Remote interface 62, Connecting the scanner 62, Remote interface – Uniden BC 245XLT User Manual

Page 62: Connecting the scanner

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Remote Interface

You can communicate and program your BC 245XLT in

numerous ways with peripheral devices using the RS232C

port. This radio offers the following modes:

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SMARTSCAN MODE

Automatically load frequencies, trunking talk

groups and fleetmaps from the Uniden National

Frequency Database server into your scanner

using an external modem or an internal modem

included with a PC.

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REMOTE (PC Control) MODE

Program and control your scanner remotely from a

PC using third party software (see the flyer

included in the box).

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CLONE MODE

Clone all the frequencies and trunking talk groups

and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to

another BC 245XLT.

Connecting the scanner

Scanner to PC

Plug the smaller end of the supplied RS232C 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 use SmartScan mode with an internal modem, you will

need a small custom software program to allow the serial

port to talk with the internal modem and act as a simple

“pass through” device. To download this free program, go

to Uniden’s website, look up under Scanners

“SmartScanner” or the BC 245XLT scanner, for the

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