996t to computer with usb

StevieD · #1 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 07:02 PM

Ok got my 996t.Downloaded Freescan,went to uniden downloaded the usb driver,Then went to radio shack and picked up a usb to serial cable.When i have my computer hooked up to the scanner using the usb to serial cable to the cable that came with the scanner freescan doesn't reconize the scanner hooked up to it what am i doing wrong?

n2mdk · #2 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 07:07 PM

Make sure the proper COM port is set in the software. To check the port open Windows Device manager plug in the cable and under ports check the COM Port setting.
One other thing you need the driver for the cable you bought from Radio Shack not one from Uniden.

StevieD · #3 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 07:32 PM

Sorry forgot to say that i did get the disk with the cable and installed that to.I'll check what you just said.

garys · #4 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 07:58 PM

The USB software at the Uniden site is only for use with the Uniden USB-1 cable. Remove the Uniden software and make sure that the RS software is installed. Then you'll need to determine what Comm Port the USB adapter is configured as. After that, you can configure FreeScan to work with the 996T.

When using Freescan, it is important to make sure that the connection speed of the scanner and the software match. Otherwise you won't be able to connect.

Gary

StevieD · #5 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 08:00 PM

Checked the devise manager it's set for com11 but when i open the freescan program it dosn't reconize the port even if i do a refresh

garys · #6 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 08:58 PM

After fooling around with Freescan and not being able to connect to my BCT15, I realized that there are two versions. I was using the one for the hand helds! Anyway, I downloaded the 996/15 version and installed it. It worked fine, but I'm not using a USB to serial adapter so I can't duplicate your set up exactly.

Using Comm 1, I found that as long as I matched the Baud rate between the program and the scanner it worked fine.

Have you tried downloading BCTool and seeing if that works?

Gary

cpuerror · #7 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 11:11 PM

If the COM port doesn't show, then it means its either in use or there is something wrong with the driver installation. I would try to load Hyperterminal and see if it can detect COM11.

StevieD · #8 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 08:42 PM

Did what you guys said and got it working.Now the only thing i have a question about is once i download every thing in my scanner says " scan mode nothing to scan" WHAT

Highpockets · #9 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by StevieD

Did what you guys said and got it working.Now the only thing i have a question about is once i download every thing in my scanner says " scan mode nothing to scan" WHAT

Don't you want to upload to scanner.

StevieD · #10 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 08:58 PM

Yep did that.I have minn amer file in there.I can find it in the scanner.I just dosen't wanna scan.Now what did i do.

spooney · #11 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 09:10 PM

System(s) must be set to "Lockout" then if it is saying 'Nothing to Scan". Or if you have SQK's assigned to all systems you have them all disabled.

StevieD · #12 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 09:41 PM

Went back in the program to check things out again.All the ones i had were set to gps took it off did some more changes now it's working.Hopfully making it to a scanner get together next weekend.Maybe i'll find out more.Wow this is all new to me.

garys · #13 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by StevieD

Went back in the program to check things out again.All the ones i had were set to gps took it off did some more changes now it's working.Hopfully making it to a scanner get together next weekend.Maybe i'll find out more.Wow this is all new to me.

There's a fair amount to learn with the new Uniden scanners. It takes a while to get comfortable enough with them to really wring out the maximum level of performance. As you get more familiar with the capabilities of the scanners and the various software packages, you're going to come up with more things you want to do.

Take your time and enjoy the experience. Once you get used to the new memory structure and the features, you'll find it almost painful to deal with the limitations of traditional scanners.

Gary

cpuerror · #14 (**permalink**) 02-17-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by StevieD

Yep did that.I have minn amer file in there.I can find it in the scanner.I just dosen't wanna scan.Now what did i do.

You should check the system quick key manager, goto Edit-System Quick Key Enable. If none of the boxes are checked then the scanner would do that.