ProScan: Official Software Thread

[ProScan]

ProScan Version 1.7 Build 2 includes the RadioReference Imports feature, improved Scanner Over IP, and bug fixes.

Supported scanners are the BCD996T, BC796D, BC785D, BC780XLT, BC296D, and the BC250D.

I'm thriving to make this the best Computer Aided Scanning program and suggestions are very much appreciated.

http://www.proscan.org/index.htm

Bob

 

[SHAKEY]

Bob,
Thanks, I have done that and I did it again to make sure. no change.

the windows device mngr show the com port 19.
I changed the scanner baud rate back to 115200 front and back.
I changed the ProScan settings to com port 19 and baud 115200.
no change, still shows "no response"
I re booted everything, no change.

what next?

thanks again,
jb

 

[ProScan]

Bob,
Thanks, I have done that and I did it again to make sure. no change.

the windows device mngr show the com port 19.
I changed the scanner baud rate back to 115200 front and back.
I changed the ProScan settings to com port 19 and baud 115200.
no change, still shows "no response"
I re booted everything, no change.

what next?

thanks again,
jb

You are using the rear port? correct? Is the null modem adapter OK? Pins 2 & 3 reversed. Have you tried the front port?

 

[kruser]

You are using the rear port? correct? Is the null modem adapter OK? Pins 2 & 3 reversed. Have you tried the front port?

I think that's it, the OP said he had a "gender" changer but no mention of a NULL modem adapter.

 

[ProScan]

I think that's it, the OP said he had a "gender" changer but no mention of a NULL modem adapter.

You're right.

 

[ak4fn]

I think that's it, the OP said he had a "gender" changer but no mention of a NULL modem adapter.

$1.43 DB9, F/F, Null Modem Mini Type | Null Modem DB9 Mini Type Adapters

 

[SHAKEY]

Well,
If I need a NULL modem adapt then that is the problem. I guess I missed that somewhere.
So to make sure I understand, I need the serial to USB then the null modem also.
Do you still need the null modem if you use the uniden USB1 cable?
And I didn't need (or don't need) the null modem for the 780xlt?

Thanks again
jb

 

[ak4fn]

So to make sure I understand, I need the serial to USB then the null modem also. Yes, but with the link I posted you should be able to ditch the gender adapter you are using.

Do you still need the null modem if you use the uniden USB1 cable? No

And I didn't need (or don't need) the null modem for the 780xlt? I don't remember I have had it so long

And if you have a comport you don't need the usb to serial adapter (and it is so much simpler) Just get this cable and it is one less thing to have go bad or give you problems

 

[ProScan]

Well,
If I need a NULL modem adapt then that is the problem. I guess I missed that somewhere.
So to make sure I understand, I need the serial to USB then the null modem also.

You need a serial to USB converter if your computer does not have a RS-232 serial port.

Do you still need the null modem if you use the uniden USB1 cable?

No. Null modem adapters needed for rear port only. The Uniden USB1 cable is for the front port.
Do you have a USB1 cable? Use that.

And I didn't need (or don't need) the null modem for the 780xlt?

That's correct.

Thanks again
jb

 

[SHAKEY]

The front port with the cable that came with it connected to the USB to serial cable works!
Thanks for your help.
Jb

 

[ProScan]

The front port with the cable that came with it connected to the USB to serial cable works!
Thanks for your help.
Jb

Not a problem. Good to hear.

 

[schs448]

I am running Proscan successfully on my Aspire One netbook
My only issue is the inability to view and use the buttons at the bottom of each window - no matter what I seem to do the bottom of each window is clipped
Anyone have a workaround for this?

 

[ka3jjz]

Change your screen resolution? Mike

 

[schs448]

Thanks - Tried that, but even at max resolution it doesn't help

 

[mike_s104]

Thanks - Tried that, but even at max resolution it doesn't help

You stated you are using it on a
"netbook". What make, model and screen size is it? If it has an output for a TV or monitor, have you tries either of those?

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

 

[ak4fn]

I am running Proscan successfully on my Aspire One netbook
My only issue is the inability to view and use the buttons at the bottom of each window - no matter what I seem to do the bottom of each window is clipped
Anyone have a workaround for this?

I use a program called AutoHotKey and use this script that allows you to "grab" the window and move it, by holding down "ALT key" and your "left mouse button" anywhere on the window you want to move, so you would be able to move proscan and be able to see all the buttons.

 

[mancow]

I have one of those, you have to auto hide the toolbar.

Change your screen resolution? Mike

 

[schs448]

Thanks - will give those tips a try

 

[kd0fx]

I think that's it, the OP said he had a "gender" changer but no mention of a NULL modem adapter.

Huh. Do I need a null modem cable for my BC796D as well?

 

[ProScan]

Huh. Do I need a null modem cable for my BC796D as well?

Negative. It's only needed with the DMA's rear port so the port can connect to a GPS device.

 

[kd0fx]

Negative. It's only needed with the DMA's rear port so the port can connect to a GPS device.

Sweet. I'll just order a gender changer then.