I tried using the software that came with the TYT programming cable months ago. On Windows it kept losing the location of the com port and you would have to do the dance of locating what port it was on and re-enter it only to have it loose it again a couple of boot ups later.

I decided since I was now using Linux (Mint) now instead of Windows I would find a Linux version. I located CHIRP a great program that installed flawlessly, and once I paid close attention and selected the correct Radio from the Options everything worked like a charm!

The instructions are on the website in the link above, but just in case something were to happen to it here they are again.

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:dansmith/chirp-snapshots
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install chirp-daily

Set the port and place your username where it says “username” found instructions on this page.
sudo usermod -aG dialout username

My settings for my TT–9000D 2 meter radio under “Radio” in Chirp.
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TYT9000_144

I hope this helps anyone wanting to program their TYT Radio with CHIRP.

Comments welcome,