Trying to download the frequncies from frees can to my scanner and I am getting the COM1 error. I believe the cable I am using is an older one an I am using Windows 8.1. What exactly do I have to do to get this uploaded to my scanner?
This sounds like it's neither a FreeScan,nor a scanner issue. Windows 8.1 is VERY finicky about good drivers and chipsets.
The old HXA chipset is known to cause significant issues with 8.1. We have a lot of information on this linked in the following article from our wiki. (from topic 6.3).
Connecting scanners via USB - The RadioReference Wiki
Time to update the cable and associated drivers...and don't forget to set the port speed in the scanner menu. That's NOT set by default. Mike
This article from the FreeScan User Guide summarizes the steps for setting the port speed on the scanner...
Freescan - Connecting Scanner to PC - The RadioReference Wiki
Mike
Are you talking about plugging in the cable only or the cable connected to the scanner. The cable alone won't trigger anything on the part of the PC.
. You could use your fingers to program it? :wink: 73, n9zasBoth. I can't find it in my devices on my computer
Both. I can't find it in my devices on my computer
. You could use your fingers to program it? :wink: 73, n9zas
Does it beep when connecting? (the PC, that is)
If so, does it show in Device Manager?
Also, Is the driver loaded as Mike suggested?
Earlier, I was thinking the 346 has a USB port for programming, but now I'm wondering if it has a Uniden proprietary connector.
(the 346 is one of the models I don't have).
Earlier, I was thinking the 346 has a USB port for programming, but now I'm wondering if it has a Uniden proprietary connector.
(the 346 is one of the models I don't have)
Also, is your cable a USB or Serial cable? The serial would explain why it does not beep when connected. All you do with the serial cable is set the COM port in the software.
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