I just use one program at a time, and restart the computer if I'm going to 
switch to a different one.  I would think that, since the TS590 uses USB for 
not only CAT control but audio interfacing, it might be difficult to set up 
a virtual comm port.  But I might be all wrong about this.
73,


Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU/4, Orlando, FL
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message----- 
From: Richard B McDonald
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 2:21 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Virtual Com Port Utility

Hi!



What is recommended for a good "Virtual Com Port" utility?  The issue is
that different applications lock-up the PC's connection (Com Port) to my
Kenwood TS-2000's serial port.  For example, I use 1) the ARCP-2000 for rig
control and 2) Amateur Contact Log for logging.  However, without some sort
of a virtual com port utility these two applications cannot run at the same
time, sharing the one, single com port connection to the rig.



73,

Richard KK6MRH