My only comment is on the programming software.
Over the years, I've tried CHIRP for a couple of other rigs and was not happy.
Bought the RTSystems programming software with accompanying cables and am very happy.? Never had a problem with RTSystems.? I use the RTSystems software and cables for:? FT-60; FT-817; FT-857; FT-1900; FT-7900.