E-10
Using yoUr BearCat 980 ssB
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 channel.
3. Set noise limitations as desired (
ANL
or
NB
or both).
4. Adjust Squelch.
• Turn
SQUELCH
fully clockwise to receive strong signals.
• Turn
SQUELCH
fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. All
get through — noise, weak signals, and strong signals.
• Turn
SQUELCH
back clockwise until the hiss stops. 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 microphone sensitivity, up to 100% modulation between
0 - 15.
7. Set Backlight color (see page 13).
8. Set LCD Contrast (see page 14).
9. Set Brightness (see page 14).
all Channel sCan
When All Channel Scan is on, the radio scans channels until it receives a
signal. It moves to the next channel if it receives no signal after 3 seconds.
1. Press
MEM/SCAN
twice if in CB mode (once if in MEM mode).
SCAN
displays.
2. The radio begins scanning upward through the channels.
• To skip the channel the radio has stopped on, turn
Channel
