Serial to USB converter Suitable for Uniden Bearcat BC346XT?

[FCV96]

Hello all; I plan to purchase a Uniden Bearcat BC346XT, found at the link below, for use in the NYC area. I plan to use Freescan to program it myself, but I was curious to know whether or not the Serial to USB Adapter cable below would be compatible. It seems as if it has the correct chipset. Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Serial to USB adapter - http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Adap...348188472&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+to+rs232+PL2303

Another Serial to USB adapter - http://www.amazon.com/Serial-Adapter-Chipset-Supports-Windows/dp/B003N9TYW0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Uniden Bearcat BC346XT - https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Bearcat_BC346XT_Police_Scanner_p/10-501357.htm

Also, would it just be worth it to go with the official Uniden cable?

 

[scottyhetzel]

Hi, I use the Keyspan ...it's recommend by all my vendors. It has an l.e.d. On it showing data transfer. I had for 5 yrs. it's the best.

 

[jackj]

Any RS-232 to USB adapter should work fine, as long as it's drivers will work with your computer's OS.

 

[vans113]

i use one of those on my bct 8 i only have problems using the actual uniden software i use any other and it works fine? idk why maybe my computer who knows

 

[jackj]

I have a 996T upstairs in my wife's sewing room. I use Freescan to program it and use a RS232 - USB adapter without any problems. But I don't use Uniden's software, to hard to figure out. It was cheaper than adding a card but it does use one of my scarce USB ports.

 

[jiminpgh]

USB to Serial Converter

I use this converter to program my 996T & 396T, with Uniden USAD, no problem.
Isolated USB to RS232 Converter, RS232 USB

 

[Kursch1672]

I've been using this one since Jan. No problems. iofast » USB » Accessories » USB to Serial DB9 Adapter

 

[Redneck0410]

I bought a similar adapter for my BCT15X and don't have any problems with it. I did, however, have to download a different driver from Staples for the adapter as the one on the CD was incompatible with my OS (Thank you, Office Max). It is hooked to my scanner as I type this, broadcasting the feed where I live.

 

[FCV96]

Thanks for your help, everyone. I'll probably be purchasing the first link in the original post once I do get my scanner.

 

[GTR8000]

I use the TRENDnet TU-S9 with my 346XT, and it's flawless. Built very well also, and a few dollars cheaper than the one you linked to.

Amazon.com: TRENDnet USB to RS-232 Serial Converter TU-S9 (White): Electronics

 

[FCV96]

I use the TRENDnet TU-S9 with my 346XT, and it's flawless. Built very well also, and a few dollars cheaper than the one you linked to.

Amazon.com: TRENDnet USB to RS-232 Serial Converter TU-S9 (White): Electronics

Thanks a bunch; I'll probably go with the one you linked to as I was also considering the TRENDnet. The recommendation and actual usage is appreciated.

 

[GTR8000]

Thanks a bunch; I'll probably go with the one you linked to as I was also considering the TRENDnet. The recommendation and actual usage is appreciated.

Just FYI, the newer version is white, not blue.

TRENDnet | Products | USB 1.0 / 1.1 / 2.0 Devices | TU-S9

 

[K7CAR]

For only $4.47 each when QTY 50+ purchased - USB to Serial Convert Cable ( DB9M / USB A Male) - 3FT | USB to Serial/Parallel Converters Monoprice converter has worked excellent on my 15x and 346XT for the past 2 years. I'm running Win 7 (64bit)

 

[W1KNE]

I use Keyspan, with no issues.

You didn't state what your O/S is, but with my Windows 7 64bit machine, it does not like the Uniden direct USB cable. It, however, works fine with the Keyspan serial adaptor and the Uniden serial cable.