Do you need the programming cable or will they work out of the box without it?
1244005
They work right out of the box, except you'll have to make sure they are charged.Oh, and don't forget to open battery compartment and remove plastic so that batteries make contact.
1244006
They will work out of the box. But for full functionality you would need a programming cable and relevant software. Well worth getting if only for the voice scrambling facility. Great Radios
751077
I didn't have to program the ones that I bought. The worked right out of the box.
129978
I purchased two of these and the setup was easy if you follow the included instructions. You will need all the remotes you intend to program present when you start the programming.
967750
I don't know what you mean by "programmed", but I used it out of the box without "programming".
705245
Mine worked out of the box for basic TV controls. It will possibly need to be programed to work with optional devices, not sure.
147208
yes it will work out of the box but is not user friendly must contact dei and ask for help with programming very difficult to use but when know how to use is a big time saver
1579886
You don't need a code. It's not like programming a universal remote. You make the antenna/TV/converter connections and follow the directions to scan for channels available through your antenna.
357130
I didn't need my old remote. I just followed the directions for programming, I did have to make a jumper with some copper wire.
181786
Yes, you will need the cable. I already had one...so what you see is what you get
1716047
CHIRP programming software is free, you will need to buy a programming cable. GET A LICENSE!! These are not toys!
405416
You don't need the bit writer to program remotes. Follow the instructions in ur owners manual.
208025
No you do not have to have the software. It does make it b faster to program especially if you have more than once unit. Make sure you get the programming cable if you get the software
751075
I didn't have to program anything. Just turned them on & they worked. Some sort of sensor or something. I will warn you though - you can not stand outside the van & try to use the headphones or the remote. It won't work! You have to be INSIDE.
529719
Not at all, mine worked perfectly right out of the box. Check your wiring, or else send it back.
1336319
They work right out of the box and are pre programmed...you can google and find out the frequencies that come on them. I gave a set to my son for Christmas and come to find out tat a local police department uses one of the channels...so he is forbidden to use channel 15 till I figure out how to reprogram them. Also realistic range without obstruction is around 1/2 mile.
572646
if you buy the programming cable also, or have one from other BAOFENG radios, then it is a good buy. without the cables you may be on illegal frequencies that are in ues by public service departments.
941507
you get them through your directv box. Go to menu on new remote and program remote. Its pretty self explanatory after that. Follow the directions.