The DJ-500 is a nice handheld radio and the programming software also works quite well. However, I find two things in the software that need improvement
Self made data cable (ALINCO ERW-7) for DJ-500
The data cable (ALINCO ERW-7 USB programming cable -> 69 €) for the DJ-500E radio can be built relatively easily.
Alinco DJ-500 connector pinout
I found the picture on the internet, unfortunately I didn’t note the source.
DJ-500E – frequency range adaption – Part2
On newer devices (from late 2017 onwards?), reprogramming via key combination no longer works! Alinco offers software (the so-called O-Setup software) that allows you to program the different radio types (frequency ranges).
DJ-500E – – frequency range adaption – Part1
The radio can be reprogrammed to different frequency ranges using a key combination.
Caution: On newer devices (from late 2017 onwards?), reprogramming via key combination no longer works! There is software from Alinco (the so-called O-Setup software) that is not freely available. It is best to ask your dealer.