Troubleshooting - Uniden BC246T Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

If your BC246T 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.
The squelch might
need to be
adjusted.
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 41.
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.
Adjust the squelch
threshold. See "Turning
On the Scanner and
Setting the Squelch" on
Page 41.
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