Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Suggestion | Uniden SC230

Troubleshooting

If your SC230 is not performing properly, try these steps.

Problem	Possible Cause	Suggestion

The	The scanner	Make sure the AC adap-
scanner	might not be	ter is connected to an
doesn’t	receiving any	AC outlet and the
work.	power.	scanner.

		If there is a wall switch
		that controls power to
		the AC outlet where you
		connected the AC adap-
		ter, make sure it is on.

Improper	The antenna	Check the antenna
reception.	might need to be	connection or move or
	adjusted.	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	The squelch	Adjust the squelch
stop.	might need to be	threshold. See “Turning
	adjusted.	On the Scanner and
		Setting the Squelch” on
		Page 34.

	The antenna	Check the antenna
	might need to be	connection.
	adjusted.

	One or more	Make sure the channels
	channels might be	you want to scan are
	locked out.	not locked out.

	The channel’s	Make sure the
	frequency might	channel’s frequency is
	not be stored in	stored in the scanner’s
	memory.	memory.

	The channel might	Wait for a transmission
	not be active.	on the channel.

		Troubleshooting

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Uniden SC230 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Suggestion

Contents

OWNER’S Manual Precautions Precautions Precautions Contents Using the Menu Programming Radio Systems Contents Scanning Legally FCC Wants You to KnowFCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Introduction Introduction NFM UHF Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Weather About This Manual Backlight and Power Entering Text How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual What is Searching? What is Scanning?Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanner’s Memory What is CTCSS/DCS? DCS Codes Octal Ctcss Frequencies Hz Conventional Scanning Using the Scanner at the Racetrack Simplex Operation Where To Get More InformationRepeater Operation Information On The Internet Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Using Internal Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Using Rechargeable Batteries Connecting the Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Extension Speaker Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneAttaching the Belt Clip Attaching the Wrist Strap Installing the Demo Software Hold Look At The KeypadScan/Srch + 1-9, 0/Race Selects 0/RacePri No/ /Rev RclYes/Att Look At The Display Using Func Using MenuUsing the Scroll Control Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner Setting the SquelchScanning Systems Basic Operation Scanning Preprogrammed Races When You Get To The TrackBefore You Get To The Track Selecting Interference Eliminator Codes Selecting Systems to Scan Locking/Unlocking Systems Selecting System Channel GroupsLocking/Unlocking Channels Holding On a Channel Temporarily Holding On a SystemQuick-Storing Channels Quickly Recalling Channels Other Settings Initializing the Scanner’s Memory Using the Backlight Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Using the PC Control Cloning OptionsXfer Information Cloning the Scanner Using the Menu Using the MenuMenu Item Lets You See Set up Priority Scan Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems Quickly Programming Racing Systems Programming Radio Systems Editing the Car Manually Programming Racing SystemsProgram SysteM Racing Confirm? Editing a Driver Entering/Editing a Car Number Editing a Car’s Channel Setting a Car’s Quick KeyDeleting a Car Programming Conventional Systems Setting Lockout On a Car Entering/Editing Conventional Channels Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Programming Radio Systems Programming/Editing Optional Settings System-Level SettingsEditing the System Name Editing the System Quick Key Conventional Systems Only Setting the System Hold Time Setting System Lockout Setting Data Skip Setting the Channel Delay Time Deleting Systems Group-Level SettingsCopying Systems Entering/Editing the Group Name Setting the Group Quick Key Setting Group Lockout Channel-Level SettingsDeleting Groups Editing the Channel Name Conventional Systems Only Setting Channel Priority Setting CTCSS/DCS Setting Channel Alert Setting Channel Modulation Setting the Frequency Step Setting Channel Attenuation Deleting Channels Setting Channel Lockout Copying/Pasting Channels Searching and Storing Service SearchSearching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search Quick SearchCustom Search Editing a Custom Search Range Selecting a System Auto Search and Store Storing a System Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature Setting Close Call Options Close Call Hits Managing Locked-Out Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsSearching for Subaudible Tones Unlocking All Frequencies Finding Repeater Output Frequencies Screening Out Paging Systems Setting the Modulation Type Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting Data Skip Setting AttenuationSetting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency Step Using Weather Alert Same Using Weather Alert SameSearching For a Weather Broadcast Turning Weather Alert On/Off Programming a Same Group WX Operation Setting WX Alert Priority Cleaning Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance General Use Birdies Repairs Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Suggestion Troubleshooting Specifications Specifications Operating Temperature Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Collecting Information PlanningPlanning Planning Race Name Filling Out The Racing System WorksheetCar #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Racing System W orksheet Racing System Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Conventional System WorksheetGroup Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Conventional System Worksheet Conventional System Worksheet Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited WarrantyCorporation Uniden One-Year Limited Warranty Register Online Today