Uniden BC785D manual Remote Interface, PC Control Mode, To connect Scanner to PC

Remote Interface

You can communicate and program your BC785D in numerous ways with peripheral devices using the Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes:

❖PC Control mode

Program and control your scanner from a PC using Uniden’s E-Scanner Software.

❖Clone mode

Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to another BC785D scanner or BC250D.

PC Control Mode

To connect Scanner to PC:

EXPANSION SLOT

Plug the smaller end of the supplied Remote Interface Cable into the remote port which is on the right side of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into

a personal computer’s serial port. A few PC’s may require an adapter, most will not. Of course, make sure your PC is turned ON.

To program your scanner:

You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden’s E-Scanner software.

After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the scanner ON.

To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must install Uniden’s E-Scanner software and use as directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the Remote Interface Cable.

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