Here is one link for the 9 pin serial cable. This should show you what it looks like. It's also quite "reasonable".

http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?sku=5937249&SourceID=k22350

The USB to serial cables are here. SOme are "free", hmmmm
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=usb+serial

Hello Jim,

I just spoke with you about the Uniden 780 scanner that I want to connect to my Dell laptop USB, if you can send me the link-I would appreciate.

Thanks again,
Brock

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