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BTECH PC03 FTDI Universal Plug & Play USB Programming Cable for BTECH, Baofeng, Kenwood Radios - Compatible with UV-5R, BF-F8HP, GMRS-V2, UV-82HP & More - Easy Setup, No Driver Needed
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Brand | BTECH |
Connector Type | Kenwood K1 |
Cable Type | USB |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Special Feature | Portable |
About this item
- The PC03 is the recommended hassle free radio programming cable designed for use on the Kenwood K1 Jack standard commonly used on many two way radios including: Baofeng, BTECH, Kenwood, Retevis, TYT, pxton, Tidradio, Kenwood, Wouxun, Radioddity, along with several more brands.
- The PC03 is the genuine USB programming cable you want for easily connecting your radio to your computer. No Driver Issues - No old drivers needed - Plug and Play
- Unlike the common "clone" USB programming Cables available Amazon - These cables just work! You will still need need to download the programming software needed for your radio.
- Works with BaoFeng's Latest Radios: UV-5X3, BF-F8HP, and UV-82HP
- BTECH is proud to be in the USA, which allows you to have the best available local support for any issue that may arise. BTECH only engineers and develops radio products. That brand focus allows you to have the best available radios and accessories with the most features, with real USA warranty and support.
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Product Description
BTECH PC03 FTDI: Universal USB Programming Cable for Two-Way Radios with the K1 Accessory Jack
Universal radio programming cable designed for use on the Kenwood K1 Jack standard commonly used on many two way radios including: Baofeng, BTECH, Kenwood, Retevis, TYT, pxton, Tidradio, Kenwood, Wouxun, Radioddity, along with several more brands.
CHIRP Compatible:
CHIRP is a free open source two way radio programming software. CHIRP supports most common two way radios, and is the easiest and fastest method to program between multiple radio brands.
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Compatible with the Latest Baofeng and BTECH Radios Radiosfor BAOFENG radio: BF-F8HP, UV-5R, UV5R, UV5RA, UV5RE, UV-82/UV-82L, UV-82HP, UV-82C, and many other Baofeng Clones for BTECH radio: UV-5X3, GMRS-V1, MURS-V1, FRS-B1, FRS-A1, GMRS-V2, GMRS-PRO for Kenwood radio: Kenwood KPG, Kenwood TH, Kenwood TK radio model series for HYT radio: TC286 386 2685 3865 6685, TC 278 378 388, TC 2100 2088 for Retevis radio: RT-29,H-777,RT-5R,RT-5RV,RT-B6,R888s plus,RT-6S,RT 1,RT 2 for WOUXUN / PUXING / QUSHENGAN / LINTON / TYT and more |
Genuine FTDI ChipsetUnlike the common "clone" USB programming Cables available Amazon. These cables just work! You do not need to backdate drivers, or other frustrating procedures required for other programming cables. Compatible with the latest FTDI VCP (Virtual COM Port) Drivers either automatically download by your computer or available for download direct from FTDI. |
Plug and PlayWorks with Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu Most computers install the FTDI drivers automatically unless automatic driver updates are disabled. In the event that your computer does not install the driver you can also manually install the latest VCP drivers direct from FTDI. |
BTECH/ Baofeng USB Programming Cable
BTECH: We are proud to be here in the USA
BTECH radios are designed and supported right here in the USA. A BTECH label means you are getting a radio with real US based support, and development! If you ever have an issue, our team will be prompt, knowledgeable, and supportive to ensure your radio operates exactly as it should.
Common Questions and Answers:
Important Note: The drivers should automatically work with your computer, but you still need to download and use the appropriate programming software for your radio.
- Q: Do I need to “back-date” or install a prolific driver?
- A: NO – those procedures found online are for counterfeit cables. This cable will automatically install with the drivers on your computer.
- Q: My computer did not automatically install the driver – now what?
- A: Download the and update to the latest FTDI VCP driver direct from FTDI
- Q: I need help using the software
- A: Miklor is an excellent resource site for BTECH and BaoFeng FAQs and Software questions.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | — |
Sturdiness | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Durability | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | — | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — |
Sold By | BaoFeng Tech | Mirkit radio | Mirkit radio | Mirkit radio | Mirkit radio | youRUSH USA |
cable type | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
connector type | Kenwood K1 | USB Type A | USB Type A | USB Type C | USB Type A | USB Type A |
connector gender | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Female | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male |
cable length | — | — | 37,4 inches | 37,4 inches | — | 1 meters |
compatible devices | Personal Computer | Personal Computer | Personal Computer | Personal Computer | Personal Computer | Laptop |
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Product information
Brand | BTECH |
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Connector Type | Kenwood K1 |
Cable Type | USB |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Special Feature | Portable |
Color | Black |
Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
Shape | Round |
Number of Pins | 2 |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Item Weight | 0.63 Ounces |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Number of Items | 1 |
Product Dimensions | 7.25 x 6 x 3 inches |
Item Weight | 0.634 ounces |
ASIN | B00HUB0ONK |
Item model number | PC-03 (PC03) Programming Cable |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Two-Way Radio Accessories #525 in Cables & Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 13, 2014 |
Manufacturer | BTECH |
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, service, and quality of the electronic cable. For example, they mention it works flawlessly, it's easy to program, and comes with instructions and an install disk. That said, they disagree on value.
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Customers like the performance of the electronic cable. For example, they mention it works flawlessly, works perfectly for each unit, and works great with Windows 11. Some say it works immediately and simply, and is better than the $6 fake one that Amazon sells.
"...It worked flawlessly. Anyone that has issues, make sure that the plug snaps in all the way to the radio...." Read more
"Works great, good quality, good price." Read more
"Item was as described. No issues, just plugged in and started using...." Read more
"Work well, didn't have to install new drivers, and work fine from the beginning" Read more
Customers like the quality of the cable. They say it's robust, has LED indicators that show when it' is working, and has no issues. The USB connector looks to be solidly built. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...No problems with the dual prongs interfacing with the radio, sometimes products won't have an audible click, or feel like they've locked into the..." Read more
"This cable did the job well! Had my Baofeng radio programmed within an hour, no driver required. Was definitely worth a few extra dollars." Read more
"Got the good quality PC03, USB programming cable...." Read more
"Works great, good quality, good price." Read more
Customers find the electronic cable easy to use. They say it's simple to program with the cable and CHIRP software. They also mention that the cable comes with clear instructions and an install disk.
"...some of the cables that come with the driver CD but, this is literally plug and play. Put it in my computer and then connected to the radio...." Read more
"...plug and play.. open up repeater book, select your mode.. very simple and easy to setup." Read more
"...configured with the correct COM PORT number, the CHIRP programming session was a breeze." Read more
"...Using the cable with CHIRP made it easy to backup all settings to a file...." Read more
Customers like the compatibility of the cable. They mention that it automatically installs the drivers it needs, and that the laptop recognizes the driver immediately.
"...Had my Baofeng radio programmed within an hour, no driver required. Was definitely worth a few extra dollars." Read more
"...Put it in my computer and then connected to the radio. It recognized the radio right away, it read it and I was able to enter the frequencies I..." Read more
"...No headaches and no weired drivers to separately install...." Read more
"...error whenever you attempted to open the COM port: "Could not open port 'COM#': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.' None, 5)"...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the service provided by the electronic cable. They mention that the delivery was really fast, the item performed better than advertised, and the drivers loaded instantly. They say that the uploads and downloads go smoothly. They also mention that communication with the radios was fast, straightforward, and completed without errors. Customers are also able to download the radio data, make changes, and upload the new set within a couple of minutes.
"Fast shipping and it works" Read more
"Cable works great and shipping was fast." Read more
"Shipped promptly, item exactly as advertised, reasonable price and, most importantly of all - it works perfectly with CHIRP and the BF-888S radios!" Read more
"...Communication with the radios was fast, straightforward, and completed without errors." Read more
Customers have good things to say about the driver of the electronic cable. They say, for example, it works out of the box and there are no issues with bad drivers or connections. Some mention that the cable works with Windows 7 and 8.1.
"Got the good quality PC03, USB programming cable. No issues with drivers, it uses the FTDI drivers and it was acknowledged immediately by my..." Read more
"...Thanks!I use chirp with my UV-5R radio and had no trouble with the driver for the cable at all.Would Recommend to a friend?..." Read more
"...IT WORKS PERFECTLY!!! No problems with drivers or the radio doing flaky things or anything...." Read more
"Works every time, no driver issues. I've used it on Mac and PC and it worked EVERY time...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electronic cable. Some mention that it's well worth the cost, and not cheap. However, others say that they didn't feel the price value for this cable and that it was a waste of money.
"...Was definitely worth a few extra dollars." Read more
"Drivers are unsigned, Windows 7 won't use them, the product is useless if I cannot install the drivers. I'm waiting for the vendor to respond...." Read more
"Works great, good quality, good price." Read more
"...Well worth the money!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the cable. Some mention that it connects seamlessly to their radio and computer, with no problem. They say that the radio connection is tight and the USB side was loose enough to keep it. However, others say that they have difficulty connecting to the radio via Chirp.
"...For me, the installer finished but the radio wouldn't sync (restarting didn't help.)..." Read more
"This cable did exactly what I wanted. It connected seamlessly to my radio and computer and allowed programming to take place. I would purchase again!" Read more
"...turn the volume up that far, it won't work...it'll say it failed to connect to the phone...." Read more
"...While there are issues with connecting the cable with some BTech radios, I don't view these as issues with the cable, but with the radio design /..." Read more
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I have heard horror stories about people using knockoff programming cables and having them not work no matter what they try. So although this one is a bit more expensive than some, it will definitely work and save you any hassle.
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Reviewed in Singapore on May 10, 2021
I used it for a Baofeng UV10R (similar to UV5R) with CHIRP and used the UV5R radio selection in CHIRP, worked flawlessly.