kenwood ts680s data cable

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hello all,i was wondering if you could help me,i purchased the data cable, and disk, for my ts680s,i plugged it in,followed the disk,
instructions,?, then it said that it wasnt the right driver to run this?,can anyone point me in the right direction,of how i can download a driver
and get my ts680s up and running on my pc,im using windows 7.

[W9GB]

I was wondering if someone could help me.
I purchased a data cable and disk to use with my TS-680S.
I plugged it in and followed the disk instructions, but my computer said that it wasn't the right driver to run this.

Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to download the correct driver to get my Kenwood TS-680S running with
my personal computer that is running the MS Windows 7 OS ?

Gavin -

The Kenwood TS-680S is very similar to TS-140S but additionally provides 6 meter coverage.
Power output is 100 watts SSB/CW on 160-15 meters, 95 watts on 10 meters and 10 watts on 6 meters.
This radio requires 13.8 VDC at 20 amps.
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...hf/ts140s.html

REAR PANEL VIEW - TS-140 / TS-680 -- NOTICE that this TS-140 photo has NO ACC1 -- Computer control option is NOT installed !!



Computer control for the Kenwood TS-680 / TS-140 was an option (1980s) -- SO you need to install the Piexx option board (picture attached)
OR have the original Kenwood option board (IF-10C) installed (provides the 6-pin DIN, ACC1 on rear panel)
http://www.piexx.com/index.php?main_...products_id=21

Assumption: You purchased a USB to Radio computer control cable from an Internet company (Eastern Asia supplier?).
These Eastern Asia companies love to sell hardware, but consistently come up SHORT on the USB drivers (and OS support) that is CRITICAL.

CONTACT company where you bought it for CORRECT USB Driver (and Windows 7 support) -- OR -- RETURN IT !!

UK radio amateurs should always insist on products that use the FTDI chipset for USB (UK company).

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