The BF-T99 Plus uses a programming cable, which contains a USB-to-serial chip. Windows 10 and 11 often fail to recognize these cables automatically.
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| Error Code | Message | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Check connection" | Radio is off or cable unplugged | Turn radio ON; Volume knob must be turned up (power on) | | Error 3 | "Failed to read" | Wrong COM port | Check Device Manager; manually change COM port to COM1-COM4 | | Error 4 | "Timeout" | Driver conflict (Prolific vs Windows 11) | Uninstall latest driver; install Prolific 3.2.0.0 manually | | Error 6 | "Frequency out of range" | TX freq is outside radio's band | BF-T99 Plus comes in UHF (400-470MHz) or VHF (136-174MHz). Verify your unit. | | No Error | Software freezes | Anti-virus blocking | Temporarily disable Real-Time Protection during programming (re-enable after) | The BF-T99 Plus uses a programming cable, which
