Uniden SC180 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

If your SportCat is not performing properly, try the steps listed below.

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

Scanner won’t work.

Check the power connections.

 

Check the volume and squelch.

 

Make sure the power switch is

 

turned on.

Improper reception.

Check the antenna connection.

 

You may be in a fringe area.

 

Reposition the scanner.

Scan won’t stop.

Adjust the Squelch Control.

 

Check the antenna connection.

 

It is possible that none of the

 

programmed frequencies are

 

active at the time. Try Band

 

Search.

Scan won’t start.

Make sure there are some

 

programmed channels.

 

Adjust the Squelch Control.

 

 

Search won’t start.

Adjust the Squelch Control.

 

 

Keypad won’t work.

Check the Keypad Lock.

 

 

 

 

If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual).

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Contents SC180 Do not short circuit the battery PrecautionsIii Contents What is Searching? What is Scanning?About Your New SportCat Range Step Band Subject Types of CommunicationUnpacking Where to Obtain More InformationFeature Highlights Top View Controls and IndicatorsFront View Page Page Keypad, press and hold until disappears from the display Charging the Battery Pack SetupMounting the Flexible Antenna Using the Earphone Installing the Belt ClipOperation Overview Readjust the volume to a comfortable listening levelPage Programming By Manual Entry Programming ChannelsProgramming Search Deleting a Stored FrequencyPress and hold the /BAND key to display Programming Channels with Alpha CharactersAlert Beep Setting Bank Scanning ScanningPriority Scan DelayLooking for Locked Out Channels Locking Out ChannelsBand Weather Channel ScanningPress Enter the lower limit of your search range SearchingBand Search Limit SearchSearch Skip Frequency VFO searchEnter the higher limit of your search range Press Replacing the Battery Pack Care and MaintenanceLocation CleaningRepairs Proper Care of Your Scanner BirdiesOptional Accessories Replacement Parts Problem Solution TroubleshootingChannels 100 Banks Technical SpecificationsWeight One Year Limited Warranty Covered Under ONE or More of the Following U.S. Patents