Powerwerx USB Programming Cable for Wouxun Radios
Thank you for purchasing the optional USB Programming Cable for your Wouxun Radio. The following guides and tutorials will walk you through the step by step process of configuring your system and radio for computer programming.
New Installation Guide for the Powerwerx USB Programming Cable for Wouxun Radios
The following guide will walk you through the step by step process of configuring your system and radio for computer programming.
Troubleshooting Guide for the Powerwerx USB Programming Cable for Wouxun Radios
The following guide will walk help you troubleshoot common support issues for setting up your USB programming cable.
Memory Programmming Tutorial for Wouxun Radios
The following tutorial will walk you though step by step programming in your first memory channel.
Advanced User Direct Downloads for Wouxun Radios
The following links are direct downloads to USB cable drivers and radio programming software.
Select Your Wouxun Radio Model
Click on the radio below that you would like to configure for computer programming.
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| KG-UV3D | KG-UV6X/KG-UV6D | KG-UVA1 | KG-UVA1X | KG-833 |
Select the Appropriate Guide or Tutorial for Your KG-UV3D(change model)
New Installation Guide
Select this option if you are installing the programming software for the first time on this computer.
Troubleshooting Guide
Select this option if you have previously attempted installation, but are receiving a failed connection
error or are unable to program your Wouxun radio from your computer.
Memory Programming Tutorial
After you have successfully read from the radio, select this option to learn how to program memory channels.
Advanced User Direct Downloads
Advanced users can select this option to download USB cable drivers and radio programming software. For new installations,
please use the step by step new installation guide, which helps solve
several common installation issues.
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Downloading the USB Cable Driver
Sorry, your opertaing system does not appear to be supported. Please select from the following download options:
USB Cable driver for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
USB Cable driver for Windows XP and Windows 2000
Installing the USB Cable Driver
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| 1. Run the Driver Installer | 2. Click Yes | 3. Follow Setup Instructions |
| Once the download finishes, click Run to start installing. | Click Yes to accept the User Account Control settings dialog. | Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installer. |
When the installer has completed, click "Finish" and then continue to the next step.
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Plug Your USB Programming Cable into Your Computer
With your radio off and your radio disconnected from the USB cable, plug the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
If this is your first time plugging the USB cable into your computer, wait a moment for the message Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port, Device driver software installed successfully as shown to the right. You may also hear a windows sound upon insertion.
When you see the notification to the right, continue to the next step.
For any other errors or messages that may occur, select begin the troubleshooting guide.
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Downloading KG-UV3D Programming Software...
Your programming software download should start automatically within seconds. If it doesn't, restart the download.
Installing the Programming Software
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| 1. Run the Setup Software | 2. Click Yes | 3. Follow Setup Instructions |
| Once the download finishes, click Run to start installing. | Click Yes to accept the User Account Control settings dialog. | Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installer. |
When setup has completed successfully, click "Close" and then continue to the next step.
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Reading From the Radio with the Programming Software
Locate the new icon on your desktop labeled Powerwerx KG-UV3D and double click the icon to launch the radio programming software.
With your radio off, lift open the flap on the right side of your radio, lifting from the top.
Connect the 2-pin connector of the USB cable to the radio. Push the connector in firmly to make sure it is fully seated.
Turn your radio on.
In the programming software, select from the Program menu Read from Radio(R).
After a moment, the red and green leds on the radio will begin to flash during the read.
| Back | Memory Programming Tutorial You're done when you see the "Read Success" message. You may now begin the Memory Programming Tutorial Troubleshooting Guide If you received a "Failed Connection" message, continue on to the troubleshooting guide. Shop for Wouxun Radio Accessories Find popular accessories for your Wouxun Radio like speaker mics, headsets, extra battery packs, and more. |
Troubleshooting the "Failed Connection" Message
Start by turning your radio Off.
Disconnect the USB cable 2-pin connector from the radio.
Connect the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
Click Start or open the Start Menu in the bottom left corner.
On the right column, right-click Computer or My Computer, and then click Manage.
Then click Device Manager in the left navigation pane.
You can alternatively launch device manager by typing the command devmgmt.msc in the Start Search box, or in the Run box.
Locate the category Ports (COM & LPT).
Expand that category by clicking on the arrow or plus next to it.
Locate the device that reads Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port and remember the COM number at the end.
Please select the option below that best describes what you see.
| Back | "USB Serial Controller" under "Other Devices" Click the link above to correct the driver issue (Windows Code 31). Yellow Triangle Next to "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port" Click the link above to choose the correct version (Windows Code 10). The Prolific Comm Port is larger than or equal to 10 The Comm Port number is too large. Click the link above to change your comm port to a lower number. The Prolific Comm Port is smaller than or equal to 9 The Comm Port number is OK. Click the link above to continue the troubleshooting guide. |
Verifying Comm Port Availability
Locate the icon on your desktop labeled Powerwerx KG-UV3D and double click the icon to launch the radio programming software.
In the programming software on the top menu click on Communication Port.
Select the correct COM option with the comm port number in device manager from the previous step.
Click OK.
Please select the option below that best describes what you see.
| Back | I am Unable to Select My Comm Port The Comm Port is unavailable and may be in use. Click the link above to troubleshoot further. I am Able to Select My Comm Port The Comm Port is available. Click the link above to continue the troubleshooting guide. Unable to Locate the Radio Programming Software You may be missing the Radio Programming Software. Click the link above to continue to the software setup step. |
Attempting Communication with Your Radio
With your radio off, lift open the flap on the right side of your radio, lifting from the top.
Connect the 2-pin connector of the USB cable to the radio.
Push the connector in firmly to make sure it is fully seated.
Turn your radio on.
In the programming software, select from the Program menu Read from Radio(R).
Please select the option below that best describes what you see.
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Additional Steps to Try Before Contacting Support
Try rebooting your computer.
Try using another USB port. For example, if the USB cable is plugged into the front of your computer, try a port in the back.
Try a different computer.
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Changing the Prolific Comm Port Number
In device manager, right click on Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COMxx) and select Properties.
Click the Port Settings tab.
Click the Advanced... button.
In the lower left corner, next to COM Port Number, click on the drop down box and select any COM number less than 10 (1 thru 9) that does not say (in use).
Click OK, then OK.
Reboot your computer for the new COM port number to take effect and try again.
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Comm Port is In Use
The Comm Port number assigned to the USB Cable is in use by other running software and is unavailable to the Wouxun Programming Software.
Try closing all other running applications on your computer, esspecially other software that uses comm ports.
Likely candidates are GPS or PDA applications and other radio programming or communications software.
You may also try rebooting your computer if you have not already.
Then, go back to the previous step and try again.
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USB Serial Controller under Other Devices in Device Manager
Right click on USB Serial Controller and select Update Driver Software.
Then select Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.
Let Windows install the driver and then go back to Device Manager and you will see that Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port has moved to Ports (COM & LPT).
Continue to the next step.
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Yellow Triangle Next to Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port in Device Manager
Right click on Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COMX) and select Update Driver Software.
Then select Browse my computer for driver software.
On the next window select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
On the next window choose the following model version and date:
Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port Version: 3.2.0.0 [7/31/2007]
Select this version and click Next.
You will see a message that says Windows has sucessfully updated your driver software. Click Close.
The yellow triangle in device manager should be gone.
Continue to the next step to test radio connectivity.
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How to Enter an RX & TX Frequency and Calculate for a Repeater TX Offset
When using an amateur repeater, your will need to enter the Receive (RX) frequency as well as the correct transmit (TX) frequency.
You can refer to your local repeater list or directory for a list of frequencies and their correct offset frequency and Encode tone. As you will see below, each state will vary their local frequency band plans.
The 2-Meter band uses a - or +.600 KHz shift when transmitting. The UHF (70 cm) band uses - or + 5.000 MHz shift. For example, in Southern California on the UHF band they use a (-) shift. While in Northern California they use a (+) shift on the UHF.
Let's say we want to enter a repeater frequency of 145.300 with a (-)minus offset.
We now have to calculate the repeaters offset (TX) frequency. 2M repeaters are always + or -600 KHz. In most cases it's a minus (-) .600KHz
So we would take the receive frequency of 145.300 and subtract .600 KHz for the repeater shift. So our TX frequency would be 144.700
In the RX Frequency column enter [1 4 5 . 3 0 0]
In our TX Frequency column enter [1 4 4 . 7 0 0]
We have now entered the correct RX & TX frequency for this repeater.
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How to Enter a Receive only Memory Channel
Quite often, we may want to enter a frequency into a memory channel for listening only (no TX). Let's say you want to enter a NOAA weather channel for receive only into memory channel #50.
Open the software and on the left side of the screen, Click on "Channel Message"
Scroll down to memory #50.
Type in the receive frequency [1 6 2 . 5 5 0] and hit enter.
Next click your mouse on the TX frequency box. Now press the delete key.
You should now see a Receive frequency of 162.550 and the TX frequency should now be blank.
Scroll across to the right side of the screen and in the "CH Name" box type in a name of "WX1"
You have now entered a receive weather channel into memory #50 and have added a name of "WX1" to label this memory.
Repeat the steps above as needed for add additional memory channels for receiving with no TX in that memory slot.
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Selecting the correct Encode (transmit) Tone to Access the Repeater
In addition to entering the correct RX & TX frequencies above, most repeaters also require the use of a CTCSS or Encode tone.
After referring to your local frequency list click on the "Encode" column and select the correct (TX) tone for this repeater.
In most cases the "Decode" column should stay blank with OFF selected.
Using the information above you can now enter a receive, transmit frequencies, Encode tone and channel name for each memory channel.
Now go and have fun!
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