I have a BTECH UV-5X3 handheld HAM radio. I need to connect the radio to my 2015 15" MacBook Pro running macOS 11.1.x. Nothing seems to work. I am guessing that the drivers need to be updated to run on MacOS 11. As every thing seems to be for macOS X. Please help and advise.
Thank you.
MacBook Pro
Thanks for replying, Apple 2GS, and that additional info. Looking at this resource, the maker of this chip updated it's driver on August 13, 2020 so this could be compatible with macOS Big Sur:
Otherwise, please contact FTDI directly for further assistance with their chipset:
Have a great day and thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Hello Apple 2GS,
Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to use your HAM radio with your Mac. To help with this, please see the software that is compatible with Mac software from the maker of your HAM radio:
Cheers!
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