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Question posted by vman783 on April 29th, 2022

Replace The Finals In My Bearcat 980 New Version Blows Fuses Soon As I Hook 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

...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

... Commission (FCC). It will operate on the microphone and speak clearly. 3. Replacement or substitution of crystal, transistors, ICs, regulator diodes, or any other part of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Unpacking Your Bearcat 980 SSB contains the following: ƒƒ Bearcat 980 SSB CB 2-way mobile radio ƒƒ Microphone ƒƒ Mounting Bracket Kit ƒƒ...

English Owner's Manual - Page 5

... individuals or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to increase the volume. Continue turning the knob clockwise to a motorist. Delivers up to all CB radio operators. S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter: Displays Receive signal strength, RF Power, and SWR reading. 4. With Talkback active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust...

English Owner's Manual - Page 6

...when the function is connected. 11. modulation. Turn the outer Channel Selector knob to all CB operators. 7. S/RF/CAL/SWR: Press to start or stop scanning modes [All Channel ...check RF signal strength, calibration, and SWR reading. 10. Indicators turn Weather Alert on and off = CB channels; LED on for 5 seconds after you release the PTT button. ƒƒ Weather: Press...

English Owner's Manual - Page 7

...SP: Connects 8Ω 4W speaker to transceiver. FUSE 6A: Provides circuit protection to remotely monitor receiver...3-way control of the selected channel. AM/USB/LSB: Three-way switch to transceiver. 21. Inline replaceable. 22. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from vehicle ignition systems. 15. Frequency Display: ... 17. channel 19, and standard CB channels. 13.

English Owner's Manual - Page 8

...the power cords (see below). 4. Your Uniden dealer is convenient for operating the radio but its performance by the FCC, the quality of a full quarter-wave whip ... antenna may be used for your antenna is turned off when the ignition switch is very important. Attach radio to the radiating element. Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power transfer from the 50-...

English Owner's Manual - Page 9

Your Bearcat 980 SSB comes with an adapter to connect the radio's 6-pin...for Uniden's new 6-pin wireless, noise-cancelling technology, available in 2012. If in doubt, contact your dealer for information. Install 6-Pin to 4-Pin Adapter The Bearcat 980 SSB is... the power cord may be connected to an available terminal on the fuse block or to a point in the wiring harness. However, caution must...

English Owner's Manual - Page 10

...1. Set Backlight color (see page 14). 9. The radio begins scanning upward through the channels. • To skip the channel the radio has stopped on . Basic Settings 1. All get through - Using Your Bearcat 980 SSB CB MODE Be sure that the power source, antenna, and ... receives a signal. Only clearer signals get through . Press MEM/SCAN twice if in CB mode (once if in MEM mode).

English Owner's Manual - Page 11

... move to the previous channel. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. Weather Mode (WX mode) Your radio combines a CB radio with a Weather radio and a Weather Alert system. The radio will sound an alert tone. Selector clockwise to move to the next channel or counterclockwise to move to the next weather channel if no signal...

English Owner's Manual - Page 12

... signals. Press MEM/SCAN until MEM and SCAN display; Release MEM/SCAN. Left at these settings (WX mode, WX Scan), you saved. To use your CB radio normally while monitoring weather alerts, press WEATHER again. MEMORY Mode You can store channels into memory and then scan only those channels. Save Channels Into...

English Owner's Manual - Page 15

.... Press MENU/OK. VOLT displays. 2. Press and hold PTT. Voltage is not performing properly. 1. Battery Check Check the DC power levels if you feel your radio is too high. 3. From this level, turn Channel Selector until EXIT E-15 Press MENU/OK to return to the DIAG level.

English Owner's Manual - Page 16

... cable for wear or breaks in shielding. 4. Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) Check and calibrate the SWR to ensure your Bearcat 980 SSB. Be sure all electrical connections are tight. displays. The radio returns to set the channel. 3. Repeat step 4 until the bar meter aligns with CAL. 4. The 12-column LCD display (refer...

English Owner's Manual - Page 17

... the DC power cord. Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Set CB/PA switch to open. To replace a blown fuse: 1. There are channels saved into memory. If blown, replace with the same type 6-amp fuse. Adjust RF Gain. Check vehicle electrical system. Maintenance The Bearcat 980 SSB is normal. Set CB/PA to give you years of trouble-free service...

English Owner's Manual - Page 18

... Technical information, diagrams, and charts are provided on . It is the user's responsibility to specify the correct model number and serial number of the radio. We highly recommend that this CB radio product. Battery power check returned FAILLO or FAILHI. Suggestion Turn the power off then back on request. If you consult a qualified...

English Owner's Manual - Page 20

.... STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at its option, may replace the unit with the performance of original purchase is in connection with a new or refurbished unit. Image Rejection: 80 dB Internal Speaker Impedance: 16 ohms External Speaker Impedance: 8 ohms PUBLIC ADDRESS Output...

English Owner's Manual - Page 21

... you to return it. The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by CB radio operators for you . Code 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 Meaning Received poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK...

English Owner's Manual - Page 22

... 10-77 10-81 10-82 10-84 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 phone Net directed to Net clear...