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