BC780XLT: RS232 missing for "E-Scanner" use on my newer laptop?

[Fosko]

I'm sure many have had this issue using older scanners. I have a Bearcat 780XLT and own a copy of "E-Scanner" but my newer Toshiba doesn't support an RS232 port. Looking for recommendations for any adaptor that is used successfully for RS232 from USB on Windows 10? Been looking at Serial Comm USB To RS-232-2 Converter and supplied driver, but unsure if it will work with the "E-Scanner Plus" and USB adaptor. TIA folks if anyone has info for me. My old Toshiba laptop which had RS 232 died on me and left me on a limb....

Sorry for old stuff, but I have been out of service for several years and now need to revive my scanners and skills to get going again.

 

[Ubbe]

The USB to rs232 adapter needs to use a chip and driver that are win10 compatibel, check for that. Also check that the E-Scanner program actually can run in a win10 enviroment.

/Ubbe

 

[garys]

Look for an adapter that uses the FTDI chip set. I've used those with great success.

I had really good luck with this one, but there are others that will work.

USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter

Connect Legacy Devices to Your Modern Computer: USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter. The IOGEAR GUC232A bridges the gap between your modern USB computer and legacy serial devices like modems, PDAs, POS systems, and industrial equipment. This compact adapter features a simple plug-and-play design and...

www.iogear.com

 

[tvengr]

This is the adapter I use. Works great on Windows 10 and I have never had a problem with any scanner or software. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insign...l-adapter-cable-black/5883029.p?skuId=5883029

 

[ka3jjz]

The 780 is supported by ProScan, and the author is here on RR. Much better program than the old E Scanner.

ProScan

Computer Aided Scanning Software for the Uniden BC125AT BC250D BC296D BC346XT BC346XTC BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCD160DN BCD260DN BCD325P2 BCD396T BCD396XT BCD436HP BCD536HP BCD996P2 BCD996T BCD996XT BCT15 BCT15X BR330T SDS100 SDS100E SDS200 SDS200E UBC125XLT UBC126AT UBCD3600XLT UBCD436PT...

www.proscan.org

Mike

 

[jaspence]

I have several older radios that use a true com port, and after a couple of not very successful USB to com adapters, I set up a Windows XP computer that works better than anything else I tried. Cost was low and results were excellent.

 

[Fosko]

Look for an adapter that uses the FTDI chip set. I've used those with great success.

I had really good luck with this one, but there are others that will work.

USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter

Connect Legacy Devices to Your Modern Computer: USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter. The IOGEAR GUC232A bridges the gap between your modern USB computer and legacy serial devices like modems, PDAs, POS systems, and industrial equipment. This compact adapter features a simple plug-and-play design and...

www.iogear.com

The Serialcomm RS232 - 2 USES THE FTDI CHIPSET so I ordered it. Don't want to try the software until I get the RS 232 adapter up and running. Time will tell. Thanks for your comment.

 

[garys]

I've found that a lot of different brands of adapter using the FTDI chip set have worked. The IOGear worked up through Windows10 to connect to the FT8800R that I have. Those were reported to be very fussy about using serial adapters to connect to software, but I never had a problem.

The Serialcomm RS232 - 2 USES THE FTDI CHIPSET so I ordered it. Don't want to try the software until I get the RS 232 adapter up and running. Time will tell. Thanks for your comment.

 

[belvdr]

I still have a Keyspan adapter from 2009 that works well.