I started BlueMax49ers out of frustration of not being able to buy a cable that works.
The marketplace for USB programming cables is full of cheap cables made with counterfeit chips that don’t work with the most popular versions of Windows. The cables do not come with any installation instructions or support from the seller. Buyers can’t find the correct programming software to complete the task of programming their radios. Most programming software has not been updated to support the latest operating systems, so finding a compatible computer to read and write the radio or scanner is another obstacle. Buyers need a total solution to their programming problems.
BlueMax49ers sources only the high-quality cables built with the highest-quality components to connect your computer to your device. With a comprehensive technical understanding of radios and other devices, I knew that even minor irregularities can cause one cable to work and another to fail. So I built a process from the start that guaranteed a quality product 99.9% of the time. The next hurdle was to understand the challenges of software. Finding the right cable for your device and computer is challenging, adding software extends the complexity significantly. Our Software Advisor provides the name of the software for Computer-Aided Tuning (CAT), Radio Programming software, Scanner Programming software, and more.
Today you can benefit from more than two-decades of gathering data, testing configurations, sourcing the best products to build BlueMax49ers. Give both the BlueMax49ers Product Explorer and the BlueMax49ers Software Advisor a try.

The BlueMax49ers Solution
Sell cables that have been tested with real radios and scanners, made with genuine chipsets, quality PCBs, cables, and connectors. Provide device drivers, installation instructions, and troubleshooting information with every cable. Offer advice on what programming software and the operating system will be needed to accomplish the programming task. Finally, provide outstanding service and support.
Our secret is going beyond a working cable
Just as our motto states, the cable is just one of several items needed for your device to communicate with your computer for programming, tuning, or operation. At BlueMax49ers, we’ve built our company around excellence in the products we sell, our dedication to support, and sourcing software vendors that meet our rigorous standards.
We guarantee our products and we offer a full money-back guarantee if you’re dissatisfied with our products. Please read our terms and conditions as we wrote them with you in mind.

What you’re connecting is only a portion of the problem. Getting all the other factors correct is a much larger challenge.
— Mark Dunkle, President BlueMax49ers
Thousands of satisfied customers
Top Knotch
Really love this cable. Excellent quality.
As advertised...
As advertised…
Works well.
It needs no drivers and works well.
Perfect!
Plugged up and worked with no problems!
Works
Works as advertised on my radio.
Worked just fine!
Worked just fine!
Good value
Great programming device
Works where others didn’t
This cord resolved the problem I was having with the radio not being recognized while using a different manufacturers cord. Absolutely no problems with this one!
After several days of trying to make things work with a cable and driver set I ordered this FTDI lead Quick delivery from USA and it worked perfectly
After several days of trying to make things work with a cable and driver set I ordered this FTDI lead Quick delivery from USA and it worked perfectly
It works!
It works!
only programming cord you need
Flawless product, and great instructions sent with package.
Cable is of good quality and works well.
Cable is of good quality and works well.
Great cable
Cable works great had no problems with it
It just works
It works with no hassles
A+++
Cable worked great.
Only buy this cable!
Don’t go with cheap knock offs! I tried. Wasted time, got frustrated and finally gave in to t his guy! GLAD I DID! His insight and knowledge is awesome and the cable worked without a hitch. Plug and play and program!
No issues programming or reading radios
Worked great right out of the box and no issues
Works well
This cable works well.
Anytone 878 cable works
simply put….it works
It's worth it.
A quality cable will save you time and money in the long run.