ICOM IC-R8500 Prolific Programming Cable CT-17p

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Selected Product Details
Device Type

Radio

Brand

Device Model

IC-R8500

Part Number

CT-17p

Computer Adapter

Prolific

Computer Connector

USB Type-A Male

Device Connector

2P 3.5 mm Male

Cable Length

3 ft

Chipset

PL2303GS

Condition

New

Location

Campbell, CA

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We maintain an extensive database and download library of OEM and aftermarket programming software for radio, scanners. Here we display both compatible and incompatible software based on the Operating System you have on your computer.

Computer-Aided Tuning(CAT) Software

Title/OS
Publisher
Year Published
Revision
License
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Commander
The DXZone
2023
8.5.9
Free
Operating Systems Requirements / Alternatives:
Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 and MAC OS High Sierra or Higher
HAMLIB
HAMLIB
2023
4.5.5
Free
Operating Systems Requirements / Alternatives:
Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 and MAC OS High Sierra or Higher
HRD
Ham Radio Deluxe
2024
Current
Licensed
Operating Systems Requirements / Alternatives:
Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 and MAC OS High Sierra or Higher

Radio Programming Software

Title/OS
Publisher
Year Published
Revision
License
Select
CS-R8500
ICOM
1997
1.0
Free
Operating Systems Requirements / Alternatives:
Free-DOS, MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Windows 98 DOS, DOSBOX for Windows

Rig Control Software

Title/OS
Publisher
Year Published
Revision
License
Select
Omni-Rig
Afreet Software, Unc.
2021
2.1
Free
Operating Systems Requirements / Alternatives:
Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 and MAC OS High Sierra or Higher
Price

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