--- product_id: 109310067 title: "PC001 FTDI USB Programming Cable, Plug and Play, Ultra Fast, Compatible with BaoFeng UV-5R BF888S BF-F8HP UV-5RX3 GM-30 Kenwood TYT Two Way Radio (FTDI)" brand: "radioddity" price: "125.17 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Radioddity" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/109310067-pc001-ftdi-usb-programming-cable-plug-and-play-ultra-fast store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Ultra Fast Programming Plug and Play 18-Month Warranty PC001 FTDI USB Programming Cable, Plug and Play, Ultra Fast, Compatible with BaoFeng UV-5R BF888S BF-F8HP UV-5RX3 GM-30 Kenwood TYT Two Way Radio (FTDI) **Brand:** radioddity **Price:** 125.17 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate Your Radio Game with Effortless Connectivity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PC001 FTDI USB Programming Cable, Plug and Play, Ultra Fast, Compatible with BaoFeng UV-5R BF888S BF-F8HP UV-5RX3 GM-30 Kenwood TYT Two Way Radio (FTDI) by radioddity - **How much does it cost?** 125.17 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/109310067-pc001-ftdi-usb-programming-cable-plug-and-play-ultra-fast) ## Best For - radioddity enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted radioddity brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rapid Setup:** Save time with ultra-fast programming compared to general cables. - β€’ **Risk-Free Purchase:** Enjoy 60 days no reason return and 18 months warranty. - β€’ **User-Friendly Design:** Simple to use with CPS and Chirp for effortless operation. - β€’ **Driver-Free Experience:** 100% Authentic FTDI Chipset ensures no driver issues. - β€’ **Seamless Compatibility:** Works with Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu systems. ## Overview The Radioddity PC001 FTDI USB Programming Cable is designed for seamless programming of various two-way radios, featuring a 100% authentic FTDI chipset for a driver-free experience. Compatible with multiple operating systems, this ultra-fast cable simplifies your setup process, ensuring you can connect and program your devices in no time. With an 18-month warranty and a 60-day return policy, it's the perfect choice for professionals seeking reliability and efficiency. ## Description Buy Radioddity PC001 FTDI USB Programming Cable, Plug and Play, Ultra Fast, Compatible with BaoFeng UV-5R BF888S BF-F8HP UV-5RX3 GM-30 Kenwood TYT Two Way Radio (FTDI): Two-Way Radios - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Works well (with radio-related issues) - The cable worked with 3 radios and two different programming software packages - but there were minor difficulties worth knowing about in case you encounter them. Plugged into a USB port on my older Windows 8.1 system, it was immediately detected and the driver automatically installed within less than a minute. A quick check of Windows Device Manager showed that it was assigned COM Port 3 (COM Port number must be set in the programming software). I've tried it with three radios: Puxing PX-777 & PX-UV973, and a Baofeng UV-3R+ (yes, a pretty miscellaneous collection of older cheap radios). Worked first time with the PX-777, using CHIRP software. At first, the UV-3R+ connected, but read garbage data bearing a vague resemblance to the already programmed channels (again, using CHIRP). Unplugging and re-plugging FIRMLY into the radio eventually got it working. The PX-UV973 is not supported by CHIRP, and programming software for it is hard to find these days (and its Yahoo group is gone, along with all those groups). Fortunately I'd downloaded a (supposedly) compatible programming software some years ago when I bought the radio, so I virus checked it locally and online (VirusTotal), and installed. But nothing - software could not see the radio at all. Unplugging and re-plugging repeatedly and firmly did nothing. Looking closely at the radio, I noticed that although the PX-777 and PX-UV973 radios look externally similar, and use the same batteries, microphone, etc., the microphone jacks, where the programming cable plugs in, were physically different. Were the PX-UV973 jacks ever so slightly recessed? Maybe. Noting the above, I squeezed the plug into the side of the radio, and suddenly got a connection, but garbage data. Thus encouraged, I squeezed the radio (being careful not to hit the PTT), holding the plug in FIRMLY while the program did the read, and it worked. So I was getting an issue others have noted with some programming cable/radio combinations - it can be difficult to get them plugged deeply enough into the radio jacks to connect and work. On some radios, trimming a little plastic off the plug is even necessary. With my radios, one worked, one required a firm push plugging in, and the other one required that the plug be held in firmly while reading/writing. I'm writing this off mostly to oddities with two of the radios, as the programming cable works fine once such issues are overcome. Good cable, just check for less than full mating if you have issues with the radio not being "seen" by the software or not reading/writing reliably. Review: Great for programming your radio - I bought this to program my Anytone 878, works great. Uses the same "KENWOOD" style 2 pin connector for thw radio. Works great!! Highly recommended ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MQ7TB31 | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,213 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios | | Brand Name | Radioddity | | Cable Type | USB | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Female | | Connector Type | USB Type A | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,075) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04897093821188 | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Shape | Round | | Item Weight | 35 Grams | | Manufacturer | Radioddity | | Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts | | Model | PC001 | | Number of Pins | 2 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Fast programming, Works with Mac OS X, OS X, macOS | | Specification Met | RoHS | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Radioddity - **Cable Type:** USB - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connector Type:** USB Type A - **Special Feature:** Fast programming, Works with Mac OS X, OS X, macOS ## Images ![PC001 FTDI USB Programming Cable, Plug and Play, Ultra Fast, Compatible with BaoFeng UV-5R BF888S BF-F8HP UV-5RX3 GM-30 Kenwood TYT Two Way Radio (FTDI) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61i8l9wIyyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well (with radio-related issues) *by A***R on August 18, 2020* The cable worked with 3 radios and two different programming software packages - but there were minor difficulties worth knowing about in case you encounter them. Plugged into a USB port on my older Windows 8.1 system, it was immediately detected and the driver automatically installed within less than a minute. A quick check of Windows Device Manager showed that it was assigned COM Port 3 (COM Port number must be set in the programming software). I've tried it with three radios: Puxing PX-777 & PX-UV973, and a Baofeng UV-3R+ (yes, a pretty miscellaneous collection of older cheap radios). Worked first time with the PX-777, using CHIRP software. At first, the UV-3R+ connected, but read garbage data bearing a vague resemblance to the already programmed channels (again, using CHIRP). Unplugging and re-plugging FIRMLY into the radio eventually got it working. The PX-UV973 is not supported by CHIRP, and programming software for it is hard to find these days (and its Yahoo group is gone, along with all those groups). Fortunately I'd downloaded a (supposedly) compatible programming software some years ago when I bought the radio, so I virus checked it locally and online (VirusTotal), and installed. But nothing - software could not see the radio at all. Unplugging and re-plugging repeatedly and firmly did nothing. Looking closely at the radio, I noticed that although the PX-777 and PX-UV973 radios look externally similar, and use the same batteries, microphone, etc., the microphone jacks, where the programming cable plugs in, were physically different. Were the PX-UV973 jacks ever so slightly recessed? Maybe. Noting the above, I squeezed the plug into the side of the radio, and suddenly got a connection, but garbage data. Thus encouraged, I squeezed the radio (being careful not to hit the PTT), holding the plug in FIRMLY while the program did the read, and it worked. So I was getting an issue others have noted with some programming cable/radio combinations - it can be difficult to get them plugged deeply enough into the radio jacks to connect and work. On some radios, trimming a little plastic off the plug is even necessary. With my radios, one worked, one required a firm push plugging in, and the other one required that the plug be held in firmly while reading/writing. I'm writing this off mostly to oddities with two of the radios, as the programming cable works fine once such issues are overcome. Good cable, just check for less than full mating if you have issues with the radio not being "seen" by the software or not reading/writing reliably. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for programming your radio *by M***Y on December 14, 2025* I bought this to program my Anytone 878, works great. Uses the same "KENWOOD" style 2 pin connector for thw radio. Works great!! Highly recommended ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Program radios with ease with no driver fuss. *by B***R on April 13, 2019* I bought this programming cable to have as a spare. I used it on several of my radios and haven’t had a single problem programming any of them with it. It has an official FTDI chip inside so there’s no fuss with loading drivers or what not. It truly is plug and play. I’ve used it with my Mac Mini and it works flawlessly. In my experience the read and write times are about the same as to what I get on my other programming cable from BTECH. This one is a few dollars cheaper however. I have included a picture of the two cables with the Radioddity cable on the left and BTECH cable is on the right and they both look very similar. It has the 2-pin Kenwood style plug so it will program many of the Kenwood, Baofeng, Retevis, Wouxun radios on the market. What it will not program is DMR radios as those radios have the chipset built into the radio itself. It’s not a fault of this cable just the way those radios are designed. Because of the simplicity of using this cable as it is a true plug and play, save yourself a few dollars and give this one a try. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/109310067-pc001-ftdi-usb-programming-cable-plug-and-play-ultra-fast](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/109310067-pc001-ftdi-usb-programming-cable-plug-and-play-ultra-fast) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*