The software interface looks like Windows 98—don't panic.
| Error Message | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | "Failed to open port" | The cable isn't recognized. Reinstall the Prolific driver. | | "Check connection" | The radio was off. Turn it on, then hit "Read" again. | | "Frequency out of range" | The BF-1904 is locked to UHF (400–470Mhz). You cannot type 520Mhz. | | Corrupted .dat file | Never use BF-888S software to open a BF-1904 file. | baofeng bf1904 software download new
PC programming software lets you:
The Baofeng BF-1904 has undergone several hardware revisions over the last two years. Older software versions (v1.02 or v1.05) often fail to read the radio, displaying a dreaded "Communication Error" or "Check Connection" message. The software interface looks like Windows 98—don't panic
The new software (currently version v1.10 or higher) includes: | | "Check connection" | The radio was off