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Troubleshooting
If your UBC800XLT is not performing properly, try these steps.
Problem
Possible Cause
Suggestion
The scanner doesn’t
work.
The scanner might not be
receiving any power.
Make sure the AC adapter is connected to
an AC outlet and the scanner. The display
should light and cycle if you repeatedly
press
[VOL]
If there is a wall switch that controls power
to the AC outlet where you connected the
AC adapter, make sure it is on.
Improper reception.
The antenna might need to be
adjusted.
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.
Scan won’t stop.
The squelch might need to be
adjusted.
Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning
On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch”
on Page 43.
The antenna might need to be
adjusted.
Check the antenna connection.
One or more channels might be
locked out.
Make sure the channels you want to scan
are not locked out.
The channel’s frequency might
not be stored in memory.
Make sure the channel’s frequency is
stored in the scanner’s memory.
The channel might not be
active.
Wait for a transmission on the channel.
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