Mac Software

[monroem]

Does anyone know of a software to use with macs for Uniden scanners.

 

[jpm]

Very good computer as far as viruses, but unfortunately no. Some people have reported that the current software for the mac to function as a IBM is working on the scanner software. I have read many posts on such. Also reported is that the usb port also works. The only good the family members IBM computers for me is to do my scanner stuff and forget about the IBM computers. I hope that helps you.

 

[epbernstein]

I am trying to use Virtual PC with the Keyspan USB-Serial converter. I can use the scanner remote control feature of the Uniden software, but can't read from or write to the scanner. Very wierd...

 

[ka3jjz]

There is a little MAC software out there - but nothing for the current crop of digital trunktrackers, at least anywhere I know of. I know there's some for the 895, and I think my Strong Signals page has a 780 MAC package, but that's about it.

73s Mike

 

[Al42]

I am trying to use Virtual PC with the Keyspan USB-Serial converter. I can use the scanner remote control feature of the Uniden software, but can't read from or write to the scanner. Very wierd...

Do you have dumb terminal software? (If not, there should be tons of freeware out there.) If so, say "ID" (with a carriage return) to the scanner. It should return "IDN" or "IDF", depending on whether ID is on or off.

If that doesn't work, your first task is to get the computer and scanner to talk. Try the latest driver for the converter.

If it works, your software isn't talking to the USB port, which is a whole 'nother problem.

 

[epbernstein]

But why would the remote control feature work if the scanner and the computer weren't talking to each other?

And which dumb terminal freeware program would you recommend?

Thanks, Erik

 

[Al42]

But why would the remote control feature work if the scanner and the computer weren't talking to each other?

Oops, I missed that. (I took 'read or write' to mean 'talk to'.) Using the same program? That is weird. Exactly what happens when you write to the scanner. Any error messages?

And which dumb terminal freeware program would you recommend?

The last time I did anything with a Mac, Red Ryder was the best one and Macs came in 128k versions - so I have no idea what's out there.

 

[monroem]

I am trying to use Virtual PC with the Keyspan USB-Serial converter. I can use the scanner remote control feature of the Uniden software, but can't read from or write to the scanner. Very wierd...

Reason for this is the Uniden software requires that nothing else be running (even in the background) when using the software. Major Problem, but nothing that can be done about this.

 

[epbernstein]

Reason for this is the Uniden software requires that nothing else be running (even in the background) when using the software. Major Problem, but nothing that can be done about this.

Really? I'll have to see if I can find a workaround...

 

[Al42]

Reason for this is the Uniden software requires that nothing else be running (even in the background) when using the software. Major Problem, but nothing that can be done about this.

If that were the case I'd never have been able to update my firmware. I currently have 18 apps running on this computer, and it's running light at the moment. In fact, I was streaming my Pro-95 when I did the upgrade, so I had Winamp, Icecast. Metagenerator and my VB IDE running, at the very least.

 

[epbernstein]

Still no luck on my end, at any rate. I've tried running the USB-Serial driver through both OSX and XP, without luck...

 

[Al42]

I've tried running the USB-Serial driver through both OSX and XP, without luck...

Is it an OSX driver, an XP driver or something else entirely? (Or were you talking about 2 different drivers?)

 

[epbernstein]

Is it an OSX driver, an XP driver or something else entirely? (Or were you talking about 2 different drivers?)

The Keyspan software CD contains both drivers (Mac and XP), and I have tried them both individually.

 

[Al42]

That's a problem when running an emulator. I have no idea which OS requires the driver, and whether the Keyspan drivers will work with a Mac emulating a PC - although a few people have posted that they use the Keyspan adapter on a PC with no problem..

 

[epbernstein]

That's a problem when running an emulator. I have no idea which OS requires the driver, and whether the Keyspan drivers will work with a Mac emulating a PC - although a few people have posted that they use the Keyspan adapter on a PC with no problem..

Someone mentioned using a Radio Shack adapter. I may need to get one to see if it works...

 

[Al42]

Someone mentioned using a Radio Shack adapter. I may need to get one to see if it works...

That, and the Belkin, are two others that people have reported to have no problems with - as long as they're using the latest drivers. (I know from experience that the originally supplied Belkin driver doesn't work very well.)

 

[epbernstein]

That, and the Belkin, are two others that people have reported to have no problems with - as long as they're using the latest drivers. (I know from experience that the originally supplied Belkin driver doesn't work very well.)

I went out today and bought the Radio Shack adapter. It works great, and I'm now in business with the UASD software. Next I need to check out the Butel software.

Anyone want a Keyspan POS? ;-)

Thanks to everyone for the help!