Uniden BC120XLT

[johnnyrotten]

I have a Uniden BC120XLT for the last few years with occasional use. I turned it on today to find all progremmed channels were set at 000.0000 and they are all locked out. Pressing the lockout button does not unlock
Any ideas

 

[Dubbin]

Sounds like you need to reprogram it.

 

[johnnyrotten]

Yes I tried but everything is locked out

 

[Dubbin]

Are you SURE that you are programming it correctly? It sounds like it lost its memory and just needs re-programmed.

 

[SonicN]

If there are no frequencies programed on the radio, it will look like everything is locked out. Try to program 4-5 frequencies and try go set the radio to scan. You can also try to reset the radio. I have had one of those myselves, but I do not remember how you reset it.

Good luck.

 

[KC2GVX]

I don't know this problem, but I would always try leaving the battery pack out for a few days. Then try a hard reset, I think it is Man+2+9 to clear stuff. If you still cannot get it working, send me a PM. I have a BC 120 that is missing the battery pack and cover I could sell cheap.

 

[SonicN]

Try to reset it by doing this: Press, and hold MAN, the number 2, and numer 9 at the same time, and then turn ON your scanner. You will now reset your radio. Then, try to program it again.

 

[a29zuk]

I had the same thing happen once with my BC100XLT many years ago. If I remember I had to unlock all the channels before I could reprogram it. But SonicN's solution would be quicker if it works.

 

[johnnyrotten]

Try to reset it by doing this: Press, and hold MAN, the number 2, and numer 9 at the same time, and then turn ON your scanner. You will now reset your radio. Then, try to program it again.

Tried that - no joy ;-(

 

[johnnyrotten]

I had the same thing happen once with my BC100XLT many years ago. If I remember I had to unlock all the channels before I could reprogram it. But SonicN's solution would be quicker if it works.

Can't unlock channels. nothing happens when I press the L/O button.

This is what I have on screen

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BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
P 1 000.0000

SCN L/O

 

[johnnyrotten]

Seem to have it sorted now. Pity I've lost all my freqs
Thanks for all your help
Cheers

JR

 

[SonicN]

What did you do to make it work?

 

[Dubbin]

What did you do to make it work?

Programmed it.