® 980 SSB
Owner’s Manual
Printed in China
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Contents
Unpacking.................................................................................. |
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Description ............................................................................... |
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Emergency Operation ........................................................... |
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Controls and Functions...................................................... |
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Installation............................................................................. |
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MOBILE INSTALLATION ............................................................................... |
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Mobile Antenna........................................................................................... |
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Connecting the Power Cords ....................................................................... |
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Ground Information .................................................................................... |
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Install 6-Pin to 4-Pin Adapter ............................................................. |
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MARINE INSTALLATION ............................................................................... |
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Using Your Bearcat 980 SSB................................................ |
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CB MODE...................................................................................................... |
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Basic Settings......................................................................................... |
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All Channel Scan.................................................................................... |
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Weather Mode (WX mode)..................................................................... |
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Set Weather Alert Mode............................................................................. |
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MEMORY Mode.......................................................................................... |
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Save Channels Into Memory...................................................................... |
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Scan Channels in Memory......................................................................... |
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Listen to Channels in Memory................................................................... |
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Clear Channels from Memory.................................................................... |
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MENUS.......................................................................................................... |
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Select Display Mode (Day/Night).............................................................. |
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Select Backlight Color................................................................................ |
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Set LCD Contrast........................................................................................ |
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Set Brightness............................................................................................ |
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Diagnostic Menus...................................................................................... |
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Battery Check............................................................................................. |
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Antenna Mismatch Check.......................................................................... |
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RF Power Check.......................................................................................... |
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EXIT Menu.................................................................................................. |
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Other Features........................................................................................ |
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S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter ................................................................................. |
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Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) ...................................................... |
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Preventive Maintenance .................................................... |
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Maintenance .......................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................. |
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Servicing Your Transceiver .............................................. |
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Specifications........................................................................ |
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Two-Year Extended Warranty ......................................... |
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Radio Code Definitions ....................................................... |
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Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice..
Unpacking
Your Bearcat 980 SSB contains the following:
Bearcat 980 SSB CB 2-way mobile radioMicrophone
Mounting Bracket KitDC Power Cord
6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapterOwner’s Manual
Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules)
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
Description
Your Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB represents the highest quality communications device designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service. It will operate on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The Citizens Band Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Any 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.
Emergency Operation
1.Press 9/19/NORM or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9.
2.Press PTT on the microphone and speak clearly.
3.If there is no response, select an active channel and ask that party to relay your emergency broadcast on Channel 9.
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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 radio operators.
Controls and Functions
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1.Volume Control knob with Power On/Off. 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 off.
2.SQUELCH knob: Reduces background noise when there is no incoming signal.
3.S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter: Displays Receive signal strength, RF Power, and SWR reading.
4.Channel Number display.
5.Operation buttons and associated LEDs:
Talkback: Talkback lets you monitor yourself when transmitting. Press Talkback to activate the function (LED = on). With Talkback active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust the talkback volume with the Channel Selector knob. (Levels 00 - 15). The LED will stay on for 5 seconds after you release the PTT button.
RF Gain: Adjusts receive signal sensitivity. With RF Gain active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust the gain levels with the Channel Selector knob. (Levels 00 - 05). The LED will stay on for 5 seconds after adjusted.
MIC Gain: Adjusts microphone gain. Delivers up to 100%
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modulation. With MIC Gain active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust the gain levels with the Channel Selector knob. (Levels 00 - 04). The LED will stay on for 5 seconds after you release the PTT button.
Weather: Press to toggle between Weather and CB channels. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the 7 weather channels. (LED
off = CB channels; LED on = Weather channels).
Press and hold to turn Weather Alert on and off. ALERT displays.
6.Channel Selector/MENU/OK. Press the inner MENU/OK button to select a menu option or other selection. Turn the outer Channel Selector knob to:
Select channels.
Select Night or Day Modes. Press MEM/SCAN to set up your preferred day and night mode settings.
Select menu modes.
Change scan resume direction (up or down).Control Talkback volume.
Control RF gain.
Control Mic gain level.
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.
7.Microphone socket.
8.Indicators turn on when the function is turned on.
9.S/RF/CAL/SWR: Press to check RF signal strength, calibration, and SWR reading.
10.CB/PA: Selects CB (Citizens Band) or PA (Public Address).
Do not use the PA function unless an external speaker is connected.
11.MEM/SCAN: Press to start or stop scanning modes [All Channel Scan (see page 10) and Memory Scan (see page 12)]. Press and hold to set or clear channel memory while in Memory mode.
12.9/19/NORM: Press to switch between emergency channel 9,
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channel 19, and standard CB channels.
13.Frequency Display: Displays the MHz of the selected channel. Also displays menu options.
14.ANL/NB: Provides 3-way control of ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) or NB (Noise Blanker) features — ANL on, NB on, or both ANL and NB on or off. ANL reduces external noise. NB reduces interference from vehicle ignition systems.
15.AM/USB/LSB: Three-way switch to select AM, USB or LSB operation.
16.Clarifier: 1.5 kHz. Adjust Receive Frequency without changing the transmitter frequency (Fine and Course adjustment).
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17.Antenna socket: Connects antenna to the unit.
18.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.
19. EXT. SP: Connects 8Ω 4W speaker to remotely monitor receiver.
When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is off.
20.POWER +12 VDC: Connects DC power to transceiver.
21.FUSE 6A: Provides circuit protection to transceiver. Inline replaceable.
22.PTT: Push-to-Talk. Push microphone button.
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