English Owner's Manual
Page 3
Preventive Maintenance 13 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 14 Servicing Your Transceiver 15 SpEcifications 15 Two-Year Extended Warranty 17 Radio Code Definitions 19 Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat is a registered trademark of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. Features, specifications, and availability of Uniden America Corporation.
Preventive Maintenance 13 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 14 Servicing Your Transceiver 15 SpEcifications 15 Two-Year Extended Warranty 17 Radio Code Definitions 19 Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat is a registered trademark of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. Features, specifications, and availability of Uniden America Corporation.
English Owner's Manual
Page 4
Unpacking Your Bearcat 880 contains the following: Bearcat 880 CB 2-way mobile radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Kit DC Power Cord 6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter ...regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in violation of type acceptance requirements in the Citizens Band Radio Service. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to all CB radio operators. 4 Description Your Uniden Bearcat 880 represents the highest quality communications device designed for normal communication. Press PTT and speak clearly. 3. This ...
Unpacking Your Bearcat 880 contains the following: Bearcat 880 CB 2-way mobile radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Kit DC Power Cord 6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter ...regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in violation of type acceptance requirements in the Citizens Band Radio Service. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to all CB radio operators. 4 Description Your Uniden Bearcat 880 represents the highest quality communications device designed for normal communication. Press PTT and speak clearly. 3. This ...
English Owner's Manual
Page 7
...the driver or passenger. 2. POWER: Connects DC power to -Talk. PTT: Push-to transceiver. 21. Select a location that is off. 20. Attach radio to the unit. 18. Antenna socket: Connects antenna to bracket. 7 EXT. Connect power cords (see page 8). 4. When the external speaker is plugged... in, the internal speaker is convenient for use as a public address system. Installation MOBILE INSTALLATION Plan the location of the radio. 5. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. 19. SP: Connects...
...the driver or passenger. 2. POWER: Connects DC power to -Talk. PTT: Push-to transceiver. 21. Select a location that is off. 20. Attach radio to the unit. 18. Antenna socket: Connects antenna to bracket. 7 EXT. Connect power cords (see page 8). 4. When the external speaker is plugged... in, the internal speaker is convenient for use as a public address system. Installation MOBILE INSTALLATION Plan the location of the radio. 5. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. 19. SP: Connects...
English Owner's Manual
Page 9
...Adjust Squelch. • Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through - MARINE INSTALLATION Consult your dealer for Uniden's new 6-pin wireless, noisecancelling technology, available in the hull and the water. Turn unit on. Set volume to the.... 3. or other convenient point. Install 6-Pin to 4-Pin Adapter The Bearcat 880 is important to adequately ground the system and to a current standard 4-pin microphone. 1. Your Bearcat 880 comes with an adapter to connect the radio's 6-pin microphone to prevent electrolysis between the fittings in 2012. It is...
...Adjust Squelch. • Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through - MARINE INSTALLATION Consult your dealer for Uniden's new 6-pin wireless, noisecancelling technology, available in the hull and the water. Turn unit on. Set volume to the.... 3. or other convenient point. Install 6-Pin to 4-Pin Adapter The Bearcat 880 is important to adequately ground the system and to a current standard 4-pin microphone. 1. Your Bearcat 880 comes with an adapter to connect the radio's 6-pin microphone to prevent electrolysis between the fittings in 2012. It is...
English Owner's Manual
Page 10
...it receives a signal. All Channel Scan When All Channel Scan is received after 3 seconds. 1. The radio begins scanning upward through the channels. • To skip the channel the radio has stopped on, turn Channel Selector clockwise to move to the next channel or counterclockwise to move to ...RF Gain to Memory Channel Scan mode, press MEM/SCAN while in WX mode. Weather Mode (WX mode) Your radio combines a CB radio with a Weather radio and a Weather Alert system. The radio continues scanning in the selected direction. • To change ANL or NB settings while in All Channel Scan mode (...
...it receives a signal. All Channel Scan When All Channel Scan is received after 3 seconds. 1. The radio begins scanning upward through the channels. • To skip the channel the radio has stopped on, turn Channel Selector clockwise to move to the next channel or counterclockwise to move to ...RF Gain to Memory Channel Scan mode, press MEM/SCAN while in WX mode. Weather Mode (WX mode) Your radio combines a CB radio with a Weather radio and a Weather Alert system. The radio continues scanning in the selected direction. • To change ANL or NB settings while in All Channel Scan mode (...
English Owner's Manual
Page 11
...and hold MEM/SCAN until WXSCAN displays. 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to cycle through the menus. 1. Press MENU/OK. To use your CB radio normally while monitoring weather alerts, press WEATHER again. tions until SAVE appears (about 2 seconds). 3. lection knob until OFF displays and then press MENU/...set Weather Scan mode to ON or turn the se- Left at these setting (WX mode, WX Scan), you are in CB mode; The radio stays on a weather channel. Save Channels Into Memory 1. If Weather Scan is detected after 3 seconds. MEMORY Mode You can select channels to ...
...and hold MEM/SCAN until WXSCAN displays. 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to cycle through the menus. 1. Press MENU/OK. To use your CB radio normally while monitoring weather alerts, press WEATHER again. tions until SAVE appears (about 2 seconds). 3. lection knob until OFF displays and then press MENU/...set Weather Scan mode to ON or turn the se- Left at these setting (WX mode, WX Scan), you are in CB mode; The radio stays on a weather channel. Save Channels Into Memory 1. If Weather Scan is detected after 3 seconds. MEMORY Mode You can select channels to ...
English Owner's Manual
Page 12
...until DAY displays. 3. The first menu, COLOR, displays. Brightness WXSCAN - Weather Scan mode DIAG - The radio plays the next channel in that 12 Battery Check -- Turn Channel Selector until CLEAR displays. 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to activate the menus... the available backlight colors or OFF. From All Channel Scan mode (see page 10), press MEM/SCAN until COLOR displays. 2. the radio scans memory channels only. 2. Backlight color CONT - Turn Channel Selector until MEM SCAN displays; MENUS Access menus by ...
...until DAY displays. 3. The first menu, COLOR, displays. Brightness WXSCAN - Weather Scan mode DIAG - The radio plays the next channel in that 12 Battery Check -- Turn Channel Selector until CLEAR displays. 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to activate the menus... the available backlight colors or OFF. From All Channel Scan mode (see page 10), press MEM/SCAN until COLOR displays. 2. the radio scans memory channels only. 2. Backlight color CONT - Turn Channel Selector until MEM SCAN displays; MENUS Access menus by ...
English Owner's Manual
Page 14
... Check An antenna mismatch indicates that the transmission levels are not acceptable. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; From the DIAG level, you feel your radio is not performing properly. 1. Voltage is good. -- FAILHI - VOLT displays. 2. Press and hold PTT. RF Power Check RF alerts indicate that reception quality may be...
... Check An antenna mismatch indicates that the transmission levels are not acceptable. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; From the DIAG level, you feel your radio is not performing properly. 1. Voltage is good. -- FAILHI - VOLT displays. 2. Press and hold PTT. RF Power Check RF alerts indicate that reception quality may be...
English Owner's Manual
Page 15
... Channel Selector until the calibration level is between 1.5 and 2. Repeat these steps until EXIT displays. Other Features S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter You can check your Bearcat 880. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR until CAL and a vertical status bar display on page 5) displays this level, turn Channel Selector to ensure that you use your... tight. 3. Release PTT. Preventive Maintenance Every six months: 1. EXIT Menu Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR, CONT, BRIGHT, WXSCAN, and DIAG). The radio returns to see if the new calibration is between 1.5 and 2.
... Channel Selector until the calibration level is between 1.5 and 2. Repeat these steps until EXIT displays. Other Features S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter You can check your Bearcat 880. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR until CAL and a vertical status bar display on page 5) displays this level, turn Channel Selector to ensure that you use your... tight. 3. Release PTT. Preventive Maintenance Every six months: 1. EXIT Menu Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR, CONT, BRIGHT, WXSCAN, and DIAG). The radio returns to see if the new calibration is between 1.5 and 2.
English Owner's Manual
Page 17
... charged. Antenna check returned FAIL. Check your alternator. Lower voltage will reset. Check for damage to see that this CB radio product. SpEcifications GENERAL Channel: Frequency Range: Frequency Control: 40 26.965 - 27.405 MHz PLL Synthesizer 17 Make sure ... antenna. If you consult a qualified radio/telephone technician for damage to 5:00 p.m. Check for servicing and aligning this radio is good. Suggestion Verify that you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023...
... charged. Antenna check returned FAIL. Check your alternator. Lower voltage will reset. Check for damage to see that this CB radio product. SpEcifications GENERAL Channel: Frequency Range: Frequency Control: 40 26.965 - 27.405 MHz PLL Synthesizer 17 Make sure ... antenna. If you consult a qualified radio/telephone technician for damage to 5:00 p.m. Check for servicing and aligning this radio is good. Suggestion Verify that you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023...
English Owner's Manual
Page 20
...is next message number 10-62 Unable to copy, use phone 10-63 Net directed to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at : Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. Include evidence of service, ..., stand by 10-7 Out of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to 5 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday Radio Code Definitions The following the instructions in its original packaging). to return it. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following list contains...
...is next message number 10-62 Unable to copy, use phone 10-63 Net directed to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at : Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. Include evidence of service, ..., stand by 10-7 Out of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to 5 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday Radio Code Definitions The following the instructions in its original packaging). to return it. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following list contains...
English Owner's Manual
Page 21
... I am moving to channel Identify your station Time is up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10-32 I will give you a radio check 10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC Code 10-64 10-65 10-67 10-70 10-71 10-77 10-81 10-82 10-84 10...
... I am moving to channel Identify your station Time is up for contact 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10-32 I will give you a radio check 10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC Code 10-64 10-65 10-67 10-70 10-71 10-77 10-81 10-82 10-84 10...