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DIY Null modem cable.
Assuming plug A to be the rig end of the cable: 

plug A pin 2 connected to plug B pin 3
plug A pin 3 connected to plug B pin 2
plug A pin 5 connected to plug B system ground (pin 5 for a 9 pin plug, or pin 7 for a 25 pin plug).

Regards

--- In [email protected], "ecarlson8" <ECarlson@...> wrote:
>
> You need a "Null modem" adapter or cable between the serial computer connection and your radio.
> 
> A "Null modem" is just an adapter that changes where specific wires go from one end of the 9-pin serial connector to the other, as opposed to making a straight-through connection.
> 
> Some radios need a Null Modem connection (like the Yaesu VR-5000), while others use a straight-through connection (like my Kenwood TS-570D(G)).
> 
> - Eric, AJ4LN, http://www.InvisibleRobot.com/
> 
> --- In [email protected], Chew John <johnchew88@> wrote:
> >
> > Can anyone help me with the CAT, I cannot turn on the CAT.
> > I have set the CAT RATE to 9600, what else need to be set???
> > Is there many type of cable, I am using USB to Serial cable (male) and then connect it to another both end female serial cable???
> > Is it different the cable???
>