Useful Introduction to Two-Way Radio Programming Cable

Evie

Jul 02,2021

Programming Cable, Two-Way Radio, Programing Software

Useful introduction to two-way radio programming cable. As we know different brands and models of radios, their original channel frequencies, CTCSS, or CDS may be different, as a result, they can't communicate with each other, moreover, it is convenient to program more functions on the radio by programming cable, so the programming cable is one of the important accessories for two-way radios.

What's the function of the two-way radio programming cable?

The programming cable is also called programming lead, one end is connected to the two-way radio, the other end is connected to the USB port or serial port of the PC, through the programming software, the channel frequency, CTCSS, CDS, and other parameters can be modified under the computer operating system.

What's the working principle of the two-way radio programming cable?

Programming Cable circuit board

Programming Cable schematic diagram

The first above picture is for the circuit board of programming cable, the main chip model is PL2303, two-way radio and PC transmit and convert data through this chip.

The second above picture is for the schematic diagram of the programming cable, the two-way radio and PC are connected by three wires, GND, TX, and RX respectively.

How to use the programming cable?

1. Install driver for programming cable and software for two-way radio.

2. Connect the two-way radio to a computer by programming cable, then select the correct COM port.

How many types of programming cables?

1. Dived by chip type: PL2303 and FTDI232.

2. Dived by the connector for PC: USB interface and serial interface.

USB interface and serial interface

3. Dived by the connector of two-way radios:

Single pin: 3.5mm and 2.5mm
2 Pin: Kenwood 2pin, Motorola 2pin, and Midland 2pin
Multi-pin: Motorola multi-pin, Hytera multi-pin
Mobile phone type interface: Mini-USB, Micro-USB, Type-C
Crystal connector: RJ45 and RJ11
Aviation interface

Tips:

1. When you purchase a programming cable, please make sure that its connector is compatible with your two-way radio, don't make a mistake!

2. To avoid damage to your radio, you'd better get the original programming software from your radio sellers.

Hope this useful introduction to two-way radio programming cable can give you help, if you still have a question about it, please don't hesitate to consult us, we are always available to assist you!