SR30C programming

[sallen07]

So the SR30C uses the micro then... Any other cables you have that you can try?

No, it doesn't. I suspected that it was a MINI (since that's what the BC125AT, BC75XLT, and BCD325P2 all use) but I wanted to make sure so I downloaded the owners' manual. It's a USB MINI, not micro.

The BCD996XT has a little 6-pin serial connector on the front ... it's not a USB anything.

 

[godskidz]

Nope I've tried them all.
The 996 and BC246t are the same.
My mistake. the 996 and 46t are smaller. than the SR30

 

[N4DJC]

I just PM'ed Bob, I programed it using the SR30C software. I'm running a MacBook Pro with Parallels 14 and Windows 10. It connected every time I plugged it in. I already had Sentinell and BC125AT software on my MBP. I'm not a Windows guy so don't know how to troubleshoot it. I have the Uniden USB drivers installed.

 

[RandyKuff]

No, it doesn't. I suspected that it was a MINI (since that's what the BC125AT, BC75XLT, and BCD325P2 all use) but I wanted to make sure so I downloaded the owners' manual. It's a USB MINI, not micro.

The BCD996XT has a little 6-pin serial connector on the front ... it's not a USB anything.

Thanks... not that familiar with the 996's...

 

[pb_lonny]

I have seen USB cables which work for power / charging but won't work for programming or data transfer, do you have another cable with the same USB connectors?

 

[godskidz]

No I don't.
Did you see the post #63 from N4DJC

 

[N4DJC]

I have seen USB cables which work for power / charging but won't work for programming or data transfer, do you have another cable with the same USB connectors?

There is only one USB cable for charging or programming. The Uniden SR30C software will connect as soon as the scanner is plugged into the USB port, just like the BC125AT.

 

[N4DJC]

@godskidz

You do have the Uniden SR30C software installed and the Uniden Windows 7 drivers? Correct?

There is no setting to get it to connect, is the Uniden SR30C software screen coming up?

 

[RandyKuff]

Software for it...

 

[godskidz]

Yes I do Jerry.

 

[sallen07]

Folks, please read through a thread before posting ... we've had multiple people all tell our OP the same things (you need the driver, you need the software, etc.). And yes, I've been guilty of doing the same thing in the past!

@godskidz, I didn't see a response to this post of mine:

Wait, so it *charges* from the USB port?

You have the scanner ON when you plug it in, right?

It could be the port on the scanner, but I think it's the cable. Some USB cables are charge-only and don't have the data lines connected. It could be that, or it could just be a bad cable. You can pick up a new one for $5-10. Just make sure it's a MINI USB, not MICRO.

If the scanner charges using the USB cable, but the PC doesn't "see" the scanner, that points at the cable or port on the scanner since you have established that the USB ports on the PC are good. Just make sure the scanner is ON when you plug it in!

If you are happy with the way you have it programmed I guess we can call this 'fixed'. If you'd like to be able to program it using the computer in the future, or if you'd like to be able to use remote-control, then my suggestion would be to purchase a new mini-USB cable and try it. You can get one for less than $10.

But again ... please confirm that the scanner is ON when you plug it into the PC.

 

[godskidz]

Yes Sallen07 the scanner is on when I plug it in.
I'll try a new cable.
Thanks for your help.

 

[godskidz]

Hi guys.
Here is an update.
I did a system restore on my pc and it recognized the SR30C.
Case closed !
I wish to thank y'all for all the help, suggestions and ideas.
God Bless.

 

[iMONITOR]

AMEN! Next time try that first!

 

[pb_lonny]

There is only one USB cable for charging or programming. The Uniden SR30C software will connect as soon as the scanner is plugged into the USB port, just like the BC125AT.

I understand that but sometimes the cables do go faulty.