Update: Programming Cable received and chirp software loaded! Once I bypassed Apple security (which the instructions clearly addressed), loading Chirp on Mac was pretty straight forward using the instructions from BlueMax49ers and their chirp link. Uploading it to my Btech V1 was also easy. I have now heard from at least 2 of the repeaters I entered. One was GMRS so I was able to talk. The other was VHF so I was able to listen. Just good to know I’m making some progress although there is still a lot to learn, even with GMRS. It’s clear BlueMax49ers was/is the way to go. Mark sent me a note and assured me he was also available to assist if any problems. I told him of the sites informal approval of my choice and his apparent positive reputation! ?
One question: I actually have 2 Btechs V1s (one for my wife). I’m hoping I can now just connect the second one and upload to that device the same data. Just wondering if software will recognize that it’s a new device and require something more complicated. Otherwise, I think I am on my way.
I’ve heard and read a lot about how supportive this community is. I appreciate all of your responses, (most especially you Michael). As I learn, I hope to be able to pay it forward. Thanks. ?