You aren't -lol- I did the same thing a lil over a year or so ago when i got my 160/24, but gave up on the PC connection and just used it all manually... i even remember sending an email to mgm about it, and they mentioned nothing of a CC_02 cable, untill a short while ago when i got my 80/18, and was definate about getting it to work on the pc - then i ended up reading it on their site how it has to be used with the CC02 -lmao-

But i do agree - pretty silly not providing such a simple cable without the USBcom to start with... why not add on the extra couple of bux it costs to the USBcom and be done with it?