Well, that's re-assuring Harvey, although I wonder if I'm going to spend
the money on something, whether it'd be best to go with straight USB
connections if possible.
Just a thought.
Will see what my fellow TS590 users have to say.
It's challenges like these that keep the mind young, I think! (grin)
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 6:07 AM
Subject: Re: Need advice on how best to do rig interface with TS590 and new
laptop
> 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
>
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