Steve, My 590 was purchased in May 2012 in Dayton so it will not have the latest firmware. Is there anything in the newest update, September 2012 that I need or should be concerned about? Howard #3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:07 AM Subject: TS-590 sites for Barb K1EIR > Barb, > > Hope the new rig is working well for you. I'm sure you have all the > docs and stuff you can deal with from icanworkthisthing.com and the > Active Elements sites, but in case you aren't aware of these, here are > 2 more options: > > The TS-590 resources page isn't geared towards blindness or > accessibility, just general info on the radio: > > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/ts-590s.htm > > > Also the Kenwood site has free downloads for firmware updates, > ARCP-590 radio control software, and stuff like the virtual comm port > drivers to use the 590's built in sound card. > > If your radio was just purchased new, I'm sure it has latest firmware, > since the last update came out in September 2012. > > http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html > > 73, Steve KW3A