[Scan-DC] Scan-DC Digest, Vol 253, Issue 6

[John Coker]

As far as I know a generic cable doesn't work on the older GRE and Whistler
models.  Sorry about that.  I assume the unique cable is still available
through Whistler.  Try them for advice. John Coker.  N9FAM.

On Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:00 AM <scan-dc-request at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

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> Gentleman,
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> Having some problems getting the computer talking to a Radio Shack PRO-197.
> I've tried to use a USB serial and a direct serial port and no joy on being
> able to talk to the scanner. Possibly it is the cable, I am using a home
> made, have tried it in "mono" and "stereo" as far as the plug insert into
> the PC/IF on the front of the scanner. Have tried a few different software
> packages, and still can't get it talking to the scanner.
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> The scanner is a friend of mine, who wanted it programmed, I really hate to
> have to manually program this thing. Any ideas, original cable to
> borrow/sell?
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> Thank you,
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> StormBringer
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