Steve, Just to clarify:  While there is a direct USB connection between 
radio and pc, you need to install a virtual com port driver which will 
assign a com port number to the usb connection so the various logging 
and control programs   can access the port.  Tom seems to be stuck in 
the installation of this driver.
Tom:  I know you want to use your existing usb to serial adapter for cw 
keying, but in a pinch you can set it up for rig control and reload your 
settings after the reset.

73, Steve KW3A

On 9/5/2011 5:51 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>      Steve:
>
> My understanding is that the TS590 accepts a direct USB connection, which is
> what I'm using.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 5:49 PM
> Subject: Re: Continuing frustration with TS590 USB virtual comport interface
>
>
>> Are you using a Usb-to-Serial converter, or does the TS-590 accept Usb
>> connections directly?
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler"<[log in to unmask]>
>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 5:23 PM
>> Subject: Continuing frustration with TS590 USB virtual comport interface
>>
>>
>>>    To all who are interested in this thread:
>>>
>>> I un-installed and then re-installed the USB driver, and everything went
>>> according to plan until I got to step 7.  This is where the USB driver
>>> bridge is installed.  When I clicked install on this portion of the
>>> software, it said "Windows Install Shield not responding".
>>>
>>> So, I think this is where things are hanging up for me.
>>>
>>> Let me emphasize again that I don't have the USB cable plugged in.  The
>>> rig
>>> is off, but the power supply is on.
>>>
>>> I think something might be quirky with my Windows 7 operating system
>>> here.
>>>
>>> I'm also going to try another cable as John suggests.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>
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