Uniden BC785D Scanner User Manual


 
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 Unidens 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:
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 computers serial port. A few PCs 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 Unidens E-Scanner
software.
After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the scanner ON.
To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must install Unidens 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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