Computer Control Cables
These cables work with many common ham radio logging programs and your PC to allow computer control of your radio. The 8' shielded cable features connectors for both your PC's serial port and the proper plug for your rig. The circuitry fits inside the serial port connector, and it draws its power from the serial port itself - no batteries or wall warts needed!   Click here to read reviews of this product on eHam.net (or write one yourself).

The cable works with many popular logging programs including CT, DX4WIN, and WriteLog (for a complete current list see the FAQ page), but will work with any similar application as long as the software asserts the RTS pin on the serial port (this is where the cable gets its power; check your user's manual). Choose the proper model for your radio below.

(ICOM model pictured)
ICOM CI-V control cable

For all ICOM radios with CI-V/REMOTE jack, or 'cloning' (speaker) jack. Replaces ICOM parts CT-17 or OPC-478. Features DB9 connector and 1/8" phone plug. Select the desired pinout at the right.

Radios supported include IC-271, IC-471, IC-703, IC-706/II/G, IC-718, IC-7000, IC-7800,  IC-725, IC-726, IC-728, IC-735, IC-736, IC-746/PRO, IC-751A, IC-756/PRO/II/III, IC-761, IC-764, IC-765, IC-775, IC-7800, IC-781, IC-821, IC-970, IC-910, IC-R10,  IC-R71, IC-R72, IC-R75, IC-R700, IC-R7000, IC-R7100, IC-R9000. (I may have left some out here.... basically all ICOM base radios, and many mobiles and handhelds)

$32 + $4 S/H (in US)

Specify desired pinout:
Yaesu CAT control cable

For all Yaesu radios with DIN-type CAT jack.   Replaces Yaesu parts FIF232C and CT-62. Features DB9 connector and DIN plug for your radio. 

Please specify your Yaesu rig when ordering, as there are several different DIN plugs (if ordering by PayPal, fill in the box to the right).  Radios supported include FT-100, FT-100D, FT-736/R, FT-747, FT-757GXII (not the GX), FT-767/GX, FT-80C, FT-817, FT-840, FT-890, FT-857, FT-897, FT-900, FT-980, FT-990, FT-1000, FT-1000D, FRG-100. (If you don't see your rig here, email me)

NOTE: The FT-847, FT-920, FT-1000MP, FT-1000 MkV, FT-2000 do NOT need my interface -  just a serial port cable available from any computer store.

$32 + $4 S/H (in US)

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