BC796D Enter Lock?

[mmartinfan]

OK I tried to enter a new talkgroup this morning but everytime I try it the scanner comes back and says Enter Lock I've tried to unlock it from the system options but that did not seem to work.
Any idea's


I'm lost??

 

[Llwellyn]

If I'm remembering correctly, It's MENU-3-4-Select OFF for Enter Lock.
That's MENU - System Options - Enter Lock - Select OFF.


Enter lock stops frequencies from being manually entered and overwriting while you're scanning. Since the scanner has practically one-touch programming it's a useful feature... till you forget it has it.

 

[mmartinfan]

If I'm remembering correctly, It's MENU-3-4-Select OFF for Enter Lock.
That's MENU - System Options - Enter Lock - Select OFF.


Enter lock stops frequencies from being manually entered and overwriting while you're scanning. Since the scanner has practically one-touch programming it's a useful feature... till you forget it has it.

I've done those choices and still getting a Enter Lock.
I can not enter a freq nor a talkgroup ID.

 

[ECHO3]

If you are still having problems, hold down the lock out l/o button for a few seconds.

 

[mmartinfan]

If you are still having problems, hold down the lock out l/o button for a few seconds.

Ok I did that all I got was the Lockout channel (1)

No luck any other way????

 

[ECHO3]

I'm sorry that didn't work. If you already used the menu (3,4,2) to turn off the enter lock, then you have a more complex problem that eludes any further recommendations from me without seeing your scanner and what method you are using in attempting to program your 796D. (The following is a "tongue in cheek" recommendation.) You might want to contact UNIDEN tecnical support. I honestly hope that you will get this frustrating problem resolved. If push comes to shove, return it for another unit, if a warranty is still in effect. I do wish you well, for whatever that is worth.

 

[mmartinfan]

I ran the program to add freq's and talkgroups that comes with the unit and it installed fine. So I'm thinking bringing the unit back to all zero's and starting again

 

[ECHO3]

It is certainly worth a try. Keep us posted, please. Good luck!

 

[mmartinfan]

Ok folks I got it. I was in screen mask, but as soon as I changed it to show everything it freed up.

Thanks for everyones help.

 

[ECHO3]

GREAT! I hope you can now enjoy your scanner. It is difficult to help someone troubleshoot problems without actually seeing the scanner and the settings. However, as I am certain you know, we are all here to help each other. Sometimes we do, sometimes, not.