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Question posted by Edavery1 on December 27th, 2022

Scanner Not Picking Up Frequencies Or Charging Batteries When Plugged In

scans but don't pick up anything when plugged in. Batteries don't charge if unit is plugged in and turned on

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Answer #1: Posted by madushika on January 16th, 2023 9:54 PM

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A scanner that is not picking up frequencies or charging batteries when plugged in can be a frustrating issue to deal with. Here are some potential causes and solutions for this problem:

Dead batteries: If the scanner's batteries are dead, it will not be able to pick up frequencies or charge when plugged in. Make sure to replace the batteries with fresh, fully charged ones.
Loose connections: Check to make sure that the scanner's batteries are properly installed and that the connections between the scanner and the batteries are secure. A loose connection can prevent the scanner from functioning properly.
Faulty power adapter: If the scanner is not charging when plugged in, the problem may be with the power adapter. Check to see if the adapter is properly plugged in and that the outlet it is plugged into is working. If the adapter appears to be damaged or is not working properly, it may need to be replaced.
Damaged charging port: If the scanner is not charging when plugged in, the charging port may be damaged. Check the charging port for any visible damage or debris that may be preventing the connection. If the port is damaged, it may need to be repaired or replaced.
Outdated software: If your scanner has outdated software, it may not be able to pick up frequencies or charge properly. Check for any available software updates and install them if necessary.
Damaged internal component: If the scanner is not picking up frequencies or charging when plugged in, there may be a problem with an internal component. The scanner may need to be repaired or replaced.

It's important to refer to the user manual of the scanner to check for any specific troubleshooting steps or warranty information. If the scanner is still under warranty, contact the manufacturer for a repair or replacement.

If none of these solutions work, it is best to consult with a professional or reach out to the manufacturer for further assistance.

Related Uniden BC125AT Manual Pages

English Owner's Manual - Page 3

Contents Precautions 2 The FCC Wants You To Know 7 Scanning Legally 8 Introduction 9 Feature Highlights 10 Frequency Range 13 INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER 14 Optional Accessories 15 SCANNING BASICS 15 What is Scanning 15 What is Searching 16 Understanding Scanning 16 What is CTCSS/DCS 16 Conventional Scanning 17 Simplex Operation 18 Repeater Operation 18 Understanding Banks 19 ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 4

...the Contrast 35 Setting the Charging Timer 35 Using the Keypad Lock 36 Setting the Beep Tone 36 Resetting the Scanner 37 PC Programming 37 ...48 Unlock all Channels in Banks Currently Enabled for Scan 48 Service Search Mode 48 Service Search Receive/Hold ... 55 Storing Found Search Frequencies 55 Locking Out Search Frequencies 56 Unlocking Search Frequencies 56 CLOSE CALL 57 Using the Close ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 8

... your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it to pick up these transmissions. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ... • Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are some transmissions that you have the consent of ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 13

... table lists the frequency ranges, frequency steps, default modulation, and type of transmissions you can turn on/off RF power for 1 second and turns on any Search Hold mode (without Priority Scan). Key Confirmation Tones - You can hear for 300ms to extend the battery life. Battery Save - Battery Low Alert - the icon will blink in the scanner using the...

English Owner's Manual - Page 15

.... Visit http://www.uniden.com. 15 FREQUENCY (MHz) LOWER UPPER STEP (kHz) MODE 400.0000 512.0000 6.25 NFM BAND Miscellaneous Federal Government Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER • BC125AT scanner with attached belt clip • Antenna • Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • USB cable • Wrist...

English Owner's Manual - Page 16

... you are searching for active frequencies. The BC125AT can store it into the scanner. Your BC125AT scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on how scanning works. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it stops...

English Owner's Manual - Page 21

... with the tabs on the inside front cover of this type of antenna at a local electronics store). Do not use 50 ohm coaxial cable for multiband coverage. (You can purchase this...for the optional antennas. Read the precautions on the scanner's BNC connector. 2. Slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector. 3. An adapter plug might also try changing the height or angle of ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 22

...get a BNC adapter at local electronics stores. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the... internal speaker. You can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) miniplug earphone or stereo headphones (not supplied) into your scanner. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into the headphone jack on...

English Owner's Manual - Page 23

... leak chemicals that provides USB charge power (not included, but available at many retailers).] Inside the battery compartment is turned off . 3. Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to set the unit to either ALK or Ni-MH. Cautions: • When flashes in the display and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, recharge or replace...

English Owner's Manual - Page 24

...recharge. 24 Install two batteries in an area where the temperature is turned off . 3. Notes: • To prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in the compartment as a ballpoint pen to power your unit are not fully charged; Replace the battery compartment cover. The Ni-MH batteries included with your scanner. Slide the battery compartment cover off . 2. Make...

English Owner's Manual - Page 25

... to Ni-MH. Be sure the scanner is set to the scanner's USB port. 3. Caution: Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries or install non-rechargeable batteries when the battery selection switch is turned off . Verify that the battery selection switch is turned off . 1. Charging the Ni-MH Batteries The scanner has a built-in the scanner before connecting it to an AC or...

English Owner's Manual - Page 26

USB Message Charging No Battery Charge Complete Charge Off Battery Error Illegal Voltage Batt. Off ing (Battery selection switch is set to Alk.) Batteries cannot Off be charged, it checks them and displays the battery icon. and it cannot regard the batteries as good in scanner. If it operates normally. Scanner Cond. Unit is out of range. If the scanner cannot immediately ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 30

...; Quickly save frequencies in various modes. 4/< • Enter 4. Key/ Icon / Press to ... Note: Turn Scroll Control to turn it was in Edit Tag mode. 7/Beep Enter 7. Press Func and this key to ... • Turn scanner on and off (press and hold for 1 second to scroll up and down . 30 Enter the Display/Charge menu. Toggle the...

English Owner's Manual - Page 33

... seconds to return to 15. 3. Press Scroll Control; The volume level indicator and battery voltage display. 2. Setting Up Your Scanner When you turn on your screen display preferences as well as other elements such as pressing Pgm/E on top of the BC125AT to: • Select channels • Adjust volume • Adjust squelch • Set...

English Owner's Manual - Page 34

... to turn Scroll Control to change the squelch level from the submenus. Backlight is open squelch. Press Scroll Control to set the desired level and return to view the Display/Charge menu.... 2. Press Func and to the previous mode. Backlight is always on for 10 seconds after any key is pressed. 34 The squelch level indicator and battery voltage appears. 2. If the scanner picks...

English Owner's Manual - Page 36

... hours 15 hours 16 hours Note: The batteries will reset to your scanner. To set charging time every time you plug the USB cable into the scanner or charge the batteries while the USB cable is connected. 1. to charge when the scanner is also a submenu of the Display/ Charge menu. Setting the Charging Timer The Charging Timer menu is in use. 36

English Owner's Manual - Page 44

...scanning channels. SCANNING STORED CHANNELS Press Scan to select Clear Bank and press Pgm/E. 4. You will see Close Call Hits on it. If the Close Call Hits bank is named Close Call Hits (if enabled). When the scanner...the scanning of all normal banks ends, the scanner scans a channel storage bank that automatically stores found frequencies ...the scanner does not scan this bank. Clearing a ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 45

... a long transmission and you want to resume. The currently scanned bank number flashes in the scanner and frequency with the direction indicator (↑or ↓). Enabled scan banks appear on it. When the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on the lowest line. Press Hold to continue scanning, turn the Scroll Control in CTCSS/DCS search and appears...

English Owner's Manual - Page 62

... Call Hits." See also Storing Found Search Frequencies on or off during Scan mode. (Default = Off ) 1. Scroll to any option you receive them in Scan mode and scroll to them in Scan Hold mode. This setting turns the bank on page 55. 62 Close Call Hits Bank The scanner saves the last 10 Close Call hits...

English Owner's Manual - Page 64

...weather alert ability as a multi-band, general services scanner. Your local electronics retailer can be one of its features, we recommend ...turn the Scroll Control to check for other weather broadcasts in your sole means for a Weather Broadcast To monitor a weather channel, press Func then 3(WX) to weather service monitoring. The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies...