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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.
To replace a blown fuse:
1. Press ends of the fuse holder together. Twist to open. Carefully
separate the two pieces.
2. Remove the fuse and inspect. If blown, replace with the same
type 6-amp fuse.
Use only the fuse specified for your Bearcat 980 SSB. 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.
Check fuse.
Check vehicle electrical system.
No reception
Check microphone connection.
Set
CB/PA
to
CB
.
Check
VOLUME
and
SQUELCH
.
Check antenna.
Check antenna connection.
Adjust
RF Gain
.
Poor Reception
Check
VOLUME
and
SQUELCH
.
Be sure antenna
SWR
is normal.
Adjust
RF Gain
.
No Transmission
Set
CB/PA
switch to
CB
.
Check microphone connection.
Adjust
MIC Gain
.
Low Transmission
Adjust
MIC Gain
.
Using
MEM/SCAN
does not
access channels in memory
Verify that there are channels saved into
memory.
