Radtel T18 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Radtel T18 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Radtel programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the T18
- 16 memory channels, numbered 1 to 16
- Channel names up to 6 characters
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 400–470 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
T18 hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Handheld |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2200 mAh |
| Charging | Desktop charging cradle |
| Transmit power | Up to 2 W |
| Modulation | FM |
| Dual receive | No |
| Cross-band repeater | No |
| APRS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Bluetooth programming | No |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| UHF | 400–470 MHz | 400–470 MHz |
16-channel UHF handheld with no keypad; programmed by cable.
Sources: miklor.com · miklor.com
How to program a Radtel T18
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Radtel T18 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Radtel T18?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Radtel CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Radtel T18 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Radtel T18 hold?
16, numbered 1 to 16 in the channel table.