will this soft ware store and save present menue and memory settings?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Shaffer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 8:47 AM
Subject: Re: Customized Control Software for the Kenwood TS-2000 and TS-590


> This software works best with braille, but it works with speech too.  I 
> have
> really only used it myself, so it likely has some goinks in it that other
> users will find, because they do things a little different than I do them.
> If I send this software out, I'd like to be able to communicate with the
> user by phone or skype while trying it for the first time.
>
> As for use with other rigs, it might work to some extent at least with 
> other
> Kenwood rigs, but I doubt it will work well with non-Kenwood radios, since
> it uses the Kenwood computer commands to control/monitor the radio.
> --
> Jim, KE5AL
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Michael Thurman
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 5:43 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Customized Control Software for the Kenwood TS-2000 and 
> TS-590
>
> I would love to try it as well, does it require a braille display, or is =
> tha trust a nice  option. I will be getting a braille display sometime =
> hopefully soon and then hopefully learning braille again.=20
> Michael Thurman
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> On May 19, 2014, at 11:01 PM, Jim Shaffer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Richard, my software is stand alone.  It can be used to control and =
> monitor=20
>> the rig, along with logging.  If interested, I can send you the=20
>> documentation.  It works on Windows Vista and above, and works best =
> with a=20
>> braille display.
>> --
>> Jim, KE5AL
>>=20
>> -----Original Message-----=20
>> From: Richard B McDonald
>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 9:13 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Customized Control Software for the Kenwood TS-2000 and =
> TS-590
>>=20
>> Hi Jim!
>>=20
>> That is so cool what you have done!  You know, your setup is better =
> than it
>> is for sighted people since all they know are menu numbers and must =
> turn to
>> tables and cheat sheets to translate a menu number into what it really
>> means; like 1 =3D Display.  Well done!
>>=20
>> I am wondering if this is some sort of stand-alone application you =
> have
>> written?  Or, is it some sort of customization of JAWS or some other =
> screen
>> reader?  Does what you have written work in conjunction with the =
> ARCP-2000
>> and ARCP-590 programs for the TS-2000 and TS-590, respectively?  Or, =
> do you
>> use some third party application?
>>=20
>> On a related point, some have commented that rarely does one actually =
> go
>> into these menus.  Basically, the point is made that once menu =
> settings are
>> made using the ARCP-2000 or ARCP-590 programs, operation of the rig =
> happens
>> mostly via the front panel buttons.  Is that right?
>>=20
>> 73,
>> Richard
>>=20
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Jim Shaffer
>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 12:02 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>=20
>> The software I've written, currently just for my own use, will speak =
> the
>> menu functions.  For example, on the 590 menu 0 says "display =
> brightness",
>> and then you can tab to the values which are numeric.  Menu 1 though =
> says
>> "display backlight color", and the values say "amber" and "green".  It =
> also
>> works with the 2000 submenus.
>>=20
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: John Miller
>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 1:34 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>=20
>> True the ones that are just menu number settings are the same for =
> sighted
>> people as well.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 2:15 PM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>=20
>>=20
>>> you were misinformed then because the ts2000 menus are perfectly
>>> accessible
>>> and they all speak.
>>> However, sometimes the values within the menus are numbered and don't
>>> specify what the value actually represents, but I suspect that is the =
> case
>>> for the sighted, or blind user and either would have to refer to a =
> menu
>>> table to be sure which values to set...
>>> Once you set stuff in the menus, you rarely have to go back in there
>>> anyway...either way though, menus are fully accessible.
>>> Check out  the material on the ts2000 available from:
>>> HTTP:/www.icanworkthisthing.com
>>>=20
>>> some excellent stuff there that will help allot.
>>>=20
>>> 73
>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Jim Shaffer" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 12:10 PM
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>>=20
>>>> I knew this would be an interesting thread.  I'm about to borrow a
>>>> TS-2000
>>>> from my friend who some of you know, Rod Moag, W5NDS.  As I =
> understand
>>>> it,
>>>> the menu access with speech isn't good, if it exists at all, with =
> the
>>>> TS-2000.  My software will access both the 2000 and 590 menus =
> though.
>>>>=20
>>>> -----Original Message-----=20
>>>> From: Jim Gammon
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 11:28 AM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>>>=20
>>>> One important difference between the 590 and 2000 is that I don't
>>>> think the 590 covers VHF and UHF.  Am pretty certain it stops at
>>>> 6 meters, (54 MHZ) 73, Jim WA6EKS
>>>>=20
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Date sent: Mon, 19 May 2014 09:43:19 -0600
>>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>>>=20
>>>> Both radios are very accessible.  The ts590 speaks more for sure,
>>>> with voice
>>>> readout of swr, power, mike gain, compression and all that
>>>> stuff...the
>>>> ts2000 doesn't voice all those things, but it's easy enough to
>>>> determine
>>>> your settings anyway by click counting or whatever.
>>>> the ts2000 is using 14 year old technology, while the ts590 is
>>>> much much
>>>> newer than that...similar performance perhaps ON HF etc, but the
>>>> overall
>>>> newer technology gives  the ts590 an edge in receiver
>>>> performance.
>>>> It is nice to have everything in one radio though...the vhf and
>>>> UHF sections
>>>> of the ts2000 are extremely good, as good as any dual band mobile
>>>> etc.
>>>> why you would want to control these particular radios with
>>>> software is
>>>> beyond me since that is usually far more cumbersome than using
>>>> the buttons
>>>> on the front of the rig.
>>>> The ts2000 programming software is accessible and is useful for
>>>> programming
>>>> your vhf and uhf channels etc...I presume the ts590's programming
>>>> software
>>>> is equally accessible as kenwood software is generally.
>>>> Not sure about control software though.
>>>>=20
>>>> If it's me, I would buy the ts2000.  Better bang for your buck
>>>> right now,
>>>> even though it's older technology.  It gives you everything in
>>>> one radio, is
>>>> easy to operate and is reasonably accessible.
>>>> If your after mostly HF, then the ts590 is definitely the way to
>>>> go.  It's
>>>> an excellent little rig and competes with anything else on the
>>>> market.
>>>>=20
>>>> 73
>>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>>>=20
>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>> From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 9:22 AM
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>>>=20
>>>> Hi!
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>> I am trying to decide which is a better rig for me between the
>>>> Kenwood
>>>> TS-2000 and the Kenwood TS-590.  This breaks down into two
>>>> considerations:
>>>> 1) "accessibility" since I am blind and 2) radio functionality.
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>> As far as accessibility, from what I have read the TS-590 seems
>>>> to be a
>>>> bit
>>>> more accessible.  However, this difference seems to be small.
>>>> One thing I
>>>> read from a accessibility review
>>>> <http://active-elements.org/2012/12/01/kenwood-ts-2000/>  of the
>>>> TS-2000
>>>> is
>>>> " The TS-2000 was fitted with the optional VS-3 voice chip.  The
>>>> VS-3 has
>>>> been superseded by the excellent VGS-1 on newer Kenwood's, but
>>>> gave
>>>> unparalleled access to Kenwood radios when introduced."  Does
>>>> this mean
>>>> that
>>>> the VGS-1 chip can be used in the TS-2000 to get its better
>>>> performance.
>>>> Also, both rigs have a computer control software interface
>>>> option.  How
>>>> accessible are they with JAWS?  Any comments about the
>>>> accessibility
>>>> differences of these two rigs would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>> As far as radio functionality, the TS-590 seems to be a better
>>>> HF rig
>>>> (160 -
>>>> 6 meters); but that is all its got.  On the other hand, the
>>>> TS-2000 has a
>>>> far more broader range of capabilities: 160 meters - 70 cm; 23
>>>> cm option,
>>>> TNC, and on and on.  =46rom what I have read, the TS-2000 is a
>>>> very good HF
>>>> rig; and the difference between it and the TS-590 here are not
>>>> all that
>>>> great.  So, what are your thoughts about the radio functionality
>>>> between
>>>> these two rigs?
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>> Many thanks!
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>> 73,
>>>>=20
>>>> Richard=20