Wirenest FTDI USB ICOM OPC-2218LU PC Control Programming Cable

ICOM PC control programming cable for use with HF, VHF/UHF, and hand-held radios. USB to 2.5mm TRS. 6ft long (1.8mtr). Works with freely downloadable software applications. Partial list of compatible radios: IC-80AD, IC-E80D in CS-80 IC-91A, IC-91AD, IC-E91, ID-91 in RS-91 ID-51, ID-51A, ID-51 Anniversary Edition, ID-51A+ IC-2200H, IC-2820, 2820H, E2820 in CS-2820 ID-880H, ID-E880 in CS-880 And many others. Check your manual. No software included. Radio pictured is for illustration purposes only and is NOT included. This cable uses an FTDI chipset! Why is FTDI recommended by software developers? Because it's easy to setup and just works. Microsoft WHQL certified drivers are already included in your Windows 7 or newer operating system and are updated with Windows Update (No driver CD included with cable). Plug and play! Works with 32 and 64bit OS as well as Mac, Linux, and others. Latest drivers can also be found http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. You will need programming software that is compatible with your radio. There is no programming software included with this cable. There are several free and pay programming applications available. This cable works great with Chirp. You can find less expensive cables, but you get what you pay for.