Uniden BCT-8 manual Troubleshooting, Not receiving alarms Check antenna connections

Troubleshooting

If your BCT8 is not performing properly, try the following steps.

Problem		Suggestion
Going by patrol cars and	1. Make sure you are scanning in Highway Mode.
not receiving alarms.	2. Check antenna connections.
	3. Conditions to activate the alarm are variable and depend upon the timing of
		the dispatcher transmissions and proximity of patrol car to your vehicle. Also,
		terrain and other factors may be involved.
	4. Officer has the ability to turn off the mobile extender when off-duty, or when
		going to court, etc., but will normally leave extender operating when on traffic
		duty.
	5. If you’re monitoring user-programmed frequencies, switch to one of the
		preprogrammed frequency banks.
	6.	Check to see if MUTE and FLASH are both turned off.
	7.	Some priority frequencies may be locked out.
Scanner won't work.	1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter.
	2.	Turn ON the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet
		controlled by the wall switch.
	3.	Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
Improper reception.	1. Check the antenna connection.
	2.	Move the scanner.
	3.	You may be in a remote area which could require an optional multi-band
		antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.
Scan won't stop.	1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 15, "Setting the Squelch".
	2.	Check the antenna connection.
	3.	Check to see if many of the channels are Locked Out.
		If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel.
	4.	Review each channel's frequency to see if it is still stored in Memory and is
		correct.
	5.	It's possible that none of the programmed frequencies are currently active.
Scan won't start.	1. Press PVT key again.
	2.	Adjust the SQL control.
	3.	Check to see if all channels are Locked Out.
Weather Scan won't	1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 15, "Setting the Squelch".
work.	2. Check the antenna.
Radio transmissions	1. The priority system is checking for alarms. Use HOLD/RESUME to hold on
(conversations) are		a frequency without checking priority channels every two seconds.
cutting in and out in	2. Select Priority off mode or Priority only mode.
Highway mode.

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