Troubleshooting

If your

BC 235XLT

is not performing properly, try the

following steps.

Problem Suggestion
Scannerwon’t work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of
theAC Adapter.
2. Turn on the wall switchof your room. You
couldbe using an outlet controlled bythe
wallswitch.
3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall
outlet orreplace the battery pack.
Improperreception. 1. Check the antenna connection or move
andreposition the antenna.
2. Move the scanner.
3. You may be in a remote areawhich could
requirean optional multi-band antenna.
Checkwith your dealer or local
electronicsstore.
Scan won’tstop. 1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to
page15, 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
chanceof finding an active channel.
4. Review each channel’s frequency to see
ifit is still stored in memory and is correct.
5. It’s possible that none of the programmed
frequenciesare currently active.
Scan won’tstart. 1. Press the Skey again.
2. Adjust the
SQUELCH
control.
3. Check to see if all channels are locked
out.
WeatherScan won’t work. 1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to
page15, Setting the Squelch.
2. Check the antenna.
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