No biggie, Steve.  Good thing I was a bit slow on the uptake and didn't try 
that first one.  I saw it and just figured you'd gotten there by doing a 
Google search.  The second one looks more like what I expected.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: September 10, 2015 16:56
Subject: Re: Connecting TS-590 to a computer using USB


> Don't know how that happened.  I might need a proof reader.
>
> Correct link for Kenwood software:
>
> http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html
>
> Sorry About that.
>
> Steve KW3A
>
> On 9/10/2015 4:50 PM, Steve Forst wrote:
>> Steve,
>>
>> Before connecting to the USB port, you need to download and install the
>> Kenwood virtual comm port driver from this site:
>> https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl
>>
>> Follow the instructions about when to connect the cable.  It will
>> install as a comm port number which can be changed in windows later if
>> need be.  It may install as a very high number (up in the teens).
>> After this, use that comm port  for your software connection.
>>
>> This will also activate your internal sound card.   It will become the
>> windows default sound card, and some have had problems with losing
>> speech.   Be sure your screen reader is using the internal pc sound card
>> and not set  to use the "default" card.
>>
>> The serial and usb ports are indipendent and you  could use the serial
>> port via a serial to usb adapter without having to install the kenwood
>> driver.   But no use of the sound card via the serial port on the radio.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>>
>> On 9/10/2015 4:23 PM, Steve Dresser wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I know at least a few folks on this list have connected a TS-590 to a PC 
>>> =
>>> via USB, and I'd appreciate any guidance from experts on this list.  =
>>> Right now, I'm primarily interested in controlling the radio, but later 
>>> =
>>> on I may want to use the 590's internal sound card.  Do I need =
>>> additional drivers to use USB for radio control, or can I just plug and 
>>> =
>>> play?
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>