[Scan-DC] Cable for Pro96/Win96

[Andrew Clegg]

Steve,

What you want is RadioShack #20-289. This is the serial programming cable 
for the Pro-96. I bought mine last year at RS for $4.97. However, this item 
is no longer listed on their web site. They may have discontinued it, and 
assumed everyone would start using the USB interface cable (20-047, list 
price of $32.99, but I think I got mine for $19.99). I have used both 
cables, and they both work fine. I recommend moving to the USB cable, unless 
your friend is using an older computer that pre-dates USB.

If you find a serial cable still in stock at a RS, make sure it is the 
20-289 model. They sell other serial programming cables for scanners that 
look like the 20-289, but will not work with the Pro-96. It has to be the 
20-289 (or, the USB version, 20-047). Accept no substitutes!

Hope this helps.

Andy

(I'll check my local store on Monday to see if they might still have a 
serial cable in stock).

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Thompson" <steve at n4tx.com>
To: <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 8:13 PM
Subject: [Scan-DC] Cable for Pro96/Win96


>A friend of mine has a Pro96 and wants to use it with Win96.  He has the 
>software set up but needs the cable to connect his serial port to the 
>scanner.  I have one, but I can't remember where I got it.  Local computer 
>stores and Radio Shack are no help.  Would appreciate info.
>
> Steve, N4TX
>
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