Need Help setting up bcd396xt

[mpglaser]

I just bought bcd396xt and downloaded freescan, but my computer wont reconize the scanner. any help would be appreciated. been reading the forums, but im not understanding how to get the usb to read a com device

 

[jasoyeom]

Make sure you have the proper drivers installed for the usb to serial cable and see what port it's using. Adjust Freescan accordingly.

 

[KEWB-N1EXA]

I just bought bcd396xt and downloaded freescan, but my computer wont reconize the scanner. any help would be appreciated. been reading the forums, but im not understanding how to get the usb to read a com device

You need A USB to Serial Adapter
if your PC does not have a com port

Just click on the blue highlighted area to show you !
Plug your Uniden cable in to this adaptor.

Pete N1EXA

 

[JoeBearcat]

The USB-1 is the OEM adapter/programming cable.

@ the OP: Make sure you have the correct COM PORT selected in FreeScan.

 

[KEWB-N1EXA]

The USB-1 is the OEM adapter/programming cable.

@ the OP: Make sure you have the correct COM PORT selected in FreeScan.

This cable is not the programming cable that comes with the 396 this is an updated purchased cable !

If you have the original cable it is Comm port to the special port on the 396 as with the 15 and 996 to switch to A USB port you need an adaptor.

Unless you spend the $30 + for the updated cable.

 

[hiegtx]

I just bought bcd396xt and downloaded freescan, but my computer wont reconize the scanner. any help would be appreciated. been reading the forums, but im not understanding how to get the usb to read a com device

If your PC has a serial (COM) port, then you can use the serial cable that came with the 396XT (if you received that with the scanner).

If your PC does not have a serial port (most laptops & many newer desktops do not), then you may need the USB-1 cable, with the proper drivers installed.

If you have the original type COM cable, but no COM port on your PC, you may be able to use a USB to Serial adapter.

See this page:
Connecting scanners via USB - The RadioReference Wiki

Once you have a working cable connected to your PC, then use the Auto function in FreeSCAN to locate the available COM port. (Links [rovided above for the cabl;es are from ScannerMaster, but the same items are available from a number of online sellers.)

 

[JoeBearcat]

This cable is not the programming cable that comes with the 396 this is an updated purchased cable !

If you have the original cable it is Comm port to the special port on the 396 as with the 15 and 996 to switch to A USB port you need an adaptor.

Unless you spend the $30 + for the updated cable.

That is correct. No adapter/cable (combo) comes with the scanner. The USB-1 is the OEM USB adapter/programming cable.

The USB-1 does not come with the scanner, but is the USB programming cable solution made by Uniden. (as opposed to the original provided cable used with an aftermarket adapter)