I went back and looked at this again and the cable I bought was an RD-201 PROGRAMMING CABLE. There is a specific driver through Radioddity that I just downloaded and that worked. I appreciate everyone's quick responses and support. Thank You!
Thanks for the information. I am thinking it is a windows 11 issue. When you go to the FTDI website is states windows 11 but when you install it, it shows it says it does not support windows 11. I certainly am not a windows expert but....this is driving me nuts
In regards to programming a Radioddity GM30 handheld:
Have the current programming software downloaded onto laptop using Windows 11
Have programming cable in usb port
Device manager shows port is operating properly. (Com port 5)
When I open the software to read from or write to the radio it says "Please check all connections and Communications port settings"
When I select "Program" "Communications Port" and try to select a comm port from the options it does not allow me to select a comm port. I believe this is my issue.
Any suggestions? Thanks!