I finally got unit to work on other computer--I can load regular freq's--but can't seem to figure out how to do the fleets--I have pasted them in lower data base--but cant seem to get scanner to lock in for trunking so I can download them--what am I missing or not doing --any suggestions.. Thanks Charles Fisher

Jim Springer <techsupport@scancat.com> wrote:

I looked at that and wondered if it was a mispell.

I think your best option would be to go to someplace like WalMart or

Circuit City, Best Buy etc and purchase a "USB to Serial adaptor".

They are about $20.00. This would set up as a new "comm port" and

that will usually solve the problems.

I buy from NewEgg all the time, Good outfit.

Try this search link. There are a bunch from $8.99 to $12.99 + Shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=usb+serial

Just make sure the Adaptor you purchase has a DRIVER DISK included.

(usually a CD). If it doesn't then you may end up with more "problems"

Jim

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>Jim I finally figured out that I didnt have a virus after re-reading

>what was opening up--I should have told you it said svchost.exe ----

>I found from Norton's that I have to have those as they are part of

>mirco-soft program--I still could not get it work after several more

>attempts to figure out how to turn on serial port or add com

>ports--I tried a different computer--and your program found the

>scanner and will read whats in my scanner--I just have'nt figure out

>how to do the fleets yet--but i guess i have to wait until it locks

>on bank and find trunk broadcast--

>

>Any more ideas how to get my serial port to turn on as I think this

>is the trouble with my laptop.--I have windows XP Professional on

>the computer that will not locate scanner--the one that will is just XP.

>Thanks Charles Fisher

>

>Jim Springer wrote:

>I did a "Google" for "sychost.exe"

>

>http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=sychost.exe

>

>Lots of stuff pointing to a virus. I don't know if this is the cause

>of "your problem", but I'd sure look into what the "sychost.exe" is.

>Adding itself again and again is indicative of a worm type virus.

>

>You must push in the "REMOTE" until a small "key icon" flashes. Or

>else, it will never talk to the PC.

>

>Also - I'd try using a different computer, even a friends. And if it

>works that would eliminate the cable being defective. FYI -I had a

>BC245 that I pushed the connector in wrong/too hard and broke the

>connector on the radio off of the PC board. Took a long while to

>figure that one out.

>

>Jim

>===========================

> >Thanks for your help--after I kept rereading your first message I

> >discovered auto-connect does not find the radio---so I think its a

> >cable problem or com-port issue--I will keep trying--I have XP

> >professional and i dont see the PDA or Camera sync programs you are

> >talking about--I do see some sychost.exe--there are several of

> >them--are they the same thing you were talking about tying up

> >ports--and if i end them will it affect anything--I think if I end

> >the process the next time I turn on computer they will be added

> >again--is that right--Thanks Charles Fisher

> >

> >Jim Springer wrote:

> >Hi

> >

> >See comments at the >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>'s

> >

> > >Jim-- Thanks for you quick reply---The scanner I think is in the

> > >remote mode as none of the keys work--it is scanning and there is a

> > >key flashing--also I dont understand the part about the:

> > >to read radio you press the top of the three buttons above where the

> > >system names are displayed ( long verticle white list box)--is that

> > >on my scanner or in the pc program--all I see are shaded areas and

> > >the different banks listed--i dont see a long verticle white box

> > >unless I am not in the right screen.

> >

> > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

> >My Mistake, I had (in error) thought you had the BC24_6_ - not the

> >BC245. The BC245 is an old old radio. :(

> >

> >I talk to a lot of people. If you had the BC246 this is the screen I

> >was discussing

> >http://www.scancat.com/BC246_SClite-Database.jpg

> >

> >

> > >The auto detect works and tells me what ports are available and I

> > >had tried most of them--but dont see how to press the 3 buttons you

> > >mentioned--I assume it is on the screen with all the banks

> > >listed--Please advise--Thanks Charles Fisher

> >

> > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

> >We still have a BC245, took me a long while to find the cable.

> >

> >I connected and used "auto-configure" and it found the radio.

> >

> >I then went to :PRogram Radio: and selected to read the first bank.

> >

> >It read it - was pretty slow - but it read it.

> >

> >I went back to "Select Radio", and clicked on the bottom check box

> >"Increase Read/load speed", and then it read the bank in about

> 30-45 seconds.

> >

> >I didn't see any Talk Groups ID (TGID's), but I haven't had this

> >radio "on" in a couple of years, so no idea if it has any or not.

> >BUT, the frequencies "do" download to the PC, so must be something on

> >your end that is "not right".

> >

> >- F Y I -

> >This was the very first Handheld radio "trunking" from Uniden.

> >Because it was their "first"...It had some "quirks". But mostly it

> >was involved with TGID programming. The Only way this radio would

> >accept programming of TGIDs was to first program the system

> >frequencies and then you had to be "in range" so that the radio

> >started "trunking". Then if it found the system it would accept ID's

> >- not until. I'm not sure this is the case for "reading" but I know

> >it definitely is a flaw in their firmware when trying to program

> >TGID's and you can't monitor the system. It didn't get fixed until

> >the BC250 came out.

> >

> >Jim

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > >Jim Springer wrote:

> > >If autodetect isn't finding your radio, I imagine you have a comm

> > port issue.

> > >Usually it's a PDA or CAmera "sync" program on the same port, and the

> > >one that starts up first will then block that port's usage for

> > >anything else. You can disable most of these "sync" drivers by using

> > >CTRL+ALT+DEL, and then ending the task.

> > >YOu say "remote" is flashing on scanner. Make sure you are not in

> > >MENU or "CLONE" mode. The radio should be "scanning" unless you are

> > >reading it or programming it. To READ the radio you press the top of

> > >the three buttons above where the system names are displayed (long

> > >vertical white list box).

> > >Let me know if this solves your problem.

> > >Jim

> > >

> > > >Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by

> > > > (cfisher991@sbcglobal.net) on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 16:54:10

> > > >-----------------------------------------------------------------

> > ----------

> > > >Customer Name: Charles Fisher

> > > >Address-1: 428 Navajo

> > > >City: Lake Quivira

> > > >State: Ks

> > > >Zip Code: 66217

> > > >Country: uSA

> > > >Phone1: 816-519-2231

> > > >Product In Use: Scancat-Lite Plus

> > > >Radio In Use: BC-245XLT

> > > >Cable In Use: DB-9 Remote interface Cable

> > > >Dealer: Gagets & Gizmos

> > > >Invoice No. & Date: 120092705188 3-1-07

> > > >Comments: I cant get PC to read from Radio.I am using auto detect

> > > >for com port-and have tried 3 different ones-a BPS rate 9600 &

> > > >19200.I am in remote since key is flashing on scanner--but when I

> > > >ask it read--it will not post to data base--is there something else

> > > >I have to do with data base? Do I have to uncheck something or clear

> > > >something in PC program--Thanks Charles Fisher

> > > >-----------------------------------------------------------------

> > ----------

> >

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