Alinco DR235T programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Alinco DR235T 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
Alinco 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 DR235T
- 100 memory channels, numbered 0 to 99
- Channel names up to 7 characters
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 216–280 MHz
- Tone squelch: DTCS, TSQL, Tone
Can I update the firmware on the DR235T?
Alinco publishes no firmware update for the DR235T: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. It publishes firmware for a few models only; the rest list clone software and manuals.
Alinco downloads at alinco.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Alinco DR235T
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Alinco DR235T 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 Alinco DR235T?
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 Alinco CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Alinco DR235T driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Alinco DR235T hold?
100, numbered 0 to 99 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Alinco DR235T?
Alinco publishes no firmware update for the DR235T: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. It publishes firmware for a few models only; the rest list clone software and manuals. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.