® 880 Owner’s Manual Printed in China U01UT390ZZZ(0)
Contents Unpacking.................................................................................. 2 Description ............................................................................... 2 Emergency Operation ........................................................... 2 Controls and Functions...................................................... 3 Installation.............................................................................. 5 MOBILE INSTALLATION .........................................
Preventive Maintenance .................................................... 13 Maintenance .......................................................................... 14 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 14 Servicing Your Transceiver .............................................. 15 SpEcifications......................................................................... 15 Two-Year Extended Warranty .........................................
Unpacking Your Bearcat 880 contains the following: Bearcat 880 CB 2-way mobile radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Kit DC Power Cord 6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter 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.
Controls and Functions 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. Volume Control knob with Power On/Off. Turn the knob clockwise until it clicks to turn power on or counterclockwise 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 Send/Receive signal strength, RF Power, and SWR reading. 4. Channel Number display. 5.
. 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 menu modes Change scan resume direction (up or down) Control Talkback volume Control Mic gain level Control Calibration volume 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.
17 18 19 22 20 21 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. Fuse. 22.
Mobile Antenna Because the maximum power output of the transmitter is limited by the FCC, the quality of your antenna is very important. To achieve the maximum transmission distance, Uniden strongly recommends that you install only a high quality antenna. You have just purchased a superior transceiver - don't diminish its performance by installing an inferior antenna. Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power transfer from the 50 ohm transmission line to the radiating element.
or other convenient point. Then connect the black power cord to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery terminal. Install 6-Pin to 4-Pin Adapter The Bearcat 880 is pre-configured for Uniden’s new 6-pin wireless, noisecancelling technology, available in 2012. Your Bearcat 880 comes with an adapter to connect the radio’s 6-pin microphone to a current standard 4-pin microphone. 1. Insert the 6-pin side of the adapter into the Bearcat 880 6-pin microphone connection. 2.
5. Turn RF Gain to set RF gain sensitivity. 6. Press MIC Gain to toggle microphone sensitivity between High and Low. (LED on = High; LED off = Low) 7. Set Backlight color (see page 12). 8. Set LCD Contrast (see page 13). 9. Set Brightness (see page 13). All Channel Scan When All Channel Scan is on, the radio scans channels until it receives a signal. It will move to the next channel if no signal is received after 3 seconds. 1. Press MEM/SCAN once if in CB mode (twice if in MEM mode). SCAN displays. 2.
Set Weather Scan Mode Weather Scan mode allows the radio to move to the next weather channel if no signal is detected after 3 seconds. Set Weather Scan mode to ON or OFF through the menus. 1. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. COLOR displays. 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to cycle through the menu options until WXSCAN displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. ON displays. 4. Press MENU/OK to set Weather Scan mode to ON or turn the selection knob until OFF displays and then press MENU/OK to set it.
Scan Channels in Memory 1. From All Channel Scan mode (see page 10), press MEM/SCAN until MEM SCAN displays; the radio scans memory channels only. 2. Press MEM/SCAN again to return to MEMORY mode or the last channel scanned. Listen to Channels in Memory 1. Press MEM/SCAN until MEM displays. 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob and only saved channels will be heard. Clear Channels from Memory 1. In MEM mode, select a channel. 2. Press and hold MEM/SCAN until CLEAR displays. 3. Release MEM/SCAN.
color. The available colors are: Option No: Color Option No: Color 0 None (Off ) 4 Red 1 Blue 5 Magenta 2 Green 6 Yellow 3 Cyan 7 White 5. Press MENU/OK to select that color. COLOR displays. 6. Repeat these procedures to set the NIGHT backlight color. Set LCD Contrast 1. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. Turn Channel Selector until CONT displays. 2. Press MENU/OK. Turn Channel Selector until DAY displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. DAY blinks. 4.
From the DIAG level, you can check battery power levels, RF power levels, and antenna mismatch. Battery Check Check the DC power levels if you feel your radio is not performing properly. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; VOLT displays. 2. Press MENU/OK; the battery voltage displays for 2 seconds and then the battery voltage condition displays: –– PASS - Voltage is good. –– FAILLO - Voltage is too low. –– FAILHI - Voltage is too high. 3. Press MENU/OK to return to the DIAG level.
EXIT Menu Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR, CONT, BRIGHT, WXSCAN, and DIAG). From this level, turn Channel Selector until EXIT displays. Press MENU/OK. The radio returns to the last operating mode and channel. Other Features S/RF/CAL/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 5) displays this data. Press and hold PTT on the microphone to see the RF output power levels.
4. Be sure all screws and mounting hardware are tight. 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.
Problem Using MEM/SCAN does not access channels in memory Unit does not work as well as previously. Battery power check returned FAILLO or FAILHI. Antenna check returned FAIL. RF power diagnosis check returned FAIL. Suggestion Verify that there are channels saved into memory. Turn the power off then back on. The channels will reset. Make sure your power wires have a good connection. Check your battery charge; it needs to be fully charged. Lower voltage will cause a failure. Check your alternator.
Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Power Input: 13.8VDC Current Drain TX: AM Full Modulation: 2.2A (max) RX: At no signal: 650mA Operating Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) Accessories: DC Power Cord Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket Size (W x D x H): 6.3 in. x 6.3 in. x 2.2 in. (without knobs and jacks) (160 mm x 160 mm x 54 mm) Weight: 2.
PUBLIC ADDRESS Output Power at 10% Distortion: 4 watts Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice. Two-Year Extended Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for two years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.
Code Meaning Code Meaning 10-18 Anything for us? 10-64 Net clear 10-19 Nothing for you, return to base 10-65 Awaiting your next message/ assignment 10-20 My location is 10-67 All units comply 10-21 Call by telephone 10-70 Fire at 10-22 Report in person to 10-71 Proceed with transmission in sequence 10-23 Stand by 10-77 Negative contact 10-24 Completed last assignment 10-81 Reserve hotel room for 10-25 Can you contact 10-82 Reserve room for 10-26 Disregard last information
