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- Page 1 880FM ® Owner’s Manual © 2022 Uniden America Corporation Printed in Vietnam Irving, Texas U01UT435ZZZ(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 ................9 MOBILE INSTALLATION ................9 Mobile Antenna ................... 9 Connecting the Power Cords ..............9 Ground Information ................. 10 INSTALL 6-PIN TO 4-PIN ADAPTER ............ - Page 4 FCC 20 CM STATEMENT ............22 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ..........22 RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS ............. 24 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 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 13. Frequency Display: Displays the MHz of the selected channel. Also displays menu options. 14. ANL/NB: Turns ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) and NB (Noise Blanker) features on and off. ANL reduces external noise and NB reduces interference from vehicle ignition systems. Press ANL/NB to turn ANL and NB on or off in the following configurations: From ANL OFF/NB OFF Press once.
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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
(-) battery terminal. INSTALL 6-PIN TO 4-PIN ADAPTER The Bearcat 880FM is pre-configured for Uniden’s 6-pin wireless, noise- cancelling technology. Your Bearcat 880FM comes with an adapter to connect the radio’s 6-pin microphone to a current standard 4-pin microphone. -
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. 4. -
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 LCD COLOR (DAY) - Backlight color ƒ LCD CONT (DAY) - LCD Contrast ƒ LCD BRIGHT (DAY) - Brightness ƒ... -
Page 15: Set Lcd Contrast
5. Press MENU/OK to select that color. COLOR displays. 6. Repeat these procedures to set the NIGHT backlight color. Set LCD Contrast 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. - Page 16 From the DIAG level, you can check battery power levels, RF power levels, and antenna mismatch. Battery Check Check the DC power levels if you feel your radio is not performing properly. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; VOLT displays. 2.
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Page 17: Exit Menu
EXIT Menu Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR, CONT, BRIGHT, WXSCAN, and DIAG). From this level, turn Channel Selector until EXIT displays. Press MENU/OK. The radio returns to the last operating mode and channel. OTHER FEATURES S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter You can check your incoming and outgoing signal strength and wattage as you use your Bearcat 880FM. -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE The Bearcat 880FM 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 19: Servicing Your Transceiver
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, visit the Uniden website (www.uniden.com) for troubleshooting and FAQ information. 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. - Page 20 Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms Power Input: 13.8VDC Current Drain AM Full Modulation: 2.2A (max) FM 1.7A (max) At no signal: 650mA Operating Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) Accessories: DC Power Cord Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket 6-4 Pin Microphone Adapter Owner’s Manual Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules) Size (W x D x H):...
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Page 21: Fcc Part 15
Image Rejection: 1st: 66dB; 2nd: 58dB Internal Speaker Impedance: 16 ohms External Speaker Impedance: 8 ohms PUBLIC ADDRESS Output Power at 10% Distortion: 4.7 watts WEATHER CHANNELS Sensitivity 12dB SINAD: -115dBm Audio Output Power (max): 5.5 watts Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice. FCC PART 15 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the... -
Page 22: Fcc 20 Cm Statement
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 23 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...
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Page 24: 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 25 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...
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