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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