Hi
So many times when connection problems arise, customers begin to think it is "us". I'm not trying to dodge the issue, but 90% of the time when something like this occurs, it is a cable driver issue on that customer's computer. So unless the Software can see the "cable / Commport", then nothing is going to work in the software either. Since we don't make the cable, we can only help to a certain point....
I recall a while back I had read about a bug with the BCD325P2, where you have to update the firmware in order to get the connection part to work. I've looked for that but can't seem to find "it". But I did find a couple other things.
1 - Here is a link to that on Uniden's site-
http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD325P2FirmwareUpdate
Problem with this is that it might not be possible to upload the Firmware unless the USB port is working (Catch 22). But it's worth a try.
Just a FYI, but out of the two new radios from Uniden (BCD325P2, and BCD997P2), the only problems we have had reported to us are ALL from the BCD325P2. You need to check the Firmware version in your radio.
2 - I found this on Radio Reference, which echo's the same problems YOU have been having... The guy making the post ALSO has Windows 8.
http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tavern/312684-frustrated-bcd325p2.html
3 - Lastly, here is a link to a forum/group on Yahoo. You may want to go to that site and ask "them" about your issues, as I feel you're not the only one
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/BCD325P2/
I frankly think this is a Windows 8 Driver issue, and is something you need to contact Uniden on, and see what "they" have to say.
Here is the EMAIL for the guy at Uniden
"Paul Opitz" <POpitz@uniden.com>
Jim
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Evening Jim,
The computer that I'm trying to run this on is using windows 8.1. Should that be a problem?
I've uninstalled and reinstalled drivers several times now and I'm having no success. If followed the directions In the blue box in the lower right corner but nothing has worked yet. The computer is still not seeing the radio.
I've looked at the YouTube tutorial, but that references a traditional windows program.
I'm going to try to call you tomorrow, but it's difficult to make the call from work. Any advice you can email me would be appreciated.
Thanks much,
Steve
> On Jul 1, 2015, at 23:38, Jim Springer <support@scancat.com> wrote:
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> Hi
>
> You say "The radio is not plugged into the laptop at this point"
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> Unless you have the radio plugged into the computer using the USB cable, there will never BE a commport. As explained in the last email, the driver looks for the "electronics" in the radio - which then assigns a commport to "it" every time it is plugged in.. Meaning = when you plug IN the cable, it will then "create" a comm port, and.... when you unplug the cable from the radio, the com port will "go away". Usually it will be the same comm port number
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> ON the Select radio menu, on the bottom right quarter of the screen are step by step instructions on how to determine if there IS a comm port, and what number it is assigned to.
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> I feel it would be easier for you to call me
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> I am here 9am to 3pm Mon - Thurs Central Time. (and until noon on Friday)
> 318-686-1999
>
> You will either get "me", or if we are on the phone (on that line) you will get the voice mail. If that occurs wait a few minutes and call back.
>
> Did you install the driver for your scanner? ( BCD325P2 )
> located at www.scancat.com/drivers
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> IF the driver is properly installed - then when you plug in the radio to the computer, you should then be able to see it has assigned a comm port.
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> It is not the Scancat software at fault. it is that the driver for the cable may not be working.
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>
>
>> Jim,
>>
>> Upon opening scan cat lite, the program informs me it cannot locate any comports. At this point the software has no idea what radio I'm trying to connect to. The radio is not plugged into the laptop at this point. I have proved that all the USB ports function on my computer. I've uninstalled and reinstalled everything twice. What could the problem be?
>>
>> During the day, I can be reached at 603 498 8266 if that would be easier.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> Steve
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>>
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>> > On Jun 29, 2015, at 15:54, Jim Springer <support@scancat.com> wrote:
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>> > i
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>> > ALl the PREVIOUS Unidens used a USB Cable that had the electronics for the "level convertor" in-line on the cable.
>> >
>> > The new 325P2 has the "electronics", but they are now on the board inside the radio.
>> >
>> > Meaning - you have to treat it the "same" as if the cable had the electronics, and unless the proper "Driver" is installed, simply plugging in a USB cable most times will not work
>> >
>> > . This is a link to drivers on our Website.
>> > www.scancat.com/drivers
>> >
>> > I would recommend that you first UNINSTALL any driver you know is already associated with the scanner (Such as when you plug it into the computer and radio and see "it"), as THAT one is not working.
>> >
>> > THEN, install the NEW DRIVER, and things should then start working properly. View our Video tutorial #3, as while it uses the "external cable electronics", they all work pretty much the same.
>> >
>> > Let me know if you still have difficulties
>> >
>> > Jim
>> > =========================
>> >> Good afternoon,
>> >>
>> >> I'm trying to get scancat lite to communicate with my BCD325P2 but the program keeps telling me that it cannot detect any comm ports on this computer. All the USB ports function properly with other accessories and I have purchased the USB cable from bearcat. Is there a setting I'm missing?
>> >>
>> >> Please help. I bought this for my dad a month ago and he hasn't been able to use it yet.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for you help,
>> >>
>> >> Steve
>> >
>> >
>> > Regards
>> >
>> > Jim Springer <(©¿©)>
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> Regards
>
> Jim Springer <(©¿©)>