Jack,
Kenwood offers its own software. I know the software is for management, but, as I've not started using it, I can't comment on programming ability. Forgive my ignorance. I just bought the TS-570S and have downloaded the Kenwood software for it. Not wanting to deal with USB-to-serial conversion, I'm awaiting a computer serial port expansion card. With a serial port -- which you may already have -- connecting the radio to the PC should be a slam-dunk. Search for the Kenwood software at Kenwood USA's website.
Twice before, over the years, I've had a TS-570 (and once the TS-480), but never tried to link to a computer.
Remember the old days before computers, when radios were only discrete component radios ??
Best of luck,
Dave
K1SIW
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DSP
I see the TS-2000 listed but not TS-480
I am purchasing the TS-480 I want to find out if I should order RTsystems software.
Tnx,
Jack
W4GRJ