Page 2 - Contents
Contents UnpaCking ................................................................................. 2 DesCription .............................................................................. 2 emergenCy operation .......................................................... 2 Controls anD FUnCtions ...
Page 4 - emergenCy operation; Channel Selector
4 UnpaCking Your Bearcat 880 contains the following: Bearcat 880 CB 2-way mobile radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Kit DC Power Cord 6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter Reference Guide Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules) If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immed...
Page 5 - Controls anD FUnCtions; ALERT
5 Controls anD FUnCtions 1 4 2 5 6 7 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 12 3 16 1. Volume Control knob with Power On/Off. Turn the knob clockwise until it clicks to turn power on or counterclockwise until it clicks to turn power off. 2. SQUELCH knob: Reduces background noise when there is no incoming signal. 3. S/R...
Page 7 - POWER; installation; moBile installation; Select a location that is convenient for operating the radio but
7 17 18 19 20 21 22 17. Antenna socket: Connects antenna to the unit. 18. PA SP : Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use as a public address system. To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when operating the PA at high output levels. 19. EXT. SP : Con...
Page 9 - marine installation; Using yoUr BearCat 880; CB moDe; SQUELCH
9 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 880 is pre-configured for Uniden’s new 6-pin wireless, noise- cancelling technology, available in 2012. Your Bearcat 880 comes with an ad...
Page 10 - all Channel sCan; SCAN
10 5. Turn RF Gain to set RF gain sensitivity. 6. Press MIC Gain to toggle microphone sensitivity between High and Low. (LED on = High; LED off = Low) 7. Set Backlight color (see page 12). 8. Set LCD Contrast (see page 13). 9. Set Brightness (see page 13). all Channel sCan When All Channel Scan is o...
Page 11 - memory moDe
11 Set Weather Scan Mode Weather Scan mode allows the radio to move to the next weather channel if no signal is detected after 3 seconds. Set Weather Scan mode to ON or OFF through the menus.1. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. COLOR displays. 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to cycle through th...
Page 12 - menUs
12 Scan Channels in Memory 1. From All Channel Scan mode (see page 10), press MEM/SCAN until MEM SCAN displays; the radio scans memory channels only. 2. Press MEM/SCAN again to return to MEMORY mode or the last channel scanned. Listen to Channels in Memory 1. Press MEM/SCAN until MEM displays. 2. Tu...
Page 15 - EXIT; other FeatUres; CAL; preventive maintenanCe
15 EXIT Menu Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR, CONT, BRIGHT, WXSCAN, and DIAG). From this level, turn Channel Selector until EXIT 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 and outgo...
Page 16 - Be sure all screws and mounting hardware are tight.; maintenanCe; separate the two pieces.; troUBleshooting
16 4. Be sure all screws and mounting hardware are tight. maintenanCe The Bearcat 880 is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Except for the fuse in the DC power cord, no maintenance is required. To replace a blown fuse: 1. Press ends of the...
Page 17 - FAILLO; serviCing yoUr transCeiver; servicing and aligning this CB radio product.; speCiFiCations
17 Problem Suggestion Using MEM/SCAN does not access channels in memory Verify that there are channels saved into memory. Unit does not work as well as previously. Turn the power off then back on. The channels will reset. Battery power check returned FAILLO or FAILHI . Make sure your power wires hav...
Page 19 - tWo-year eXtenDeD Warranty
19 PUBLIC ADDRESS Output Power at 10% Distortion: 4 watts Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice. tWo-year eXtenDeD Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) elements oF Warranty...
Page 20 - raDio CoDe DeFinitions; The following list contains common “10-Codes” used by CB radio
20 proCeDUre For oBtaining perFormanCe oF Warranty: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged wi...