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Question posted by Lindar2027 on November 15th, 2014

Bearcat Scanner Squelch

it's the squelch that wont shut off after talk

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Related Uniden BEARCAT 980 Manual Pages

English Owner's Manual - Page 1

® 980 SSB Owner's Manual Printed in China U01UT561ZZZ(0)

English Owner's Manual - Page 2

... Operation 4 Controls and Functions 5 Installation 8 MOBILE INSTALLATION 8 Mobile Antenna 8 Connecting the Power Cords 8 Ground Information 9 Install 6-Pin to 4-Pin Adapter 9 MARINE INSTALLATION 9 Using Your Bearcat 980 SSB 10 CB MODE...10 Basic Settings 10 All Channel Scan 10 Weather Mode (WX mode 11 Set Weather Alert Mode 12 MEMORY Mode 12 Save Channels...

English Owner's Manual - Page 3

...Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.. Bearcat is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. EXIT Menu 15 Other Features 16 S/... 17 Servicing Your Transceiver 18 Specifications 18 Two-Year Extended Warranty 20 Radio Code Definitions 21 Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

English Owner's Manual - Page 4

...missing or damaged, contact your emergency broadcast on Channel 9. Description Your Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB represents the highest quality communications device designed for use in Part 2 of...Citizens Band Radio Service. Press 9/19/NORM or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9. 2. Unpacking Your Bearcat 980 SSB contains the following: ƒƒ Bearcat 980 SSB CB 2-way mobile radio ƒƒ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 5

...the PTT button. ƒƒ RF Gain: Adjusts receive signal sensitivity. Press Talkback to all CB radio operators. With Talkback active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust the gain levels with ...15). Controls and Functions 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. SQUELCH knob: Reduces background noise when there is an FCC rule and applies to activate the function (LED =...

English Owner's Manual - Page 6

... or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to switch between Weather and CB channels. Press and hold the PTT button and adjust the gain levels with the Channel ..., and SWR reading. 10. Microphone socket. 8. S/RF/CAL/SWR: Press to all CB operators. 7. CB/PA: Selects CB (Citizens Band) or PA (Public Address). Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the 7 weather...

English Owner's Manual - Page 7

... in, the internal speaker is off . PTT: Push-to select AM, USB or LSB operation. 16. E-7 AM/USB/LSB: Three-way switch to -Talk. channel 19, and standard CB channels. 13. Adjust Receive Frequency without changing the transmitter frequency (Fine and Course adjustment). 17 18 19 22 20 21 17. To prevent...

English Owner's Manual - Page 8

...-tapping screws provided. 3. E-8 A whip style antenna may be used for operating the radio but its performance by the FCC, the quality of the transceiver and microphone bracket before ...beginning installation. 1. Mobile Antenna Because the maximum power output of the radio or car dash. 5. To achieve the maximum transmission distance, Uniden strongly recommends that...

English Owner's Manual - Page 9

... 1. Install 6-Pin to the vehicle motor block. Plug a 4-pin microphone connector into the Bearcat 980 SSB 6-pin microphone jack connection. 2. MARINE INSTALLATION Consult your vehicle dealer for information. E-9 ... the positive (+) battery terminal or other convenient point. Your Bearcat 980 SSB comes with an adapter to connect the radio's 6-pin microphone jack to a point in the wiring harness...

English Owner's Manual - Page 10

... Your Bearcat 980 SSB CB MODE Be sure that the power source, antenna, and microphone are properly connected before proceeding. Set noise limitations as desired (ANL or NB or both). 4. The radio begins scanning upward through the channels. • To skip the channel the radio has stopped on . Select channel. 3. Adjust Squelch. • Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise...

English Owner's Manual - Page 11

... MENU/OK to the previous channel. To exit All Channel Scan mode, press PTT, 9/19/NORM, WEATHER, or CB/PA. WXSCAN displays again. Set Weather Scan Mode Weather Scan mode allows the radio to move to set Weather Scan mode to activate the menus. Press MENU/OK to set it remains ON...

English Owner's Manual - Page 12

... are in memory. it detects a 1050Hz tone on the saved channel. E-12 In CB mode, the radio sounds an alert tone when it does not operate in Memory 1. Release MEM/SCAN. ...only weather broadcasts and Weather Alert signals. Clear Channels from Memory 1. To use your CB radio normally while monitoring weather alerts, press WEATHER again. Turn the Channel Selector knob to MEMORY...

English Owner's Manual - Page 15

... the battery voltage condition displays: -- GO PTT displays. 4. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; Battery Check Check the DC power levels if you feel your radio is too low. -- VOLT displays. 2. Turn Channel Selector until RF OUT displays. 3.

English Owner's Manual - Page 16

... the best SWR readings. Press and hold PTT on page 5) displays this data. displays. The radio returns to set the channel. 3. Press and hold the PTT button and rotate the control knob until you use your Bearcat 980 SSB. Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) Check and calibrate the SWR to see incoming signal...

English Owner's Manual - Page 17

... cord. Check fuse. Check antenna. Adjust RF Gain. Set CB/PA to open. Failure to do so may void your Bearcat 980 SSB. Check vehicle electrical system. Remove the fuse and inspect.... There are channels saved into memory. To replace a blown fuse: 1. Twist to CB. Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Set CB/PA switch...

English Owner's Manual - Page 18

.... When ordering parts, be fully charged. Check your power wires have a good connection. High SWRs will reset. We highly recommend that this CB radio product. The channels will damage the radio. it is the user's responsibility to your alternator. Check the antenna connection on the back of the unit. If you consult a qualified...

English Owner's Manual - Page 19

...100% Spurious Rejection: -70 dB Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced Unwanted Sideband -55 db RECEIVER Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV Squelch Threshold: 0.5 µV Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Squelch Tight: 1000 µV Signal Meter S-9: 100 µV Audio Output Power (max.): 3 watts Audio Output (10% Distortion): 2.5 watts Clarifier Range 1.5 kHz Adjacent...

English Owner's Manual - Page 21

... PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following list contains common "10-Codes" used by CB radio operators for you 10-45 All units within range please report E-21 This warranty is delivered Please turn ...is void outside the United States of America. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by Talking too rapidly Code 10-34 10-35 10-36 10-37 10-38 10-39 10-...

English Owner's Manual - Page 22

...10-85 10-91 10-93 Does not conform to FCC rules 10-94 I will give you a radio check 10-99 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC 10-200 Meaning Break channel What is next message number Unable to copy, use... Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for My telephone number is My address is Talk closer to microphone Check my frequency on this channel Please give me a long count Mission completed, all units...