You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. These drivers are static examples detailed in application note 197. If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the driver update utility for usb serial ch340. First, try letting windows update the driver software automatically. We have verified that the cp2102 works with ubuntu versions 7. I downloaded all of the software and drivers and i cant the radio to connect. Due to prolific usb serial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. Win 10 usb driver for connecting to ch340 serial to usb.
Usb rs232 ftdi designs and supplies usb semiconductor devices with legacy support including royaltyfree drivers. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Usb to serial bridge cables seems to be common with ham radio equipment. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Prolific usb to serial driver not working on windows 10. Usb programming cable for wouxun radios works with all.
This summary was put together to help get you through these initial steps. I guess the usb driver for this prolificbased cable isnt quite as reliable as the ftdi driver. The plus model of the uv3r uses a kenwoodwouxun cable same as the. Usb prolific type drivers for baofeng, mtc and older wouxun black cable. Works with wouxun models kguv9d, kguv3d, kguv6x, db16x, kguv8d and more. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Most of the frustration experienced when getting started is the initial cable and driver installation. The cp210x usb to uart bridge virtual com port vcp drivers are required for device operation as a virtual com port to facilitate host communication with cp210x products. Download the usb 1x serial port driver below save it to your computer, do not click run. Kenwood, wouxun and other two way radios equipped with standard two pin. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
If there is a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark next to the usb device, windows did not install the driver correctly. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Choose let me pick from a list of device drivers on my. I personally have used several computers to program my wouxun ht and havent had any problem other than a slightly unplugged cable with the powerwerxwouxun usb cable. Follow directions in device manager to download the correct driver the three solutions listed in this article have proven to be quite helpful in fixing a prolific usb to serial driver not working on windows 10. Just be sure to download the usb driver also and install that before you connect the radio. To see more matches, use our custom search engine to find the exact driver tech tip.
This video will show you how to install the proper windows drivers for the pl2303 usbtocomm programming cable used to program. Kguv6d direct download zipped use only on 6d units with f2 serial number only narrow band radio. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Run vista and click through any startup dialogues, then create a new show. Setting the port assignment from the device manager wouxun. Ftdi makes a high quality usb to serial chip that has a good, working driver built in to many operating systems. Kguvd1p use only on units purchased after 21 with fm serial number 20321. This is the only cable i can currently get to work with the signed usb serial pl2303. If you see a usb serial controller or similarly named device with a yellow triangle in these groups, then you are most likely missing the usb cable driver or have an incorrect version installed. If you have the black baofeng cd look for the installer usb. Signed mac os driver for winchiphead ch340 serial bridge and download.
Another ham said that i have a prolific driver problem. Easily program your wouxun radio from your pc windows 10, 8, 7 or vista over usb. Insert the two pin end of the usb or serial cable and connect the other end to the computer. Findcomport program a program to determine if a usb cable is working. If you have successfully used this dl with an otherwise unconfirmed os please leave a comment.
As mentioned, apparently the driver chips are bogus, and the powerwerx drivers are older ones that wouxun usb check the chips for authenticity, and wouxun usb you get win 7 woudun not auto update the prolific driver. These devices can also interface to a host using the direct access driver. Please be warned that counterfeit fake pl2303hx chip rev a usb to serial controller ics using prolifics trademark logo, brandname, and device drivers, were being sold in the china market. There are some programming manual for your reference. To correct the issue, rightclick on the device and choose update driver software on the popup menu. If you recently upgraded to win10, and are using a chinese programming cable, your pc will automatically update your prolific driver.
Usb serial ch340 drivers download for windows 10, 8, 7, xp. The simple installation of usb cable drivers changed with operating systems after winxp. For pci and pcie to serial cards supports windows xpvista78 server 20082008r22012. The cover pivots at the bottom, and remains attached. Wouxun handheld radios dual band, commercial, amateur, handhelds. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off. We suggest upgrading to the newer red wouxun programming cable sku. Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. They have the latest drivers for the usb cable and i suspect the serial as well. Works windows 78, unsure of functionality on windows 10. Seller wouxun usb wojxun a brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. For most hams, that level of software driver and operating system knowledge just isnt there.
This is one of the best hand helds i have ever owned. However, i do not see anything that provides me with a driver for a. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3. Pc windows system, wouxun two way radioensure power enough. Sometimes the usbserial com port is not compatible with the software, it is necessary to reset the port assignment from the device manager.
The website has stopped providing the digital contact list in the csv file format. I think the driver problems come from cables that arent made by the company that makes the radio. The wouxun pco001 is a usb programming cable for the wouxun kgd901, kguvd1p, kguv6d, kguv8d kguv8e, kguv9d and kguv899 two way radios. In fact windows recognizes it right away on a stock computer install. Software program memories and other setting of the wouxun kguvd1p radios. Programming software is available as a free download from our website.
Prolific is the name of the development company that makes driver for usb to serial adaptors. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. This is a more friendly xp driver from the taiwan manufacturer site for pl2303 usb to serial bridge h, hx, x installshield driver setup program v2. Open device manager locate the adapter double click it select install driver from disk and when prompted, select the correct driver for your operating system. Equipment and accessories required a a kguvd1p transceiver. Prolific clone usb cable driver installation youtube. This video will show you how to install the proper windows drivers for the pl 2303 usbtocomm programming cable used to program. Ftdi makes a high quality usb to serial chip that has a good, working driver built. Kguv6d special software for 6d units with f2 serial number.
Application areas include usb rs232, usb serial, usb parallel, usb docking stations, and upgrades of legacy designs to usb. Try one of the apps below to open or edit this item. Wouxun baofeng two way radio walkie talkie computer usb programming help. I am trying to connect to an arduino with a ch340 serial to usb chip via my usb port but the computer will not recognize it. Reconnect the computer to the internet if necessary. Paul and tom, i sent the windows 7 64 bit usb to serial driver plus the uv3r and uv5r programming software to both email addresses you both provided. I purchased the wouxun kguvd1p and a fellow ham let me barrow his programming cable. For ftdi based serial and ttl products compatible with windows 788. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. The cables circuitry appears to utilize the popular prolific pl2303 chipset or one which is directly compatible.
Prolific usbtoserial comm port windows 10 microsoft. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation. My recommendation would be to try that if all else fails. With windows 10 now on the landscape, im told that once you have the prolific driver described below successfully installed. Recent versions of the linux kernel include support for the cp2102 usbtouart bridge controller as part of the usbserial driver, so your pololu cp2102 should work right out of the box.
Cable ready after installing the usb driver, carefully unclip the top of the plastic microphone socket cover and rotate it. Prolific pl2303 drivers download for windows 10, 8, 7, xp. Wouxun kguvd1p driver for windows vista and windows 7. Choose browse my computer to install the driver manually.
It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you automatically. Kguv6d use only on 6d units with fm serial number only narrow band radio. Wouxun kguv9d plus rss or programming software and frequency limit lock unlock in english. I am reading up that it requires a usb driver update for it to work. Pololu cp2102 usbtoserial bridge driver installation.
Wouxun usb programming cable with cd software for wouxn kguvd1p kguv6d kguv8d plus kguv9d plus two way radio. The usb adapter cable for the wouxun radio is a usb to serial affair which uses the radios external earmic connectors to talk rs232 to the radio. How to get the proper windows driver for the pl2303 radio. If you see a usb serial controller or similarly named device with a yellow. Counterfeit ic products show exactly the same outside chip markings but generally are of poor quality and causes windows driver compatibility issues. Nearly a decade ago, prolific technology, a taiwanese company, developed a usb to serial chip, the pl2303. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. Baofeng tyt wouxun amateur ham radio usb programming. Conrad nerdahl wa6kue windows 10, baofeng, and chirp the windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver. Watch for a popup dialogue similar to device driver successfully loaded as the device is plugged in.
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