E-17
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 signal strength and output power as
you use your Bearcat 980 SSB. 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
incoming signal strength.
Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)
Check and calibrate the SWR to ensure your antenna system is properly
tuned.
1. Connect the antenna.
2. Turn
Channel Selector
to
set the channel.
3. Press
S/RF/CAL/SWR
until
CAL
displays.
4. Press and hold
PTT
, then rotate the
Channel Selector
until the
bar graph meter is at the CAL point.
5. Press
PTT
and note the SWR reading. If the reading is > 1.5, 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. Be sure all screws and mounting hardware are tight.
MAINTENANCE
The Bearcat 980 SSB is designed to give you years of trouble-free service.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. It requires no maintenance
except replacing the inline fuse in the fuse holder of the DC power cord.
