How do I turn off mute on Uniden BCD396XT?

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voxiso

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What system are you trying monitor and what area? That means everything I may be able to help you if yo give that info.. Also do you have the programing cable if so let me know.. When asking such a question you need to give your location and what you want to monitor.
 
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headphone jack problem ?

the 396t and the xt seem to have problems with the headphone jack try plugging in headphones or a computer speaker (stereo) and get back to us.
 

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yes, i know

but it seems the headphone jack stays open and "mutes" the radio.
my 396t has done it hundreds of times and the 396xt about a dozen.
i used to poke the inside of the jack with a toothpick but just putting the plug in and out can do it.
 

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It would seem that it is not properly scanning as he originally posted. If it is not stopping on active frequencies, it is not a volume (or headphone) problem, but an electrical or programming problem.
Doing a factory reset was not bad advice (although I would have suggested reprogramming first or at least mentioned that it would delete everything).
However, to have multiple systems stop working at once makes me think antenna/reception problem first. I would try a known strong channel like the local NOAA weather channel or a FM Broadcast Band Service Search.

Good luck,

chris
 

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extract this zip file and load the .996 into freescan and upload to scanner. I modified some of the settings for optimal.. Let me know if it works.
Rats. I have a newer computer which does not accommodate the Uniden cable. I'll have to purchase an adapter. Otherwise I'll have to do it all manually.
 

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ok...I've uploaded the CT system. Just like before it is scanning ID Search but picks up on nothing. Just scanning continuously? Any thoughts?
 
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