Uniden Bearcat 980 CB Radio with Upper and Lower Side Band

The Uniden Bearcat 980 is the only current Uniden CB radio with SSB operation. It features a large, easy to read illuminated control panel for easy use in all lighting conditions and comes with a newly designed microphone with a ergonomic pistol grip. This is a great looking radio. I'm a big fan of the digital controls and displays on the newer radios coming out. This one is no exception. I noticed right away the controls feel more solid than some others, namely the Cobra 29LX. The 6 pin microphone plug was a little off putting until I found the 4 pin to 6 pin adapter in the box. Good move by Uniden there. One feature that popped out at me was the channel scan. Probably not that exciting for most people, but I do get a lot of requests for a CB radio with that feature and not many of them have it.

Uniden Bearcat BC980 Features:

• 40 Channel operation
• Dynamic squelch control
• Mic gain HI/LO button
• RF gain control
• Frequency Counter
• Noise canceling mic with extra long cord
• 4-6 pin adapter available
• Channel indicator
• Instant channel 9/19
• PA/CB switch
• Large digital S/RF/CAL/SWR meter
• Backlit control knobs/buttons
• Local/DX
• SSB USB/LSB
• Delta tune
• Radio diagnostics
• ANL/Noise Blanking
• 7 color display options
• Easy to read laser etched keys
• Enhanced graphics
• Variable talk back
• Dimmer switch day/night
• NOAA weather channels
• Memory Scan
• Antenna/RF/Voltage indicator
• Wireless mic compatible

What is in the box:

• Uniden Bearcat BC980 SSB CB Radio
• 6 pin CB Microphone
• 4 pin to 6 pin Microphone adapter
• Power cord
• Mounting bracket and hardware
• Microphone hanger

Installation notes

• Size: 2.25" H x 7.25" W x 7.5" D (without knobs and jacks)
• This is a standard sized radio. It will install without difficulty in most vehicles that have some room.
• The power cord for this radio is detachable for easy routing.
• This CB radio includes a mounting bracket with two 5mm thumb screws for mounting.

Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) for the BC980SSB:
Check and calibrate the SWR to ensure your antenna system is properlytuned.1. Connect the antenna.2. Turn Channel Selector to set the channel.3. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR to CAL. Press and hold the PTT button androtate the control knob until the bar meter aligns with CAL.4. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR to SWR. Transmit and note the SWR reading.If the SWR reading is greater than 1.5, adjust the antenna lengthand recheck.5. Repeat step 4 until you achieve the best SWR readings.