[chirp_users] How do I run Chirp on a Mac?
Using Intel-based Mac mini, OS 10.6.8. I have followed the directions as well as I could to make a USB drive, but can't see how to use it. Lots of files on the drive, but nothing jumps out at me as a startup file. I hope some of the experts on this list can tell me where I am going wrong.
Morris KB6QR
Hi Morris, I believe you may be making a Linux boot drive that will run the Linux version of CHIRP.
You may find it more direct to download the Mac OSX version of CHIRP and just run it like any other Mac app. Here is where to download the Mac OSX version of CHIRP (and the others as well): http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download
More Mac tips are here: http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/MacOS_Tips
HTH Dave Nathanson
On Nov 12, 2013, at 9:31 PM, "John M. Prosser" jmprosserrvm@charter.net wrote:
Using Intel-based Mac mini, OS 10.6.8. I have followed the directions as well as I could to make a USB drive, but can't see how to use it. Lots of files on the drive, but nothing jumps out at me as a startup file. I hope some of the experts on this list can tell me where I am going wrong.
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On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM, John M. Prosser jmprosserrvm@charter.net wrote:
Using Intel-based Mac mini, OS 10.6.8. I have followed the directions as well as I could to make a USB drive, but can't see how to use it. Lots of files on the drive, but nothing jumps out at me as a startup file. I hope some of the experts on this list can tell me where I am going wrong.
For OS X, there's a .app file. You just click it to run it, like any other app on OS X. The only dependency is that you first install the KK7DS Python Runtime.
Tom KD7LXL
On Nov 12, 2013, at 10:13 PM, Tom Hayward wrote:
For OS X, there's a .app file. You just click it to run it, like any other app on OS X. The only dependency is that you first install the KK7DS Python Runtime.
Apparently the problem was that I had not installed the Python Runtime. I had tried to run the .app before, but of course it didn't work. Haven't actually used Chirp yet, but it appears to be working.
Thanks to all who replied to my post. This list is awesome!
Morris KB6QR
On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 12:31 AM, John M. Prosser jmprosserrvm@charter.netwrote:
Using Intel-based Mac mini, OS 10.6.8. I have followed the directions as well as I could to make a USB drive, but can't see how to use it. Lots of files on the drive, but nothing jumps out at me as a startup file. I hope some of the experts on this list can tell me where I am going wrong.
Morris KB6QR
Morris, As others have stated, you may want to install CHIRP natively on your Mac. But if you have installed CHIRP LiveCD properly on a USB drive and want to give it a try, you would reboot your Mac and boot up using the OS on the USB drive (completely bypassing the Mac OS). On a non-Mac computer you may have to configure the BIOS to allow booting from a USB drive or at least be able to choose to boot up from the USB drive. You may have to do something similar on your Mac (I'm not a Mac person). Jim KC9HI
On Nov 13, 2013, at 2:19 AM, Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 12:31 AM, John M. Prosser jmprosserrvm@charter.net wrote: Using Intel-based Mac mini, OS 10.6.8. I have followed the directions as well as I could to make a USB drive, but can't see how to use it. Lots of files on the drive, but nothing jumps out at me as a startup file. I hope some of the experts on this list can tell me where I am going wrong.
Morris KB6QR
Morris, As others have stated, you may want to install CHIRP natively on your Mac. But if you have installed CHIRP LiveCD properly on a USB drive and want to give it a try, you would reboot your Mac and boot up using the OS on the USB drive (completely bypassing the Mac OS). On a non-Mac computer you may have to configure the BIOS to allow booting from a USB drive or at least be able to choose to boot up from the USB drive. You may have to do something similar on your Mac (I'm not a Mac person). Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users
Hey Jim, Macs don't have BIOS like that. To choose a boot device on a Mac, hold down the option/alt key at startup. This will display all startup volumes, including hard drives, CDs, USB sticks, etc. Use the arrow keys to select, then the return key to continue. Hope that helps.
Best, Dave Nathanson Mac Medix =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
I would just run Chirp for mac. It's on the download page. You need to install the Python runtime libs before you can run the Chirp app. And also you need a cable driver. If it's the Prolific PL2303 the driver can be found here:
http://changux.co/osx-installer-to-pl2303-serial-usb-on-osx-lio/
It's in spanish but is an installer and the scenery is familiar enough if you've installed other software that runs an installer. If the cable is based on the FTDI chip there are instructions on where to download it. Feel free to hit me off list if you have some setup questions should you decide to run Chirp for Mac.
________________________________ From: John M. Prosser jmprosserrvm@charter.net To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:31 AM Subject: [chirp_users] How do I run Chirp on a Mac?
Using Intel-based Mac mini, OS 10.6.8. I have followed the directions as well as I could to make a USB drive, but can't see how to use it. Lots of files on the drive, but nothing jumps out at me as a startup file. I hope some of the experts on this list can tell me where I am going wrong.
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