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- Page 1 880 CHR ® Owner’s Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT399AZA(0)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY NOTICE ................5 UNPACKING ................5 DESCRIPTION ................5 EMERGENCY OPERATION ............6 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ............ 6 INSTALLATION ................8 MOBILE INSTALLATION ................8 Mobile Antenna ................... 9 Connecting the Power Cords ..............9 Ground Information ................... 9 INSTALL 6-PIN TO 4-PIN ADAPTER ............ - Page 4 IC COMPLIANCE ..................21 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...
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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 ƒ MIC Gain: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. Delivers up to 100% modulation. With MIC Gain active, press PTT and adjust the gain 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...
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Page 8: Installation
12. 9/19/NORM: Press to switch between emergency channel 9, channel 19, and standard CB channels. 13. Frequency Display: Displays the MHz of the selected channel. Also displays menu options. 14. ANL: Turns ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) feature on and off. ANL reduces external noise. -
Page 9: Mobile 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 for your requirements. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile installation. -
Page 10: Ground Information
(-) battery terminal. INSTALL 6-PIN TO 4-PIN ADAPTER The Bearcat 880CHR is pre-configured for Uniden’s 6-pin wireless, noise- cancelling technology. Your Bearcat 880CHR comes with an adapter to connect the radio’s 6-pin microphone to a current standard 4-pin microphone. -
Page 11: All Channel Scan
2. Select channel. 3. Set noise limitations as desired (ANL/NB). 4. Adjust Squelch. • Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through. • Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. Everything gets through - noise, weak signals, and strong signals • Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. -
Page 12: Set Weather Scan Mode
WEATHER MODE (WX MODE) Your radio combines a CB radio with a Weather radio and a Weather Alert system. The Weather Alert system sounds a seven-second signal in the event of severe weather when you are in CB mode. The Weather radio continually broadcasts weather conditions when you are in Weather mode. -
Page 13: Memory Mode
Press and hold WEATHER to turn Weather Alert on. The WEATHER LED turns on. MEMORY MODE You can select channels to store into memory and then scan only those channels. Save Channels Into Memory 1. Tune to a channel in CB mode. 2. -
Page 14: Select Backlight Color
ƒ DIAG - Diagnostics – Battery Check – Antenna Mismatch Check – RF Power Check ƒ Exit Select Backlight Color 1. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. Turn Channel Selector until COLOR displays. 2. Press MENU/OK. Turn Channel Selector until DAY displays. 3. -
Page 15: Diagnostic Menus
2. Press MENU/OK. DAY displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. DAY blinks. 4. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the brightness options. (Lowest = 00; Highest = 15) 5. Press MENU/OK to select the one you want. BRIGHT displays again. 6. Repeat these procedures to set the NIGHT brightness level. Diagnostic Menus 1. -
Page 16: Exit Menu
Antenna Mismatch Check An antenna mismatch indicates that reception quality may be impaired. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; VOLT displays. 2. Turn Channel Selector until ANT displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. GO PTT displays. 4. Press and hold PTT. The Antanna Mismatch condition, PASS or FAIL, displays. -
Page 17: Preventive Maintenance
follow your antenna’s instructions to adjust the antenna length. Then, repeat this step. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Every six months: 1. Check the SWR. 2. Be sure all electrical connections are tight. 3. Inspect antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks in shielding. 4. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Check for damage to your antenna. FAIL returned Check the antenna connection on the back of the radio. Be sure it is tight. If you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, refer to www.uniden.com for troubleshooting help. -
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/Ic Compliance
Spurious Rejection: -70 dB Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: 0.5 µV Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV Squelch Threshold: 0.5 µV Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Squelch Tight: 1000 µV Signal Meter S-9: 100 µV Audio Output Power (max.): 5 watts... -
Page 21: Ic Compliance
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... - Page 22 Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this...
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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...