Uniden BCT-10 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If your BCT-10 is not performing properly, try the steps listed below.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Scanner is not working properly.

Check power cord and

in-line fuse.

 

 

Check the Volume and

 

Squelch settings.

 

Check antenna and

Signal is weak or distorted.

antenna connection, or

 

change antenna.

 

Check antenna and

Improper reception.

antenna connection, or

 

change antenna.

 

Reposition scanner.

Scan won’t stop.

Check Squelch adjustment.

 

Check antenna and

 

antenna connection, or

 

change antenna.

Incomplete reception.

Fringe area of reception.

 

Check Squelch adjustment.

Weather Search (WX) won’t work.

Check Squelch adjustment.

 

No active station within

 

range.

 

 

If you still cannot get satisfactory results and you wish to receive product information or return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division at:

Uniden America Corporation

4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76155

(800)297-1023 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central

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Contents Welcome FeaturesIntroduction Terms and Definitions FrequencyMobile Extender ScanningUnpacking Included with Your BCT-10 Scanner Installation Helpful TipsFlexible Mobile Antenna Installing the AntennaBCT-10 Antenna Mounting the BCT-10 Visor MountingUnit and the visor mount off and on the visor Windshield Mounting Snap the windshield mounting clip onto the BCT-10 Squelch Connecting the Power Direct ConnectionUsing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connecting the PowerReplacing the Fuse Applying Power Operating InstructionsAdjusting the Squelch Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals NoiseOperating Instructions Selecting the State State Codes Code StateSelecting the Frequencies to Scan Scanning All FrequenciesScanning Highway Patrol Frequencies Scanning All Police Frequencies Highway Patrol Alarm Setting the Highway Patrol Alarm RangeSetting the Highway Patrol Alarm Volume Muting the Highway Patrol Alarm You hear a two beeps and the Mute LED comes on Monitoring Weather Frequencies Deleting Frequencies Restoring Deleted Frequencies Using Hold to Stay on a Selected Frequency Memory Backup BirdiesTroubleshooting Optional Accessories Specifications BCT-10 Precautions Controls and Indicators Contents One Year Limited Warranty PAT. Under ONE or More of the Following Patent Numbers