Iassume that uses the prolific ship set?  if so i will have to go snag one. I need one that works with my ts2000   usually prolithic  chipset adaptor soak from what I understand and my experience with a borrowed one
73 kb7nla
On May 4, 2013, at 1:57 AM, Blake Hailey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I use the Keyspan USA-19HS Serial adapter.  In windows 7 it loaded fine.
> Much easier than in Vista.  I recommend it to program the Kenwood TH-F6A. 
> Blake KA5POW
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Bob, K8LR
> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 8:06 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: A question about programming cables
> 
> Kenneth,
> 
> I believe that the new Kenwood programming cable for the THF6a is a usb 
> cable.  I bought my THF6a a long time ago and I have the old serial port 
> cable and I have to use a serial to usb converter.
> 
> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kenneth Tracy Son" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 8:36 AM
> Subject: A question about programming cables
> 
> 
> Hello to the list.
> I am concerned about a particular problem or potential problem that could
> develop.
> I am in the very early stages of doing research on radio transievers the thf
> 6a and other radios hand held or mobile that require programming cables.
> Also I am researching different new windows 8 computers and or used windows
> 7 systems to replace the current computer I have now.
> My concern is that new computers do not have com ports lpt1 lpt2.
> I have heard that a lot of the radio programming cables are not usb and so
> one needs to get a
> usb to comport adapter.
> I have also heard that in windows 7 and or win 8 these converters do not
> work with some programs or just don't work at all for whatever reason.
> Some of you who deal with this I need your input on how to solve this
> problem.
> I have also heard that you can buy optional cards to put in new computers
> with comport plugs on the card.
> I need all the input I can so I know what to do about this problem.
> It really does concern me and I want to know what I am doing before I do
> anything.
> Kenneth Son.