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Remote PC Control Mode - programming cable

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Remote (PC Control) Mode To connect Scanner to PC: Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on the rear of your 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. You may need a DB-9 to DB-25 null modem adapter, or gender changer adapter, available at most computer stores. 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 third party software. After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the radio on. To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must purchase third party software and use as directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the RS232C straight cable. Start Remote Mode: Press E key for 2 seconds. REMOTE mode is selected. To distinguish from Normal operation mode, "RMT" icon appears. A unique feature of the BC780XLT is that all the front panel keys as well as the VFO on the radio remain operational in remote mode. For information on purchasing third party software to program and control your BC 780XLT, see the flyer included in the box with this radio. You can also go to www.bc780XLT.com on the Internet or call 1-800-722-6701 for more information on software custom-designed for your Bearcat BC780XLT. PC Control Parameter For your information: Transfer speed : 2400/4800/9600/19200 bps (adjustable) Start/Stop : 1 bit, 1 bit Data Length : 8 bit Parity bit : None Code : ASCII code Flow Control : None Return Code : Carriage Return only 65

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Remote (PC Control) Mode
To connect Scanner to PC:
Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on the rear
of your 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.You may need a DB-9 to DB-25 null
modem adapter, or gender changer adapter, available at most computer stores. 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 third party software.
After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the radio on.
To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must purchase third party software and use as
directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the
RS232C straight cable.
Start Remote Mode:
Press
E
key for 2 seconds. REMOTE mode is
selected. To distinguish from Normal operation
mode, “
RMT
” icon appears.
A unique feature of the BC780XLT is that all the
front panel keys as well as the VFO on the radio
remain operational in remote mode.
For information on purchasing third party software to program and control your BC 780XLT,
see the flyer included in the box with this radio.You can also go to
www.bc780XLT.com
on
the Internet or call 1-800-722-6701 for more information on software custom-designed for
your Bearcat BC780XLT.
PC Control Parameter
For your information:
Transfer speed : 2400/4800/9600/19200 bps (adjustable)
Start/Stop
: 1 bit, 1 bit
Data Length
: 8 bit
Parity bit
: None
Code
: ASCII code
Flow Control
: None
Return Code
: Carriage Return only