Set up a channel and press ctrl left mouse click to instantly send the details to the radio. The interfaces are custom made and replace the discontinued kenwood if232 and power supply and cables. The kenwood if 232c is the black box that connects your ts440s to a computer. Build an easy usb computer interface for your old kenwood rig. The kenwood if232c interface fasciliates the connection of a personal computer to the ts850s. The kct53u driver runs under windows 2000, xp or vista 32bit. Our updates include the most accurate and uptodate software enhancements to ensure you make the most of all your kenwood radios. Kenwood if 232c user manual by florentinadumas issuu. The if 232c was designed for rs232, but if you have a modern computer, you probably need to connect to a usb port. I think if you would get rid of 9 pin din adapter and use a serial to usb adapter directly from your rs 232c port to your computer your prob. The kpg10 programming cable is for the tk230 tk240 tk330 tk340 radios. This is the control software for the ts990s transceiver. I also utilize a serial to usb transition adapter since my computers dont have serial ports. Kenwood tm d700 ts2000 tsb2000 ts480hx ts480sat ts570d ts570s ts590d ts590s ts590v ts870s.
Using the ts590s and kenwood network command system hereinafter called kns enables transceiver operations by remote control using a domestic lan or the internet. Ts890s software description used to control the ts890s. Kenwood is a leading manufacturers of walkie talkies, nexedge, pmr446 and ham radios. Kenwood ts50s ts 50 s ts50s cat control i wish to offer an cheap solution for solid work with cat control with your transceiver kenwood ts50s and pc.
If it happens to change over time, you can always navigate to it through. The kenwood part is if 232c and can be built easily. It completely replaces the kenwood if 232c interface. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Connecting your ham radio to a mac serial or usb port.
The outboard converter is plugged into acc1 on the back of the radio, presuming that the ic10 or equivalent has already been installed. The computer may then be plugged in, via an rs232c port, to the converter box, and suitable software installed. Here are some engineering notes about how the parts are connected. Voip software usbrs232c transceiver control lanwan commnunication with. Our new usb sound card digimode interface uses the cmedia cm108 chipset. Superior compatibilty and reliability over the prolific chipset versions. Ts50, ts60, ts140, ts440, ts450, ts680, ts690, ts711, ts721, ts790, ts811, ts850, ts940, ts950 and the r5000. This are the same manual use by experts and even technicians. Ts440, ts450, ts690, ts790, ts850, ts950, r5000, and other rigs that list a kenwood if 232c as an option. Digital signal processing dsp at the if stage is now a reality with the kenwood ts870s hf transceiver.
The real kenwood kpg22 cable has a 25pin connector. When the pc has no rs232c port, then use a usbtoserial adapter. This device acts as interface between the radio and the db25 rs232c serial port of a computer. It works with all rigs that list the if232c as an option and provides optical isolation between the radio and the computer as the kenwood if232c does. The kenwood if232c is the black box that connects your ts440s to a computer. Ts140s, ts680s requires kenwood if10c ts711a, ts811a requires kenwood if10a ts50s, ts60s requires kenwood if10d ts940s. Oops repairing my repair of a kenwood if232c serial port. Programming this old radio is a bit of a pain, but can be done. The if232c is the interface adapter for connection between the rs232c termina of a personal computer and the interface terminals oi transceivers capable of computer control, such as the tsg40s and the ts81 1 series.
I also have a if232 interface cable to connect the unit to a computer. Ham radio cat, psk31, ft8, jt9 and jt65 interfaces. It completely replaces the kenwood if232c interface. The kenwood part is if232c and can be built easily. Build an easy usb computer interface for your old kenwood rig a replacement for the if232c that uses usb this interface works with the following kenwood radios. This entry was posted in homebrew and tagged control, diy, if232c, interface, kenwood, rig, ts450 by k1maz. Founded in the united states in 1961, kenwood usa is the largest sales subsidiar. Build an easy usb computer interface for your old kenwood rig a replacement for the if 232c that uses usb. Kenwood network command system radio host program arhp590 version 2. Ts990s kenwood network command system setting manual.
Usb cat control cable for kenwood ts450s ts690 ts790. Kenwood network command system radio voip program arvp10 version 1. This software runs under mswindows 2000, xp or vista 32bit on a pc. Kenwood usa is a leading developer and manufacturer of consumer electronics. It is obsolete and no longer available as a new product from kenwood. This is the first rt systems software that does both. Uses genuine ftdi chip for max compatibility and reliability. Jvc kenwood corporation shall be free from any responsibilities. This cable connects dirctly from your usb port on your computer to your kenwood radio. To do rtty, packet, sstv, direct digital computer to computer or any other digital modes it looks like ill need a signal data interface if 232c, or one of the newer aftermarket equiv. Rs232c terminal of a personal computer and the interface terminals of transceivers capable of computer control, such as the ts940s and the ts811 711. This is designed for kenwood s if 232c interface cable, and outputs ttl level data.
Mbx upgrade this is the upgrade for the original pk232 that opens the door for later upgrades and modern software. This device acts as an interface between the radio and the db25 rs 232c serial port of a computer. Page 3 the programming software can be used with an ibm pc or that converts the rs232c iogic level to the ttl ievel. Perfect for psk31, ft8, jt9, jt65, echolink and any other afsk modes. The internal installation of the ic10 chipset is mandatory in the r5000 and the ts440s. Programming software kpg112d description the kpg112d is the programming software for the transceiver supplied on a cdrom. The interfaces are custom made and replace the discontinued kenwood if 232 and power supply and cables. I am using it with nap3 program and it works great. The kenwood interface if232c is the interface adapter for connection between the rs232c terminal of a personal computer and the interface terminals of transceivers capable of computer control, such as the ts940s and the ts811711 series. Available networking environment lan or highspeed broadband. This is the control software for the ts590s transceiver. Included on the cd is a help file to describe functions and operations. I think i went to a company who handled kenwoods older parts for the ic10b.
Dsp technology uses a dedicated computer chip to convert analog waveforms into digital information in realtime, providing the opportunity to filter and enhance the quality of the signal before it is reconverted into analog form for the human ear. This software runs under mswindows 2000, xp or vista 32bit on a. The user shall take for the use and effects of this software. A virtual com port driver is a free software application and can be downloaded free of charge from the kenwood website. A friend brought a kenwood if232c serial port interface to me a while. If you are remotely controlling the transceiver using this software via a.
The if 232c, if10a, if10b, and if10c are no longer available from kenwood, but replacement units are available from the suppliers below and used units can be found at flea markets and on ebay when using an if 232c or equivalent, two cables are required. Kenwood if232c computer interface for rig control for sale. For details of the remote control operations, please refer to the ts890s kenwood network command system setting. This device acts as an interface between the radio and the db25 rs232c serial port of a computer. However, the ts440 puts out ttl level signals and need to be converted to rs232. I wish to offer an cheap solution for solid work with cat control with your transceiver kenwood ts50s and pc. It adds the mailbox daughterboard, lithium backup battery and the latest firmware eproms to pk232nonmbx.
If232c amateurd triokenwood electronic inc komagane, bu. This interface works with the following kenwood radios. It becomes even better when coupled to your computer. The kenwood ic10 installs inside the kenwood ts440s. I think i went to a company who handled kenwood s older parts for the ic10b. I want to use ham radio deluxe hrd software with my.
Ts140s, ts680s requires kenwood if 10c ts711a, ts811a requires kenwood if 10a ts50s, ts60s requires kenwood if 10d ts940s requires kenwood if 10b. The programming cable connects to the rs232c port of a pc, and then to the modular microphone port on the radio. Our updates include the most accurate and uptodate software enhancements to ensure you make the most of. The computer may then be plugged in, via an rs232c port, to the. This is the control software for the ts890s transceiver. Figure 1 shows the setup of an ibm pc for kpg22 connects the side panel jacks of the tk2107 to the programming. Connect to a serial port on your pc, or to a usb to serial adapter. Buy the w1gee lcu3k level converter cable terminated with a male 6din plug. The kpg4 plug is connected to external socket of the tk760762 and to the computer by a conversion cable option with a 9pin female connec tor and a 25pinmale connector. For a connection through an rs232c cable or through a lan cable, a virtual com port driver does not need to be installed. As most modern operating systems have the drivers built in, this interface is about as plugand. The kenwood ts850s is a terrific ham radio transceiver.
Kns is a system configured using pcs, network environments, arcp590 a radio control program hereinafter called arcp590, and arhp590 a radio host. The cable will also work with the following radios if the correct interface board is fitted to the radio. Commander a free application that controls up to 3 icom, tentec, kenwood, yaesu, elecraft or flexradio transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequencydependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers. The kenwood interface if 232c is the interface adapter for connection between the rs 232c terminal of a personal computer and the interface terminals of transceivers capable of computer control, such as the ts940s and the ts811711 series. Kenwood calls its model of outboard converter the if232c. For cat, you need to build andor install a kenwood ic10 interface. Ts590s kenwood network command system setting manual.
I found out following solutions as most acceptable. I want to use ham radio deluxe hrd software with my unit. Build an easy usb computer interface for your old kenwood rig a replacement for the if 232c that uses usb this interface works with the following kenwood radios. The kenwood if 232c interface fasciliates the connection of a personal computer to the ts850s. A direct replacement for the kenwood if232 and does everything that the. Conclusion, if you own a computer and any of the kenwood radios that have the free mcp software available, its worth the download. The lcu3k connects between the acc1 socket of the radio and the computers 9pin serial port or to an available 9pin usb serial adapter, if the. Usb cat cable for kenwood ts 480 ts 570 ts 590 ts 870 ts. Can be used with any cat software that supports your radio. Second hand kenwood if232c rs232 interface radioworlduk. The new usbdigimode3 usb sound card digimode interface for icom, yaesu, kenwood and xiegu transceivers.
This device acts as interface between the radio and the db25 rs 232c serial port of a computer. Voip software usbrs 232c transceiver control lanwan commnunication with. This is a custom rs232 interface for the kenwood r5000 receiver and kenwood transceivers. The if 232c is the interface adapter for connection between the rs 232c termina of a personal computer and the interface terminals oi transceivers capable of computer control, such as the tsg40s and the ts81 1 series. Kenwood if232c usb replacement interface hampden county. Can be used with any programming software that supports. Back panel contains acc1 connector with serial port.
For use with cat programs provides pc software control of your radio and can. If your computer does not have a free rs232 port, order our usbrs232 adapter. The kenwood if 232c interface fasciliates the connection of a personal computer to the ts450s. Ts440, ts450, ts690, ts790, ts850, ts950, r5000, and other rigs that list a kenwood if232c as an option.
Programming software description kpg29d is the programming software for the tk. Interface if10d 227dm and serial interface rs232c 283dm with program. For a connection through an rs 232c cable or through a lan cable, a virtual com port driver does not need to be installed. Ts590s kenwood network commsnd system setting manual pdf. The transceiver data, such as the memory, the menu, and the auto mode frequency, can be edited and saved using a pc via this software, and the data can also be written to the transceiver. Because the kenwood radios use 5 volt ttl levels we. The kpg46 is also available, and i have seen versions for both usb and rs232c.