On 11/07/2022 20:00, chirp_users-request@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote:

I don't really understand why windows with the latest version would not work or mac OS with the latest version would not work. But this old version on linux did.

What data lead were you using?   If it uses a Prolific USB-Serial bridge, it may be an old type of chip, or a clone.  Either way Windows (and many Mac systems) will not use them.   (Without compromising the security of your system by blocking automatic updates and then manually installing an earlier driver suite.)

But Linux (even recent distro's) use them just fine, regardless. Had similar issues locally, with a group that uses dozens of Baofeng radios.  All the interface leads used "hookey" chipsets.  A Windows box and a Mac, both failed.  My old Dell running Mint, "just worked"...

Counterfeit IC's are rife in that part of the gadget after market.

Take care.

Dave G0WBX(G8KBV)