Pro Tip: Before you write, download the current code plug from the radio and save it as Backup.dat . If you crash, you can use the recovery mode to shove that backup back in.
Because of this history:
The popular open-source radio programming tool does not officially support the HYT TC-508. However, some users report success with the “Baofeng UV-5R” driver because the TC-508 uses a similar chipset (RDA1846). Warning : This is unsupported and may corrupt your radio. Use at your own risk. Hyt Tc-508 Programming Software Download
: Configure CTCSS/CDCSS (sub-channels) to eliminate unwanted chatter. Pro Tip: Before you write, download the current