I have read that the prolific chipset causes lockups and bluescreen on
windows 7 64-bit (my operating platform)
The official cable from yaesu is serial and not usb. I have a usb to
serial adapter and might be able to use that - don't know.
I'd like to get a usb cable though.
73 - rick n3gms

On 6/14/12, John Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I wouldn't worry about it as long as it works. Many times you can get cables
>
> not made by the same company as the radio for much less than their version
> and it's as good if not made better. I know that's true for Icom, not sure
> on yaesu since I stay clear of them as much as I can but it probably is true
>
> there.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "richard watson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:25 AM
> Subject: Re: cat control cable for ft817nd with ft817-commander
>
>
>> what cable do you have.
>> The problem I see from this cable is that some folks are getting
>> cables with the ftdi chip set and others say the cable they get (same
>> item) has a prolific chip set instead of ftdi.
>> I wonder how one can tell by looking at the cable?
>> 73 - rick n3gms
>>
>> On 6/14/12, Eric Clegg <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> Hi Rick,
>>> From your description it sounds like this cable will work.
>>>
>>> Let me know what luck you have using commander with your Yaesu FT817ND.
>>>
>>> I have the program but have never gotten around to installing it.
>>>
>>> I use Jaws as my screen reader.
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> KU3I
>>>
>