If you have the old style power cord and don't want to run a new one, 
you can get an adapter from universal radio to dapt the old cord to the 
590.  cost around $20 I think.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Tue, 7 Aug 2012, Howard, W A 9 Y B W 
wrote:

> Tom,
>
> Let me try to help you with the power connector plug for your TS570 and
> TS590.
>
> First, the connector for the 570 is a six position connector, however, only
> 4 of the six positions are used.  Only the left two columns are used as
> viewed from the front of the radio.
>
> The connector for the 590 is a 4 position connector and all 4 are used.
>
> Next, the place where you need to press in order to remove the connector is
> at different places on the respective connectors.
>
> On the 570 do the following:
>
> With the front of the radio facing you, on the top of the connector locate
> the tab that can be depressed.  The tab is located on the top of the
> connector, in the center, left-to-right just above the wire on the right in
> the top row of wires.
>
> The tab is on top at the back of the plug just above the right most wire.
>
> Put your index finger on the bottom of the plug and the tip of your thumb on
> the tab and squeeze and pull back away from the radio.
>
> The best way to see how this locking thingie works is to unplug the plug and
> examine it as you squeeze the connector as described above.
>
> For the 590 the place where you squeeze is located toward the front of the
> plug instead of the back, and it is not as obvious and does not depress as
> much.
>
> Again, examine the plugs while disconnected while you squeeze so as to see
> how they work.
>
> The plug for the 570 is easier to work and I can squeeze using my thumb and
> little finger to remove it.  It is that easy once you understand how it
> works.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> 73
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 5:51 PM
> Subject: Need Tips for easily removing DC power cord connection on back-up
> Kenwood TS570 rig
>
>
>> Hi, again, everyone.
>>
>> I was doing some testing of the Kenwood TS570 that I bought earlier this
>> summer as a back-up to my TS590, and I am finding that it is extremely
>> difficult to remove the DC power connector from the back of that rig.
>> Actually, I have found the same problem with my TS590, and the TS480 out
>> at
>> the RV.
>>
>> Does anyone have any suggestions for removing the DC power connector
>> easily?
>> I know there is a small clip on the top of the connector that fits into
>> the
>> housing, but I am having trouble figureing out how to consistently
>> disengage
>> it.  I just don't want to damage anything.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>