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TYT TH-8600 & RT Systems

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RT Systems’ website says in order to program the TYT TH-8600 you have to use their branded cable. Is that fact or BS? The radio came with a TYT branded cable in the box. I’d rather spend $25 on just the software versus $50 for the software/cable “bundle” if the cable I have will work.
 

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RT Systems’ website says in order to program the TYT TH-8600 you have to use their branded cable. Is that fact or BS? The radio came with a TYT branded cable in the box. I’d rather spend $25 on just the software versus $50 for the software/cable “bundle” if the cable I have will work.



You need their cable. It’s worth it. Their software is far superior to even OEM ham manufacturers software, and way better than CHRIP.


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I agree with the other post, but have found that select radios with SD cards can be programmed without the cable as access is built in to the program. I'm not sure about the 8600 and SD card.
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