Troubleshooting - Uniden BCT8 User Manual

If your BCT8 is not performing properly, try the following steps.
Problem
Going by patrol cars and
not receiving alarms.
Scanner won't work.
Improper reception.
Scan won't stop.
Scan won't start.
Weather Scan won't
work.
Radio transmissions
(conversations) are
cutting in and out in
Highway mode.

Troubleshooting

1. Make sure you are scanning in Highway Mode.
2. Check antenna connections.
3. Conditions to activate the alarm are variable and depend upon the timing of
the dispatcher transmissions and proximity of patrol car to your vehicle. Also,
terrain and other factors may be involved.
4. Officer has the ability to turn off the mobile extender when off-duty, or when
going to court, etc., but will normally leave extender operating when on traffic
duty.
5. If you're monitoring user-programmed frequencies, switch to one of the
preprogrammed frequency banks.
6. Check to see if MUTE and FLASH are both turned off.
7. Some priority frequencies may be locked out.
1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter.
2. Turn ON the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet
controlled by the wall switch.
3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
1. Check the antenna connection.
2. Move the scanner.
3. You may be in a remote area which could require an optional multi-band
antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.
1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 15, "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 chance of finding an active channel.
4. Review each channel's frequency to see if it is still stored in Memory and is
correct.
5. It's possible that none of the programmed frequencies are currently active.
1. Press PVT key again.
2. Adjust the SQL control.
3. Check to see if all channels are Locked Out.
1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 15, "Setting the Squelch".
2. Check the antenna.
1. The priority system is checking for alarms. Use HOLD/RESUME to hold on
a frequency without checking priority channels every two seconds.
2. Select Priority off mode or Priority only mode.
Suggestion
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