SC230 new to downloading

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Fineousfingers

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I've gotten it out of the box. I've found RADIOREFERENCE and paid my premium subscription. I've downloaded a demo software and am beginning to get an understanding for loading my local frequencies. I grab my cable out of the box to plug into the new Dell Laptop Studio 15 that I bought for Christmas and can't find a serial (?) port to plug into the computer. It looks like the Uniden scanner plug in is something different than I've seen before, ie. not a typcial USB like my cell phone. I was hoping to grab a USBII cord that I had laying around and plug it in. NOT SO FAST... so now I'm looking for advice. Is there a USBII to Serial Port adapter, or does Uniden sell a USBII to SC230 cord that I can pick up for a song? Thanks for the help everyone. Sorry for such a mundane question. Tough being the new guy... :)

Jimmy McGuire
Uniden SC230 NASCAR Scanner
Dell Studio 15 Laptop
Auburn IL
Sangamon County
 

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As I was reading other posts I see where another person had a problem with not having a USBII cord and then saw where Uniden appears to be shipping those with the newer units. I bought this from Bearcatwarehouse.com . I don't know if they are part of UNIDEN or not, but it sure is disappointing to pay the bucks and get what appears to be older inventory without the notice that a new cord would be needed. I'll contact my local Radioshack and see if they have anything. Then I'll be back for tips on downloading my local frequencies.

Jimmy
 

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Uniden does not currently ship USB cables with any model.

We sell the USB-1 cable. If you search the boards, you'll find some other options.
 
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