# USB B to USB B for remotely mounted FT-857D
**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** yaesu-ft-891, yaesu-ft-857d
**Created:** [July 7, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946 "2025-07-07T15:33:43Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@RonGilbert](https://forum.digirig.net/u/RonGilbert)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946/1 "2025-07-07T15:33:43Z")
Looking to run FT8 on my 857D that’s remotely mounted behind the back seat in my truck.
Anyone have success with a 6’ (or so) USB cable to connect the Digirig to a laptop?
Of course for stationary use, no driving and FT8’in here.
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946/2 "2025-07-08T11:16:08Z")
That’s well within the USB specs and worth a try.
It’s going to be a USB-C on Digirig’s end and likely USB-A on your computer’s side.
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### Author:  [@RonGilbert](https://forum.digirig.net/u/RonGilbert)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946/3 "2025-07-08T15:17:11Z")
Thanks Denis, I have one headed this way; will report back once it’s sorted out.
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### Author:  [@Lloyd\_Mitchell\_KO4L](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Lloyd_Mitchell_KO4L)
#### Post date: [July 13, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/usb-b-to-usb-b-for-remotely-mounted-ft-857d/6946/4 "2025-07-13T13:23:42Z")
I recommend several ferrite beads on the usb cable near the computer end.