Radio Shack USB Scanner Programming Cable

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Specification	Description
Model	20-047
Accessory Indicator	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Benefits	Includes an adapter to program both mono jack (PC/IF) and stereo jack scannersIncludes a CD with a USB driver for Microsoft® Wind
Body Material	Multi
Cable Length	4-6 ft.
Cable Type	Data cables
Capacity UOM	mAh
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	Scanner programming ease.
Display Catalog Number	20-047
Enclosure Color	2-Color
Features	Includes an adapter to program both mono jack (PC/IF) and stereo jack scannersIncludes a CD with a USB driver for Microsoft® Windows
Included in the Box	CD-R (Driver + O/M)Mono-stereo conversion cable
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	90
MAP Price	0.0
Model	20-047
New Date	Mon May 29 00:00:00 CDT 2006
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Product Type	Data cables
Supported Languages	English

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★★★★★

5.0

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"Check the packaging, the old stock looks shop worn and say " Includes a CD with a USB driver for Microsoft® Windows 98, ME and XP". The newer better looking package says "Includes a CD with a USB driver for Microsoft® Windows 98, ME, XP and Vista." Same catalog # 20-047 so be sure your buying the right one. Hardware and software Installation is a breeze. Windows wizard will also install drivers that work, altho..." Read Full Review »

Jan 26, 2009 by MetroBase 201

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2.0

finally works, hard to figure out

"I am using with Pro-95 scanner, Windows XP and separate freeware program Win95 download from starrsoft dot com. [...] Neither the software nor the cable had good instructions. It took me 2 days of internet searching and trial and error to get the cable connected and working.FIRST HINT: put the disk in your computer and attach the cable. Let Windows automatically install the drivers, go with all the default optio..." Read Full Review »

Sep 02, 2009 by Libby

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2.0

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Sep 2 2009

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Radio Shack USB Scanner Programming Cable Review

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★★★★★

5.0

"Check the packaging, the old stock looks shop worn and say " Includes a CD with a USB driver for Microsoft® Windows 98, ME and XP".

The newer better looking package says "Includes a CD with a USB driver for Microsoft® Windows 98, ME, XP and Vista." Same catalog # 20-047 so be sure your buying the r …" Read Full Review »

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Radio Shack USB Scanner Programming Cable Review

Good for ICOM HF Amateur Radios Vista/XP

★★★★☆

4.0

"I have used this scanner cable to control my ICOM 746PRO radio. I have used in with VISTA and XP. I did not use the provided CD - [...]Ham Radio Deluxe software works with this cable.Airmail2000 software will soon support this cable - s/w changes are being made to provide a RTS enable/disable optio …" Read Full Review »

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★★★★☆

4.0

"This cable works fine with ALL operating systems. All drivers are provided on the CD. For those commenting that it's a "RIP-OFF", or "Piece of Junk", you must know what you're doing with the cable before giving a review on it. Configuration can be difficult for those not familiar with COM ports or c …" Read Full Review »

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Nov 20 2007

ScannerHobbyist

The SE corridor of the Sunshine State

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack USB Scanner Programming Cable Review

WORKS GREAT ON ICOM HAM RADIOS!!!

★★★★★

5.0

"I use mine in place of the more expensive CIV interface sold by ICOM for computer control of their Ham radio transcievers. I use it with Ham Radio Deluxe software on my IC-7000 and IC-706MkIIG for auto logging and control of my rigs with my Laptop. It's a fantastic interface! "

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Good for ICOM HF Amateur Radios Vista/XP

Know what IT IS before commenting!

WORKS GREAT ON ICOM HAM RADIOS!!!

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