CAT control AND linear switching with one clever cable!

One problem with the FT-8x7 series of transceivers is that the CAT interface and the PTT output share the same connector. This unique cable not only allows you to control your radio from your PC, but also provides a linear amplifier PTT switching output too!

CAT/programming cable

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 USB to serial chips 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. 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-100 – 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.

We also produce a premium version using the FTDI FT232RL chipset (listed separately).

Both work with all current versions of Windows.

For more detailed information please read our USB chipset information page.

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

Linear amplifier keying/PTT/switching output