Uniden MR 8100

[divison200]

I just picked up a new MR8100 on ebay, but no disk for programming, anyone know where on line I could find programming info. I have windows 10

 

[doctordialtone]

anyone know where on line I could find programming info.

Page 7

http://www.repeater-builder.com/uniden/mr8100/uniden-mr8100-owners-manual.pdf

GFC Software Product List

GFC Software Product List

www.gfcsoftware.com

 

[divison200]

I want to program the alpha text, for that you need software, my computer will not except the gfc product. It says to find a version to run with your pc check with the publisher

 

[nosoup4u]

MR8100 - UNIDEN Scanning Mobile Receiver 8100: Interface Software

Uniden MR8100 Scanner Programming Documentation

www.scientific601.altervista.org

You will probably have to download dosbox and run it that way, or find a 20+ year old pc.

 

[divison200]

Dosbox? Safe on your computer?

 

[Eugene]

I had one of them.......nice scanner but only had dual conversion so prone to intermod. If I recall you needed the program and a 3 1/2 inch floppy as well as a serial port (not USB). Mine also required a serial port adapter to match the port from the scanner to the port on the cable.
Good luck.

Eugene. KG4AVE

 

[techynyc]

I also have a MR-8100 from an original owner with all the original docs and the original 5.25" Floppy disk!
However its easier to use a 3rd part programming software from GFC Software. See all the links below to get you started.
Carefully and thoroughly read the instructions on Repeater Builder website for the MR8100. This is the most details site found.

comprehensive MR-8100 downloads --> Technical Information on the UNIDEN Scanning Mobile Receiver model MR8100
DOSBox (x86 emulator) --> DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS
PSCAN software --> GFC Software Product List

As 'NoSoup4U' stated, You first download DOSBox software to you newer Windows Computer. DOSBox is a (x86 emulator) so it allows older software to run in a virtual memory space essential tricking it in to think your running on an old x8C Intel based computer (1990's era).
I run DOSBox on Windows10. You start up DOSBox, execute the commands to start up the PSCAN software.

One item which you will require is the either just a
[DB9 Female to Female Serial cable]

Your Cable Store 6 Foot DB9 9 Pin Serial Port Cable Female /

www.yourcablestore.com

or
a DB9 Mal to Female cable PLUS a [DB9 Female to Female adapter] also called a "gender bender"

Monoprice DB-9 F/F Mini Gender Changer - Monoprice.com

DB9 F/F, Mini Gender ChangerSupport Files: Dimensions Diagram (Oct 15, 2012)

www.monoprice.com

One end of this DB9 mates with the MR8100's male serial port. The other end of the DB9 can be connected with a DB9 to USB serial connector. The USB to DB9 serial cable that I use is Model XS8801 from USConverters.com.
--> USB Serial Adapter – Windows 10 Compatible High-Speed RS232 adapter

*This RS232 serial cable can also work with any Uniden scanner that has a DB9 Female connection on the back of the unit. BC898T, BC796D etc.

 

[divison200]

I appreciate your information and time, this will be a great help, thanks again.

 

[n3obl]

I have one where the bnc connector came off. Anyone know what size coax that is on the pigtail?

 

[dkf435]

Should be Teflon RG174 on the coax the MR8100 had BNC on radio the MR8100A had the pigtail.

ECPA1986

 

[greggk]

You said you picked up a NEW MR 8100. Was it really new? I was also wondering what you intended to use it for. Thanks. Greg

 

[divison200]

Yes, new, but some difficulty linking a computer with the radio. Plan on using for local police,fire