A BC785D scanner with a serial port or a USB port.
A serial cable or a USB cable to connect your scanner to your computer.
The BC785D programming software, which you can download from here.
A list of frequencies that you want to program into your scanner.
How to Use the BC785D Programming Software
Once you have everything ready, follow these steps to use the BC785D programming software:
Install the BC785D programming software on your computer by following the instructions on the screen.
Connect your scanner to your computer using the serial cable or the USB cable.
Turn on your scanner and make sure it is in PC Control mode. You can do this by pressing FUNC and then 4 on your scanner keypad.
Launch the BC785D programming software on your computer. You should see a window like this:
Select the COM port that corresponds to your scanner connection. If you are using a USB cable, you might need to install a driver for it first.
Click on Read Scanner to download the current configuration from your scanner. This might take a few minutes depending on how many channels you have programmed.
Click on File and then New to create a new configuration file. You can also open an existing file if you have one.
Use the tabs on the left side of the window to edit the different settings of your scanner, such as system, group, channel, trunking, etc. You can also use the toolbar buttons to add, delete, copy, paste or move items.
Enter the frequencies that you want to program into your scanner in the appropriate fields. You can also enter other information such as alpha tags, modulation, delay, lockout, etc.
When you are done editing your configuration file, click on Write Scanner to upload it to your scanner. This might take a few minutes depending on how many channels you have programmed.
Disconnect your scanner from your computer and turn it off and on again. You should see your new configuration loaded on your scanner display.
Conclusion
The BC785D programming software is a useful tool that can help you program your scanner with ease. It allows you to create and edit scanner configurations on your computer and upload them to your device. You can also download and save configurations from your scanner for backup or sharing purposes. With the BC785D programming software, you can customize your scanner to suit your needs and preferences.
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