Troubleshooting - Uniden BCD396T Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these
steps.
Problem
The
scanner
doesn't
work.
Improper
reception.
Scan
won't
stop.
Scan
won't
start.
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
The scanner might
not be receiving
any power.
The antenna
might need to be
adjusted.
The squelch might
need to be
adjusted.
The antenna
might need to be
adjusted.
One or more
channels might be
locked out.
The channel's
frequency might
not be stored in
memory.
The channel might
not be active.
You must press
Scan to scan.
Suggestion
Make sure the AC
adapter is connected to
an AC outlet and the
scanner.
If there is a wall switch
that controls power to
the AC outlet where
you connected the AC
adapter, make sure it is
on.
Check the antenna
connection or move or
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.
Adjust the squelch
threshold. See "Turning
On the Scanner and
Setting the Squelch" on
Page 43.
Check the antenna
connection.
Make sure the
channels you want to
scan are not locked
out.
Make sure the
channel's frequency is
stored in the scanner's
memory.
Wait for a transmission
on the channel.
Press Scan.
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