Uniden BC898T manual Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If your BC898T is not performing properly, try the following steps.

Problem	Possible Cause	Suggestion
The scanner doesn’t work.	The scanner might not be	Make sure the AC adapter
	receiving any power.	is connected to an AC
		outlet and the scanner.
		If there is a wall switch that
		controls power to the AC
		outlet where you
		connected the AC adapter,
		make sure it is on.
Improper reception.	The scanner’s antenna	Check the antenna
	might need to be adjusted.	connection or move or
		reposition the antenna.
		Move the scanner.
		You might be in a remote
		area that could require an
		optional multi-band
		antenna. Check with your
		dealer or local electronics
		store.
Scan won’t stop.	The squelch might need to	Adjust the squelch
	be adjusted.	threshold. See “Setting the
		Squelch” on Page 20.
	The antenna might need	Check the antenna
	to be adjusted.	connection.
	One or more channels	Make sure the channels
	might be locked out.	you want to scan are not
		locked out.
	The channel’s frequency	Make sure the channel’s
	might not be stored in	frequency is stored in the
	memory.	scanner’s memory.
	The channel might not be	Wait for a transmission on
	active.	the channel.
Scan won’t start.	You must press SCAN to	Press SCAN.
	scan.
	The squelch might need to	Adjust the squelch
	be adjusted.	threshold. See “Setting the
		Squelch” on Page 20.
	One or more channels	Make sure the channels
	might be locked out.	you want to scan are not
		locked out.

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