USB Cat cable for Yaesu FT-100D FT-817 FT-857 FT-897
(all models including e.g. FT-817D, ND etc.)

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This handy cable allows control of your Yaesu transceiver by your computer.
  • High quality screened (shielded) cable to reduce noise and RF interference
  • Every cable is individually assembled and tested in our UK workshop
  • Superior quality SiLabs CP2102 USB to serial chip for guaranteed reliability
  • Length approx 1.7m/5ft 6ins - long enough even if your PC is under your desk
  • Extend up to 5m by adding a USB extension cable (not included)
For example, you can use remote control software like Ham Radio Deluxe or edit and backup your memory channels easily with e.g. Chirp, FTBasicMMO etc. Contest and logging software can fetch your operating frequency and mode direct from the radio. If you are working satellites, your computer can automatically track your transmit and receive frequencies and compensate for doppler shift.

One end of the cable has an 8-pin mini-DIN plug which connects to the radio:

FT-100D – Band Data pigtail
FT-817 – ACC socket
FT-857/897 – CAT/Linear socket

The other end has a USB plug which connects to the PC's USB port. The cable contains a USB to serial converter, so the radio appears as a COM (serial) port on the PC.

Note: FT-100 and FT-100D transceivers do not allow memory programming using a cable.

Avoids driver problems often encountered with cheaper Prolific PL2303 cables, instead using the much better supported SiLabs CP2102 chipset and works with all current versions of Windows, MacOS and Linux.

Please note that a CAT cable is not an audio interface for datamodes.

Fair postage. Proof of posting obtained for all shipments. No packing charges. Orders received before 3 p.m. are normally posted on the same day (Mon-Fri).

UK seller - in stock, tested and ready for despatch.

Money back guarantee. If you are unhappy with your cable in any way, simply return it within 60 days for a refund.

If you can't find the cable you need, please contact us. We may be able to make up a custom cable to suit your requirements.


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