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How to remote control your Kenwood TS-590, TS-890 etc. over the internet if port 60001 is blocked by your internet provider

Kenwood transceivers like the Kenwood TS-590, TS-890 can be remotely operated over a network with free software (ARCP) that is downloadable from the Kenwood site.

Ping the other side to check if there is a connection and first make sure a ping is returned before proceeding.

The network ports used by ARCP are 60001 TCP and 60000 UDP.

There could be difficulties trying to remote control your rig over the internet with ARCP because some, many or all internet providers block port 60001.

There are several ways to remedy this "port block" problem.

1. Use a VPN. A VPN uses its own port and tunnels all the ports u want to use through this VPN port. A VPN is often not free.
   
   
2. Use a remote desktop. Setup everything on a computer right next to the rig and open that desktop remotely. Search the internet for free VNC. VNC uses ports too but you can configure them to use any port you want.
   
   
3. Redirect port 60001. It is possible to redirect port 60001 to a port of choice that is not blocked. If you search the internet there is a free service available. This works in combination with a dynamic DNS service. Locally you will have to configure your router to accept the port of choice and reroute it to 60001.
   
   
4. Use other remote control software for your rig that does not use blocked ports. Open890 can be used with the TS-890 and not only has very nice features but is free and works on any computer that has an internet browser.