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FT-857D Programming Cable
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CAT Cable on the Cheap

I recently needed to re-program my FT-857D with some new memories but didn’t have a spare USB CAT cable to hand.  Then I remembered that all of the various radio …

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Baofeng UV-5RTP
baofeng / blog / programming / pztips

CHIRPing a Baofeng

I’ve programmed a fair few handhelds in my time – Mostly Baofeng models but also some Yaesu FT-60s. For this, I’ve been using the free CHIRP software and a selection …

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