BCD396T can't connect to PC using Uniden software!

[toshik]

Hello,
I have a brand new Uniden BCD396T and downloaded the official Uniden UASD software verson 1.4.1.1. The installation went fine, and I used the serial number to register the program. I also made sure to set the same 115200 bps in both radio and program. After I push the "Connect to scanner" button, PC gives me an error message: " '1.11' is not a valid floating point value". I click OK, PC starts reading configuration and nothing happens for an hour! Meanwhile the scanner display says: "Remote mode keyapd lock".
I had the same exact problem on both WIN98 and XP machines.
Please help! Would the Butel program solve it?

 

[SCPD]

Download this free program and see if it works.
http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc396-uniden-bcd396t-scanner-software/
If it does not work and your serial port works with other radios and devices then it sounds like you have a bad cable or defective radio.

 

[toshik]

Thanks - it works just fine, as well as the BuTel demo. I guess Uniden is making crapy software.

 

[DaveIN]

Did you select the correct comm port? Are you using a serial port or a USB to serial adapter?

 

[toshik]

Did you select the correct comm port? Are you using a serial port or a USB to serial adapter?

Yes I did. It's the original COM port cable. As I said above both AVC396 and BuTel programs work fine. So there is a problem in Uniden program...

 

[joelbedard]

The problem with Uniden software is that you must set your "Regional Settings" to "English US" to work properly.

Or "Regional and Languages Options" on Window XP...

 

[DaveIN]

Not sure why you say that, I've used the UASD programs on both WinXP, 98, and NT without any problem with both a com port and a USB adapter.