> Is this cable actually what is used to program the radio? No. That's the cable for the TM-271 or TM-281, not the V71. > If not, WTF is the cable for You want a PG-5G for that radio. > and why did HRO sell me the cable? Hmm, not familiar with HRO, huh? :-D -- Dan Smith www.danplanet.com KK7DS