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Contents Unpacking................................................................................................................2 Description .............................................................................................................2 Elimination of Licensing ....................................................................................3 Emergency Operation ........................................................................................3 Controls and Functions..............
Unpacking Carefully unpack your Bearcat 880 and check the contents against this list: Bearcat 880 CB 2-way mobile radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Kit DC Power Cord Reference Guide Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules) If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Description Your Uniden Bearcat 880 represents the highest quality communications device designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service.
Emergency Operation 1. Press 9/19/NORM or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9. 2. Press PTT switch on 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. All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication. The FCC reserves Channel 9 for emergency communications involving the immediate safety of individuals or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to a motorist.
6. Channel/Select knob: Selects transmission and reception channels. Push knob to select. All channels, except Channel 9, may be used for normal communication. Channel 9 is reserved by the FCC for emergency communications involving the immediate safety of individuals or protection of property. Channel 9 may also be used to render assistance to a motorist. This is an FCC rule and applies to all CB operators. 7. Microphone socket: 6 poles. 8. LEDs light when their corresponding function is active. 9.
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 an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to remotely monitor the receiver. When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is off. 20. POWER: Connects DC power to transceiver. 21.
for your requirements. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile installation. A short ‘loaded’ whip antenna is easier to install on an automobile, but its efficiency is less than that of a full quarter-wave whip antenna. Connecting the Power Cords Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to the Ignition Switch Accessory Terminal. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off when the ignition switch is turned off.
Using Your Bearcat 880 S/RF/SWR Meter You can check your incoming and outgoing signal strength and wattage as you use your Bearcat 880. The 12-column LCD display (refer to item number 3 on page 4) displays this data. Press and hold the PTT button on the microphone to see the RF output power levels. Release the PTT button to see incoming signal strengh. Press and release S/RF/SWR to cycle through these measurements as well.
4c. Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. Only clearer signals get through. Set SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal. 5. Turn the RF Gain knob to set the RF gain sensitivity to Local or Distance. 6. Press MIC Gain to adjust the microphone sensitivity. To Transmit Perform a voltage Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) measurement prior to using the transmitter. A SWR ratio in excess of 2:1 may damage the transmitter.
Maintenance The Bearcat 880 is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Except for the fuse in the DC power cord, no maintenance is required. To replace a blown fuse: 1. Press ends of the fuse holder together. Twist to open. Carefully separate the two pieces. 2. Remove the fuse and inspect. If blown, replace with the same type fuse. Use only the fuse specified for your Bearcat 880. Failure to do so may void your warranty.
If you do not get satisfactory results after performing the above checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Servicing Your Transceiver Technical information, diagrams, and charts are provided on request. It is the user's responsibility to see that this radio is operating at all times in accordance with the FCC Citizens Radio Service regulations.
TRANSMITTER (Cont’d) Emission Type: 6A3 Hum and Noise: Better than 40 dB Frequency Tolerance: ±0.002% Modulation Percentage (Peak): 100% Spurious Rejection: -70 dB Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: 0.5 µV Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV Squelch Threshold: 0.5 µV Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Squelch Tight: 1000 µV Signal Meter S-9: 100 µV Audio Output Power (max.): 5 watts Audio Output (10% Dist.
minate and be of no further effect two years after the date of original retail sale.
accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10-25 Can you contact 10-82 Reserve room for 10-26 Disregard last information 10-84 My telephone number is 10-27 I am moving to channel 10-85 My address is 10-28 Identify your station 10-91 Talk closer to microphone 10-29 Time is up for contact 10-93 Check my frequency on this channel 10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules 10-94 Please give me a long count 10-32 I will give you a radio check 10-99 Mission completed, all units secure 10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC 10-200 Police needed at
