Unpacking; Description; Emergency Operation - Uniden BEARCAT 880 Owner's Manual

UnpaCking

Your Bearcat 880 contains the following:
ƒ Bearcat 880 CB 2-way mobile radio
ƒ Microphone
ƒ Mounting Bracket Kit
ƒ DC Power Cord
ƒ 6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter
ƒ Reference Guide
ƒ Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules)
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase
immediately.

DesCription

Your Uniden Bearcat 880 represents the highest quality communications
device designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service. It will
operate on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
The Citizens Band Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Any adjustments or alterations which would
alter the performance of the transceiver's original 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,
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. Press PTT and speak clearly.
3. If there is no response, select an active channel and ask that party
to relay your emergency broadcast on Channel 9.
All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication. The FCC
reserves Channel 9 for emergencies involving the immediate safety of individuals
or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to a motorist.
This is an FCC rule and applies to all CB radio operators.
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