Tr O U B L E S H O O T I N - Uniden BC 248CLT Reference Manual

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
If your BC248CLT is not performing properly, try the following steps.
Problem
n Scanner won't power up.
Poor reception.
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Scan won't start.
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Solution
n Check the connections at both ends of the
AC Adapter.
Turn on the wall switch of your room.
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You could be using an outlet controlled by the
wall switch.
Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
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Check antenna connection.
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Move the antenna.
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If the programmed frequency is higher than
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406MHz, a shorter antenna length may improve
the reception.
Relocate the scanner.
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You may be in a fringe area. This could require
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an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your
dealer or local electronics store.
Press the SCAN key again.
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Adjust the Squelch control.
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Check to see if 50 channels are locked out. If so,
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unlock the channels as needed.
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