Thanks, Steve, for that very concise explanation.  I think I'll grab the 
driver and use the USB port for both functions; much cleaner than tying up 
two ports on the PC.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: September 10, 2015 16:50
Subject: Re: Connecting TS-590 to a computer using USB


> 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
>>