Is this the cable I need >>
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-CAT-interface-cable-for-Yaesu-FT-450AT-FT-450D-FT-2000D-FTDX-9000-FTDX-5000D-/311693731221
or should I not buy it off ebay and where else could I buy it from?

On Sat, Dec 21, 2019 at 10:36 AM David Hold <[email protected]> wrote:

> Your usb to serial probably has a counterfeit prolific chip in it.
> Prolific drivers will not work on counterfeit chips
>
> Try an usb to serial with a different chip brand in it.
>
> On Sat, Dec 21, 2019 at 10:23 AM Martin Blaise via BVARC <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> I am having trouble getting my cat cable to work between the HF rig and
>> the computer. It says I have to have it if I want to work dxpeditions on
>> FT8 since the software controls the frequencies. I cannot get the com port
>> function to work properly. I have two usb ports on the front on the
>> computer. One is already in use with a serial to usb cable to my rigblaster
>> nomic. So that is one usb slot and one com port already in use. I should be
>> able to plug the other serial to usb into the other usb port and control my
>> radio from the computer. I have even tried a usb slot on the back of the
>> computer and it still does not work. I don't have the money to buy a new
>> computer at this time. Do I need to buy a specific cable that only works
>> with the Yaesu 450d? (proprietary?) The best I could do is take screen
>> shots with the error messages and email them to you. If anyone can help it
>> will be appreciated. Thanks.
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