Wrong cable with 536 ????

[Dxnomad]

Just got my 536 this afternoon and when I went to set up the program to update the scanner I found the wrong cable was included in my box. I have a usb A male to a usb B male, the small but not micro sized usb connector. I can see where this would work with the handheld model , but not the 536 to my desktop computer. I need a usb A male to usb A male cable. Anyone else have this issue?

 

[KevinC]

Just got my 536 this afternoon and when I went to set up the program to update the scanner I found the wrong cable was included in my box. I have a usb A male to a usb B male, the small but not micro sized usb connector. I can see where this would work with the handheld model , but not the 536 to my desktop computer. I need a usb A male to usb A male cable. Anyone else have this issue?

I'm pretty sure your cable is correct, it plugs in the front. The rear USB "A" is for the WiFi dongle.

 

[Dxnomad]

Yes it does, with lots of egg on my face ! Called Uniden and was advised of this. I have not bought a new scanner since my pro 2006, so some of this is new to me. I could not go back and remove my post since I am new so I had to wait. The manual could really have been a lot better in respect to the controls and their function for us newbies.Since the manual did not specify what each usb was for I was afraid to take the chance as it clearly showed I was not thinking correctly and applying some logical thought to this. I will try to do better in future posts. I am used to my ham radio manuals and this is clearly not written to the same standards. Thank you for the reply.

 

[KevinC]

Yes it does, with lots of egg on my face !... I will try to do better in future posts. . Thank you for the reply.

I wouldn't worry about it. You asked a question and it got answered...that's what Radio Reference is all about.

And welcome to RR!

 

[wickwicker]

Thanks

I will say thank you in advance! Mine is being delivered tomorrow I haven't had a new one since 2009, so you learned me something!