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- Page 1 ® Owner’s Manual Printed in China U01UT389ZZZ(0) Downloaded from www.cbradio.nl...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Specifications ...................... 11 Two-Year Extended Warranty ............... 12 Radio Code Definitions .................. 14 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... -
Page 3: Unpacking
Replacement or substitution of crystal, transistors, ICs, regulator diodes, or any other part of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommend 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. -
Page 4: Emergency Operation
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. - Page 5 6. Channel/Select knob: Selects transmission and reception chan- nels. 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.
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Page 6: Installation
- 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. Your Uniden dealer is qualified to help you select the proper antenna... -
Page 7: Connecting The Power Cords
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. -
Page 8: Using Your Bearcat 880
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. -
Page 9: To Transmit
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. -
Page 10: 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. -
Page 11: Servicing Your Transceiver
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. -
Page 12: Two-Year Extended Warranty
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. - Page 13 (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for...
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Page 14: Radio Code Definitions
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. - Page 15 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...