I bought one of these and a cheap baofeng programming cable off ebay, , the cheap cable had a counterfeit prolific chipset in it (like all of them) and i could not get it to work, after arsing around for two days to get it to work i seen the light and bought a prog cable with a genuine FTDI Chipset from Techfix-uk, now it works no problem after windows 10 self downloaded the drivers, make sure it is a genuine ftdi cable and the port is set in the prog software and device manager. save yourself the headache and use a cable with a genuine FTDI chipset.
That last clip of GB3LI... I was listening to that QSO from Pyms Chair high spot just north of Buxton. If I'd have known we could have tried for a long distance simplex contact on your new radio!
I have a working cable that works fine with UV-5R's and BF-888's. Using the KD-C1 software, correct com port selected... I get an error both reading and writing to them. Useless so far
Hi. I started programming the radio this morning. But after programming and turning radio off, disconnect program cable and turn radio on there is no led indication that the radio is on, no voice announcement when switching channels and only led indicator when transmitting. I noticed in your video that I did not hear the voice channel name and there is no light on when you are transmitting. Any clue on that ? Thanks..
Hi ben, you'll see in the video there's a dropdown menu to set the voice, etc. No LED indicator when the radio is on. There is a light when the radio RX and TX.
Hi. My problem is solved, but it was hardware related. I also got no audio with the squelch open. I opened the radio and found that one of the connectors for the headphone output was not soldered at all. After soldering that connector my radio gives the sound again. Thanks for your tutorial !
Hi there, I know this is a 2w radio and that the software can program channels at LOW or HIGH , but is the radio capable of switching to LOW ? Cannot see it confirmed anywhere
Hi,got the zastone x6 download the programme soft wear (kd-c1) but can not open the communication port, for some reason,re downloaded same this any ideas .paul
Hi, don't have one of these radios so can't vouch exactly for this programming software. I have a Hytera PD-365 and Connect Systems CS750, both use USB programming cables and I use Oracle Virtualbox on a Mac then install Windows XP as a virtual machine and you're away.
Thanks ! Spent one hour trying to read the radio. In your movie I noticed that you have to press read in the next window again or you can wait forever....
hi, nice video. May i know the purpose of changing all these parameters in the computer? to get better signal receiption or anything else? forgive my english... . thanks
Hi mate can these work straight out of the box from one radio to the other or do I have to program anything as I would like a set for me and my daughter but need to just be able to turn them on and be able to communicate straight out of the box thanks in advance Andy P.s Great vids
Thanks a lot mate I could not get non in the end so I got a pair of Baofeng 888s hope there ok cheers and many thanks for getting back to me oh will the Baofengs work out the box ??? Thanx buddy
My Zeadio ZS-B1 clones arrived today. Identical in every way. Great little radios!
Nice one mate.
I bought one of these and a cheap baofeng programming cable off ebay, , the cheap cable had a counterfeit prolific chipset in it (like all of them) and i could not get it to work, after arsing around for two days to get it to work i seen the light and bought a prog cable with a genuine FTDI Chipset from Techfix-uk, now it works no problem after windows 10 self downloaded the drivers, make sure it is a genuine ftdi cable and the port is set in the prog software and device manager. save yourself the headache and use a cable with a genuine FTDI chipset.
Yeah it's a minefield Paddy, I've had a tonne of issues with crappy cables over the years. Glad you got it sorted!
All sorted now, the FTDI cable was £17 but worth it, the ebay cable is going back
Fashionable and functional. What more do you want! Good vid as always
Cheers Jamie
That last clip of GB3LI... I was listening to that QSO from Pyms Chair high spot just north of Buxton. If I'd have known we could have tried for a long distance simplex contact on your new radio!
Ah damnit! Are you portable tomorrow?
+Ringway Manchester yes I will be in the afternoon until about half 4. Don't know where from though. So many good radio places around here!
Ok I'm hoping to be out tomorrow I'll contact you on the group on fb and we'll have to hook up on air
thank for making this clip, very interesting. just ordered the Zastone X6 which i think is the same radio.
Hey, yes it is! I just received mine today after waiting a month for it. I only paid $10CAD/$7.5USD/£6, but that the seller's mistake.
Great stuff! :)
Is it possible to connect WLN 888plus and KD-CI? Our supplier says its model to model only I can't connect different model.
I have a working cable that works fine with UV-5R's and BF-888's. Using the KD-C1 software, correct com port selected... I get an error both reading and writing to them. Useless so far
Quite impressive! I'm surprised at how well it seems to work. I might need to buy a couple of these for a mess around.
Cheers Sean, definitely worth the £15
Ive just received the baofeng bf T20 (a pair) no program cables or discs or anything. Can I simply use out of the box of must these be programmed
Sadly not they’re programmed with test frequencies that will likely interfere with other spectrum users.
Hi. I started programming the radio this morning. But after programming and turning radio off, disconnect program cable and turn radio on there is no led indication that the radio is on, no voice announcement when switching channels and only led indicator when transmitting. I noticed in your video that I did not hear the voice channel name and there is no light on when you are transmitting. Any clue on that ? Thanks..
Hi ben, you'll see in the video there's a dropdown menu to set the voice, etc. No LED indicator when the radio is on. There is a light when the radio RX and TX.
Hi. My problem is solved, but it was hardware related. I also got no audio with the squelch open. I opened the radio and found that one of the connectors for the headphone output was not soldered at all. After soldering that connector my radio gives the sound again. Thanks for your tutorial !
Glad you got it sorted Ben
£8.99 on Amazon at the moment.
does anyone have the software ? I have the programming lead from a uv5r but the download on 409 shop is offline.
That's impressive Lewis. Its a nice little radio. How is the battery life.
Cheers for the comment Fred. Battery isn't bad at all really. I've not ran it empty yet.
how do you put back to default settings?
This works from Ramsbottom incredible m8 thanks for the frequencies I use a esynic walkie talkie programmed it’s mint though Cristal clear
Excellent Review... Thanks!
Thanks John :)
Hi there, I know this is a 2w radio and that the software can program channels at LOW or HIGH , but is the radio capable of switching to LOW ? Cannot see it confirmed anywhere
the software is on the zastone site
Hi,got the zastone x6 download the programme soft wear (kd-c1) but can not open the communication port, for some reason,re downloaded same this any ideas .paul
Have you selected the right port in the settings Paul? Cheers
That is very impressive for the price. ....
Definitely Michael
Can you use the Mini USB cable that comes with it to program it?
No.
@@kwakamonkey Thanks.
Hey Bro I bought one of these, but there is no softwhere for mac !!! or how do I program it any ideas or advice would be great
Alex
Hi Alex, I don't know how to programme with mac. Is there anyone who can lend you a windows PC?
Ringway Manchester hey yea I mite have to ask someone ahhh I hate when tech is only windows based it shows more plp use ham in the uk
Yeah it is annoying, hope you get it sorted mate
Hi, don't have one of these radios so can't vouch exactly for this programming software. I have a Hytera PD-365 and Connect Systems CS750, both use USB programming cables and I use Oracle Virtualbox on a Mac then install Windows XP as a virtual machine and you're away.
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why isnt my port selections showing ? how do i know what port to use ??
How would you say it compares to the Sainsonic RST567 being the same form factor?
Very similar Michael, slightly bigger antenna on the sainsonic and 99 channels too.
what cable did you use to program this one? is the regular cable for baofengs?
Yes mate
how do i able to monitor other channels?
Hi, does anyone know how to turn on the VOX function, already turn it on via software but not working
Thanks ! Spent one hour trying to read the radio. In your movie I noticed that you have to press read in the next window again or you can wait forever....
how to change channels in this walkie talkie. no button for changing the channels
There are up and down buttons on the side
may i ask can you use this to the other walkie talkie? or need to be the same?
You can use it iwth any
Can you program a “roger beep” on this radio?
No I don't think so
ok, Thanks for the reply
hi where we can download da software. do u have a link for windows. tnx
Search for Chirp :)
ok thnks i already program my unit.
When I got to settings it says port c, what does that mean?
Cheers Paul.
I'm not sure Paul can you email me a screenshot? ringwaymanchester2@gmail.com
hi, nice video. May i know the purpose of changing all these parameters in the computer? to get better signal receiption or anything else? forgive my english... . thanks
Maybe add or remove dcs/ctcss codes and power setup
WLN KD-C1 and Radioddity R1 is the same radio?
It appears so
Hi mate can these work straight out of the box from one radio to the other or do I have to program anything as I would like a set for me and my daughter but need to just be able to turn them on and be able to communicate straight out of the box thanks in advance Andy P.s Great vids
Hi Andy yes they should work out of the box mate
Thanks a lot mate I could not get non in the end so I got a pair of Baofeng 888s hope there ok cheers and many thanks for getting back to me oh will the Baofengs work out the box ??? Thanx buddy
Yes they should Andy! Let me know how you get on mate. Cheers
License free ?
Not neccessarily