Thanks for the info John.  That type of cable shouldn't be too hard to find.
I'm trying to figure out what I need to download the latest firmware to my
TMV71A.  

Gary


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of John Miller
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:15 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Kenwood Programming Cable

The TS-2000 only needs a regular old straight through serial cable, 9 pin 
female on each end. DB9F to DB9F. Not sure on the other radio.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:21 PM
Subject: Kenwood Programming Cable


> I'm looking for a cable to program my TMV71A and my TS2000 and I found 
> this
> one for sale.  Here is a description of it...
> 25 pin female to 8 pin RJ with 25 pin male to DB-9 female adaptor.  The
> selling price is $20.  Is this the right cable and is that a fair price?
>
> 73, Gary, N5GD