programming cable

[DoggDriver]

hello board, I have a pro-96 and I have a programming cable for my home computer but it dosen't fit my laptop. Are there cables out there to fit my laptop? If so where can I get one. Thank you

 

[ScanDaBands]

hello board, I have a pro-96 and I have a programming cable for my home computer but it doesn't fit my laptop. Are there cables out there to fit my laptop? If so where can I get one. Thank you

which cable do you have ?? Do you have USB ports?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...gramming&kw=usb+programming&parentPage=search

 

[loumaag]

Sounds as if you have the serial programming cable (has a DB9 on one end) and your laptop does not have a Serial Port, just USB. If this is the case you will need a USB-> Serial adapter. These can be had from almost any electronic/computer store (Best Buy, Circuit City, RS, etc.) just make sure the it comes with the necessary drivers and I suggest you don't opt for the cheapest one you can find.

 

[Don_Burke]

I would go with the Radio Shack USB cable. It has the USB to serial converter built in.

Mine works very well, although there is some fiddling to be done on initial setup. It is head and shoulders above a separate converter.

 

[loumaag]

I would go with the Radio Shack USB cable. It has the USB to serial converter built in.

Mine works very well, although there is some fiddling to be done on initial setup. It is head and shoulders above a separate converter.

The problem with that solution is that it only works for programming the RS radios. He already has a programming cable, why not spend the money on a more generic use cable? And why would it be "head and sholders" a better solution?

 

[Don_Burke]

The problem with that solution is that it only works for programming the RS radios.

The only scanner he mentioned was a Radio Shack scanner.

He already has a programming cable, why not spend the money on a more generic use cable?

My experience with USB to serial converters is that they tend to have quirks. Sending someone to Radio Shack to get a 200-0047 beats the heck out of sending him into Circuit City to get "A converter that will work with my other cable."

And why would it be "head and sholders" a better solution?

It cuts out one level of possible conflict ... and there are plenty of those.

 

[ScanDaBands]

You guys wouldn't believe how many cables I have LOL , I think I've got every possible PC radio programming cables made , funny thing is I have hardly any radios they go along with....thing is if I happen to "run upon one at a deal" or whatever , I have the cable....I think I might be back on the ADDICTED thread with that statement but it is about programming cables so................unreal AOR,Icom's,etc and so on ...they sure do come in handy when a friend needs something programmed.

 

[DoggDriver]

thanks, I went to RS and bought the 20-047 now i'm trying to figure out how this thing works. with the other one it was easy I think I have to play with this one

 

[ScanDaBands]

Nah man ...no problem.....install the USB driver , connect the cable , go look and see under device manager which com port it put it as and go to your software and put that com port....you're off to see the wizard.....oh and if need be make sure you have the same Baud Rate for the software and the com port.....

 

[Don_Burke]

Yep, figuring out the driver software is pretty easy. To figure out the com port you can either go to the device manager or try them all until you find the one that works.

From then on it is pretty smooth running.

 

[ScanDaBands]

From then on it is pretty smooth running.

Unless you have Scancat Lite........ok ok couldn't resist. :twisted:

 

[loumaag]

Yep, figuring out the driver software is pretty easy. To figure out the com port you can either go to the device manager or try them all until you find the one that works.

From then on it is pretty smooth running.

Kind of like using any other USB->Serial adapter...:roll:

 

[Don_Burke]

Kind of like using any other USB->Serial adapter...:roll:

Maybe not. I was reading somewhere that the wrong adapter could give you trouble.

I suggest you don't opt for the cheapest one you can find.