Operating Tips

If your BC60XLT is not performing properly, try the steps listed below.

CONDITION

SUGGESTION

 

 

 

 

Scanner doesn’t turn

Rotate the Volume control to the

on.

right.

 

Check the Batteries for correct

 

installation.

 

Check the power level of the

 

Batteries. Replace or recharge

 

Batteries as necessary.

 

Check the AC Adapter/Charger or

 

the (optional) Cigarette Lighter

 

Adapter for a good electrical

 

contact at the scanner.

 

Make sure there is power at the

 

AC outlet (or the vehicle’s

 

cigarette lighter).

 

Check the in-line fuse on the

 

(optional) Cigarette Lighter

 

Adapter cord. If blown, replace it

 

with the same type of fuse.

Poor reception.

Check the antenna connection.

 

Make sure the antenna is in a

 

vertical position.

 

If you’re inside a building, move

 

the scanner to a window, an

 

outside wall, or outdoors.

 

Check for sources of interference

 

such as computers, microwave

 

ovens, or other electrical devices.

 

Move the scanner as necessary.

 

You may be too far away from the

 

stations using the frequencies

 

you have programmed. Try

 

another location, or program

 

frequencies for stations closer to

 

your area.

Scanner doesn’t receive

Adjust the Squelch setting. It

weather channels.

may be too high.

 

In some parts of the country, you

 

may not be able to monitor

 

weather broadcasts, such as in

 

low lying areas. Move the

 

scanner to a higher location.

 

Reception may be poor. See

 

above for suggestions.

 

 

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Uniden BC60XLT manual Operating Tips, Condition Suggestion