The TS-2000  has the build in TNC but it works on VHF/UHF only.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: kenwood ts2000


> Dan,
>
> It's been a while  since the 2000 was the main rig in the shack, and I
> was never a packet guy.    To do packet or other sound card  stuff, you
> will need some sort of interface  with the  radio end going in via the
> 13 pin acc-2 jack on the rear of the 2000.   The other end will go into
> the computer sound card.
>
> There are devices like the Signal link USB which has it's own sound card
> and connects to the pc via a usb cable  There are other devices out
> there that connect to the pc via serial (different versions of Rascal
> and Rigblaster).  These could be used with a usb to serial adapter.  I
> think in these cases the serial connection is for ptt and there is still
> connection needed to the sound card.
>
> Don't know if this  is the sort of info you are looking for, or if I
> just misunderstood your question.
>
> 73, Steve  KW3A.
>
> On 8/16/2012 1:00 PM, DAN REID wrote:
>> Greetings,
>> Has anyone used packet with the ts2000 series radios? If so, is there a =
>> cable that works that involves a usb plug on one end?
>> thanks,
>> dan (kb6unc)
>>
>>
>>