# FT-891 data cable **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-data-cable/2082 **Category:** Uncategorized **Tags:** yaesu-ft-891 **Created:** [August 2, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-data-cable/2082 "2023-08-02T00:09:19Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 2
### Author: ![K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/user_avatar/forum.digirig.net/k0tx/32/3_2.png) [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX) #### Post date: [August 2, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-data-cable/2082/2 "2023-08-02T00:13:33Z")
The tight connection is not normal. Please make sure you plug 6 pin connector (one with the little plastic tab) into the matching 6 pin port (one adjacent to the USB connector). Please also inspect the connector to make sure none of the pins are bent out of shape. More info on connecting and configuring FT-891 can be found in this post: > [@Cables for Yaesu FT-891](https://forum.digirig.net/t/cables-for-yaesu-ft-891/16): > > Unlike other transceivers in FT-8xx lineup, Yaesu FT-891 does not expose the serial interface lines and instead implements serial CAT internally via its own USB connection. Only the cable with MiniDin6 connector is needed on the transceiver side. Plugged into Digirig’s audio port it takes care of minimum feature set required for digital modes: audio and PTT. The PTT switch is controlled via the RTS signal of Digirig’s COM port. The cable is available as part of [Yaesu FT-8xx cables kit](https://digirig.net/product/yaesu-ft-8xx-cords-for-digirig-mobile/). If opt… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ft-891-data-cable/2082)._