I tried a few variations of what is in step 4, because a copy and paste of it didnt work. Jun 09, 2018 install the usb programming cable driver. Mar 30, 2018 the first day it became publically available i downloaded the mac os programmer for my icom id51a to my macbook pro after loading the mac os specific usb cable driver included with the download and had zero issues reading an exisiting radio program file and communicating with my id51a. The usb73 cable offered by rt systems works with the rt systems programmers for the baofeng uv9r, uv9rplus, the gt3wp and the bf9700. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off. The drivers are included in the package with the mac version of. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. I have a mac and i dont like the thought of downloading drivers from some. Links, info and utilities for the baofeng dm5r twoway dmr radio. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. The drivers are included in the package with the mac version of the programmer you downloaded.
Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. Windows, macos, ubuntu operation system pc supported. The first day it became publically available i downloaded the mac os programmer for my icom id51a to my macbook pro after loading the mac os specific usb cable driver included with the download and had zero issues reading an exisiting radio program file and communicating with my id51a. There is not software from rt systems to work with the radio using the cable. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. Baofeng uv5r cable driver for mac feedback if you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Made by amcrest industry leader in quality products. Sep 07, 2017 unsubscribe from 2e0ukh digital analogue ham. Click here to download the latest mac os x version. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Search usb 340 chipset driver for mac results ch340 ch341 serial adapters on macos 10.
My thanks to jim, kc9hi for his hours of testing and his input to this. Programming cable for baofeng kenwood tyt ftdi usb macos. Inexpensive programming cables for sale abound on the internet, but theres a catch. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. These cables are not all the same, so the computer needs a software driver so it can recognize the cable and speak to it correctly. No driver issues no old drivers needed plug and play.
For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider. My mac immediately recognized the cable according to the system report apple menu about this mac system report usb as shown in this screenshot. Ydc tech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. The baofeng uvprog is a usb programming cable for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Baofeng uv9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof. When i go to the drop down menu to pick a portits just not there. The usb 73 cable offered by rt systems works with the rt systems programmers for the baofeng uv9r, uv9rplus, the gt3wp and the bf9700. Uv5x3, bff8hp, and uv82hp helpful baofeng guides and programming tips at. Of course, it isnt as simple as buying any baofeng usb cable.
Uv3r for sale uv3r driver mac usb programming radio two windows baofeng cable cd way uv5r. Genuine ftdi usb programming cable no driver issues no old drivers needed plug and play unlike the common clone usb programming cables available amazon these cables just work. This miklor web page does a good job of explaining the driver problem and giving some helpful advice. Provided here are drivers for the rt systems usb cables for use on the mac.
Baofengtech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. Pc04 programming cable software programming cable for the btech uv25x2, uv25x4, and uv50x2 genuine ftdi chipset works with the latest windows, mac os x, and linux drivers if you are tired of messing with the counterfeit prolific chips in the other cables available on amazon. Baofeng usb02 driver mac programming radio windows cable cd. Due to prolific usb serial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. Chirp programming and usb cable driver troubleshooting duration. So far, do not exist any tool to program this talkie over gnulinux or macos, so the unique way is to do this over a windows environment can be virtualized. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was. You can prollfic the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s. Windows update will try to download the latest prolific driver for the clone chips.
Programming cable for baofeng kenwood tyt ftdi usb macos win. No matter what method you used to install a driver for the usb 2303 chipset, a kext file is placed in the following path. Usb programming cable baofeng uv5r uv3r two way radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Theamcrest ftdi usb programmable cable is used by most baofeng radios. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Making chrip work with baofeng uv5r on my mac kg7bhp. Everything there works fine because i tried it on a pc. Dec 15, 2015 connecting the radio to a mac and finding the driver for setup of cable. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Usb to serial cables are not merely wire, they contain small computer circuits at one end of the cable that respond as a usb device and convert. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Mac usb drivers usb to serial cables are not merely wire, they contain small computer circuits at one end of the cable that respond as a usb device and convert the data to serial.
Connect the cable to the vaofeng first while the radio is off, connect it to the usb port in your computer and then turn baofeng cable radio on. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. I wanted to write this post, as i went through many trials and tribulations to get mac os x to program my baofeng uv5r radio using chirp and the usb cable. Locate the correct usb programming driver for your operating system. Like getting a compatible driver installed, getting the plug fully seated in the radio is also a common problem. Im and ios guy and i can not find a driver that is recognizable. Success was not easy, and the path to success was a test of my patience. Refer to tn105 if you need a custom vcp vidpid in mac os. Got a dilemma with trying to find a usb driver for my ios mac pro version 10. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. Dedicated to the programming and operation of the baofeng bf888s bf666s, bf777s pofung t88, gt1 retevis h777 400470mhz 2 watt. Pc04 programming cable software programming cable for the btech uv25x2, uv25x4, and uv50x2 genuine ftdi chipset works with the latest windows, mac os x, and linux drivers if you are tired of messing with the counterfeit prolific chips in the other cables available on amazon this cable this is your answe. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system.
Mar 28, 2015 my mac immediately recognized the cable according to the system report apple menu about this mac system report usb as shown in this screenshot. The driver install is all about the cable, not the radio. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found above. Many others can use this cable with other programming softwa. Baofeng t1 demo and programmingdrivers and sw in discription. Apr 11, 2019 programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself.
Unlike the common clone usb programming cables available amazon these cables just work. Check out our special offer for new subscribers to microsoft 365 business basic. They are drivers for the machine to use to recognize the device. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3. The latest available prolific drivers brakes the communication with the dm5r, so ensure to select the version 3. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The first day it became publically available i downloaded the mac os programmer for my icom id51a to my macbook pro after loading the mac os specific usb cable driver included with the download and had zero issues reading an exisiting radio program file. New mac os x must install the runtime once before running chirp. Mac osx usb cable driver for rt systems usb cables. Now i messed with something because terminal attempts to run the command as soon as i hit command v to paste it, whereas before i. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Jun 28, 2018 locate the correct usb programming driver for your operating system. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information.
Jun 19, 2018 baofeng uv5r cable driver for mac feedback if you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Take care about to install the win drivers after plug the usb programming cable if not, a manual downgrade of the drivers must be performed in order to make it works. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. Most of the inexpensive cables contain a usbtoserial chip thats a close copy of a chip made by prolific, so much so that windows identifies them as prolific chips. Baofeng uv9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof waterproof ip67 transceiver walkie talkie two way radio. This is a counterfeit cable and doesnt work properly with a mac.
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