Review on 🔌 Baofeng USB Programming Cable - PL2303 Compatible with Chirp for Two-Way Ham Portable Radios: UV-5R, BF-F8HP, BF-888S, UV82HP, GT-3, UV-9S, BF-R3 (Black) by Tony Suggs

This cable does exactly what we need. We were able to reprogram our Baofeng radios after my dimwitted husband pressed reset everything on both of our radios and erased all data. The software that came with it on a mini disk is not good. Most computers these days don't come with CD/DVD drives, so it's pretty much either a stand or junkyard fodder. You can download Baofeng radio program CHIRP program online. However, reprogramming one of these radios is not easy. You really need to know what you're doing. But the cable is definitely needed, and this one does the job.