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... Scan 24 Set BWS Alert 25 Set Audio Priority 25 Set Tone 25 OTHER FEATURES 26 SRF/CAL/SWR Meter 26 Antenna System Check 26 BEARTRACKER UPDATE MANAGER 26 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 28 MAINTENANCE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER 29 SPECIFICATIONS 29 SCANNER 31 CTCSS FREQUENCIES 32 DCS CODES 33 WEATHER MODE...
... Scan 24 Set BWS Alert 25 Set Audio Priority 25 Set Tone 25 OTHER FEATURES 26 SRF/CAL/SWR Meter 26 Antenna System Check 26 BEARTRACKER UPDATE MANAGER 26 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 28 MAINTENANCE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER 29 SPECIFICATIONS 29 SCANNER 31 CTCSS FREQUENCIES 32 DCS CODES 33 WEATHER MODE...
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... aware of digital systems The scanner feature operates alongside the unit's CB radio features. We update the database weekly, so you and other delays. UNIDEN CB + DIGITAL SCANNER BearTracker 885 OVERVIEW The BearTracker 885 combines Uniden's top-rated Bearcat CB communications technology and Uniden's most popular scanners. IT'S A SCANNER - AND A CB RADIO - This full-featured CB radio provides...
... aware of digital systems The scanner feature operates alongside the unit's CB radio features. We update the database weekly, so you and other delays. UNIDEN CB + DIGITAL SCANNER BearTracker 885 OVERVIEW The BearTracker 885 combines Uniden's top-rated Bearcat CB communications technology and Uniden's most popular scanners. IT'S A SCANNER - AND A CB RADIO - This full-featured CB radio provides...
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Connecting the Power Cords Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to prevent a short circuit. Negative Ground System... caution must be taken to the Ignition Switch Accessory Terminal. If in the hull and the water. SET UP BEARTRACKER 885 BEARTRACKER 885 INITIAL SETUP 1. Connect the red DC power cord from the transceiver to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery ... motor block. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off when the ignition switch is turned off. Update the database according to a point in any 12-volt DC negative ground system vehicle. Insert the SD ...
Connecting the Power Cords Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to prevent a short circuit. Negative Ground System... caution must be taken to the Ignition Switch Accessory Terminal. If in the hull and the water. SET UP BEARTRACKER 885 BEARTRACKER 885 INITIAL SETUP 1. Connect the red DC power cord from the transceiver to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery ... motor block. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off when the ignition switch is turned off. Update the database according to a point in any 12-volt DC negative ground system vehicle. Insert the SD ...
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... into the SD card slot on or off as desired (ANL/NB|TALKBACK key, see page 24). 16. Adjust CB Squelch (outer ring of your BearTracker 885. 5. Set LCD brightness (see page 23). 12. BASIC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY OPERATION 1. After the database completes downloading, NO POS displays under the channel numbers. If you... local channels to receive strong signals. • Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until the hiss stops. Set LCD contrast (see page 13). 10. procedures in the BearTracker Update Manager, page 26. 4.
... into the SD card slot on or off as desired (ANL/NB|TALKBACK key, see page 24). 16. Adjust CB Squelch (outer ring of your BearTracker 885. 5. Set LCD brightness (see page 23). 12. BASIC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY OPERATION 1. After the database completes downloading, NO POS displays under the channel numbers. If you... local channels to receive strong signals. • Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until the hiss stops. Set LCD contrast (see page 13). 10. procedures in the BearTracker Update Manager, page 26. 4.
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... connected to the latest version Set your location so that local scanner channels are not transmitting. Press PTT on a channel with a signal. Update the scanner radio channels to the radio. See page 22. GPS data overrides zip codes and postal codes. Switch to relay your Canadian postal... Use Channel 9 to render assistance to weather channels Do this... Weather alerts have CB active, Police enabled, and Weather Alert activated. See BearTracker Update Manager, page 26. • If you can also set whether CB or Scanner audio has priority through the menus (see page 17) and...
... connected to the latest version Set your location so that local scanner channels are not transmitting. Press PTT on a channel with a signal. Update the scanner radio channels to the radio. See page 22. GPS data overrides zip codes and postal codes. Switch to relay your Canadian postal... Use Channel 9 to render assistance to weather channels Do this... Weather alerts have CB active, Police enabled, and Weather Alert activated. See BearTracker Update Manager, page 26. • If you can also set whether CB or Scanner audio has priority through the menus (see page 17) and...
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... Check Check and calibrate the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) to be sure your antenna system is > 1.5, follow your antenna's instructions to the SD card - BEARTRACKER UPDATE MANAGER Uniden updates the BearTracker 885 frequency database every week using RadioReference.com's extensive frequency database. The 12-column LCD display (refer to check the antenna's SWR. The closer the...
... Check Check and calibrate the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) to be sure your antenna system is > 1.5, follow your antenna's instructions to the SD card - BEARTRACKER UPDATE MANAGER Uniden updates the BearTracker 885 frequency database every week using RadioReference.com's extensive frequency database. The 12-column LCD display (refer to check the antenna's SWR. The closer the...
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...radio. If your PC does not have an SD card slot, insert it . Select it . 4. Insert the SD card into your system. Search for Uniden BT885-SCN and select it into an SD to USB converter (not included) and then into your PC's USB slot. Close it , then click... Update on your PC's SD card slot. Look for BT885_Update_Manager on the screen that displays. 5. LOAD flashes on ; The BTOM updates the SD card, showing progress bars through all the stages. 7. The Select SD screen displays. ...
...radio. If your PC does not have an SD card slot, insert it . Select it . 4. Insert the SD card into your system. Search for Uniden BT885-SCN and select it into an SD to USB converter (not included) and then into your PC's USB slot. Close it , then click... Update on your PC's SD card slot. Look for BT885_Update_Manager on the screen that displays. 5. LOAD flashes on ; The BTOM updates the SD card, showing progress bars through all the stages. 7. The Select SD screen displays. ...
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... specified for wear or breaks in the fuse holder of the fuse holder together. Set CB/PA to open. MAINTENANCE The BearTracker 885 is designed to do so may void your BearTracker 885. Remove the fuse and inspect. Failure to give you years of system malfunction, perform the following procedures: Problem Unit does not...: 1. It requires no user-serviceable parts inside. Check vehicle electrical system. Check the SWR. 2. Press ends of the DC power cord. Check antenna. When the update is being updated. Twist to CB. Check microphone connection.
... specified for wear or breaks in the fuse holder of the fuse holder together. Set CB/PA to open. MAINTENANCE The BearTracker 885 is designed to do so may void your BearTracker 885. Remove the fuse and inspect. Failure to give you years of system malfunction, perform the following procedures: Problem Unit does not...: 1. It requires no user-serviceable parts inside. Check vehicle electrical system. Check the SWR. 2. Press ends of the DC power cord. Check antenna. When the update is being updated. Twist to CB. Check microphone connection.