Steve, Thanks for the info.  I'm having a problem updateing the firmware. 
The computer says it's not comunicating with the rig and not much computer 
savey don't help hi hi.  Thanks again and 73  K7UC

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From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:17 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: 590 question

> Ed,
>
> From the Kenwood site:
>
> You can check the firmware version of your TS-590S by pressing [M.IN] +
> Power ON.
> The firmware version appears in the center of the LCD display.
>
> I don't think this speaks, so you may need sighted help.  If this isn't
> an option for you, you can run the firmware updating software, as though
> you are going to do an update.   The software will tell you what the
> existing version is, and allow you to back out  if you wish.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
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> On 4/26/2012 1:59 PM, Ed Malmgren wrote:
>> I have forgotten how to find the firmware version of the rig.
>> I think my memory is shot along with other things hi hi.  73 Ed   K7UC
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