HamCation IT

Internal resources for the IT Committee

Troubleshooting Guide

Quick reference for resolving common IT issues during the event.

PRInfo Display

ProblemSolution
Blank screenCheck power, cycle TV inputs
”No Signal”Reseat HDMI cable, check Pi power
Pi boots, no contentCheck network, restart Pi
Network drop deadTry different cable, report to dispatch

Badge Printer

ProblemSolution
Printer offlineCheck USB cable, power cycle
Paper jamOpen printer, clear jam, reload
Faded printingToner low, notify Field Lead
Wrong alignmentVerify paper orientation

Meals Scanner

ProblemSolution
Scanner not readingCheck USB, adjust badge angle
App not respondingTap input field, check WiFi
Badge not foundDirect to registration
Tablet battery drainingCheck power cable connection

WiFi

ProblemSolution
Can’t connectVerify SSID and password (case sensitive)
Connected, no internetForget network, reconnect
Slow speedsMove closer to AP

When to Escalate

Contact your Field Lead when: