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Black USB programming cable with 3.5mm and 2.5mm stereo plugs, 1m length

Truest Communication

Truest Communication Co., Limited baofeng Programming Cable USB Cable 3.5mm 2.5mm 1m Black

SKU CH-2DAF-ES9NB

USB programming cable with 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm stereo plugs for Baofeng UV-5R series radios, 1 m long

  • Connection typeTwo-pin standard diameter: Ear 3.5 mm stereo (top pin). Mic
  • Cable length3.28 ft (1m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall lengthApprox. 1m
  • Key featuresCompatible with most radios:Baofeng UV-5R, UV-5RA, UV-5RE, U
  • Program radios easily with USB connectivity
  • 5 mm ear and 2.5 mm mic plugs fit Baofeng two-pin layout
  • 11 mm pin spacing matches UV-5R series exactly
  • 1 m cable gives desk-length reach without clutter
  • 40 g lightweight build adds no bulk to your kit

What this cable is

This programming cable connects Baofeng two-way radios to a computer USB port for cloning or updating channel data. It carries a 3.5 mm stereo earphone plug and a 2.5 mm stereo microphone plug spaced 11 mm apart on a one-metre black lead.

Who should use it

Radio owners who need to program UV-5R, UV-5RA, UV-5RE or UV-5R Plus handsets from a Windows XP machine will find it works as intended. Builders who require a cable for other radio brands or who rely on Windows 10 or later should look elsewhere because the supplier notes poor compatibility with those systems.

Deciding specification

The fixed 11 mm pin spacing and the paired 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm stereo connectors determine whether the cable fits your handset; if your radio uses a different connector layout this cable will not mate with it.

How it compares

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Price $4.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHYS
Model nameBaofeng programming cable
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeTwo-pin standard diameter: Ear 3.5 mm stereo (top pin). Mic 2.5 mm stereo (bottom pin).
Size & build
Cable length3.28 ft (1m)
Overall lengthApprox. 1m

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm plugs fit my older Baofeng UV-5R without an adapter?

Yes, the two-pin spacing is 11 mm with a 3.5 mm stereo ear plug on top and a 2.5 mm stereo mic plug below, matching the UV-5R, UV-5RA, UV-5RE and UV-5R Plus directly.

How can I verify the cable is communicating with the radio after I install the driver?

Open the programming software, select the correct COM port, click Read from Radio and the channel data should appear on screen without errors.

Does the package include everything needed to start programming, or do I need a separate CD drive?

The box contains the 1 m programming cable and a driver CD; if your computer lacks an optical drive you will need to obtain the driver files another way.

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