BCD996XT

[ronnielewis18]

The BCDX996XT, comes with a Serial cable, my computer doesn't have a port of this kind what do I need to do? Help please

 

[soundstyle]

You can order a USB-1 cable or get a USB to 9 pin adapter.

 

[ka3jjz]

Or use any one of a number of off-the-shelf solutions listed in our wiki (links are always blue)

Connecting scanners via USB - The RadioReference Wiki

Be careful about Win 8.x as it makes things a bit of a pain - this article has lots of links on this subject

Mike

 

[ronnielewis18]

Good deal! Thanks

 

[ofd8001]

If you are using Windows 8.x and order a USB-1 cable (your best option), be sure the USB-1 cable has the HXD chipset.

Older USB-1 cables have an HXA chipset that doesn't get along with Windows 8.x without a lot of fussing.

You can confirm this by asking the place from where you order the cable.

Also, something that can't be stressed enough, be sure you download and install the driver for the cable before connecting the cable to the computer for the first time. You'll save some headaches.

 

[ronnielewis18]

driver

Can you tell me where to download the driver, thanks for the info

 

[ofd8001]

Depending on what you get, a CD may be included or there may be a tag or sheet giving the website for the driver. It is pretty easy to do.

 

[ronnielewis18]

driver

thank you