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Make a Programming Cable for a Yaesu FT-4X
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- Published: Sunday, 14 April 2019 20:44
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I referenced this video to modify a Baofeng cable to make a programming cable for a Yaesu FT-4X.
- Pulled 3.5 mm audio pin out of cable
![](http://www.ddjano.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181224_112950-1024x620.jpg)
- Open case at USB end of the cable gently with small screwdriver. Pry at the cable stress relief end.
- Watch this video (Yaesu FT-4X Programming Cable) and dig out the needed diode from your parts stock.
- solder it up
![Soldered Diode between TX and RX. Anode goes to TX.](http://www.ddjano.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181224_124318-1024x275.jpg)
- Test the cable with programming software available at yaesu.com
- Reassemble the case