VX8 cable source(s)? [Archive]

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W5DAJ

Thu 25th Mar 2010, 02:12

I've got the FTBVX8 software but no cable yet. I've got a Macbook that also runs Parallels with Windows XP. I've got USB but no 9 pin. Is there a USB cable for the radio and if so what is the source? Thanks for any and all input. 73

W5DAJ
Leo

M0TZO

Thu 25th Mar 2010, 09:29

Hi Leo, and welcome to the forum.

Although he is a UK seller, try looking at www.G4ZLP.co.uk (http://www.G4ZLP.co.uk) as he does various cables and sells and ships to the USA.

Hope this helps.

kd0bik

Fri 26th Mar 2010, 02:16

Hi Leo,

Here is another source for the VX-8 cable. http://www.rtsystemsinc.com/ I ordered this cable and the software. Works great.

73,
Jerry

kd0bik

Fri 26th Mar 2010, 02:17

By the way, the cable RT Systems offers is USB.

Jerry

W5DAJ

Sat 27th Mar 2010, 01:03

The only problem with RT is you have to buy everything for the VX8. They won't sell you the cable alone like they will for every other radio. I have software so I don't want to spend $35 extra for that.

kd0bik

Thu 1st Apr 2010, 01:15

Good point. I understand why they did it initially. I believe RT was the first to develop a cable for the VX-8.