Good deal Ed.   It's not a problem to have  2 programs set to use the 
same port, just be sure that  you aren't running both at the same time.

BTW, when I do a spell check on my e-mail in Thunderbird, it wants to 
change your name to "malingerer".  That couldn't be you, could it? .

Good luck.   Steve KW3A

On 4/26/2012 7:00 PM, Ed Malingerer wrote:
> 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
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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