No serial port

[okeywvu]

If my pc doesn't have a serial port, is there another cable I can get, that utilizes the USB. BCT15x

 

[N8IAA]

Yes. The USB-1 cable assembly by Uniden.
Larry

 

[okeywvu]

thank you

 

[ka3jjz]

Or many of the common off the shelf USBs will also work.

We have extensive notes on models, and how you use Device Manager after loading drivers to see what is going on. Our wiki for that is here (blue text is a link)

Connecting scanners via USB - The RadioReference Wiki

Mike

 

[shonc182]

This one works on my BC785D. "Your results may vary". I see they are still available at Best Buy.

Dynex 16" USB PDASerial Adapter Cable DX-UBDB9 - Best Buy

 

[b7spectra]

Sadly, serial cables have gone the way of tube/crystal radios - obsolete!

 

[poltergeisty]

707 sold! RS232 RS 232 Serial to USB 2 0 PL2303 Cable Adapter Converter for Win 7 Mac OS | eBay

 

[ka3jjz]

Let's hope that one isn't one of those Chinese knockoffs (that low price is a red flag) - the current version of the Prolific drivers won't work with it, if that's the case....Mike

 

[poltergeisty]

I haven't bout it yet, but after seeing 707 sold I'm convinced it's a good adapter. I didn't see any negative feedback on it.

 

[bob550]

If you decide to go the route of the serial to usb adapter, just make sure it's compatible with your operating system. I went through hell trying to get one to work with Win 8 when it wasn't compatible. Returned that and bought another that was compatible, plugged it in, and it worked immediately. I also decided to make use of the serial port on the rear because I really didn't care for the front-mounted data cable, and I prefer to keep it connected permanently. I use a null modem cable from the rear port to the serial/usb cable and it works fine.

 

[ka3jjz]

Our USB article has links at the bottom for Win 8.x users...to avoid being repetitive, the link is in message 4 of this thread...Mike