Uniden Bearcat 880 - Manual

8 InstAllAtIon moBIle InstAllAtIon Plan the location of the transceiver and microphone bracket before beginning installation. 1. Select a location that is convenient for operating the radio but does not interfere with the driver or passenger. 2. Install bracket with self-tapping screws provided. 3. ...

9 caution must be taken to prevent a short circuit. If in doubt, contact your vehicle dealer for information. Ground Information This transceiver may be installed and used in any 12-volt DC negative ground system vehicle. negative ground system With a negative ground system, the negative (-) battery...

10 UsIng YoUr BeArCAt 880 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/NB ). 4. Adjust Squelch. • Turn SQUELCH f...

12 Set Weather Alert Mode Weather Alert mode only operates when you are in CB mode; it does not operate in Weather mode. In CB mode, the radio sounds an alert tone when it detects a 1050Hz tone on a weather channel. Press and hold WEATHER to turn Weather Alert on. The WEATHER LED turns on. memorY mo...

13 menUs Access menus by pressing MENU/OK . The first menu, COLOR, displays. Turn the Channel Selector knob to cycle through the other menus: ƒ COLOR - Backlight color ƒ CONT - LCD Contrast ƒ BRIGHT - Brightness ƒ WXSCAN - Weather Scan mode ƒ DIAG - Diagnostics – Battery Check – Antenna Mismatch Che...

14 Set LCD Contrast 1. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. Turn Channel Selector until CONT displays. 2. Press MENU/OK . Turn Channel Selector until DAY displays. 3. Press MENU/OK . DAY blinks. 4. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the contrast options. (Lowest = 00; Highest = 15) 5. Press MENU...

15 – FAILHI - Voltage is too high. 3. Press MENU/OK to return to the DIAG level. Antenna Mismatch Check An antenna mismatch indicates that reception quality may be impaired. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; VOLT displays. 2. Turn Channel Selector until ANT displays. 3. Press MENU/OK . GO PTT di...

16 the microphone to see the RF output power levels. Release PTT to see incoming signal strengh. Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) Check and calibrate the SWR to ensure that you are using power effectively. 1. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR until CAL and a vertical status bar display on the LCD screen to indi...

17 Use only the fuse specified for your Bearcat 880. 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 ...

18 If you do not get satisfactory results after performing these checks, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. servICIng YoUr trAnsCeIver Technical information, diagrams, and charts are provided on request. It is the user's resp...

19 Hum and Noise: Better than 40 dB Frequency Tolerance: ±0.002% Modulation Percentage (Peak): 100% Spurious Rejection: -70 dB Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced RECEIVERSensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: 0.5 µV Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV Squelch Threshold: 0.5 µV Antenna Impedance: 50 oh...

20 not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product. stAtement oF remeDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its opti...

21 rADIo CoDe DeFInItIons The following list contains common “10-Codes” used by CB radio operators for faster communication and better understanding. Code Meaning Code Meaning 10-1 Received poorly 10-34 Trouble at this station 10-2 Receiving well 10-35 Confidential information 10-3 Stop transmitting...