User's Manual

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Remote Interface
You can communicate and program your BC250D 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 third
party software.
❖ CLONE MODE
Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet
maps programmed into your scanner to another BC250D
scanner or BC785D.
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 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 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
REMOTE interface cable.
HOLD/
MAN
SCAN
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MENU/BACK
L/O
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