FTDI USB CAT Programming Cable Elecraft KX2 KX3 W2 KAT500 PX3 KXPA100 KXUSB

What is the difference between FTDI and Prolific USB serial cables other than the FTDI are more expensive?. Our FTDI cables have LED activity lights and are typically 6 feet in length. Our Prolific cables do not have activity lights and are 3 feet long.

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