Uniden BEARCAT 980 Support Question
Uniden BEARCAT 980 Support Question
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Question posted by Hoosier2036 on January 17th, 2018
Choose Frequencies
How can you choose your own frequency? Company I work for has there own frequencies 155.xxxx but I can't figure out how to dial it in on this unit to pick it u
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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
... 16 Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR 16
Preventive Maintenance 16 Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting 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. Bearcat is a registered trademark of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice..
English Owner's Manual - Page 4
... the frequency determining method, are missing or damaged, contact your emergency broadcast on the microphone and speak clearly. 3. Any adjustments or alterations which would alter the performance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Emergency Operation
1. Unpacking
Your Bearcat 980 SSB contains the following:
ƒƒ Bearcat 980 SSB CB 2-way mobile radio ƒ...
English Owner's Manual - Page 5
... - 15).
SQUELCH knob: Reduces background noise when there is an FCC rule and applies to 100%
E-5 The LED will stay on ). Delivers up to all CB radio operators. Turn the Volume Control knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume or until it clicks to activate the function (LED = on for normal communication. The...
English Owner's Manual - Page 6
... individuals or protection of property.
This is connected.
11. The FCC reserves Channel 9 for normal communication. S/RF/CAL/SWR: Press to switch between Weather and CB channels. Press and hold to set up your
preferred day and night mode settings. ƒƒ Select menu modes. ƒƒ Change scan resume direction...
English Owner's Manual - Page 7
...or NB (Noise Blanker) features - POWER +12 VDC: Connects DC power to the unit. 18. ANL/NB: Provides 3-way control of the selected channel. Adjust Receive Frequency without changing the transmitter frequency (Fine and Course adjustment).
17
18 19
22
20
21
17.
E-7
SP: ... menu options. 14. AM/USB/LSB: Three-way switch to -Talk. channel 19, and standard CB channels. 13.
English Owner's Manual - Page 8
... efficiency is limited by installing an inferior antenna. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off when the ignition switch is convenient for operating the radio but its performance by the FCC, the quality of a full quarter-wave whip antenna. Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power transfer from...
English Owner's Manual - Page 9
... adapter into the 4-pin side of the
adapter. Plug a 4-pin microphone connector into the Bearcat 980 SSB 6-pin
microphone jack connection. 2. It is pre-configured for information. E-9 Ground Information
This...on the fuse block or to prevent a short circuit.
Your Bearcat 980 SSB comes with an adapter to connect the radio's 6-pin microphone jack to prevent electrolysis between the fittings in...
English Owner's Manual - Page 10
... through - SCAN displays. 2. Turn unit on , the radio scans channels until it receives no signal after 3 seconds. 1. Press MIC Gain then press PTT and turn Channel
E-10 All Channel Scan
When All Channel Scan is not receiving a strong signal.
5. Only
clearer signals get through .
Using Your Bearcat 980 SSB
CB MODE
Be sure that the...
English Owner's Manual - Page 11
... detected after 3 seconds. tions until OFF displays and then press MENU/OK to the previous channel. The radio will sound an alert tone.
WXSCAN displays again. Weather Mode (WX mode)
Your radio combines a CB radio with a Weather radio and a Weather Alert system. Select 1 of severe weather when in Weather mode. 1.
tion knob until WXSCAN displays...
English Owner's Manual - Page 12
...MEM/SCAN until MEM displays. 2. Clear Channels from Memory 1. Release MEM/SCAN.
In CB mode, the radio sounds an alert tone when it does not operate in memory. MEMORY Mode
You can store...To use your CB radio normally while monitoring weather alerts, press WEATHER again. Scan Channels in CB mode. 2. Left at these settings (WX mode, WX Scan), you saved. E-12 The radio plays the ...
English Owner's Manual - Page 15
... alerts indicate that reception quality may be impaired.
1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; Battery Check
Check the DC power levels if you feel your radio is good. -- Press MENU/OK to return to the DIAG level. Press MENU/OK. EXIT Menu
Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR...
English Owner's Manual - Page 16
....
Preventive Maintenance
Every six months: 1. E-16 Press S/RF/CAL/SWR to SWR. The radio returns to item number 3 on the microphone to see the RF output power levels. The ...4. Be sure all screws and mounting hardware are tight. 3. Turn Channel Selector to ensure your Bearcat 980 SSB. Inspect antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks in shielding. 4. Be sure all electrical ...
English Owner's Manual - Page 17
.... Use only the fuse specified for your warranty. Check antenna connection. Set CB/PA switch to CB. Adjust MIC Gain.
Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. E-17 Failure to open. Check...Unit does not power up No reception
Poor Reception
No Transmission Low Transmission Using MEM/SCAN does not access channels in the fuse holder of the DC power cord. Twist to do so may void your Bearcat 980...
English Owner's Manual - Page 18
...CST, Monday through Friday.
Problem Unit does not work as well as previously. Battery power check returned
FAILLO or FAILHI.
Lower voltage will damage the radio. Check for damage to your alternator... are provided on the back of the unit.
it is the user's responsibility to the antenna.
Specifications
Channel: Frequency Range:
GENERAL 40 AM/USB/LSB CB : 26.965 - 27.405 MHz ...
English Owner's Manual - Page 19
...181;V
Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N:
AM: 0.5 µV; Emission
Emission AM/USB/LSB
Frequency Control:
PLL Synthesizer
Antenna Impedance:
50 ohms
Power Input:
13.8VDC
Current Drain
TX...AM: 4 watts; x 7.5 in. USB/LSB 12 W PEP SSB
Hum and Noise:
Better than 40 dB
Frequency Tolerance:
±0.002%
Modulation Percentage (Peak):
100%
Spurious Rejection:
-70 dB
Output Impedance:
50 ohm, ...
English Owner's Manual - Page 20
...cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. E-20 WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, ... is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without notice. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE...
English Owner's Manual - Page 21
...Meaning Received poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK, message received Relay message Busy, stand by CB radio operators for you to return it. Some states do not allow this station Confidential information ...rights which vary from state to warrantor at Your message is void outside the United States of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may also ...
English Owner's Manual - Page 22
...-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 phone Net directed to Net clear Awaiting your next message/ assignment All units comply Fire at Proceed with transmission in sequence Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for ...
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