# Digirig lite with baofeng cables and direwolf software

**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-with-baofeng-cables-and-direwolf-software/4461
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**Tags:** baofeng-uv-5r, digirig-lite, software-direwolf
**Created:** [September 18, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-lite-with-baofeng-cables-and-direwolf-software/4461 "2024-09-18T16:21:08Z")
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## From the product page:

A minimalistic version of Digirig with the same audio code as [regular model of the interface](https://digirig.net/product/digirig-mobile/) but without serial port.

- combines audio codec and PTT switch
- supports PTT by GPIO3 of CM108 audio codec
- supports VOX PTT by the tone on the unused right channel (experimental)
- works with all major OS flavors: Windows, MacOS and Linux
- uses a single TRRS connector compatible with existing Digirig audio cables
- growing collection of pre-made cables including popular Icom, Yaesu, Elecraft, Baofeng, Xiegu transceivers
- isolation can be easily added using inexpensive [USB isolator](https://digirig.net/product/usb-isolator/) dongle

## Discussion and software configuration examples can be found in [this thread](https://forum.digirig.net/t/uz7ho-soundmodem-and-ext-ptt/2941/18).

If you are doing APRS, you need a hardware TNC or a software TNC/modem like soundmodem. Direwolf will communicate with soundmodem, for instance.

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