Related Manuals for Uniden Bearcat 880FM
Summary of Contents for Uniden Bearcat 880FM
- Page 1 ® 880FM Owner’s Manual © 2022 Uniden America Corporation Printed in Vietnam Irving, Texas U01UT435ZZZ(0)
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Power Cords ..............9 Ground Information ................. 10 INSTALL 6-PIN TO 4-PIN ADAPTER ............10 MARINE INSTALLATION ................10 USING YOUR BEARCAT 880FM..........11 CB MODE ...................... 11 BASIC SETTINGS..................11 ALL CHANNEL SCAN ................... 11 WEATHER MODE (WX MODE) ..............12 Set Weather Scan Mode ................ - Page 4 FCC PART 15 ................20 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ..........21 RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS ............. 23 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 5: Safety Notice
FCC type acceptance, or which would change the frequency determining method, are strictly prohibited. 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,... -
Page 6: Emergency Operation
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. EMERGENCY OPERATION 1. Press 9/19/NORM or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9. 2. - Page 7 levels with the Channel Selector/MENU/OK knob. (Levels 00 - 04) If Talkback is on when MIC Gain is also on, Talkback volume increases. ƒ Weather: Press to toggle between Weather and CB channels. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the 7 weather channels. (LED off = CB channels;...
- Page 8 15. AM/FM: Change AM/FM modulation. Press AM/FM to toggle between AM or FM modulation. NOTE: AM/FM does not switch when the Bearcat 880FM is in Weather (WX) mode. 16. RF Gain knob: Improves reception in strong signal areas. 18 19 17.
-
Page 9: Installation
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 for your requirements. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile installation. -
Page 10: Ground Information
Your Bearcat 880FM 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 880FM 6-pin microphone connection. 2. Plug a standard 4-pin microphone connector into the 4-pin side of the adapter. -
Page 11: Using Your Bearcat 880Fm
USING YOUR BEARCAT 880FM CB MODE Be sure that the power source, antenna, and microphone are properly connected before proceeding. BASIC SETTINGS 1. Turn unit on. Set volume to a comfortable level. 2. Select mode (AM or FM). 3. Select channel. -
Page 12: Weather Mode (Wx Mode)
clockwise to move to the previous channel. The radio continues scanning in the selected direction. • To change to Memory Channel Scan mode, press MEM/SCAN while in All Channel Scan mode (see page 13). 3. To exit All Channel Scan mode, press PTT, 9/19/NORM, WEATHER, or CB/PA. -
Page 13: Set Weather Alert Mode
Set Weather Alert Mode Weather Alert mode only operates when you are in CB mode; it does not operate in Weather mode. In CB mode, the radio sounds an alert tone when it detects a 1050Hz tone on a weather channel. Press and hold WEATHER to turn Weather Alert on. -
Page 14: Menus
MENUS Access menus by pressing MENU/OK. The first menu, COLOR, displays. Turn the Channel Selector knob to cycle through the other menus: ƒ COLOR - Backlight color ƒ CONT - LCD Contrast ƒ BRIGHT - Brightness ƒ WXSCAN - Weather Scan mode ƒ... -
Page 15: Set Brightness
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. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the contrast options. (Lowest = 00; Highest = 15) 5. -
Page 16: Exit Menu
S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter You can check your incoming and outgoing signal strength and wattage as you use your Bearcat 880FM. The 12-column LCD display (refer to item number 3 on page 6) displays this data. Press and hold PTT on the microphone to see the RF output power levels. Release PTT to see... -
Page 17: Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (Swr)
2. Remove the fuse and inspect. If blown, replace with the same type fuse. Use only the fuse specified for your Bearcat 880FM. Failure to do so may void your warranty. TROUBLESHOOTING In the event of system malfunction, perform the following procedures:... - Page 18 Check antenna. Check antenna connection. Adjust RF Gain. Poor Reception Verify that modes between Bearcat 880FM and other radio match (AM - AM or FM - FM). Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Be sure antenna SWR is normal. Adjust RF Gain.
-
Page 19: Servicing Your Transceiver
SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER 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. We highly recommend that you consult a qualified radio/telephone technician for servicing and aligning this CB radio product. When ordering parts, be sure to specify the correct model number and serial number of the unit. -
Page 20: Fcc Part 15
Emission Type: AM/FM Hum and Noise: AM 46dB FM 38dB Frequency Tolerance: ±0.002% Spurious Harmonics Emission: Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity (AM) at 10 dB S+N/N: -110dBm (FM)12dB SINAD: -118dBm Maximum Sensitivity (AM): -113dBm Squelch Threshold: -120dBm Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Squelch Tight: -47dBm... -
Page 21: One-Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, 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. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect one year after the date of original retail sale. - Page 22 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 Service C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100...
-
Page 23: Radio Code Definitions
RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS The following list contains common “10-Codes” used by CB radio operators for faster communication and better understanding. Code Meaning Code Meaning 10-1 Received poorly 10-34 Trouble at this station 10-2 Receiving well 10-35 Confidential information 10-3 Stop transmitting 10-36 Correct time is 10-4... - Page 24 Code Meaning Code Meaning 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 10-94 Please give me a long count rules...