A next-generation, web-based Channel Programming Software (CPS) for supported radios.
NeonPlug lets you program your radio directly from your browser—no software installation required. Connect via Web Serial (USB) or, where supported, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). A sleek, cyberpunk neon-themed UI puts channels, zones, scan lists, contacts, and settings at your fingertips.
Supported radios:
| Radio | Manufacturer | Bands | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM-32UV / DP570UV | Baofeng | VHF + UHF (DMR/Analog) | USB |
| DA-7X2 / DA-7XR — alpha | BTECH | VHF + UHF (DMR/Analog) | USB |
| AT-D890UV — alpha | Anytone | VHF + UHF (DMR/Analog) | USB |
| UV5R-Mini | Baofeng | VHF + UHF (Analog) | USB or BLE |
| FT-65 / FT-65R / FT-65E | Yaesu | VHF + UHF (Analog) | USB (SCU-35) |
| FT-4 / FT-4XR / FT-4XE | Yaesu | VHF + UHF (Analog) | USB (SCU-35) |
| FT-4VR | Yaesu | VHF (Analog) | USB (SCU-35) |
| FT-25R | Yaesu | VHF (Analog) | USB (SCU-35) |
Alpha means the driver reads and writes the whole codeplug, but not every part of it has been checked on the radio yet. The DA-7X2, DA-7XR and AT-D890UV are the same radio under three names.
🚀 Try it live: https://neonplug.app · 📥 Download offline version (single-file, no install)
| Build | URL | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Release | neonplug.app | Latest tagged version — what you want |
| Development | neonplug.app/dev | Latest main, unreleased and untagged |
| PR preview | neonplug.app/test/<branch>/ |
A specific open pull request |
⚠️ Note: Currently in active development. Some features are still being implemented.
Create channels, manage contacts, and program your radio—all from your browser.
- Web Serial & BLE - Connect via USB (Web Serial API, no drivers) or Bluetooth Low Energy where supported (e.g. UV5R-Mini)
- Read & Write - Full codeplug read/write support for each radio
- Live Validation - Real-time frequency and configuration validation
- Smart Import - Location-based channel wizard using repeater databases
- Bulk Editing - Powerful table interface for editing multiple channels at once
- Codeplug backup - Save and load a full codeplug as a
.neonplugfile: a zipped JSON archive you can unzip to read, but edit it in NeonPlug rather than by hand - Chirp CSV - Import and export channels in CHIRP CSV format; custom CSV import also supported
- Auto-Configuration - Automatic offset, CTCSS, and color code detection
- Digital Contacts - Manage DMR contacts with full talk group support (DMR radios)
- RX Groups - Create and organize receive groups (DMR radios)
- Scan Lists - Configure scan lists across zones
Just visit neonplug.app in a Chrome-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave). No installation needed!
Requirements:
- Chrome, Edge, Opera, or Brave browser (for Web Serial API support)
- A supported radio (see table above) with the appropriate USB cable—or BLE for the UV5R-Mini
You can use NeonPlug without an internet connection. Either:
- Download a released build directly: neonplug-latest.html — or pick a specific version from Releases. This is the same file the live site serves, so it is a known, citable version.
- Or export from the running app: on the startup screen click Download offline version (ZIP) — or open Settings → About and click Download Offline Version (ZIP) — then unzip and open neonplug.html.
Either way the result is a single, self-contained HTML file (all assets inlined). No server or network required; Web Serial for the radio still works when the file is opened locally.
Releases are numbered by date, YEAR.MONTH.N: 2026.9.0 is the first release of September 2026, and the next one that month is 2026.9.1. The version you are running is shown in Settings → About. A tagged release reads v2026.9.0; anything built from main or a PR reads v2026.9.0-dev+abc1234 so bug reports can be traced to an exact commit.
We welcome contributions from everyone—not just developers!
- 🧪 Test the app and report bugs or issues
- 💡 Share ideas for new features
- 📣 Spread the word about NeonPlug to other radio enthusiasts
- 💻 Write code — the Contributing Guide covers setup, architecture and guidelines
This project was built with the assistance of AI, but all design decisions and architecture are intentional and human-guided.
Thanks to BTECH Radios for providing the DA-7X2 that NeonPlug's DA-7X2 support is built and tested on.
Radio donations are welcome — having the radio on hand is what gets support for a new model built and tested. If you have one to donate, open a GitHub issue with the model.
MIT License - feel free to use this project for your own radio programming needs!
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