Uniden BC350C manual Troubleshooting, Problem

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Troubleshooting

If your BC350C is not performing properly, try the steps listed below.

PROBLEM		PROBLEM
Scanner won’t work	•	Check the connections at both ends of
		the AC Adapter.
	•	Turn on the wall switch of your room.
		You could be using an outlet controlled
		by the wall switch. Move the AC
		Adapter to another wall outlet.
	•	Check the connections at both ends of
		the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord.
	•	Check to see if the fuse is blown.
	•	Make sure the ignition key in your
		vehicle is at the Accessory position.
	•	Make sure the power switch is turned
		on.
Improper reception	•	Check the antenna and its connection.
	•	Move the scanner.
	•	You may be in a fringe area. This may
		require an optional multi-band antenna.
		Check with your dealer or local
		electronics store.
Weather scan won't	•	Adjust the Squelch Control.
work
	• Check the Antenna Connection.
	•	Review each channel's frequency to
		see if it is still stored in memory and is
		correct.
Scan won’t stop	•	Check and adjust Squelch (see
		"Adjusting the Squelch" on page 18).
	•	Check the antenna connection.
	•	Check to see if all channels are locked
		out.
	•	It is possible that none of the
		programmed frequencies are active at
		the time. Try the band search.

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