TS-590S
KENWOOD NETWORK
COMMAND SYSTEM
Setting Manual
© October/15/2010
CONTENTS
1. Relevant Models ...........................................................................................................3
2. Objectives of this document ..........................................................................................3
3. Outline........................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Overall Configuration.............................................................................................. 4
3.2. Outline of Host Station (Transmitter) Operations ....................................................5
3.3. Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration................................................................. 6
3.4. Overview of Remote Station (Operator) Operations ...............................................8
3.5. Remote Station (Operator) Configuration ............................................................... 9
4. Settings ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.1. Connecting Communications Cables.................................................................... 11
4.2. Connecting Audio Cables ..................................................................................... 11
4.3. Transceiver Settings ............................................................................................. 13
4.4. Setting Transmission Methods for Audio Input to the Rear Terminal..................... 16
4.5. Setting Broadband Routers ..................................................................................17
4.6. Software Installation and Settings.........................................................................18
4.7. Windows Firewall Settings....................................................................................19
4.8. Comprehensive Security Software Settings.......................................................... 19
4.9. Setting the Host Station Wait Mode ......................................................................19
4.10. Connecting to the Host Station from the Remote Station.................................... 19
5. Limitations Caution! .................................................................................................... 20
5.1. PC Environment Limitations .................................................................................20
5.2. Network Environment Limitations ......................................................................... 20
5.3. Program Limitations.............................................................................................. 21
5.4. Limitations if Using USB Audio Functions ............................................................. 21
6. Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................22
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1. Relevant Models
This user guide is for the TS-590S.
Using the TS-590S and KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM (hereinafter called
"KNS") enables transceiver operations by remote control using a domestic LAN or the
internet. (See Note.)
KNS is a system configured using PCs, network environments, ARCP-590 (a Radio
Control Program) (hereinafter called "ARCP-590”), and ARHP-590 (a Radio Host
Program) (hereinafter called “ARHP-590”) for remote control of the TS-590S.
Note: To transmit and receive audio, separate VoIP software is required.
Important
¾ To configure the system, knowledge not only of transceivers but also of PCs and
networks is required. Kenwood does not offer support for customer computers and
Networks. Furthermore, for operations relating to actual transmitting, note that
procedures according to the Radio Act are also required.
¾ Operations via networks may be delayed due to unavoidable principles.
Consequently, do not perform operations (such as contests or pile-ups requiring
quick responses) for which delays are likely to be a problem.
¾ Refer to Chapter 5 for other limitations.
¾ Kenwood Corporation shall bear no responsibility for related damage such as
damage caused by missed communications and dialog opportunities due to
incorrect customer settings, nonconformances, or misoperations as a result of
using this document or the ARCP-590 or ARHP-590 software.
2. Objectives of this document
To supply information to configure a remote control system via an internal LAN or internet
using the TS-590S ARCP-590 and ARHP-590.
The following describes the main elements.
Via Internet Internal LAN
Programs Used
Network
IP address used
Application based
on the Radio Act
ARCP-590 (Operates
transceiver remotely.)
ARHP-590 (Operates via the
ARCP-590 and transceiver.)
VoIP software (transmits and
receives audio)
Connections via the internet
(To use the internet, a contract
with a provider is necessary.）
Global IP address Local IP address
Application using the internet Application using internal LAN
ARCP-590 (Operates
transceiver remotely.)
ARHP-590 (Performs
operations via the ARCP-590
and transceiver.）
VoIP software (transmits and
receives audio)
Connection using internal LAN
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3. Outline
3.1. Overall Configuration
TS-590S
Remote station
Host station
Fig. 3.1.1: Example of internal LAN configuration
(In this diagram, the modem, router, and hub have been omitted.）
As shown in the diagram, the configuration uses a host station (where the transceiver is
installed; this is called the "transmitter" in the Radio Act) and a remote station (which
performs the remote operations; this is called the "operator" in the Radio Act). A PC is
connected to both, and the PCs are connected to each other via the network.
The transceiver connected to the PC to which the ARHP-590 has been installed on the
host station is operated using the ARCP-590, which has been installed on the remote
station PC. Furthermore, transmitted and received audio for the transceiver on the host
station can be transmitted using the mike and speaker connected to the PC sound device
on the remote station. (See Note.)
Note: To transmit and receive audio, separate VoIP software is required.
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Fig. 3.1.2: Example of KNS configuration via the internet
The host station and remote station can be installed in any location with an internet
connection.
3.2. Outline of Host Station (Transmitter) Operations
The host station is configured using a transceiver and a PC connected to the network.
Data signals that control the transceiver are connected to the PC using either RS-232C or
USB. The computer uses its sound function to input and output audio transmitted and
received by the transceiver, and converts them between digital and analog signals.
The ARHP-590 is installed on the computer and exchanges transceiver control data
signals with the network.
The PCs are connected to the network, and trade transceiver control data signals and
transmit and receive audio with the "Remote station (operator)" on the network.
Note: To transmit and receive audio, separate VoIP software is required.
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3.3. Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration
(Transceiver control)
Transceiver
Sound function
Audio transmission
Transceiver TS-590S The TS-590S transceiver is supported. The ARCP-590 and ARHP-590
are specialized for the TS-590S, and so other transceivers cannot be
used to configure the system.
Connection
PC
Software OS Use Windows XP (SP3 or later), Windows Vista (SP1 or later, 32-bit
USB
or
RS-232C
Audio Created by the customer.
Specifications CPU and memory:
Sound
function
Network
function
Controls that change the frequency or mode are performed by
connecting the transceiver and PC using either a USB cable or
RS-232C cable. (The transceiver has only one RS-232C terminal, so if
using the RS-232C terminal for KNS operations, another device
cannot be connected.)
To transmit and receive audio, connect the wireless ACC2 terminal to
the PC sound I/O terminal. For the transceiver terminal specifications,
refer to the device user manual, and for the cable creation and
connection methods, refer to "4.2. Connecting Audio Cables".
Minimum values recommended by the operating system.
HDD:
To install the ARHP-590, a minimum of approx. 100 MB of free disk
space is required. If storing connection logs, additional memory space
is required.
To transmit and receive audio, a sound function is required.
Connects to the internal LAN.
To perform KNS operations via the internet, connect to a network that
is connected to the internet.
A cable network is recommended.
version only), or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit version). Other operating
systems are not compatible.
VoIP software
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LAN
environment
Internet
environment
Run-time To use KNS on Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later is
required. If it is not installed, install it when installing ARHP-590.
ARHP-590 This software controls the transceivers. Refer to the software help for
the settings and operation methods. Download the software from the
download page, and install on the PC.
http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html
VoIP software To transmit and receive audio, VoIP software is required. (See Note 1.)
Router To implement KNS operations via the internet, a model on which port
forwarding settings are possible using the following protocol is
required to transmit the data signals that control the transceiver. (See
Note 2.)
Protocol: TCP; port No.: 50000 (KNS default value)
Modem Not specified.
Other To implement KNS operations via the internet, firewall environments
configured using in-house company networks cannot be used. Use a
domestic network environment.
Provider To implement KNS operations via the internet:
・ A high-speed cable broadband environment using xDSL, FTTH, or
CATV network is required. (1Mbps min. recommended.)
・ A global IP address is required. (See Note 3.)
・ The ability to use protocols and ports to transmit the data signals
that control the transceiver is required.
Protocol: TCP
Port No.: 50000 (KNS default value)
For details, contact your internet service provider.
Proxy Proxy servers cannot be used.
Note 1: Support for selecting, installing, and operating VoIP software is not available from
Kenwood Corporation.
Note 2: Make sure to refer to the user manual for the broadband router to be used before
performing the settings.
Note 3: KNS operations are possible even if the global IP address is variable, but the IP
address may change with uncertain timing. In such cases, it is necessary to check
and change the IP address of the connected host when connected from a remote
station, which reduces user-friendliness. Consequently, using an environment in
which the host station global IP address is fixed is recommended. Furthermore, if the
global IP address cannot be fixed, using a dynamic DNS service enables operations
in the same way as an environment with a fixed global IP address.
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3.4. Overview of Remote Station (Operator) Operations
The remote station is configured using a PC connected to the network, and a microphone
and speaker connected to the PC sound function. The audio transmissions for the host
station transceiver are input and output using the microphone and speaker connected to
the sound function of the remote station PC via the network.
The ARCP-590 is installed in the PC. The host station transceiver connected via the
network is controlled by remote station ARCP-590 operations. (See Note.)
Note: To transmit and receive audio, separate VoIP software is required.
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3.5. Remote Station (Operator) Configuration
Transmit audio
送信音声
LAN/WAN
PC
Sound function
サウンド機能
Receive audio
受信音声
Connection Audio To exchange audio transmissions, connect the microphone and
speaker or a headset to the PC sound function. Use products
compatible with the sound function used.
PC
Software
Specifications CPU and memory:
Minimum values recommended by the operating system.
HDD:
To install the ARCP-590, a minimum of approx. 100 MB of free disk
space is required. If saving transceiver settings to data files, or saving
keystroke logs, additional memory space is required.
Sound
function
Network
function
OS Use Windows XP (SP3 or later), Windows Vista (SP1 or later, 32-bit
To exchange audio transmissions, a sound function is required.
A cable network is recommended.
Connect to a hub or router.
version only), or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit version). Other operating
systems are not compatible.
ARCP-590
VoIPソフトウェア
VoIP software
Run-time To use KNS operations on Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework
2.0 or later is required. If it is not installed, install it when installing
ARCP-590.
ARCP-590 This software remote controls the transceivers. Refer to the software
help for the settings and operation methods. Download the software
from the download page, and install on the PC.
http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html
VoIP software To transmit and receive audio, VoIP telephone software is required.
(See Note 1.)
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