Hi, Colin.  Yes, all true, but couldn't find the KPG22U USB cable 
very easily.  Finally did, but by then, had bought the software and 
cable.  Oh, by the way, the RT cable won't work with the Kenwood 
software.  Problem was that most of my computers now come with only 
USB, no serial ports, hence, this complicated workaround.--Matt, N1IBB.

P.S.  By the way, for others who responded to my questions, all 
works, and reprogrammed the rig.

At 11:24 AM 12/23/2014, you wrote:
>buying an RT systems package for programming the thF6A seems a bit counter
>intuitive.
>The kenwood software is free and very accessible using JFW or wineyes...and
>the chinese programming cables are cheap and work just fine.
>So now you have a pricy programming package plus you have to work with a new
>screen reader as well lol.
>I think the RT systems stuff is great for Icom or yaesu products where they
>do charge for the programming software and cables aren't as easily and
>cheaply available.
>But kenwood has always offered their programming and control software for
>free for all their radios.
>73
>Colin, V A6BKX
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Matthew Chao
>Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:52 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Using RT Systems Programming Software and Cables
>
>Hi, Folks.  I bought a cable and software programming package for my
>TH-F6A from RT Systems via HRO.  I installed the software and tried
>to use it, but had very little success.  Am using Windows 7 64-bit
>along with Window-Eyes 8.4.  Has anyone had experience using this
>package, and if so, what's the workaround?  Thanks in
>advance.--Matthew Chao, N1IBB.