Absent any first-hand experience, I think I'll try manual programming for local repeaters, and if that gets too tedious, I'll just order the BlueMax49ers cable.

I might be able to save a few bucks by buying a cheaper cable, but I'd rather pay a bit extra to get a good quality cable the first time... (the radio did come Rwith an RT-Systems cable from 20+ years ago, but it wants a 9 pin serial connection...)

Thanks for the responses,

Ken, N2VIP

On Jun 3, 2023, at 20:56, Ken Hansen <ken@n2vip.org> wrote:

Hello,
I've come into possession of a Yaesu FT-90r dual-band 'micro' mobile radio, and I'd like to program it with my computer. I see several people offering cables for prices varying from $20-30, and I wondered if anyone here has advice on which cable to get/use?

I like Blue Max 49ers ( https://bluemax49ers.com/product-explorer/yaesu-ft-90-ftdi-ct-29c-6-ft-radio-programming-cable/ ), and their cable is right at about the mid-point of the price range ($26.95 w/ free shipping), but I thought I'd ask here first.

I see current CHIRP claims to support it, can anyone personally confirm it does?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer,

Ken, N2VIP