Owner’s Manual
Printed in China
U01UT561ZZZ(0)
®
980 SSB
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Printed in China U01UT561ZZZ 0 980 SSB...
Page 2: ...g Your Bearcat 980 SSB 10 CB MODE 10 Basic Settings 10 All Channel Scan 10 Weather Mode WX mode 11 Set Weather Alert Mode 12 MEMORY Mode 12 Save Channels Into Memory 12 Scan Channels in Memory 12 List...
Page 3: ...cations and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice EXIT Menu 15 Other Features 16 S RF CAL SWR Meter 16 Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio SWR 16 Preventive Maintenan...
Page 4: ...ction 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 frequenc...
Page 5: ...background noise when there is no incoming signal 3 S RF CAL SWR Meter Displays Receive signal strength RF Power and SWR reading 4 Channel Number display 5 Operation buttons and associated LEDs Talkba...
Page 6: ...modes Change scan resume direction up or down Control Talkback volume Control RF gain Control Mic gain level All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication The FCC reserves Channel...
Page 7: ...Frequency without changing the transmitter frequency Fine and Course adjustment 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 Antenna socket Connects antenna to the unit 18 PA SP Connects optional external 8 ohm 4 watt speak...
Page 8: ...strongly recommends that you install only a high quality antenna You have just purchased a superior transceiver don t diminish its performance by installing an inferior antenna Only a properly matche...
Page 9: ...rminal or other convenient point Then connect the black power cord to the vehicle chassis or negative battery terminal Install 6 Pin to 4 Pin Adapter The Bearcat 980 SSB is pre configured for Uniden s...
Page 10: ...Only clearer signals get through Set SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal 5 Press RF Gain to set RF gain 6 Press MIC Gain then press PTT and turn the main control to adjust mi...
Page 11: ...are in Weather mode 1 Press WEATHER Your radio is now in Weather radio mode 2 Select 1 of 7 weather channels using Channel Selector You cannot change ANL or NB settings while in WX mode The radio will...
Page 12: ...n scan only those channels Save Channels Into Memory 1 Tune to a channel in CB mode 2 Press and hold MEM SCAN until SAVE appears about 2 seconds 3 Release MEM SCAN 4 The radio stays on the saved chann...
Page 13: ...ay or Night selection 2 Select Day or Night mode setting 3 Press MENU OK to activate your selection Select Backlight Color 1 Press MENU OK to select Day or Night setting and then press MENU OK again t...
Page 14: ...want CONT displays again 6 Repeat these procedures to set the NIGHT contrast level Set Brightness 1 Press MENU OK to activate the menus Turn Channel Selector until BRIGHT displays 2 Press MENU OK DAY...
Page 15: ...ctor until ANT displays 3 Press MENU OK GO PTT displays 4 Press and hold PTT The Antenna Mismatch condition PASS or FAIL displays 5 Release PTT and press MENU OK to return to the DIAG level RF Power C...
Page 16: ...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 to CAL Press and hold the PTT button and rotate the contr...
Page 17: ...B Failure to do so may void your warranty Troubleshooting In the event of system malfunction perform the following procedures Problem Suggestion Unit does not power up Check power cord connections Che...
Page 18: ...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 call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1 800 297 1023 8 00...
Page 19: ...jacks 184 149 mm x 190 50 mm x 57 15 mm Weight 2 2 Pounds TRANSMITTER Output Power AM 4 watts USB LSB 12 W PEP SSB Hum and Noise Better than 40 dB Frequency Tolerance 0 002 Modulation Percentage Peak...
Page 20: ...rized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or...
Page 21: ...ipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155 800 297 1023 8 a m to 5 p m Central Monday thro...
Page 22: ...22 Report in person to 10 71 Proceed with transmission in sequence 10 23 Stand by 10 77 Negative contact 10 24 Completed last assignment 10 81 Reserve hotel room for 10 25 Can you contact 10 82 Reserv...
