Uniden 885 User Manual
BearTracker 885
Owner’s Manual
Printed in Vietnam
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Features, specications, and availability of optional
accessories are all subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 7
IT’S A SCANNER - ...................................................................................... 7
AND A CB RADIO - ..................................................................................... 7
AND AN EARLY-WARNING SYSTEM ......................................................... 8
FEATURES ................................................................................................... 8
WHAT’S IN THE BOX .................................................................................. 9
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................... 9
INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 12
MOBILE INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 12
Safety Notice ......................................................................................... 12
Antennas ............................................................................................... 13
GPS Receiver ......................................................................................... 13
Connecting the Power Cords ............................................................... 14
Ground Information ............................................................................. 14
MARINE INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 14
SET UP BEARTRACKER 885 ...................................................... 14
BEARTRACKER 885 INITIAL SETUP ........................................................ 14
BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................................. 15
EMERGENCY OPERATION ...................................................................... 15
BASIC OPERATIONS................................................................................. 16
USING THE KEYS ...................................................................................... 17
SRF/CAL/SWR Key ................................................................................. 17
CB/PA/WX|WX ALT Key .......................................................................... 17
ANL/NB|TALKBACK Key ....................................................................... 18
9/19|DAY/NIGHT Key ........................................................................... 18
FUNC|MIC GAIN Key ............................................................................. 18
S. MUTE | AVOID Key ............................................................................. 19
Public Safety Keys ................................................................................. 19
WEATHER MODE (WX MODE) ................................................................. 19
SCANNER FEATURE ................................................................................ 20
FUNCTION KEY ........................................................................................ 21
Function + WX ALERT ............................................................................ 21
Function + Talkback ............................................................................. 21
Function + Day/Night ........................................................................... 22
Function + AVOID ................................................................................. 22
Function + ZIP ....................................................................................... 22
Function + S. SQL .................................................................................. 23
MENUS ...................................................................................................... 23
Select LCD Color ................................................................................... 23
Set LCD Contrast .................................................................................. 24
Set Brightness ....................................................................................... 24
LCD Color, Contrast, and Brightness Settings for Night LCD ............... 24
Set Weather Alert 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
FCC PART 15/IC COMPLIANCE ................................................ 35
FCC COMPLIANCE .................................................................................... 35
IC COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................... 36
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................ 37
RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS ..................................................... 39
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. Once
you know what public safety issues are ahead of you, you can talk to
others in that area for advice on avoiding traffic backup and other delays.
IT’S A SCANNER -
The BearTracker 885 includes a database of all known public safety
and DOT channels in the US and Canada. The included GPS allows the
scanner to select channels in your area, wherever you are. We update the
database weekly, so you can easily keep your BearTracker 885’s database
up-to-date using the BT885 Update Manager (see page 22). Listen to
these safety channels and always be aware of what’s ahead.
The BearTracker 885 cannot receive encrypted or some
proprietary types of digital systems
The scanner feature operates alongside the unit’s CB radio features. There
is no switching back and forth between modes; just press a button and
you’re listening to Police channels, Fire department channels, etc., while
standard CB channels are active.
AND A CB RADIO -
Like any CB radio, the BearTracker 885 opens communication between
you and other travelers. This full-featured CB radio provides 40 channels,
4-Watt RF power, a 7-color display, an SWR meter for precision antenna
tuning, RF Gain, Mic Gain, PA mode, Talkback, and NOAA weather
channels with an Alert function. An ergonomic, noise-cancelling
microphone enhances your transmissions, even in the noisy environment
of a tractor-trailer cab.
The Citizens Band Radio Service is under the jurisdiction
of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Any
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adjustments or alterations which would alter the performance
of the transceiver’s original FCC type acceptance, or which
would change the frequency determining method, are strictly
prohibited.
Replacement or substitution of crystal, transistors, ICs,
regulator diodes, or any other part of a unique nature, with
parts other than those recommended by Uniden, may cause
violations of the technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC
Rules or in violation of type acceptance requirements in Part 2
of the rules.
AND AN EARLY-WARNING SYSTEM
The BearTracker Warning System (BWS) alerts you whenever there is
nearby public safety radio traffic. The radio detects the public safety
vehicle’s radio’s low-power signals and alerts you if there are signals
up to about 3 to 5 miles from your location. If you are using this in a
commercial vehicle, it is NOT a radar detector but a completely legal
public safety service scanner.
Some states restrict the use of scanners in vehicles. Please
check your local state laws for any restrictions.
FEATURES
7-Color LCD Display
Day/Night LCD Settings
Weather Alert
Squelch Control
Weather Channel Scan
Emergency Channel 9
PA Function
Wireless Mic Compatible
Digital and Analog Police/Fire/Ambulance/DOT scanner
Scan system types include conventional analog and digital,
Motorola, LTR, EDACS, APCO P25 Phase I and Phase II
Includes VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz
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Quick avoid for unwanted channels
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Individually select types of channels to receive
BearTracker Warning System
SWR Meter
CB/Scanner Audio Priority
Antenna System Check
Mic and RF Gain
Talkback
ANL/NB
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Your BearTracker 885 contains the following:
BearTracker 885 CB 2-way mobile radio
Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Mounting Bracket Kit
DC Power Cord
Window-Mount Antenna
Micro-SD card and SD Card adapter (pre-installed)
GPS Receiver/RJ45 cable
Owner’s Manual
Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules)
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase
immediately.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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1. Volume Control knob with Power On/O. Turn the knob
clockwise until it clicks to turn power on. Continue turning the
knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn the Volume Control
knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume or until it clicks to
turn power o.
2. SQUELCH knob: Reduces background noise when there is no
incoming signal (see page 15).
3. SRF/CAL/SWR Meter: Displays Receive signal strength, RF Power,
and SWR reading.
4. Channel Number display.
5. Public Safety Channels/Functions (see page 19)
• BWS|ZIP
• POLICE/FIRE
• AMBULANCE/DOT
• HOLD/SCAN|S.SQL
6. SD Card Slot
7. MENU/OK|Channel Selector. This knob accesses the menu
system and changes selections for the menus. It also changes
channels.
All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal
communication. The FCC reserves Channel 9 for emergencies
involving the immediate safety of individuals or protection
of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to a motorist.
This is an FCC rule and applies to all CB operators.
8. Microphone socket.
9. Indicates which public safety channels are active.
10. SRF/CAL/SWR: Press to switch the display between Signal
Strength / RF Mode, Calibration Mode, and SWR Mode (see page
21).
11. CB/PA/WX|WX ALT: Selects CB (Citizens Band) PA (Public
Address), Weather, or Weather Alert.
Do not use the PA function unless an external speaker is
connected.
12. ANL/NB|TALKBACK: Controls ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) and
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NB (Noise Blanker) settings (on or o) Talkback lets you monitor
yourself when transmitting (see page 18).
13. 9/19|DAY/NIGHT: Press to switch between emergency channel 9,
channel 19, and standard CB channels.
14. Frequency Display: Displays the MHz of the selected channel. Also
displays menu options.
15. FUNC|MIC GAIN: Press once to access the second function of
other buttons (indicated after the vertical bar on the button).
Press twice to adjust Mic Gain (see page 18).
16. S.MUTE|AVOID: Scanner Mute mutes the voice from incoming
transmissions. AVOID lets you put channels on a temporary
avoid list so the scanner will skip them (see page 22).
17. RF Gain: Adjust Receive frequency (see page 13).
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18. GPS Jack
19. CB Antenna socket: Connects antenna to the unit.
20. PA SP: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use
as a public address system.
To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from
the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels.
21. EXT. SP: Connects 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to remotely monitor
receiver.
When an external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker
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22. Scanner Antenna Socket
23. POWER +12 VDC: Connects DC power to transceiver.
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24. PTT: Push-to-Talk. Push microphone button.
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INSTALLATION
MOBILE INSTALLATION
Safety Notice
The antenna used for this radio must be properly installed and
maintained. It must provide a separation distance of at least 16.92 inches
(43 cm) from all persons and must not be collocated or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Never transmit if any
person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna.
Note that Uniden does not specify or supply any CB antenna with this
transceiver. While a 0 dBi gain antenna is normal for a typical installation,
the above limit applies to any antenna with up to 3 dBi gain.
Plan the location of the transceiver and microphone bracket
before beginning installation.
1. Select a location that is convenient for operating the radio but
does not interfere with the driver or passenger.
2. Install bracket with self-tapping screws provided.
3. Connect the power cords, antennas, and GPS module (included).
4. Attach the microphone bracket to side of the radio or car dash.
Hang the microphone in the bracket.
5. Insert radio into the bracket and secure it with the included
knobs.
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