TYT TH-UV98 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the TYT TH-UV98 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
TYT 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 TH-UV98
- 200 memory channels, numbered 1 to 200
- Channel names up to 10 characters
- Transmit power: High 5.0W, Mid 2.5W, Low 0.5W
- Modes: FM, NFM, WFM
- Bands: 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
Can I update the firmware on the TH-UV98?
TYT publishes firmware updates, though not for every radio it has made. Its download page is where to check whether the TH-UV98 is one of them. Only the current models have firmware; the legacy range lists software only.
Firmware downloads at tyt888.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 TYT TH-UV98
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check TYT TH-UV98 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 TYT TH-UV98?
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 TYT CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own TYT TH-UV98 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the TYT TH-UV98 hold?
200, numbered 1 to 200 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the TYT TH-UV98?
TYT publishes firmware updates, though not for every radio it has made. Its download page is where to check whether the TH-UV98 is one of them. Only the current models have firmware; the legacy range lists software only. 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.