Troubleshooting
If your
BCT7
is not performing properly, try the steps listed below.
PROBLEM
SUGGESTION
Scanner is not giving Warning Alerts.
Check to see if Mute and Flash are both turned off.
The Squelch threshold may be set too high.
Check antenna connections.
Some priority frequencies may be locked out.
Make sure the frequency bank you’re scanning is an Alert Frequency Bank (Highway, Police,
DOT).
Scanner is not working properly.
Check power cord and in-line fuse.
Check the Volume and Squelch settings.
Signal is weak or distorted.
Check antenna and antenna connection, or change antenna.
Improper reception.
Check antenna and antenna connection, or change antenna.
Reposition scanner.
Scan won’t stop.
Check Squelch adjustment.
Check antenna and antenna connection, or change antenna.
Incomplete reception.
Fringe area of reception.
Check Squelch adjustment.
Weather Search (WX) won’t work.
Check Squelch adjustment.
No active station within range.
Radio transmissions (conversations)
are cutting in and out.
The PRIORITY system is checking for alarms.
Use the
H
button to hold on a frequency without check of priority channels every two
seconds.
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