What to do if my Uniden BEARCAT 980 has no reception?
If your Uniden Radio has no reception, verify the microphone connection, ensure the CB/PA switch is set to CB, check the VOLUME and SQUELCH settings, inspect the antenna and its connection, and adjust the RF Gain.
Why does my Uniden BEARCAT 980 have no transmission?
If your Uniden Radio has no transmission, ensure the CB/PA switch is set to CB. Check the microphone connection and adjust the MIC Gain.
Why does my Uniden Radio have poor reception?
If your Uniden Radio has poor reception, check the VOLUME and SQUELCH levels. Ensure that the antenna SWR is normal and adjust the RF Gain.
How to fix low transmission on Uniden BEARCAT 980?
To fix low transmission on your Uniden Radio, adjust the MIC Gain.
What to do if my Uniden BEARCAT 980 Radio unit does not power up?
If your Uniden Radio unit does not power up, check the power cord connections, inspect the fuse, and verify the vehicle's electrical system.
What to do if my Uniden BEARCAT 980 battery power check returned FAILLO FAILHI or .?
If the Uniden Radio battery power check returns FAILLO FAILHI, ensure the power wires have a solid connection. Check the battery charge, as it needs to be fully charged; lower voltage will cause a failure. Also, check the alternator.
What to do if my Uniden Radio RF power diagnosis check FAIL returned .?
If the Uniden Radio's RF power diagnosis check returns FAIL, ensure the antenna ground is good. Check for any damage to your antenna and make sure the antenna connection on the back of the radio is tight.
What to do if my Uniden Radio FAIL Antenna check returned .?
If the Uniden Radio FAIL Antenna check returned, make sure your antenna ground is good. Check for damage to the antenna. Check the SWRs at a CB shop. High SWRs will damage the radio.
General| Radio type | Personal |
|---|---|
| Tuner type | Digital |
| PLL synthesizer | - |
| Supported radio bands | AM |
| Preset stations quantity | 40 |
| RMS rated power | - W |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 0 |
| MP3 playback | No |
| Product color | Black |
| Volume control | Rotary |
| Apple docking compatibility | Not supported |
| Power consumption (typical) | 4 W |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 101 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 381 mm |
| Height | 228 mm |
| Weight | 2041 g |
Details Volume, Squelch, Channel Selector, Channel Display, and S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter.
Explains Talkback, RF Gain, MIC Gain, S/RF/CAL/SWR, and CB/PA buttons.
Explains MEM/SCAN and 9/19/NORM button functions for scanning and mode switching.
Covers Frequency Display, ANL/NB, AM/USB/LSB, and Clarifier functions.
Guides on selecting a location and mounting the transceiver and microphone bracket.
Outlines basic operation like setting volume, channel, ANL/NB, and squelch.
Describes using Weather Mode, selecting channels, and Weather Alert functionality.
Explains saving, scanning, listening, and clearing channels in memory.
Explains performing Battery, Antenna Mismatch, and RF Power checks.
Provides a table of common issues and suggested fixes for the radio.
Covers issues with unit performance, battery checks, and antenna/RF power failures.
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