Best USB Cables for BCD 996P2 and BCT 15X ?
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The connector on the front of the BCD996P2 is just a standard USB mini, so any USB to USB mini cable will do as long as it's a data cable and not power only. You don't need a special cable.
Many folks find it handy to use one with a right-angle connector such as this one:
The jack on the front of the BCT15X is NOT a USB connector; it's a six pin mini serial connector, so the cable has to have a RS-232 to USB converter in it. The link in the previous post is to one that should work, or you can get the Uniden one:
uniden.com
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Many folks find it handy to use one with a right-angle connector such as this one:
The jack on the front of the BCT15X is NOT a USB connector; it's a six pin mini serial connector, so the cable has to have a RS-232 to USB converter in it. The link in the previous post is to one that should work, or you can get the Uniden one:
USB-to-RS232 Cable for BCT Series
USB to RS232 Cable for Uniden scanners. Product Overview Compatible with the following models: BCT15 BCT15X Front Port BC95XLT SC230 BC246XT BR330T BC346XT BC346C BCD396T BCD396XT BCD996T BCD996XT Front Port The Uniden scanner cable, USB-1, is suitable for personal or professional use. 3.9 L x...
uniden.com
Another option for both scanners is to use the DB9 RS-232 connector on the back. This works great for programming and remote control but will not work for updating the firmware. (Note that it has been years since new firmware that added functionality to either scanner has been released, so that may not be much of a concern.)
Here's one that I use:
It's actually more expensive than the other options but I prefer to have the cable plugged into the back of the scanner.
Here's one that I use:
It's actually more expensive than the other options but I prefer to have the cable plugged into the back of the scanner.
I've used a bunch of "not Uniden" cables.. (read, what was within reach) Including old cell phone, and Garmin gps cables with no noticeable problems, except the one I found to be charge only.
Just make sure it's a NULL cable!
Thank you, just ordered this one
KT
Just ordered this one.The connector on the front of the BCD996P2 is just a standard USB mini, so any USB to USB mini cable will do as long as it's a data cable and not power only. You don't need a special cable.
Many folks find it handy to use one with a right-angle connector such as this one:
The jack on the front of the BCT15X is NOT a USB connector; it's a six pin mini serial connector, so the cable has to have a RS-232 to USB converter in it. The link in the previous post is to one that should work, or you can get the Uniden one:
-or-USB-to-RS232 Cable for BCT Series
USB to RS232 Cable for Uniden scanners. Product Overview Compatible with the following models: BCT15 BCT15X Front Port BC95XLT SC230 BC246XT BR330T BC346XT BC346C BCD396T BCD396XT BCD996T BCD996XT Front Port The Uniden scanner cable, USB-1, is suitable for personal or professional use. 3.9 L x...
Thank you
KT
Yes true. The one I listed is null modem.
The jack on the front of the BCT15X is NOT a USB connector; it's a six pin mini serial connector, so the cable has to have a RS-232 to USB converter in it. The link in the previous post is to one that should work, or you can get the Uniden one:
-or-USB-to-RS232 Cable for BCT Series
USB to RS232 Cable for Uniden scanners. Product Overview Compatible with the following models: BCT15 BCT15X Front Port BC95XLT SC230 BC246XT BR330T BC346XT BC346C BCD396T BCD396XT BCD996T BCD996XT Front Port The Uniden scanner cable, USB-1, is suitable for personal or professional use. 3.9 L x...
I have this cable from Amazon - had the shorted version for years and just purchased the 10' cable that I use on a BC 780XLT. It's $ 12.99
Works great with ScanPro and Scancat
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