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XLT Painless Programming Cable for Baofeng, Kenwood, and Wouxun

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NO HASSLE INSTALLATION!! GENUINE FTDI CHIP!!

Quick Overview

Take the pain out of programming your Baofeng (Pofung), Kenwood or Wouxun radio with the XLT RPC-K1-UF Painless Programming Cable!

Let's face it, some USB programming cables use cloned or counterfeit Prolific chips, making driver installation a pain. Why torture yourself with a cheap imitation that may or may not work? The XLT Painless Programming Cable has a genuine FTDI chip inside, so installation is quick, easy and hassle-free.

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$17.99

Details

Take the pain out of programming your Baofeng (Pofung), Kenwood or Wouxun radio with the XLT RPC-K1-UF Painless Programming Cable!

Let's face it, some USB programming cables use cloned or counterfeit Prolific chips, making driver installation a pain. Why torture yourself with a cheap imitation that may or may not work? The XLT Painless Programming Cable has a genuine FTDI chip inside, so installation is quick, easy and hassle-free.

The FTDI driver installs almost automatically on most Microsoft Windows PCs with only a few screen prompts. Simply plug the cable into your USB port, follow the prompts, and within minutes your cable is ready to connect to your radio!

  • XLT Painless Programming Cable
  • Length: 3ft. (91.44cm)
  • Genuine FTDI chip
  • Model: RPC-K1-UF
  • No legacy or third-party drivers required
  • A true plug-n-play solution!
  • Works with Baofeng UV-5R, UV-B6, BF-F9 and other Baofeng radios, Kenwood two pin radios, Wouxun, Puxing, Weierwei, Quansheng and other two way radios with a Kenwood connector.


Tired of messing with Baofeng programming cables that won't install or recognize your radio? End the pain now with the RPC-K1-UF Painless Programming Cable from XLT!

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  1. Wouxun KG-805G review by Hardrock32 on 12/26/2023
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    Cbale worked painlessly on this HT!!

  2. Works well review by Fuzz on 9/19/2022
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    Cable works well. Using Windows 11. Works for my Wouxun and my Baofeng.

  3. No problems review by Wesley on 2/27/2022
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    Had issues with the Baofeng cable. The XLT was definently painless. No problems with Baofengs and my Wouxun.

  4. Finally this one works. review by Big Mule on 11/22/2021
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    Not all cables are equal. If they don't have the chip installed in the cable it just won't work. Drove me nuts trying to make a faulty cable work. I finally ordered this cable and "presto" everything works just like they said it would. Life is good when it works.

  5. Works great review by SM56 on 10/25/2021
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    Cable worked perfectly for radio programming.

  6. Works as advertised review by Dragonhank54 on 9/28/2021
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    This cable worked for both of my radios perfectly.

  7. Worked Great with Parallels review by tom on 9/14/2021
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    Used this on an Intel Mac running Big Sur with Parallels running Windows 10 in a VM. No drivers or anything was required.

  8. Fine cable. review by Jsl262 on 8/29/2021
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    Cable is great.

  9. It Works! review by Syone on 8/9/2021
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    It worked as stated in the advertisement. I was able to program my Wouxun KG-905G radios with no problems.

  10. Once I learned one thing... it worked great. review by Andrew on 6/14/2021
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    Just a quick note about my experience with this cable in case anyone else has had the same issue. To the point... if you enter frequencies into the (Wouxun radio) software that are outside the range of the radio's transmit capability, it will not "write" to the radio at all. A window will pop up telling you which frequencies are out of range, and once you delete those freqs it will "write" just fine. I wish the pop up window would tell you that. But hey, struggle builds character. I have used this cable on Wouxun models KG-UV9Dplus, KG-UV9P, and KG-Uv9D Mate. It really worked well. Also I DID have to find and download the drivers for it... Windows 10.

  11. Does Not Work For My Baofeng UV5R review by Grigori on 5/15/2021
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    I have never derived any use or benefit whatsoever from CHIRP. Across three different computers, it has never worked for me. For those of you who have made it work, good for you.

    I tried this cable on a UV5R and it will not read the radio. A BTWR video said drivers are already in this cable and just plugging it into your computer should see the drivers load. That didn't happen on my Dell Latitude with Windows 7. The video says if this doesn't happen, loading them is "intuitive". Seriously. I am not a computer geek so no, it is not intuitive. I require some help and explanation of this process. The BTWR site supposedly had the factory software on it at one time but it is not available now. Why? CHIRP doesn't work for me. If I try to download software from the Baofeng site, it automatically sends me to a RAHR, ROHR, or similar site that wants to sell me drivers or something at a king's ransome. Why is this stuff not available on BTWR's site, anymore?

  12. excellent product review by JohnBoy on 2/25/2021
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    works flawlessly

  13. Good quality cable review by Rob on 2/22/2021
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    Nice programming cable. I like the red and green LEDs that light up during data transfer. Works fine with my KG-UV9P HT.

  14. Works Perfect review by Bill890 on 2/6/2021
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    Great working programming cable.

  15. Painless review by Pete on 2/6/2021
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    Use to program my Wouxun kg-uv9p worked perfectly with with Windows 10

  16. Get this one review by Tom from Fl on 1/16/2021
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    There are two variants. This was cable self installed the driver software. Easy peezy.

  17. Excellent Product review by George W on 10/28/2020
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    Bought this cable to program Kenwood TK-260G s and TK-272Gs using older Kenwood software and Windows 10. Effortless. Plugged in cable and it worked with no other hassels. Would highly recommend.

  18. Works out of the box review by Ben on 10/6/2020
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    Windows 10 found the device with out any fuss. Works well with the radio and vendor software.

  19. Cable is easy review by bosboy on 9/2/2020
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    Used to program my 805G - worked perfectly.

  20. Perfect! review by Peter on 9/1/2020
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    No need to enter any button commands (I'm looking at you Yaesu) and it really is plug and play. Well made too.

  21. Makes Life Easy review by Mtpockets on 8/22/2020
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    Cable worked without issue, I would say it is a good investment.

  22. This cable is what I needed review by Bassman on 8/10/2020
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    I had the Baofeng cable but it would not work with my Macbook Pro only PC. This cable allows me to run Chirp on my Mac and recognize the USB-C port - where the OEM Baofeng connector cable would not.
    It has a LED lights that help you see the connection.

    The order of how you plug things in and turn things on seems to make a difference so play around with it if you don't succeed at first.

  23. Works great! review by Brian on 5/9/2020
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    The cable does just what it says. Plug and play on Windows 10. I did notice I had to push kind of hard to get the connection to “click” in my radio, but that’s more the radio than the cable. Once connected it interfaces with chirp perfectly and allowed me to program my Baofeng UV-5R with no pain. Great investment!

  24. Yes it's painless! review by W6JMK on 1/21/2020
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    Well worth the money. Windows 8.1 automatically installed the driver when I plugged in the cable. It worked first time with CHIRP, a Baofeng BF-F8HP and a Wouxun KG-UV9P. The COM port number doesn't change when I unplug and replug the cable.

    Tip: With the Wouxun KG-UV9P, configure CHIRP to treat it as a KG-UV9D Plus.

  25. works great for me review by roger on 1/11/2020
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    fast shipping and works great

  26. Excellent Product review by MyJeep on 9/15/2019
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    Fast shipping. Connected cable to my Windows 7 laptop, connected to internet, downloaded appropriate drivers. Once all setup, connected UV-5R and it worked perfectly! Don’t waste your money on the cheap cables. This one is awesome!!

  27. Great product review by Peter on 6/18/2019
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    Works very well. A bit pricey..

  28. XLT Painless Programming Cable review by Vern on 6/17/2019
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    I am pleased with the functionality and quality of this cable. The installation process was not as 'painless' as advertised. It was mostly procedural issues, which I was able to correct easily. If i, or my Son, need other related products, this will be the first place we will be looking. Thanks.

  29. Highly recomended review by frank on 4/24/2019
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    worked first time just as it should

  30. Works Just as advertised review by Joe User on 3/23/2019
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    Simple, worked, radio programmed & success equals,
    AWSOME :)

  31. Worked 100% review by Gil on 11/18/2018
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    The need for this cable was correctly diagnosed by Robert Price and it worked by Plug and Play first time thank you.

  32. Works as advertised review by BillP on 9/4/2018
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    After fighting the Baofeng cable, this is a lifesaver. I plugged it in, and it worked.

  33. Was not plug and play on my MAC. review by Dave on 4/6/2018
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    Was advertised as plug and play but it didn't work for me.

  34. Never Again review by w8ht on 2/21/2018
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    It did not work with my Baofeng UV-5R-3 Expensive and disappointing.

  35. I would buy this product again. review by Steven on 9/17/2017
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    The product is of first quality and performs as forecast. The problem is with the software. To this point I have not been able to get the software to load and open. Not your problem, you are the only light at the end of the day, thank you.

  36. Great product. review by Can do guy. on 7/18/2017
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    This was like having some help to get through the tedious setup.

  37. No CD review by Luc on 2/12/2017
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    Works as promised, allors you to read, write and save conf from your radio.

  38. Easy as Cake review by Aaron on 1/12/2017
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    I plugged this in to two different Macs (running 10.10.x and 10.11.x) and it just works. Much better than fighting with different drivers. Haven't tried on Windows 7 computer yet, but it's already stated to work on there. They didn't mention that it has RX/TX lights. That is a big plus. If you plug into a laptop, they might be facing down, but if you use a USB extension you can flip it around. Build quality feels nice too.

  39. Excellent product! review by RChola on 12/12/2016
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    Highly recomended

  40. this cable works thank you review by hacker on 10/29/2016
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    it great == i didnt have any issue using this radio cable

  41. Worked up to all expections. review by Zuzztz on 10/8/2016
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    Baofeng BF-F8HP.

  42. Baofeng cable review by Burnie on 9/2/2016
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    Was able to program my radio with no problems.

  43. simple. it worked perfect even w/ win 10 review by kenny ray on 8/28/2016
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    save yourself time and just get this cable.

  44. I would not buy this again review by Busdriver on 8/3/2016
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    I was highly disappointed in the cable and software. I was told that with this cable setting up my radio would be a breeze. Well after several attempts by several people I am no farther ahead then when I purchased it. What a waste of money. I definately would not recommend this item

  45. This one works review by bob on 7/15/2016
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    Have tried several, getting the driver to work is a nightmare. This one is great.

  46. Works great. review by Red on 6/20/2016
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    Fiddled around with another cable for awhile, trying to trim it to fit and get it to work on my UV-5R. It would only work intermittent, never got a full download or upload. Got the painless programming cable, plugged it in and it worked right out of the box. Definitely worth it.

  47. I though my Hand-helds were paperweights before buying this review by Agin_Cajun on 1/28/2016
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    I have 4 HT and all are more easily programmed by PC. Using QUIRK, there are no issues except with the Baofeng UV-6R. Nothing programs it, not even Baofeng software. This Painless cable outperforms any other OEM cable hands down. Effortless programming using a variety of programming software. Pay the money-get the satisfaction of accomplishment. It's that easy.

  48. Great product would buy again review by Ed on 11/30/2015
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    Quick service, used to program a Baofeng UV 5RA worked as it should.

  49. Painless Programmi ng cable lives up to its claims! review by Doc Allan on 10/21/2015
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    Cable performs as advertised. Cable appears to be very durable as do the connectors. Programming chip appears to work instantly. Fit to Baofeng radio is tight and secure when programming. Lack of instruction sheet or manual could be improved.

  50. Truly painless programming. Install drivers and go! review by Phil on 8/24/2015
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    It was fast and simple to use. All radios were programed within minutes. Great product!

  51. did not work! review by dave on 8/17/2015
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    did not work, waste of time

  52. Works Great review by Freed on 8/17/2015
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    I could not program my Baofeng UV5R with a programming cable purchased from another source but after ordering from XLT I was able to program my radio in just minutes. This one works as it should.

  53. The CD that came with this cable is completely useless to me review by Gary on 8/17/2015
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    There were no written directions, no way to tell what is useful on the disc. I am new to ham radio and don't have a clue about what to do with the info. on the disc.

  54. Works when nothing else will! review by Daniel on 8/17/2015
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    I have purchased many programming cables for the Baofeng radios and sometimes they work and sometimes they don't; very frustrating. This cable works the first time every time. I intend to get several more!

  55. Worked first time; every time! review by jimh on 8/17/2015
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    I'm really pleased with the performance of my Painless Programming Cable. I''m using it to program both a UV-5R and a UV-5R plus from an iMac and an early 2015 MacBook Pro running Mac OS 10.10.5 and it has worked beautifully. I had all but given up on computer programming those radios using the generic programming cable purchased from a major on-line retailer (which wouldn't work with my Windows XP laptop, either).

  56. This product was a life saver review by Charlie on 8/17/2015
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    After trying to program the handheld and not having any luck, this product made it a piece of cake.

  57. Great Product review by Windwalker on 4/27/2015
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    Best way to program the UV-5RA Worked first time.

  58. Works Great review by RadioVK3 on 2/7/2015
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    You have to cut small notch just before plug on radio end, or it doesn't seat properly, due to small ridge on radio plug slot. Other than that it is all good.

  59. Worked Perfectly review by KK6JKC on 2/6/2015
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    After reading all the rumors and speculation on other sites about Baofeng programming cables, these gentlemen gave an explanation I could understand and agree with. Folks, the old $6 cable is simply obsolete. Futzing with it got results for me on Windows 7, but after my Windows 8 purchase it was hopeless. Don't freeze your drivers on something that has been replaced by far better. Spring the extra money and get a cable with a chip set that is currently supported. I plugged in the cable and cycled the radio a couple of times. The cable installed itself, just like it was supposed to. It took a couple of tries to sense which serial port the cable was connected to, but then it worked perfectly.

  60. Actually works review by whynot on 2/6/2015
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    This cable and the online CHRIP software make programming a Boafeng painless.

  61. works like it should review by AC8QJ on 1/9/2015
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    so happy i purchased this cable. i had previously purchased one of the fake cables, and was forever having to reload the device driver for the fake cable. Sorry i went the cheap route initially. This cable works first & every time its plugged in. Very satisfied with the cable.

  62. software did not work. review by TeeB on 12/24/2014
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    Bought the software twice. One microDVD did not load. The other purchase the software on the microDVD was copyable, but did not function. I was trapped. No solution.

  63. Great cable! review by Roger on 11/25/2014
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    Cable works every time. Together with CHIRP I was able to program in my local repeaters and emergency service frequencies in no time flat.

  64. Great product. Replaced a POC. review by CommTech on 11/24/2014
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    Replaced a cable in which i was always having to fight the driver software. Your cable has saved me much time.

  65. Installs itself. Ignore the disk. review by Meter Reader on 11/24/2014
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    There is plenty of internet advice about what to avoid and which drivers to find and install to make a cheap counterfeit cable work on your computer. So I bought this cable instead. Go on line. Plug the cable into your computer and wait. It takes a few minutes to install and there aren't any screen prompts. I installed it on an XP laptop and a Windows 7 pc without a hitch. I used CHIRP to program my Baofeng UV5R. It works great for me.

  66. Quick and easy review by Chris / KA7CJH on 11/14/2014
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    This is a better quality cable than you get from Baofeng. My Baofeng cable stopped working after the first upload so I bought an XLT Painless to replace it. It was a plug and play solution. The new cable works with both my desktop and laptop computers. Shipping was super quick, price was very nice as well. Thanks for having the solution to my problem.

  67. Painless is Right! review by David from Alabama on 9/2/2014
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    I purchased the XLT Painless Programming cable to use on my Baofeng UV-5RE & Windows 7 computer after the OEM cable quit working. The OEM cable required lots of steps and fiddling with the Device Manager to make it work. The XLT cable was truly painless. After plugging the cable into the USB port (without the radio attached), it began searching for device drivers. It found the device driver, then updated a USB driver and everything worked. My only issue was the lack of feedback while updating the drivers, but that may have been a Windows 7 issue. It took several minutes to complete and the dialog box didn't immediately appear to let me know it was working. The supplied CD had the Prolific drivers available, but I didn't need to use them. I had to download the radio to CHIRP first, then upload on my desktop, but on my laptop I could upload immediately. I won't waste my time with any other programming cable in the future.

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