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product_id: 10752944
title: "Valley Enterprises FTDI USB Chipset CI-V Cat Control Cable Compatible with Icom CT-17 – Length: 3 Feet - Compatible with: IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7851, IC-9700, IC-R8600, IC-R9500 (See Complete List)"
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price: "RM235"
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# TX/RX LED indicators for real-time communication status 3.3 feet (1 meter) cable length for flexible setup FTDI USB chipset for stable data transfer Valley Enterprises FTDI USB Chipset CI-V Cat Control Cable Compatible with Icom CT-17 – Length: 3 Feet - Compatible with: IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7851, IC-9700, IC-R8600, IC-R9500 (See Complete List)

**Brand:** valley enterprises
**Price:** RM235
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Master your radio shack with precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Valley Enterprises FTDI USB Chipset CI-V Cat Control Cable Compatible with Icom CT-17 – Length: 3 Feet - Compatible with: IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7851, IC-9700, IC-R8600, IC-R9500 (See Complete List) by valley enterprises
- **How much does it cost?** RM235 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- valley enterprises enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted valley enterprises brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust FTDI Chipset:** Industry-trusted chipset ensures rock-solid, lag-free communication between your radio and PC.
- • **Plug-and-Play Compatibility:** Seamlessly connects with Windows, macOS, and Linux—no hassle, just instant control.
- • **Real-Time Status Indicators:** Built-in TX and RX LEDs keep you informed of active data transmission at a glance.
- • **Precision Control & Programming:** Optimized for Icom transceivers, enabling flawless firmware updates and digital mode integration.
- • **Universal Icom & Ten Tec Support:** Compatible with a vast range of models, future-proofing your radio shack setup.

## Overview

The Valley Enterprises FTDI USB Chipset CI-V Cat Control Cable is a 3.3-foot aftermarket programming cable designed for seamless CI-V/CAT control and digital mode integration with Icom and Ten Tec transceivers. Featuring a reliable FTDI chipset and TX/RX LED indicators, it ensures stable, real-time communication across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, making it an essential tool for radio enthusiasts aiming to optimize performance and expand their setup.

## Description

The Icom CT-17 USB Cable (3-foot) bridges your Icom transceiver and computer with reliable CI-V/CAT control, programming, and digital mode integration. Built with an FTDI chipset, it ensures stable communication for tasks like firmware updates, remote operation, and software-driven modes (FT8, WSJT-X). Its plug-and-play design works seamlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Durable and user-friendly, the CT-17 is essential for optimizing your radio’s performance—whether fine-tuning settings, logging data, or expanding your shack’s capabilities.Aftermarket Programming CableFTDI USB chipsetTX and RX Led indicatorsCable Length: 1M (3.3 feet)No programming software includedFTDI VCP USB DriverThis device requires an FTDI USB VCP driver. The driver makes the USB device show up as a COM port on your computer. FTDI updates the driver often to work with the latest Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Your software will use it just like a regular COM port. A download link and instructions are included.Radio Programming SoftwareProgramming errors are usually caused by software issues, not the programming cable. Make sure the radio software works with your computer's operating system before attempting to program.Icom Compatible ModelsIC-72, IC-77, IC-78, IC-271, IC-271A, IC-271E, IC-271H, IC-275, IC-275A, IC-275E, IC-275H, IC-325, IC-371, IC-371A, IC-371E, IC-371H, IC-375, IC-375A, IC-375E, IC-375H, IC-471, IC-475, IC-475A, IC-475E, IC-475H, IC-575, IC-575A, IC-575H, IC-700, IC-703, IC-703 Plus, IC-706, IC-706A, IC-706E, IC-706MKII, IC-706 MKIIG, IC-706MKIIG, IC-707, IC-7100, IC-718, IC-7200, IC-723, IC-725, IC-726, IC-728, IC-729, IC-7300, IC-731, IC-7315, IC-732, IC-735, IC-736, IC-737, IC-737A, IC-738, IC-7400, IC-7410, IC-746, IC-746 PRO, IC-746A, IC-746E, IC-746H, IC-746PRO, IC-746PRO II, IC-746PRO III, IC-750, IC-750A, IC-7500, IC-751, IC-751A, IC-751E, IC-7510, IC-7520, IC-756, IC-756A, IC-756E, IC-756H, IC-756PRO, IC-756PRO II, IC-756PRO III, IC-760, IC-7600, IC-760PRO, IC-761, IC-7610, IC-764, IC-765, IC-7700, IC-775, IC-775DSP, IC-780, IC-7800, IC-781, IC-7850, IC-7851, IC-8101, IC-820, IC-821, IC-821H, IC-880H, IC-910, IC-9100, IC-910E, IC-910H, IC-970, IC-9700, IC-970A, IC-970D, IC-970E, IC-970H, IC-1275A, IC-1275E, IC-M802, IC-R71, IC-R71A, IC-R71D, IC-R71E, IC-R72, IC-R75, IC-R78, IC-R7000, IC-R700, IC-R7100, IC-R7200, IC-R8500, IC-R8600, IC-R9000, IC-R9000E, IC-R9000L, IC-R9500.Ten Tec Compatible ModelsTT-509 ARGONAUT, TT-535 ARGONAUT II, TT-536 DELTA II

## Features

- Aftermarket Programming Cable
- FTDI USB chipset
- TX and RX Led indicators
- Total Length: 1M (3.3 feet)
- No programming software included

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Valley Enterprises
- **Connector Type:** USB Type A
- **Cable Type:** USB
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Color:** Black

## Images

![Valley Enterprises FTDI USB Chipset CI-V Cat Control Cable Compatible with Icom CT-17 – Length: 3 Feet - Compatible with: IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7851, IC-9700, IC-R8600, IC-R9500 (See Complete List) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OPPZ9JPZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I see that the 3.5mm male connector in the photo is only "tip and sleeve".  Doesn't the radio connector need 3 circuit "tip-ring-sleeve" connections?**
A: Sorry, I cannot answer your question because I have not used the cable.

**Q: Will this work with the icom 756 pro 3?  And how do you connect to Radio and what computer software do you need to run and scope aand waterfall**
A: It works with my Icom 756 Pro.  I checked the company's website and they indicate it does work with the Pro 3.  It is a well made cable.
You may want to do some research on what software to use.  You will need a sound card like a Tigertronics USB Signal Link for digital modes.  Tigertronics' website lists software (some free or share ware) that works with Mac OS and Windows.

**Q: Will this cable work with the IC-2730a?**
A: No, you need the following cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009UJELXO

**Q: Does it support windows xp 32 bit?**
A: Yes it works well on  XP 32 or 64 bit systems.  The secret is in the FTDI chip set.  I have one and am purchasing more for my 32 bit Win 7 systems.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Good Hassle-free Accessory for ICOM Radios
  

*by Z***6 on Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023*

Purchased it for my ICOM IC-756 PRO III to hook it up to my laptop. During the  winter field day in Jan 2023, when we connected the radio and laptop, everything went perfectly. The computer detected the radio and vice a versa almost instantaneously. Since then, I have connected my radio to two different laptops using this cable without any issues. The instructions were pretty short and straightforward. The build quality is good.There are some cheap versions of the cables out there, which may have worked. But decided to go for Valley because of good reviews and recommendations from Hammers on YouTube.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    FTDI ADAPTER RESTORES ICOM IC-735 HAM RADIO
  

*by E***D on Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015*

I'm using the Valley Enterprises FTDI USB/Serial adapter cable to tune frequencies on my ICOM IC-735 Amateur HF Radio.  The FTDI driver download was simple and the cable adapter works fine on my IC-735 in conjunction with the Ham Radio Deluxe Software Package and my old XP/SP2 Laptop.  The FTDI device is running on port 5 at 1200 baud with an CI-V address of 04.The IC-735 radio had become unusable due to the failure of an irreplaceable optical tuner which was used to set operating frequencies on the radio.  The FTDI adapter is functioning as a "work-around" to that problem and has restored a really desirable radio back into full service.The only actual problem I had using the FTDI cable was due to the 3/8th inch CI-V serial interface jack on the 1980's era radio.  The jack had a bit of corrosion on the "tip conductor" which which blocked communication between the Computer/FTDI combo and the Radio.  This was cured by a shot of De-Ox spray on the radio jack.The cable works fine, was easy to implement and has restored my ICOM IC-735 HF Transceiver back to service.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Worked perfectly with my IC-7000
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2019*

I have an expensive West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Advantage that controls the radio and has a sound card to support the new digital modes like FT8. I had an issue where the RIGblaster would stop communicating with the radio, sometimes leaving it locked in transmitting mode. I believe it's an issue with their "port splitting" application that creates a virtual port for controlling the radio.I decided to get a separate data control cable to run my Icom IC-7000. On Windows 10, I downloaded the drivers and installed the cable. It was assigned COM port 28, so I updated my rig controlling software settings and turned on my radio. The cable has two communication LEDs on the shell that plugs into the USB port on my laptop. They lit up and my radio control software connected with no problems. I spent the day operating on FT8 on 20m and it never crashed or hiccuped. Very pleased with this cable and is worth the money. Highly recommended if you run Icom equipment with a CI-V port.

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