Owner`s manual
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MAINTENANCE
The Bearcat 980 SSB is designed to give you years of trouble-free service.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. It requires no maintenance
except replacing the inline fuse in the fuse holder of the DC power cord.
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 6-amp fuse.
Use only the fuse specied for your Bearcat 980 SSB. Failure to do so may
void your warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event of system malfunction, perform the following procedures:
Problem Suggestion
Unit does not power up Check power cord connections.
Check fuse.
Check vehicle electrical system.
No reception Check microphone connection.
Set CB/PA to CB.
Check VOLUME and SQUELCH.
Check antenna.
Check antenna connection.
Adjust RF Gain.
Poor Reception Check VOLUME and SQUELCH.
Be sure antenna SWR is normal.
Adjust RF Gain.
No Transmission Set CB/PA switch to CB.
Check microphone connection.
Adjust MIC Gain.
Low Transmission Adjust MIC Gain.
Using MEM/SCAN does not
access channels in memory
Verify that there are channels saved into
memory.