Hi, I assume the UV-82C uses the two-prong “Kenwood-style” connector? I generally recommend FTDI-based adapter cables; I’ve had no issues with various Baofeng/BTech radios using the BTECH PC03 cable; Amazon has them for $23 right now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUB0ONK. There’s a different BTech PC04 <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017MT7IFG> cable that has only a single 3.5mm connector for their UV-25X2 newer mobile radios, too, but I believe the PC03 is the cable you want.
Hope that helps. -Patrick. > On May 26, 2026, at 12:43 PM, Christopher A Kantarjiev via Users > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi - > > I've used CHIRP on a Windows laptop some years back, but now I'm starting > again on a modern (Apple Silicon) mac. I'm trying to use the same chain of > USB cables (possibly a mistake): > - 409shop DB9 to Kenwood > - USB-A to DB9 (U232-P9 from Purple) > with the addition of a USB-C to USB-A adapter. > > Trying to work with a Baofeg UV-82C. > > As I said, probably a mistake. > > The mac seemed to recognize the RS-232 device, but thinks it's a mouse > adapter. I don't see a /dev/cu* port having been created, and when I connect > the radio and power it on, it fights with the trackpad. > > This is what's in the system report: > > Serial Mouse Adaptor: > > Product ID: 0x0231 > Vendor ID: 0x0711 (Magic Control Technology Corp.) > Version: 1.03 > Speed: Up to 12 Mb/s > Manufacturer: MCT Corp. > Location ID: 0x01100000 / 1 > Current Available (mA): 500 > Current Required (mA): 50 > Extra Operating Current (mA): 0 > > Help? I'll fiddle with this a bit, but then I might just buy a modern cable, > if someone can recommend the right one. > > Thanks. > > VY 73 de chris K6DBG > _______________________________________________ > Users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/postorius/lists/users.lists.chirpmyradio.com > To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] > To report this email as off-topic, please email > [email protected] > List archives: > https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/ _______________________________________________ Users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/postorius/lists/users.lists.chirpmyradio.com To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] To report this email as off-topic, please email [email protected] List archives: https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/
