I think that all of the replies I have read are "Partially" correct:

Arc250 pro will work with WinXP. Win7 and Win8.

If you are using a serial to USB cable:
The drivers for the USB/Serial cable will only work if you have the correct
driver for the Windows version. The older, "off" brand cables cannot be used for
Win8 because there is no updated driver past XP.  The Uniden cable has a Win7
driver which also works for Win8.

This will not be an issue if the computer you are using has a serial port.

Make sure that you have the scanner set for the same baud as the program
(115,000 8/N/1 should work for both) and plug in the cable to the computer and
scanner, turn the scanner on and then look at the hardware manager to insure
that there is a serial port assigned (same process for either cable type).  This
is important if the auto detect does not recognize the scanner.  **the scanner
must be turned on to be recognized!**

To test if you have a connection, try reading from the scanner to the software. 
The scanner should beep and a lockout message appears on the screen.

If so, you are good to go with the remote control portion of the program.  If
not, ...well...at least I tried!

JK :)

 

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Subject: [UnidenBC250D] Digest Number 975

There are 7 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Remote Mode   
    From: radio
1b. Re: Remote Mode   
    From: Clark Rennie
1c. Re: Remote Mode   
    From: radio
1d. Re: Remote Mode   
    From: Clark Rennie
1e. Re: Remote Mode   
    From: Ivan Gort
1f. Re: Remote Mode   
    From: Clark Rennie
1g. Re: Remote Mode   
    From: Fred Chase

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1a. Re: Remote Mode
    Posted by: "radio" radio-0KGCIrYRFPyBmZkvek1BykEOCMrvLtNR@public.gmane.org jdunfitzger
    Date: Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:02 pm ((PDT))

No one here able to help with this one?

J.

On 4/20/2013 19:56, jim d wrote:
>
> How do I confirm that my radio is in remote mode?
>
> I use MENU_3_5 and choose baud rate and PRESS _E
>
> Should I then see something that indicates the radio is in remote mode?
>
> J.
>

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1b. Re: Remote Mode
    Posted by: "Clark Rennie" c.rennie1-H+0wwilmMs3R7s880joybQ@public.gmane.org cerennie2000
    Date: Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:22 pm ((PDT))

No, there is no response or indication from the scanner display.
The software, like ARC 250 will either confirm or not confirm when "Auto
Detect" is attempted.
Or if Cloning to another scanner and it's successful.
A trial (30 day ) version of ARC 250 can be obtained here
http://www.butel.nl/

Clark

At 12:03 PM 4/24/2013, you wrote:

>No one here able to help with this one?
>
>J.
>
>
>On 4/20/2013 19:56, jim d wrote:
> >
> > How do I confirm that my radio is in remote mode?
> >
> > I use MENU_3_5 and choose baud rate and PRESS _E
> >
> > Should I then see something that indicates the radio is in remote mode?
> >
> > J.

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1c. Re: Remote Mode
    Posted by: "radio" radio-0KGCIrYRFPyBmZkvek1BykEOCMrvLtNR@public.gmane.org jdunfitzger
    Date: Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:34 pm ((PDT))

Hi Clark, thanks for the reply. I have ARC250 but it's not detecting the
connection. I checked my serial ports and they are supposedly working
correctly however no joy.

It may be the cable but I've used it in the past with success although
it's been probably a few years since I've programmed the radio.

Any other thoughts, anyone?

J.

On 4/24/2013 17:22, Clark Rennie wrote:
>
> No, there is no response or indication from the scanner display.
> The software, like ARC 250 will either confirm or not confirm when "Auto
> Detect" is attempted.
> Or if Cloning to another scanner and it's successful.
> A trial (30 day ) version of ARC 250 can be obtained here
> http://www.butel.nl/
>
> Clark
>

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1d. Re: Remote Mode
    Posted by: "Clark Rennie" c.rennie1-H+0wwilmMs3R7s880joybQ@public.gmane.org cerennie2000
    Date: Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:53 pm ((PDT))

At one time, I did have the jack break. I sent it to Uniden for a
successful  repair.
In the software, did you assign the correct com port or just let the
software try to find it ?
Just make sure the baud rate is the same for both scanner and software.

Clark

At 02:35 PM 4/24/2013, you wrote:

>Hi Clark, thanks for the reply. I have ARC250 but it's not detecting the
>connection. I checked my serial ports and they are supposedly working
>correctly however no joy.
>
>It may be the cable but I've used it in the past with success although
>it's been probably a few years since I've programmed the radio.
>
>Any other thoughts, anyone?
>
>J.
>
>
>On 4/24/2013 17:22, Clark Rennie wrote:
> >
> > No, there is no response or indication from the scanner display.
> > The software, like ARC 250 will either confirm or not confirm when "Auto
> > Detect" is attempted.
> > Or if Cloning to another scanner and it's successful.
> > A trial (30 day ) version of ARC 250 can be obtained here
> > http://www.butel.nl/
> >
> > Clark

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1e. Re: Remote Mode
    Posted by: "Ivan Gort" mrjlh2u-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org mrjlh2u
    Date: Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:38 pm ((PDT))

I believe the software is not compatible with Win 7 pr 8 but Win XP should
work.  Check on that possibility first.  that's my only suggestion.

Jerry

--- In UnidenBC250D <at> yahoogroups.com, radio <radio <at> ...> wrote:
>
> Hi Clark, thanks for the reply. I have ARC250 but it's not detecting the
> connection. I checked my serial ports and they are supposedly working
> correctly however no joy.
>
> It may be the cable but I've used it in the past with success although
> it's been probably a few years since I've programmed the radio.
>
> Any other thoughts, anyone?
>
> J.
>
>
> On 4/24/2013 17:22, Clark Rennie wrote:
> >
> > No, there is no response or indication from the scanner display.
> > The software, like ARC 250 will either confirm or not confirm when "Auto
> > Detect" is attempted.
> > Or if Cloning to another scanner and it's successful.
> > A trial (30 day ) version of ARC 250 can be obtained here
> > http://www.butel.nl/
> >
> > Clark
> >
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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1f. Re: Remote Mode
    Posted by: "Clark Rennie" c.rennie1-H+0wwilmMs3R7s880joybQ@public.gmane.org cerennie2000
    Date: Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:52 pm ((PDT))

I use ARC 250 Pro with no problems on my Windows 7 laptop and my Vista desktop.

Clark

At 06:45 PM 4/24/2013, you wrote:

>I believe the software is not compatible with Win 7 pr 8 but Win XP should
>work.  Check on that possibility first.  that's my only suggestion.
>
>Jerry

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1g. Re: Remote Mode
    Posted by: "Fred Chase" ffc711-xwVYE8SWAR3R7s880joybQ@public.gmane.org ffcathome
    Date: Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:11 pm ((PDT))

Correct.  I have the Uniden software and it worked great in XP, but won’t work
in 7.

From: Ivan Gort
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:45 PM
To: UnidenBC250D <at> yahoogroups.com
Subject: [UnidenBC250D] Re: Remote Mode
 
I believe the software is not compatible with Win 7 pr 8 but Win XP should work.
Check on that possibility first. that's my only suggestion.

Jerry

--- In mailto:UnidenBC250D%40yahoogroups.com, radio <radio <at> ...> wrote:
>
> Hi Clark, thanks for the reply. I have ARC250 but it's not detecting the
> connection. I checked my serial ports and they are supposedly working
> correctly however no joy.
>
> It may be the cable but I've used it in the past with success although
> it's been probably a few years since I've programmed the radio.
>
> Any other thoughts, anyone?
>
> J.
>
>
> On 4/24/2013 17:22, Clark Rennie wrote:
> >
> > No, there is no response or indication from the scanner display.
> > The software, like ARC 250 will either confirm or not confirm when "Auto
> > Detect" is attempted.
> > Or if Cloning to another scanner and it's successful.
> > A trial (30 day ) version of ARC 250 can be obtained here
> > http://www.butel.nl/
> >
> > Clark
> >
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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