996 xt hold flashes will not scan

[swstow]

i have a 996 xt that the hold light is flashing and it will not scan / question how can this happen and how do u fix it / i have tried to reload the program / and the 2-6 button reset with no luck

thanks jim

 

[pro106import]

press and hold the "hold" button in for about 5 seconds until you see the hold icon go out on the display (at least this is what you do for the 396XT- I'm sure it is the same for that radio)