Running a Background Scan

Background scan extends the usefulness of the Automatic Channel Scan (ACS) feature. It is a reporting tool that helps you verify and understand channel assignments. Where ACS is a disruptive and persistent channel assignment, the on-demand background scan runs without disrupting service. To verify channel assignments and review channel details without having to run a full ACS, run an on-demand background scan.

The background scan does not change channel assignments, it simply provides details about the current assignments. Run background scan on each radio separately. To change channel assignments, you must run ACS.

From the Channel Inspector Report, click On-Demand Background Scan.