Troubleshooting - Uniden Bearcat 880 CHR Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

In the event of system malfunction, perform the following procedures:
Problem
Unit does not power up
No reception
Poor Reception
No Transmission
Low Transmission
Using MEM/SCAN does not
access channels in memory
Unit does not work as well as
previously.
Battery power check returned
FAILLO FAILHI
or
Antenna check returned
RF power diagnosis check
FAIL
returned .
If you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, refer
to www.uniden.com for troubleshooting help.
.
FAIL
.
Suggestion
Check power cord connections.
Check fuse.
Check vehicle electrical system.
Check microphone connection.
Set CB/PA to CB.
Check VOLUME and SQUELCH.
Check antenna.
Check antenna connection.
Adjust RF Gain.
Check VOLUME and SQUELCH.
Be sure antenna SWR is normal.
Adjust RF Gain.
Set CB/PA switch to CB.
Check microphone connection.
Adjust MIC Gain.
Adjust MIC Gain.
Verify that there are channels saved into
memory.
Turn the power off then back on. The channels
will reset.
Make sure your power wires have a good
connection.
Check your battery charge; it needs to be fully
charged. Lower voltage will cause a failure.
Check your alternator.
Make sure your antenna ground is good.
Check for damage to the antenna.
Check the SWRs at a CB shop. High SWRs will
damage the radio.
Make sure your antenna ground is good.
Check for damage to your antenna.
Check the antenna connection on the back of
the radio. Be sure it is tight.
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