3500XLT COM port Win10

[Pete_uk]

Hi all

I want to connect my 3500xlt scanner to my PC to programme it. I've not done this in a few years! It connects via a serial port to a Windows 10 PC. The Serial port is on a expansion card as the motherboard doesn't have one on it (this is the same set up I had for windows 7).

In the device manager I have a 'COM4' but its slightly faded out not available on the BCTool+ programme which I have always used.
There is also a 'HDB Interface' and 'Mass storage controller' under 'Other devices' but I'm not sure if they have anything to do with it.

Anyone have any idea?

Thanks

 

[laidback]

What version BCTool are you using ?

 

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Seams to connect to Windows 10 pro (x64) system. On another site you asked :

"Does anyone have a link to the BcTool software I use for my Uniden 3500XLT?

I managed to download a copy a few years ago for my win7 installation but i'm on 10 now and can't seem to find a link. I dont have the setup exe on my old installation but I do have the files but that doesn't work just dragging them across!"

 

[Pete_uk]

Hi, I think it's the same as you have. My I'm away from my PC at the moment so cant check. I expect there is somthing else I could try to programme it but there is still the COM issue. Mind you I could find it just suddenly works next time I turn it on!

 

[laidback]

Another thing to check, does the 'device manager' see The Serial port is on a expansion card ?
What port is reported in 'device manager' ?

 

[a417]

What is the model is it? Most of them have the ability to adjust the COM port settings, and then maybe we can find settings that this BCTool can use.