techynyc
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Is it possible to connect/program a Uniden MR8100 scanner using a Windows 10/Win 11 computer?
YES! Below is the quick overview of the requirements and config settings. I've documented all the necessary hardware, software and related configuration settings including detailed images, error messages and troubleshooting steps.
(History) The MR8100 was Uniden's 1st computer programmable scanner. Manufactured in the late 1988-90s it was designed for the commercial public safety market. Its slim profile and hardened aluminum case contained a DB9 serial port. Computers of this era used Intel 386/486 architecture. All available Programming software by Uniden and others (SK Consultants,) all ran under DOS. Fast forward to the 2020's where computers run Win10 /11 on xGHz CPUs and where DOS is no longer supported.
So, what does it take to get the 1980's MR8100 connected and running under Win 10/11? See attached document.
Hardware:
DB9 F/F adapter (mini gender changer)
USB to Serial adapter (wProlific chipset -> Trendnet Tu-S9)
DB9 M/F Serial cable
Software:
DOSBox - x86 emulator software (free)
MR8100 Interface software - SK Consultants via Repeater Builder (free)
1) Connect / Install the USB-Serial adapter to the USB port on your computer.
2) In Windows -> Device Manager -> Ports
Com Port setting:
COM Port number: COM1
Bits per second: 1200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
DOSBox config file settings:
Recommended: Autoexec settings
mount c c:/mr8100
Required: Configure Serial port in DOSBox
serial1=directserial realport:com1
serial2=dummy
serial3=disabled
serial4=disabled
Recommended: CPU settings
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=fixed 400
cycleup=10
cycledown=20
Recommended: Terminal Screen settings
fullscreen=false
fulldouble=false
fullresolution=1200x900
windowresolution=1200x900
output=opengl
YES! Below is the quick overview of the requirements and config settings. I've documented all the necessary hardware, software and related configuration settings including detailed images, error messages and troubleshooting steps.
(History) The MR8100 was Uniden's 1st computer programmable scanner. Manufactured in the late 1988-90s it was designed for the commercial public safety market. Its slim profile and hardened aluminum case contained a DB9 serial port. Computers of this era used Intel 386/486 architecture. All available Programming software by Uniden and others (SK Consultants,) all ran under DOS. Fast forward to the 2020's where computers run Win10 /11 on xGHz CPUs and where DOS is no longer supported.
So, what does it take to get the 1980's MR8100 connected and running under Win 10/11? See attached document.
Hardware:
DB9 F/F adapter (mini gender changer)
USB to Serial adapter (wProlific chipset -> Trendnet Tu-S9)
DB9 M/F Serial cable
Software:
DOSBox - x86 emulator software (free)
MR8100 Interface software - SK Consultants via Repeater Builder (free)
1) Connect / Install the USB-Serial adapter to the USB port on your computer.
2) In Windows -> Device Manager -> Ports
Com Port setting:
COM Port number: COM1
Bits per second: 1200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
DOSBox config file settings:
Recommended: Autoexec settings
mount c c:/mr8100
Required: Configure Serial port in DOSBox
serial1=directserial realport:com1
serial2=dummy
serial3=disabled
serial4=disabled
Recommended: CPU settings
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=fixed 400
cycleup=10
cycledown=20
Recommended: Terminal Screen settings
fullscreen=false
fulldouble=false
fullresolution=1200x900
windowresolution=1200x900
output=opengl
