tried multiple drivers and all the tricks listed on various websites. The chipset appears to be the issue. The manufacturer has actually discontinued this chipset due to Chinese counterfeits that flooded the market. They have even gone as far as to have the Windows OS update disable their driver on devices with the counterfeit chipset, forcing users to use an outdated driver- IF they can get it to work. I finally used the tester program from the chip manufacturer and it appears to be a counterfeit controller chip.

That being said, after spending 4 hours yesterday trying to get it to work I went to bed a bit peeved. Today, on a whim, I tried to install this item on another computer running the exact same OS. Now, it works.

It forced me to speed up my timetable to update my laptop to Win8. It now also works on the original computer, but only with a specific driver set for my UV5RA. Apparently, the UV5RA is a bit more finicky than earlier editions. I have the 295 software version. If you run into the same issues do a search for universal radio UV5RA. I gave it a 3 rating because it is still a pain in the rear due to the drivers. The software they send has very bad instructions and are outdated. The newer drivers and installation software work for Software version 291 and higher.

-73's

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BaoFeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker

BaoFeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker..

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50 of 58 people found the following review helpful.
An okay mic that gets the job done
By Cam
As someone who has worked in public safety, I've had the opportunity to use many different radios and microphones. I didn't expect this microphone to be on the same level as a product by Motorola. After all, I am using it with a $40 radio. First and foremost, it fits the Baofeng UV-5R and allows you to talk and listen to the radio. It's worth mentioning that microphone pictured is not what I received. It was similar and it was Baofeng brand, but not the one Amazon shows. I've uploaded a few of my own photos.

My complaints? It's cheap plastic. It feels like it would break pretty easily. So don't drop it. That wouldn't be too much of a risk, except that the clip on the back is pretty bad. It's very loose, swivels way too easily and won't really stay clipped if you move around too much. So no running, jogging, stair climbing, etc. Also, it sounds very tinny. Audio going out and coming in is pretty bad quality compared to most other mics. I've had mics for half this cost that out performed it by a long shot. But the bottom line is that it works and it gets the job done.

Update - August 2013: This product was closer to $29 when I purchased it and made the review. At the time of this update the price is about $9. At the current price, I would look past any flaws in the product. But this rating reflects the price that I paid.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Good speaker mike for the UV-5R
By Julio
Bought this to keep the radio in my pocket and still hear the FM radio. If you use this with a UV-5R in your pocket, don't forget to disable Menu #7. Any signal on the other band will make that the transmit band, and you don't want to be that guy!

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
NO volume control switch
By HamPlan
Received speaker/mic today and appears to work. Under "Product Reference" it states "Volume control switch , much more convenient to adjust the volume". There is NO volume control switch on this product.

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Samsonite Classic Two Gusset 17" Toploader (Black)

Samsonite Classic Two Gusset 17" Toploader (Black)..

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104 of 105 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect Bag for 17.3" Laptop!
By B. Martin
Just received this for a new Dell 17.3" Inspiron Laptop and it fits perfectly! Actual measurement for our laptop: 16.54" wide, 10.87" Depth & 1.38" thick. The computer pocket is nicely padded and has a velcro strap to hold the computer in place, however, for our computer the strap isn't really necessary. Our laptop slides in easily - it's as if this bag was made for it. The enclosed info for this bag states that it will hold laptops up to 17" wide. This bag's measurements: 17.75" x 12.5" x 4.5". Finding nice bags for larger laptops is not easy and this one is such a deal. The bag is wide enough to hold not only the laptop, charger and mouse but also a lot of paperwork. It's actual tag says, " Classic 2 Gusset Briefcase - 17". It has many nice zipper compartments and a super strong luggage strap on back, if you are looking for that feature. The double carrying handles are covered and comfortable. There is a padded (adjustable & removable) shoulder strap and a nice organizer compartment to hold pens, cards, etc. The silver colored hardware is classic. This bag is everything one would expect for Samsonite. I cannot think of anything negative to say about this bag. It is not too wide and is very stylish for both men and women. It is perfect for both business and casual use. Also has "Limited 3 year Global Warranty.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
Bag for college use.
By Samson
This bag is exactly want I wanted to use for college because of how roomy it is. It has enough room to fit my 15.6" laptop, 1 inch binder with about 500 sheets of paper, a 950 page hard cover book, 3 folders, a mouse and charging adapter. Even though my bag weighs 10 pounds, the padded shoulder pad makes the bag feel light and if I was using the handles to carry the bag, I still believe that it wont be tedious because of the soft leather handles. The zippers seem high quality and while zipping and unzipping it, it feels like a knife cutting through butter. Due to its durability, I don't think I am going to need a bag for a long time. Overall its a stylish bag for heavy or light use, I would recommend it to everyone.

UPDATE 11/7/12
I have dropped my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars because of an issue with the product. After 3 weeks of ownership, and 4 days of usage total, I have noticed that the stitching on my shoulder strap has been half detached. I don't know if this is the manufacturer's fault or mine because I didn't fully examine the bag, when I received it. So its either, the stitching came loose because my bag is too heavy or it was shipped half stitched. I will be contacting the manufacturer about this issue and will update the review when this issue has been resolved.

UPDATE 11/21/12
Luckily Samsonite's repair center repaired my detachable shoulder strap completely free because it was defected. It took the repair center a few days to repair the strap because they use local repair shops for their repairs. Samsonite has a great warranty, but it would have been better if the product didn't break. Hopefully it doesn't break again and finally lives up to Samsonite's quality.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
Good for every day and travel
By James P. Malone
I just got this bag to lug my relatively large work laptop (HP Pavilion G7-1033cl - 17in screen) back and forth to work everyday. It has been perfect for this use, but it also is very well constructed for more heavy duty travel. For the price, it's really good choice for every day use, business travel, or both. The pocket to fit the computer into is plenty big enough for my laptop, and there is another full pocket area for notebooks or other items. There are also a couple addition zipper pockets.

Overall, I just think it's simple, does the job as intended, and is very well made (duh... it's a samsonite), so it's going to last.

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