Uniden HomePatrol GPS Cable Issue

[TacSupport1]

I'm having an issue with my Uniden HomePatrol GPS cable on the male end. It will go in the port, but is very loose and falls out. It's a rather poor place to locate the port, the way it is now makes it easy to snag the cable as well.

Does anyone have any solutions for this?

Thanks!

 

[ST-Bob]

The serial port on the side of the HP-1 is very prone to breaking off the board if the scanner is jostled or dropped with the serial cable plugged into it. There's not much real-estate on the board or side of the scanner for a standard 9-pin serial connector so the relatively fragile one we have is all we can hope for (unfortunately). I've had to repair mine once and I expect it may eventually have to go to Uniden for repair if it happens again.

Short of careful mounting and use I can't see any way to improve this connection that doesn't compromise the aesthetics of the HP-1. A short cable hanging out of the case with a DB-9 on it won't be too attractive...