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Say Hello to the BTECH PC03 USB-C Programming Cable—Your Radios Just Got a Modern Lifeline
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
ARLINGTON, SD – Whether you’re loading fresh repeater pairs before a storm chase or cloning channels for a volunteer search-and-rescue team at 2 a.m., nothing derails momentum faster than a finicky programming cable. That’s why BTECH re-updated its best-selling PC03 for the USB-C world we actually live in. The new PC03 USB-C Programming Cable trades yesterday’s USB-A plug for the reversible, adapter-free port found on today’s laptops, tablets, and mobile workstations—while keeping the rock-solid FTDI pedigree that hams, preppers, and first responders already trust. If you can plug in a phone charger, you can program a radio—and now you can do it faster, on more devices, and in harsher conditions than ever before.
One Cable, Every Operating System
Powered by an authentic FTDI FT232RL chipset, the PC03 is instantly recognized on Windows 11/10, macOS 14 Sonoma and newer, and every major Linux distribution—no driver hunts, no COM-port roulette. Fire up CHIRP (or your radio’s CPS), click Read, and watch your frequency list populate. Counterfeit cables may beg for rollback tricks; the PC03 simply works.
USB-C: Adapter-Free Freedom
Newer laptops abandoned USB-A years ago, with the PC03 you plug straight into the port your computer already has. No dongles. No weak links. Just bulletproof data transfer—even on the job site, in the EOC, or 30 miles off-grid from the trailhead.
Clone emergency channels to a GMRS-V2, push repeater pairs to a UV-5X3, update firmware on the BF-F8HP PRO, or back up a decade of memory banks from your Kenwood handheld in minutes. If your radio uses the two-pin Kenwood K1 jack, the PC03 is your new mission-critical sidekick.
Built Tough for Daily Duty
A reinforced strain-relief collar and premium, tangle-resistant insulation shrug off the twists and tugs of go-bags, field kits, and glove-box chaos. From storm spotters updating NOAA banks to wildland crews re-keying mutual-aid groups, the PC03 is ready for round-the-clock duty.
Plug · Program · Play
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Connect the PC03 to any USB-C port.
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Watch the FTDI driver auto-install in seconds.
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Launch CHIRP → Read Radio → Edit → Write.
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Get back on the air—before the coffee’s done brewing.
Pricing & Availability
The BTECH PC03 USB-C Programming Cable is available today for $22.49 at BTECH’s online store and through authorized distributors. Each cable ships with a quick-start guide and is backed by BTECH’s 12-month USA warranty and support.
For full specifications or to order now, visit: https://baofengtech.com/product/pc03-usbc/
About BTECH
Headquartered in Arlington, South Dakota, BTECH designs, engineers, and supports two-way radios exclusively—nothing else. Our relentless focus on innovation, durability, and customer success keeps radio enthusiasts and professionals connected worldwide.
Questions? Reach our U.S.-based support team at [email protected].
Thank you for choosing BTECH—where modern connectivity powers dependable communication.
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