<div dir="ltr">Yes, all of these radios can be controlled by Win-Test. See <a href="http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Supported_rigs">http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Supported_rigs</a>. Connections are covered in detail each radio's manual, which you can easily find online with Google searches.<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex">
</blockquote><ul><li>TS-2000 via serial port<br></li><li>TS-590S via USB port (virtual serial port), or serial port (it has both)<br></li><li>IC-718 via CT-17 CI-V level converter or equivalent (box between serial port and radio)<br>
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</blockquote><div><div>If you connect a a USB-to-Serial adapter to your PC (because newer machines do not have real 9-pin serial ports), make sure it uses the FTDI chipset, not the cheaper Prolific chipset. Many people have had trouble with Prolific device drivers and so-called "Prolific" devices (many of which are illegal imitations that probably won't work with Prolific's drivers).</div>
</div><div><br></div><div>GearMo makes a good USB-to-Serial adapter that provides 4 FTDI serial ports, see</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ETDC8K">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ETDC8K</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>The hardest part will be finding something to connect to the IC-718 since the CT-17 is very expensive. You may want to look for something else by searching for "CT-17 alternative."</div><div>
</div><div class="gmail_extra"><div>73,<div>Bob, N6TV</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 2:01 PM, VU3UPZ <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:vu3upz@gmail.com" target="_blank">vu3upz@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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Dear All,</div><div> </div><div>I am using Kenwood TS-2000, TS-590S & IC-718. I have not tried using the PC connectivity & RIG control through pc for any one of these radios.</div>
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However I would like to know, if I am plannng to run the WinTest software, does it require an additional interface for the above mentioned radios, especially TS-2000 & 590? What I know from other hams using both RIGS that they can connect PC & control RIG visa serial or usb cable through the Kenwood Radio control program and HRD!!!</div>
<div> </div><div>In this case if am not using an interface like MicroHAM and RogExpert, does the soft ware can be used in its full features?</div><div> </div><div>Looking forward to hear from you soon.</div><div> </div><div>
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