BC-785D USB Help

[wbhadfield]

I'm new to this game. I can't get my USB to RS-232 DB-9 M to play nicely with my BC-785D and my Windows 7 based computer. I've set the com port to what the config. setting of E-Scanner sotfware. The auto config just hangs up. Can anyone give me some ideas?????

[ofd8001]

It could be several things going on. There might be an issue with the drivers associated with your cable. It may be that E-scanner software isn't getting along with Windows 7.

You may first wish to confirm that you have all the USB to RS 232 drives installed.

Secondly, and I'm just trying this software out to see if I like it, but ScanControl seems to work with my Windows 7 (64 bit) and 780 scanner (not the exact model you have, but the same vintage of scanner). That seemed to be the only software I could get to program my 780, which I did last week.

(I had been using ARC 780 and really liked it, but it's not getting along with my computer and Butel says it won't be revised to work with my type of operating system, though my fingers are crossed that a change in heart my occur).

ScanControl Ver. 7.1

[scannerfreak]

wbhadfield, I split your post into your own thread. Please do not hijack other threads with your question. Please start your own thread. Thanks..

[ka3jjz]

ProScan works with the 780, and the author is here at RR for support Unlike the other older packages, it supports using the web service for data ...Mike

[eorange]

Make sure you have a reliable USB to serial adapter. I have a BC780, and other radios with serial ports.

I first bought a no-name USB to serial adapter in the store. Sometimes one radio worked with serial comms, then another didn't. I couldn't pin the problem down to anything. I then read on here to only go with FTDI-based adapters.

I then bought this adapter, and never had a problem since. This may not be YOUR problem, but having a reliable adapter is a must.

Amazon.com: USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter for Windows 7 32/64 bit FTDI Chip Pro Adapter with LED: Electronics