[chirp_users] Cannot get BF-F8HP Radio to communicate with Mac OS 10.8.5

[Bill Bartilson]

Just for reference:
https://amzn.com/B00HUB0ONK

I got this cable with my BF-F8HP in May, and it works splendidly on OSX 10.11 with no driver installation needed.  The port simply shows up in the list.  I specifically ordered that particular cable from that particular vendor on the advice of others who had success... who had also been frustrated with other cables.  The temptation to order one of the cheaper ones was great, but for $20 I've never had any trouble, was well worth it.

73,
Bill


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> On Jul 7, 2016, at 5:28 AM, Jim Unroe <rock.unroe at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tom,
> 
>> I start Chirp
>> plug in the cable, and then the radio, and finally turn on the radio
>> I then select Radio > Download from radio
>> select Port (and there are several to select from:
>> 
>> 
>> 1. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-modem
>> 2. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Serial-1
>> 3. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Serial-2
>> 4. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-(myname)-Wireless-iAP
>> 5. /dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync
> 
> It appears that you do not have a compatible driver installed for your
> programming cable. Nothing with "bluetooth" in it would be the correct
> choice.
> 
> Like Windows users, the official Prolific drivers are designed to be
> incompatible with unauthorized Prolific chip copies. The workaround
> for Mac users (except for those running El Capitan) is to install one
> of the generic Prolific drivers referenced on the "MacOS_Tips" page.
> 
> http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/MacOS_Tips
> 
> Jim
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