PC cable for a Bearcat BC895XLT Scanner

[wevanuska]

Anybody know where I can get a PC cable for the Bearcat BC895XLT Scanner so I can use the PC with a software program to program teh scanner?

 

[UPMan]

RadioShack, CompUSA, Fry's, Best Buy...

Sorry. You clearly wrote 895, but my mind saw 898. Ignore this post, read the next one.

 

[ka3jjz]

Anybody know where I can get a PC cable for the Bearcat BC895XLT Scanner so I can use the PC with a software program to program teh scanner?

Well, yes, if you know what to buy. Unfortunately the 895 doesn't use a standard DB9 connector; the connector to use is actually off a discarded CD Rom drive (I think it's the audio cable).

Anyway, there's full information about how to assemble the cable, or where to buy a complete one on the BC895 FAQ;

http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/bc895faq.html

73s Mike

[edit] We have a fairly complete Wiki page on the 895, including software links and reviews, here...

http://www.radioreference.com/wiki/index.php/BC895XLT