Tom, I am no expert by any means, but I believe you can get parallel or 
serial to USB adapter cables for around 30 dollars from most office supply 
stores or computer outlets.  Hope this helps.  73.
Harvey
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:03 AM
Subject: Need advice on how best to do rig interface with TS590 and new 
laptop


> Hello, everyone.
>
> Well, I got my new laptop yesterday, so now the fun will begin, in terms 
> of
> getting it up and running with Jaws, and getting everything put back into
> it, including the ARCP programming software, and the N3FJP logging 
> software.
>
> This new computer only has 4 USB ports--no parallel port, no serial ports.
>
> Therefore, I now need advice in terms of what will be required to 
> interface
> the TS590 with the new computer.
>
> As for sending CW via the N3FJP logging software, I have contacted the
> manufacturer of the parallel interface I used in the past, to see what he
> suggests.
>
>
> But my bigger question now is what do I need in order to use the TS590ARCP
> softwre successfully with the new computer?
>
> I clearly will need a USB interface cable of some sort, but don't know 
> what
> to order or where to get it.
>
> Also, I know there's a USB driver on the Kenwood web site that I'll have 
> to
> download and install, but I understand some folks have had some problems
> with that in certain situations.
>
> Therefore, any words of wisdom that anyone can pass along here would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ