Steve, I have done the update before but perhaps that was before I added a
logging pgm. maybe I have both on the same port. I'll get it aventionally
I hope. Thanks for the great info again. 73
Ed K7UC
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From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 3:55 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Fw: 590 question
> Ed,
>
> You may know all this, but for what it's worth:
>
> You can connect via either serial or usb. If you want to do the usb
> connection, you need to install the kenwood virtual comm port driver,
> which you can find at the kenwood site. If you go this route, you need
> to find what comm port is assigned to the virtual comm port and be sure
> that is selected in the firmware update program. Also baud rate needs
> to match what is set in the radio menu.
>
> If going via serial port, you can disregard the virtual com driver, but
> again comm port number needs to be set correctly in the firmware update
> program, and baud rate needs to match what is set in the radio menu.
> Also for serial, the cable needs to be straight through and not a "null
> modem" cable, which has a pair of wires reversed.
>
>
> Do you run any other software with the radio, such as logging programs,
> or the kenwood control program? If so, whatever you use in the other
> program should work with the update program, but be sure to not try
> running 2 such programs on the same port at the same time.
>
> If you haven't already done it, you should back up all your settings,
> menus, and memories with the kenwood control software and reinstall them
> after the update, since all will be lost during the update process.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
> On 4/26/2012 4:30 PM, Ed Malmgren wrote:
>> 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
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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