Other Features; Srf/Cal/Swr Meter; Antenna System Check; Beartracker Update Manager - Uniden BearTracker 885 Owner's Manual

OTHER FEATURES

SRF/CAL/SWR Meter

You can check your incoming signal strength and output power as you
use your BearTracker 885. The 12-column LCD display (refer to item
number 3 on page 10) displays this data. Press and hold PTT on the
microphone to see the RF output power levels. Release PTT to see
incoming signal strength.

Antenna System Check

Check and calibrate the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) to be sure your
antenna system is properly tuned. Be sure to perform this check away
from other vehicles and large structures.
1. Connect the antenna.
2. Turn Channel Selector to set a channel.
3. Press SRF/CAL/SWR until
4. Press and hold PTT, then rotate the Channel Selector until the bar
graph meter is at
5. Press SRF/CAL/SWR again until SWR displays. Press PTT again to
check the antenna's SWR. Note the SWR reading and release PTT.
If the reading is > 1.5, follow your antenna's instructions to adjust
the antenna length. Then, repeat this step.
The closer the reading is to 1.0, the better.

BEARTRACKER UPDATE MANAGER

Uniden updates the BearTracker 885 frequency database every week
using RadioReference.com's extensive frequency database. The
BearTracker Update Manager's (BTOM) simple procedures make updating
your radio as easy as 1-2-3 (remove the SD card - update the database
through your PC to the SD card - reinstall the SD card).
1. Download and run the BearTracker Update Manager from www.
uniden.com.
2. Turn off your radio. Remove the SD card.
displays on the LCD.
CAL
. Release PTT.
CAL
E-26