KRS-890 Software and USB-63 cable
for the Kenwood TS-890

KRS-890 Software Only for the Kenwood TS-890S*

Your Price: $25.00

Program memories and other settings of the Kenwood TS-890S radio.

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Works with the RT Systems USB-63 cable or USB-A to USB-B (RT-42) cable. Verify your cable is one of those shown below.

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RT Systems KRS-890 Programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the Kenwood TS-890.

Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options.
"Read" the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file.
The programmer has copy and paste of memory channel information between files.
Column editing for changing several channels with minimal typing.
An easy interface to RFinder-Worldwide Repeater Directory, Radio Reference, or Repeater Book to get repeater information for your location, a travel route, or a vacation spot. Repeater details available for locations in and outside the US. (separate purchase or subscription may be required)
Other built-in frequency lists for easy memory channel entries (check File|External data in the programmer before you spend time on internet searches for frequencies. You may find just what you need!)
Ability to copy and paste spreadsheet or website data.
Much more than just memory channel programming with settings for other radio menu items.
Software works with Windows 8/8.1 (full versions), Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit) and Windows 11.

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The Kenwood TS-890S radio can use the USB-63 from RT Systems or the RT-42 (USB-A to USB-B) cables for programming and control. This comparison will help you decide between the two cables.

USB-63	The USB-63 cable works through the DB-9 Com port on the back of the radio. CAT commands for radio control and programming commands are passed through this port. This cable is based on an FTDI chipset and uses the RT Systems USB drivers. It works well with other applications (control, logging, and others that work through the CAT commands). It is a good choice to help avoid a driver conflict with other devices connected to the same computer.

RT-42	The RT-42 is a USB-A to USB-B cable that connects to the USB port on the back of the radio. Drivers from Silicon Labs associated with the USB electronics built into the radio will be loaded when this cable is used. Realize that many devices use the Silicon Labs drivers. In the radio world, Kenwood, Icom and Yaesu all use these drivers. This can result in conflicts between devices if you have several things connected to your computer at the same time. As long as no conflict exists, this cable has the advantage that 1) it is readily available from department or office supply stores. You may even have an extra on hand as it is often used to connect a printer to the computer. 2) On some radios, more advanced commands are handled through the USB port. So you will get more from your radio through this cable connection.