FCC ID: AMWUT563 AM 4W, SSB 12WPEP Mobile CB with WX.

980 SSB Owners Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT563ZZZ(0) CONTENTS SAFETY NOTICE .......................................................................... 4 UNPACKING ................................................................................ 4 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 5 EMERGENCY OPERATION ......................................................... 5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .................................................... 6 INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 9 MOBILE INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 9 Mobile Antenna ........................................................................................... 9 Connecting the Power Cords ...................................................................... 9 Ground Information ................................................................................. 10 INSTALL 6-PIN TO 4-PIN ADAPTER ........................................................... 10 MARINE INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 10 USING YOUR BEARCAT 980 SSB ............................................. 11 CB MODE ...................................................................................................... 11 BASIC SETTINGS......................................................................................... 11 ALL CHANNEL SCAN ................................................................................... 11 WEATHER MODE (WX MODE) .................................................................... 12 Set Weather Alert Mode ............................................................................ 13 MEMORY Mode .......................................................................................... 13 Save Channels Into Memory ..................................................................... 13 Scan Channels in Memory ........................................................................ 13 Listen to Channels in Memory .................................................................. 13 Clear Channels from Memory ................................................................... 13 MENUS ......................................................................................................... 13 Select Display Mode (Day/Night) ............................................................. 14 Select Backlight Color ............................................................................... 14 Set LCD Contrast ....................................................................................... 15 Set Brightness ........................................................................................... 15 Diagnostic Menus ..................................................................................... 15 Battery Check ............................................................................................ 15 Antenna Mismatch Check ......................................................................... 16 RF Power Check ......................................................................................... 16 EXIT Menu .................................................................................................. 16 S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter ................................................................................ 17 Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) ..................................................... 17 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................. 17 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 17 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 18 SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER ........................................... 19 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 19 TWO-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY ...................................... 21 RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS ..................................................... 23 Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.. SAFETY NOTICE The antenna used for this radio must be properly installed and maintained and must provide a separation distance of at least 34 cm

(13.4 Inches) from all persons and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Never transmit if any person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna. Note that Uniden does not specify or supply any antenna with this transceiver. While a 0 dBi gain antenna is normal for a typical installation, the above limit applies to any antenna with up to 3 dBi gain. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lappareil est conforme aux normes dIndustrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer dinterfrences et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les interfrences, incluant celles pouvant nuire son fonctionnement normal. Changes or modifications to this product or use of accessories not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as provided in the Uniden Owners Manual could void your authority to operate this product. A complete Owners Manual in French can be downloaded from http://

www.uniden.com/. UNPACKING Your Bearcat 980 SSB contains the following:

Bearcat 980 SSB CB 2-way mobile radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Kit E-4 DC Power Cord 6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter Owners Manual Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules) If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. DESCRIPTION Your Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB represents the highest quality communications device designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service. It will operate on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Citizens Band Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Any adjustments or alterations which would alter the performance of the transceivers original FCC type acceptance, or which would change the frequency determining method, are strictly prohibited. Replacement or substitution of crystal, transistors, ICs, regulator diodes, or any other part of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Uniden, may cause violations of the technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in violation of type acceptance requirements in Part 2 of the rules. EMERGENCY OPERATION 1. Press 9/19/NORM or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9. 2. Press PTT on the microphone and speak clearly. 3. If there is no response, select an active channel and ask that party to relay your emergency broadcast on Channel 9. All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication. The FCC reserves Channel 9 for emergencies involving the immediate safety of individuals or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to a motorist. This is an FCC rule and applies to all CB radio operators. E-5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 98 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. Volume Control knob with Power On/Off. Turn the knob clockwise until it clicks to turn power on. Continue turning the knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn the Volume Control knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume or until it clicks to turn power off. 2. SQUELCH knob: Reduces background noise when there is no incoming signal. and SWR reading. 3. S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter: Displays Receive signal strength, RF Power, 4. Channel Number display. 5. Operation buttons and associated LEDs:

Talkback: Talkback lets you monitor yourself when transmitting. Press Talkback to activate the function (LED = on). With Talkback active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust the talkback volume with the Channel Selector knob. (Levels 00 - 15). The LED will stay on for 5 seconds after you release the PTT button. RF Gain: Adjusts receive signal sensitivity. With RF Gain active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust the gain levels with the Channel Selector knob. (Levels 00 - 05). The LED will stay on for 5 seconds after adjusted. MIC Gain: Adjusts microphone gain. Delivers up to 100%

modulation. With MIC Gain active, press and hold the PTT button and adjust the gain levels with the Channel Selector E-6 knob. (Levels 00 - 04). The LED will stay on for 5 seconds after you release the PTT button. Weather: Press to toggle between Weather and CB channels. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the 7 weather channels. (LED off = CB channels; LED on = Weather channels). Press and hold to turn Weather Alert on and off. ALERT displays. 6. Channel Selector/MENU/OK. Press the inner MENU/OK button to select a menu option or other selection. Turn the outer Channel Selector knob to:

Select channels. Select Night or Day Modes. Press MEM/SCAN to set up your preferred day and night mode settings. Select menu modes. Change scan resume direction (up or down). Control Talkback volume. Control RF gain. Control Mic gain level. All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication. The FCC reserves Channel 9 for emergencies involving the immediate safety of individuals or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to a motorist. This is an FCC rule and applies to all CB operators. 7. Microphone socket. 8. 9. S/RF/CAL/SWR: Press to check RF signal strength, calibration, and Indicators turn on when the function is turned on. SWR reading. 10. CB/PA: Selects CB (Citizens Band) or PA (Public Address). Do not use the PA function unless an external speaker is connected. 11. MEM/SCAN: Press to start or stop scanning modes [All Channel Scan (see page 11) and Memory Scan (see page 12)]. Press and hold to set or clear channel memory while in Memory mode. 12. 9/19/NORM: Press to switch between emergency channel 9, channel 19, and standard CB channels. 13. Frequency Display: Displays the MHz of the selected channel. Also E-7 displays menu options. 14. ANL/NB: Provides 3-way control of ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) or NB (Noise Blanker) features ANL on, NB on, or both ANL and NB on or off. ANL reduces external noise. NB reduces interference from vehicle ignition systems. Press and hold for one second to turn key beep tone on and off. 15. AM/USB/LSB: Three-way switch to select AM, USB or LSB operation. 16. Clarifier: 1.5 kHz. Adjust Receive Frequency without changing the transmitter frequency (Fine and Course adjustment). 17 18 19 22 20 21 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: Connects 8 4W speaker to remotely monitor receiver. When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is off. 20. POWER +12 VDC: Connects DC power to transceiver. 21. FUSE 6A: Provides circuit protection to transceiver. Inline replaceable. 22. PTT: Push-to-Talk. Push microphone button. E-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. Install bracket with self-tapping screws provided. 2. 3. Connect the power cords (see below). 4. Attach the microphone bracket to side of the radio or car dash. 5. Attach radio to bracket. Mobile Antenna Because the maximum power output of the transmitter is limited by the FCC, the quality of your antenna is very important. To achieve the maximum transmission distance, Uniden strongly recommends that you install only a high quality antenna. You have just purchased a superior transceiver; don't diminish its performance by installing an inferior antenna. Only a properly matched antenna system will allow maximum power transfer from the 50-ohm transmission line to the radiating element. Your Uniden dealer is qualified to help you select the proper antenna for your requirements. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile installation. A short loaded whip antenna is easier to install on an automobile, but its efficiency is less than that of a full quarter-wave whip antenna. Connecting the Power Cords Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to the Ignition Switch Accessory Terminal. This way, the transceiver is automatically turned off when the ignition switch is turned off. E-9 As an alternative, the power cord may be connected to an available terminal on the fuse block or to a point in the wiring harness. However, 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 terminal is usually connected to the vehicle motor block. Connect the red DC power cord from the transceiver to the positive (+) battery terminal 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 980 SSB is pre-configured for Unidens new 6-pin wireless, noise-cancelling technology, available in 2012. Your Bearcat 980 SSB comes with an adapter to connect the radios 6-pin microphone jack to an aftermarket 4-pin microphone. 1. Insert the 6-pin side of the adapter into the Bearcat 980 SSB 6-pin microphone jack connection. 2. Plug a 4-pin microphone connector into the 4-pin side of the adapter. MARINE INSTALLATION Consult your dealer for information regarding marine installation. It is important to adequately ground the system and to prevent electrolysis between the fittings in the hull and the water. E-10 USING YOUR BEARCAT 980 SSB 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 or NB or both). 4. Adjust Squelch. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to receive strong signals. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. All get through noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. Only clearer signals get through. Set SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal. 5. Press RF Gain to set RF gain. 6. Press MIC Gain then press PTT and turn the main control to adjust microphone sensitivity, up to 100% modulation between 0 - 15. 7. Set Backlight color (see page 14). 8. Set LCD Contrast (see page 15). 9. Set Brightness (see page 15). ALL CHANNEL SCAN When All Channel Scan is on, the radio scans channels until it receives a signal. It moves to the next channel if it receives no signal after 3 seconds. 1. Press MEM/SCAN twice if in CB mode (once if in MEM mode). SCAN displays. 2. The radio begins scanning upward through the channels. To skip the channel the radio has stopped on, turn Channel E-11 Selector clockwise to move to the next channel or counter-

clockwise to move to the previous channel. The radio continues scanning in the selected direction. To change to Memory Channel Scan mode, press MEM/SCAN while in All Channel Scan mode (see page 10). 3. To exit All Channel Scan mode, press PTT, 9/19/NORM, WEATHER, or CB/PA. WEATHER MODE (WX MODE) Your radio combines a CB radio with a Weather radio and a Weather Alert system. The Weather Alert system sounds a 7-second signal in the event of severe weather when in CB mode. The Weather radio continually broadcasts weather conditions when you are in Weather mode. 1. Press WEATHER. Your radio is now in Weather radio mode. 2. Select 1 of 7 weather channels using Channel Selector. You cannot change ANL or NB settings while in WX mode. The radio will sound an alert tone. 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 the menu op-

tions until WXSCAN displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. ON displays. 4. Press MENU/OK to set Weather Scan mode to ON or turn the selec-

tion knob until OFF displays and then press MENU/OK to set it. WXSCAN displays again. If Weather Scan is ON when you turn off the radio, it remains ON. E-12 Left at these settings (WX mode, WX Scan), you will hear only weather broadcasts and Weather Alert signals. To use your CB radio normally while monitoring weather alerts, press WEATHER again. 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. WX ALERT displays. MEMORY MODE You can store channels into memory and then scan only those channels. Save Channels Into Memory 1. Tune to a channel in CB mode. 2. Press and hold MEM/SCAN until SAVE appears (about 2 seconds). 3. Release MEM/SCAN. 4. The radio stays on the saved channel. Scan Channels in Memory 1. From All Channel Scan mode (see page 11), press MEM/SCAN until MEM and SCAN display; 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. Turn the Channel Selector knob to hear the channels you saved. Clear Channels from Memory 1. 2. Press and hold MEM/SCAN until CLEAR displays. 3. Release MEM/SCAN. The radio plays the next channel in memory. In MEM mode, select a channel. E-13 MENUS Access menus by pressing MENU/OK. The first menu selection is Day or Night setting. Turn the Channel Selector knob to change the Day or Night setting. Press MENU/OK again for:

Day/Night - display intensity COLOR - Backlight color CONT - LCD Contrast BRIGHT - Brightness WXSCAN - Weather Scan mode DIAG - Diagnostics Battery Check Antenna Mismatch Check RF Power Check Exit Select Display Mode (Day/Night) 1. Press MENU/OK to access Day or Night selection. 2. Select Day or Night mode setting. 3. Press MENU/OK to activate your selection. Select Backlight Color 1. Press MENU/OK to select Day or Night setting and then press MENU/OK again to activate your selection. 2. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. Turn Channel Selector until COLOR displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. Turn Channel Selector until DAY displays. 4. Press MENU/OK. DAY blinks. 5. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the available backlight colors or off (none). The selection number for that color displays in that color. The available colors are:

Option No:

0 1 Color None (Off) Blue E-14 Option No:

4 5 Color Red Magenta Option No:

2 3 Color Green Cyan Option No:

6 7 Color Yellow White 6. Press MENU/OK to select a color. COLOR displays. 7. Repeat these procedures to set the NIGHT backlight color. 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/OK to select the one you want. CONT displays again. 6. Repeat these procedures to set the NIGHT contrast level. Set Brightness 1. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. Turn Channel Selector until BRIGHT displays. 2. Press MENU/OK. DAY displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. DAY blinks. 4. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the brightness options.

(Lowest = 00; Highest = 15) 5. Press MENU/OK to select the one you want. BRIGHT displays again. 6. Repeat these procedures to set the NIGHT brightness level. Diagnostic Menus 1. Press MENU/OK to activate the menus. 2. Turn Channel Selector until DIAG displays. 3. Press MENU/OK to enter the DIAG level. From the DIAG level, you can check battery power levels, antenna mismatch and RF power levels. E-15 Battery Check Check the DC power levels if you feel your radio is not performing properly. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; VOLT displays. 2. Press MENU/OK; the battery voltage displays for 2 seconds and then the battery voltage condition displays:

PASS - Voltage is good. FAILLO - Voltage is too low. 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 displays. 4. Press and hold PTT. The Antenna Mismatch condition, PASS or 5. Release PTT and press MENU/OK to return to the DIAG level. FAIL, displays. RF Power Check RF alerts indicate that the transmission levels are not acceptable. 1. Once DIAG displays, press MENU/OK; VOLT displays. 2. Turn Channel Selector until RF OUT displays. 3. Press MENU/OK. GO PTT displays. 4. Press and hold PTT. The RF power condition, PASS or FAIL, displays. (If FAIL displays, see the Troubleshooting section, page 18.) 5. Release PTT: GO PTT displays. 6. Press MENU/OK to return to the DIAG level. EXIT Menu Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR, CONT, BRIGHT, WXSCAN, and DIAG). From this level, turn Channel Selector until EXIT E-16 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 signal strength and output power as you use your Bearcat 980 SSB. The 12-column LCD display (refer to item number 3 on page 6) displays this data. Press and hold PTT on the microphone to see the RF output power levels. Release PTT to see incoming signal strength. Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) Check and calibrate the SWR to ensure your antenna system is properly tuned. 1. Connect the antenna. 2. Turn Channel Selector to set the channel. 3. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR until CAL displays. 4. Press and hold PTT, then rotate the Channel Selector until the bar graph meter is at the CAL point. 5. Press PTT and note the SWR reading. If the reading is > 1.5, follow your antennas instructons to adjust the antenna length. Then, repeat this step. Inspect antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks in shielding. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Every six months:

1. Check the SWR. 2. Be sure all electrical connections are tight. 3. 4. Be sure all screws and mounting hardware are tight. 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. E-17 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 Unit does not power up No reception Poor Reception No Transmission Low Transmission Using MEM/SCAN does not access channels in memory Unit does not work as well as previously. Battery power check returned FAILLO or FAILHI. Suggestion Check power cord connections. Check fuse. Check vehicle electrical system. Check microphone connection. Set CB/PA to CB. Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Check antenna. Check antenna connection. Adjust RF Gain. Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Be sure antenna SWR is normal. Adjust RF Gain. Set CB/PA switch to CB. Check microphone connection. Adjust MIC Gain. Adjust MIC Gain. Verify that there are channels saved into memory. Turn the power off then back on. The channels will reset. Make sure your power wires have a good connection. Check your battery charge; it needs to be fully charged. Lower voltage will cause a failure. Check your alternator. E-18 Problem Antenna check returned FAIL. RF power diagnosis check returned FAIL. Suggestion 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. Make sure your antenna ground is good. Check for damage to your antenna. Check the antenna connection on the back of the radio. Be sure it is tight. 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 responsibility to see that this radio is operating at all times in accordance with the FCC Citizens Radio Service regulations. We highly recommend that you consult a qualified radio/telephone technician for servicing and aligning this CB radio product. When ordering parts, be sure to specify the correct model number and serial number of the unit. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Channel:

Frequency Range:

Emission Frequency Control:

Antenna Impedance:

Power Input:

Current Drain TX:

40 AM/USB/LSB CB : 26.965 - 27.405 MHz WX : 162.400 - 162.550 MHz Emission AM/USB/LSB PLL Synthesizer 50 ohms 13.8VDC AM full modulation 2.2A (max.) SSB full power output 4A (max.) E-19 RX:

Operating Temperature:

Accessories:

Size (W x D x H):

Weight:

At no signal: 650 mA

-22F to 140F (-30C to 60C) DC Power Cord Noise Cancelling Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket 7.25 in. x 7.5 in. x 2.25 in.

(without knobs and jacks)

(184.149 mm x 190.50 mm x 57.15 mm) 2.2 Pounds TRANSMITTER Output Power:

Hum and Noise:

Frequency Tolerance:

Modulation Percentage (Peak):

Spurious Rejection:

Output Impedance:

Unwanted Sideband AM: 4 watts; USB/LSB 12 W PEP SSB Better than 40 dB 0.002%

100%

-70 dB 50 ohm, unbalanced

-55 db RECEIVER Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N:

Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output:

Squelch Threshold:

Antenna Impedance:

Squelch Tight:

Signal Meter S-9:

Audio Output Power (max.):

Audio Output (10% Distortion):

Clarifier Range Adjacent Channel Rejection:

Image Rejection:

Internal Speaker Impedance:

External Speaker Impedance:

AM: 0.5 V; USB/LSB: 0.25 V 0.5 V 0.5 V 50 ohms 1000 V 100 V 3 watts 2.5 watts 1.5 kHz 60 dB 80 dB 16 ohms 8 ohms Output Power at 10% Distortion:

2.5 watts PUBLIC ADDRESS Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice. E-20 TWO-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for two years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect two years after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owners 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 option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owners 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 with the Product. Include evidence of original E-21 purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Service 743 Henrietta Creek Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262

(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday E-22 RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS The following list contains common 10-Codes used by CB radio operators for faster communication and better understanding. Code Meaning 10-1 10-2 Received poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK, message received Relay message Busy, stand by Code Meaning 10-34 10-35 Trouble at this station Confidential informa-

tion Correct time is 10-36 10-37 Wrecker needed at 10-38 10-39 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 10-11 Out of service, leaving air In service, subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed, standing by Talking too rapidly 10-41 10-42 10-43 10-44 10-45 Visitors present 10-12 10-13 Advise Weather/ Road con-

ditions 10-16 Make pickup at 10-17 Urgent business 10-18 Anything for us?

10-19 Nothing for you, return to base 10-20 My location is 10-21 Call by telephone 10-22 Report in person to 10-23 Stand by 10-62 10-63 10-64 10-65 10-67 10-70 10-71 10-77 E-23 10-50 10-60 What is next message Ambulance needed at Your message is deliv-

ered Please turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at I have a message for you All units within range please report Break channel number Unable to copy, use phone Net directed to Net clear Awaiting your next message/assignment All units comply Fire at Proceed with transmis-

sion in sequence Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for My telephone number is My address is Talk closer to micro-

phone Check my frequency on this channel Please give me a long count Mission completed, all units secure Police needed at Code Meaning 10-24 Completed last assignment 10-81 10-82 10-25 Can you contact 10-26 Disregard last information 10-84 Code Meaning 10-27 10-28 I am moving to channel Identify your station 10-29 Time is up for contact 10-85 10-91 10-93 10-30 Does not conform to FCC 10-94 rules I will give you a radio check 10-99 10-32 10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC 10-200 E-24 CONTENU AVIS DE SCURIT ..........................................................................................................2 DBALLAGE.....................................................................................................................2 DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................3 FONCTIONNEMENT DURGENCE .................................................................................3 COMMANDES ET FONCTIONS .......................................................................................4 INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................7 INSTALLATION MOBILE ............................................................................................. 7 Antenne mobile ........................................................................................................ 7 Branchement des cordons dalimentation .............................................................. 7 Information relative la mise la masse ............................................................... 8 INSTALLATION DE LADAPTATEUR 6 BROCHES 4 BROCHES .............................. 8 UTILISER VOTRE RADIO CB BEARCAT 980 SSB ............................................................9 MODE CB ..................................................................................................................... 9 RGLAGES DE BASE ................................................................................................... 9 BALAYAGE DE TOUS LES CANAUX ............................................................................ 9 MODE MTOROLOGIQUE (WX MODE) ................................................................. 10 Rglage du mode de balayage des canaux mtorologiques .............................. 10 Rglage du mode dalerte mtorologique ........................................................... 11 MODE DE LA MMOIRE........................................................................................... 11 Programmer des canaux en mmoire .................................................................... 11 Effectuer un balayage des canaux en mmoire ..................................................... 11 couter un canal en mmoire................................................................................. 12 Effacer les canaux en mmoire .............................................................................. 12 MENUS ........................................................................................................................ 12 Slectionner le mode daffichage (Day/Night) ...................................................... 12 Slectionner une couleur du rtroclairage .......................................................... 13 Rglage du contraste ACL ...................................................................................... 14 Rglage de la luminosit ........................................................................................ 14 Menus de diagnostique .......................................................................................... 14 Vrification de lantenne ........................................................................................ 15 Vrification du niveau dalimentation RF .............................................................. 15 Menu quitter ........................................................................................................... 15 AUTRES CARACTRISTIQUES .................................................................................. 16 Compteur S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter ............................................................................ 16 Calibration des ondes stationnaires SWR ............................................................. 16 ENTRETIEN PRVENTIF ...............................................................................................16 ENTRETIEN ...................................................................................................................17 DPANNAGE ................................................................................................................17 ENTRETIEN DE LMETTEUR-RCEPTEUR .................................................................18 SPCIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................19 GARANTIE PROLONGE DE DEUX ANS .....................................................................20 DFINITIONS DES CODES RADIO ...............................................................................22 Uniden est une marque de commerce de Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat est une marque de commerce de Uniden America Corporation. Les caractristiques, spcifications et disponibilits des accessoires optionnels peuvent changer sans pravis. AVIS DE SCURIT Lantenne utilise conjointement avec cette radio doit tre installe convenablement et faire lobjet dun entretien adquat; de plus, une distance minimum de 34 cm (13,4 po) doit sparer celle-ci des personnes. Lantenne ne doit pas tre installe ni utilise de concert avec toute autre antenne ou tout autre transmetteur. Ne transmettez pas si des personnes se trouvent une distance infrieure celle prcise par les spcifications de lantenne. Veuillez noter quUniden ne fournit pas et ne prcise pas lutilisation dun type dantenne en particulier avec cet metteur-rcepteur. Bien quil soit normal dinstaller une antenne avec un gain de 0 dBi pour une installation type, la restriction ci-dessus sapplique toute antenne dote dun gain maximum de 3 dBi. Cet appareil est conforme la norme dIndustrie Canada exempt de licence RSS (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer dinterfrences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de lappareil. Tous les changements apports cet appareil, sils ne sont pas expressment approuvs par Uniden ou toute utilisation de celui-ci dune autre manire que celle dcrite dans ce guide peut annuler votre autorisation de le faire fonctionner. DBALLAGE Dballez la radio CB Bearcat 980 SSB dlicatement et vrifiez le contenu avec la liste ci-dessous:

Radio CB Bearcat 980 SSB Microphone Trousse de fixation Cordon dalimentation CA Adaptateur pour microphone 6 broches 4 broches Guide dutilisation Rglements 95, section D de la FCC F-2 Si un article est manquant ou est endommag, veuillez contacter le magasin o vous lavez achet. DESCRIPTION Votre radio CB Bearcat 980 SSB dUniden reprsente la meilleure qualit de dispositifs de communication des services radio de la bande publique. Il fonctionne sur nimporte quelle des 40 frquences AM autorises par la Commission fdrale des communications (FCC). Les services radio de la bande publique sont sous la juridiction de la Commussion fdrale des communications (FCC). Tout ajustement ou modification qui altrerait la performance originale de lmetteur-rcepteur homologu par la FCC, ou qui changerait la mthode de dtermination des frquences est strictement prohib. Le remplacement ou la substitution des cristaux, transistors, circuits intgrs, diodes rgulatrices ou toute autre pice de nature unique par des pices autres que celles recommandes par Uniden, peut enfreindre la rglementation technique de larticle 95 des rglements de la FCC relativement larticle 2 traitant des exigences de lhomologation des types. FONCTIONNEMENT DURGENCE 1. Appuyez sur 9/19/NORM ou tournez le Slecteur des canaux au 2. Appuyez sur le commutateur PTT du microphone et parlez canal 9. clairement. 3. Sil ny a aucune rponse, slectionnez un canal actif et demandez lautre partie de diffuser votre diffusion durgence sur le canal 9. Tous les canaux, lexception du canal 9, peuvent tre utiliss pour la communication normale. Le canal 9 est rserv par la FCC pour les communications durgence relatives la scurit immdiate des individus ou la protection de la proprit. Le canal 9 peut galement tre utilis pour assister un automobiliste. Ceci est un rglement de la FCC et sapplique tous les oprateurs de radios F-3 COMMANDES ET FONCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 98 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. Commande de volume avec mise en/hors fonction Power On/

Off, tournez le bouton dans le sens horaire afin quil clic pour mettre la radio en fonction. Continuez tourner le bouton dans le sens horaire afin daugmenter le volume. Tournez la Commande de volume dans le sens antihoraire pour diminuer le niveau de volume et jusqu ce que la radio se mette hors fonction. 2. Bouton de SQUELCH (silencieux) : Rduit le bruit de fond lorsquaucun signal entrant nest prsent. 3. S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter (ratio/bruit) : Affiche la puissance du signal envoi/rception et la lecture des ondes stationnaires. 4. Affiche le numro du canal. 5. Touches de fonctionnement :

Talkback : Appuyez pour entendre ce que vous transmettez. Appuyez sur Talkback pour activer la fonction (le voyant DEL

= allum). Lorsque la fonction Talkback est active, maintenez enfonce PTT et rgler le volume laide du Slecteur des canaux. (Niveaux 00 - 15). Le voyant DEL demeurera allum pendant 5 secondes aprs le rglage. MIC Gain : Permet de rgler la sensibilit du microphone. Offre jusqu 100 % de modulation. Lorsque la fonction MIC Gain est active, maintenez enfonce PTT et rglez le gain du microphone en utilisation du Slecteur des canaux. (Niveaux 00 - 04). Le voyant DEL demeurera allum pendant 5 secondes aprs le rglage. Weather : Appuyez une fois pour permuter entre les canaux CB et les canaux mto. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux pour F-4 dfiler travers les 10 canaux mto. (Le voyant DEL teint =

canaux CB; voyant DEL allum = canaux mto). Maintenez enfonc pour mettre lalerte mtorologique en ou hors fonction. ALERT apparatra. 6. Slecteur des canaux/MENU/OK. Slectionne les canaux de rception et de transmission. Appuyez sur le bouton pour slectionner :

Permet la slection des canaux Slectionnez les modes nuit et jour. Utilisez la touche MEM/SCAN afin de rgler le mode jour ou nuit Permet la slection des options du menu Permet de changer la direction du balayage (vers le haut ou le bas) Permet de contrler le volume de la fonction Talkback Permet de contrler le gain RF Permet de contrler le volume de la fonction Mic Gain Tous les canaux, lexception du canal 9, peuvent tre utiliss pour la communication normale. Le canal 9 est rserv par la FCC pour les communications durgence relatives la scurit immdiate des individus ou la protection de la proprit. Le canal 9 peut galement tre utilis pour assister un automobiliste. Ceci est un rglement de la FCC et sapplique tous les oprateurs de radios CB. 7. Prise pour microphone : 6 ples. 8. Les voyants sallument lcran ACL lorsque la fonction correspondante est active. 9. S/RF/CAL/SWR : Appuyez pour vrifier la puissance du canal, la puissance RF, et la lecture des ondes stationnaires. 10. CB/PA: Slectionnez CB (Citizens Band) ou PA (Public Address). Nutilise pas la fonction PA moins quun haut-parleur externe ne soit branch. 11. MEM/SCAN : Le dernier canal slectionn ou permet deffectuer le balayage des canaux (Balayage de tous les canaux et le balayage de la mmoire la page 11). Maintenez enfonc pour dbuter ou arrter le mode de balayage. 12. 9/19/NORM : Appuyez pour permuter entre le canaux durgence 9, le canal 19 et les canaux de bande publique. 13. Affichage de la frquence MHz : Permet dafficher la frquence F-5 MHz du canal slectionn. Permet galement dafficher les options du menu. 14. ANL/NB : Offre un contrle trois voies de la fonction ANL

(rducteur automatique de bruit) La fonction ANL active, on NB active, ou ANL et NB en ou hors fonction. ANL reduit le bruit extrieur et NB rduit les interfrences provenant du systme dignition de votre vhicule. Maintene enfonc pendant une seconde afin dactiver ou de dsactiver la tonalit des touches. 15. AM/USB/LSB : Commutateur trois voies permettant de slectionner le fonctionnement AM, USB ou LSB. 16. Clarifier : 1,5 kHz. Permet de rgler les frquences sans changer la frquence du transmetteur (rglage fin et rapide). 17 18 19 22 20 21 17. Prise de lantenne : Permet de brancher lantenne. 18. PA SP : Permet de brancher un haut-parleur externe optionnel de 8 homs, 4 watts utiliser lors de la diffusion publique. Afin dempcher la rtroaction, loignez le microphone du haut-parleur lorsque vous utilisez la diffusion publique PA des niveaux puissants. 19. EXT. SP : Permet de brancher un haut-parleur externe de 8 , 4 watts pour effectuer le monitorage du rcepteur. Lorsque le haut-parleur externe est branch, le haut-parleur interne sera hors fonction. 20. POWER +12 V CC : Permet de brancher lalimentation CC la radio CB. 21. FUSIBLE 6A : Offre une protection du circuit du transmetteur. Le fusible est remplaable. F-6 22. PTT: Bouton microphone Push-to-Talk. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION MOBILE Dterminez lendroit o vous planifiez installer lmetteur-rcepteur et le microphone avant de dbuter linstallation. 1. Slectionnez lendroit le plus pratique pour le fonctionnement de la radio, tout en vous assurant quelle ninterfrera pas avec le chauffeur ou le passager. Installez le support de fixation laide des vis autotaraudeuse incluses. 2. 3. Branchez les fils (voir ci-dessous). 4. Fixez le support du microphone au ct de la radio ou au tableau de bord de lautomobile. 5. Fixez la radio au support. Antenne mobile Comme la puissance maximum de sortie de lmetteur-rcepteur est dtermine par la FCC, la qualit de votre antenne est trs importante. Afin dobtenir la meilleure distance de transmission, Uniden recommande fortement dinstaller une antenne de qualit. Si vous avez achet un metteur-rcepteur de qualit suprieure, ne diminuez pas la performance en installant une antenne de qualit infrieure. Seul un systme dantenne bien jumel procurera un transfert de puissance maximum depuis la ligne de transmission de 50 ohms jusqu llment rayonnant. Votre marchand Uniden est qualifi pour vous aider choisir la meilleure antenne pour vos besoins. Une antenne fouet peut tre utilise pour les installations automobiles. Une antenne fouet courte charge peut tre plus facile installer dans une automobile, mais son efficacit est moindre quune antenne fouet quart donde pleine grandeur. Branchement des cordons dalimentation Uniden recommande de brancher le cble dalimentation la borne du commutateur dallumage auxiliaire. De cette faon, lmetteur-

F-7 rcepteur est mis hors tension automatiquement lorsque vous arrtez le commutateur dallumage. Comme solution de rechange, vous pouvez raccorder le cordon dalimentation une borne disponible sur la bote fusibles ou un point du cblage. Toutefois, vous devez faire attention de ne pas causer de court-circuit. Dans le doute, communiquez avec votre concessionnaire automobile pour plus de renseignements ce sujet. Information relative la mise la masse Cet metteur-rcepteur peut tre install dans nimporte quel vhicule dot dun systme de mise la masse de 12 volts CC ngatif ou positif. Systme de mise la masse ngatif Avec un systme de mise la masse ngatif, la borne ngative (-) est normalement branche au bloc-moteur du vhicule. OU ROUGE NOIR NOIR ROUGE Au chassis Branchez le cordon dalimentation CC rouge de lmetteur-rcepteur la borne positive (+) ou autre point prative. Ensuite, branchez le cordon dalimentation noir au chssis du vhicule ou la borne ngative (-) de la batterie. INSTALLATION DE LADAPTATEUR 6 BROCHES 4 BROCHES Le Bearcat 980 SSB est prconfigur avec la nouvelle technologie sans fil 6 broches dUniden, disponible en 2012. Votre Bearcat 980 SSB est dot dun adaptateur afin de brancher le microphone de 6 broches de la radio un microphone standard de 4 broches. 1. Insrez lextrmit 6 broches de ladaptateur dans la prise 6 broches du Bearcat 980 SSB. 2. Branchez un connecteur 4 broches dun microphone au ct 4 broches de ladaptateur. INSTALLATION MARITIME Consultez votre marchand pour plus de dtails en rapport avec linstallation maritime. Il est important deffectuer la mise la terre F-8 adquate du systme et dempcher llectrolyse entre les raccords de la coque et leau. UTILISER VOTRE RADIO CB BEARCAT 980 SSB MODE CB Assurez-vous que la source dalimentation, lantenne et le microphone sont branchs correctement avant de continuer. RGLAGES DE BASE 1. Mettez lappareil en fonction. Rglez le volume un niveau confortable. 2. Slectionnez un canal. 3. Rglez les limites des interfrences, tel que dsir (ANL/NB). 4. Ajuster le fonction de suppression du bruit de fond. Tournez le bouton SQUELCH dans le sens horaire, de manire ce quuniquement les signaux puissants soient transmis. Tournez le bouton SQUELCH compltement dans le sens antihoraire jusqu ce vous entendiez un sifflement. Tout passe -

les interfrences, les signaux faibles et les signaux puissants. Tournez le bouton SQUELCH dans le sens horaire jusqu ce que le sifflement cesse. Uniquement les signaux clairs passeront. Rglez le bouton SQUELCH uniquement lorsque la radio ne reoit pas de signaux puissants. 5. Tournez le bouton RF Gain pour rgler la sensibilit RF. 6. Appuyez sur MIC Gain puis appuyez sur PTT pour activer la commande principale et rgler la sensibilit du microphone jusqu 100 % de la modulation entre 0-15. 7. Rglez la couleur du rtroclairage (voir la page 13). 8. Rglez le niveau de contraste de lcran ACL (voir la page 14). 9. Rglez la luminosit (voir la page 14). BALAYAGE DE TOUS LES CANAUX Lorsque la fonction de balage de tous les canaux est active, ra radio effectuera le balayage de tous les canaux, jusqu ce quun signal soit F-9 entendu. Elle se dplacera au canal suivant si aucun signal nest reu aprs 3 secondes. 1. Appuyez deux fois sur MEM/SCAN si vous tes en mode CB (une fois sur vous tes en mode MEM). SCAN apparatra laffichage. 2. La radio commence le balayage vers le haut travers les canaux. Pour sauter le canal sur lequel la radio sest arrte, tournez le Slecteur des canaux dans le sens horaire pour vous dplacer au canal suivant ou dans le sens antihoraire pour vous dplacer au canal prcdent. Pour changer le mode de balayage, appuyez sur MEM/SCAN lorsquen mode de balayage de tous les canaux (voir la page 9). 3. Pour quitter le mode de balayage de tous les canaux, appuyez sur PTT, 9/19/NORM, WEATHER, ou CB/PA. MODE MTOROLOGIQUE (WX MODE) La radio comprend un metteur-rcepteur de la bande publique, une radio mto et un systme dalerte mtorlogique. La radio mto diffuse les conditions mtorologiques en continu. Le systme dalerte mtorologique met un signal de 7 secondes en cas de conditions mtorologiques svres. 1. Appuyez sur WEATHER. Votre radio est maintenant en mode 2. Slectionnez can des sept canaux mtorologique laide du mtorologique. Slecteur des canaux. Vous ne pouvez changer les rglages ANL ou NB en mode WX. La radio mettra une tonalit dalerte. Rglage du mode de balayage des canaux mtorologiques Le mode de balayage des canaux mtorologiques permet la radio de se dplacer au prochain canal mtorologique si aucun signal nest dtect aprs 3 secondes. Vous pouvez activer ON ou dsactiver OFF le mode de balayage mtorologique. 1. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour activer les menus. COLOR apparatra. 2. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux pour dfiler travers les options jusqu ce que WXSCAN apparaisse. F-10 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. ON apparatra. 4. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour activer ou dsactiver le balayage des canaux mtorologiques, jusqu ce que ON apparaisse et appuyez sur MENU/OK pour confirmer le rglage. WXSCAN appratra nouveau. Si le balayage des canaux mtorologiques est activ ON lorsque la radio mise hors fonction, cette fonction demeurera active ON. Si vous laissez la radio ces rglages (mode WX, WX Scan), vous nentendrez que les diffusions mtorologiques et les signaux dalertes mtorologiques. Pour utiliser votre radio CB normalement pendant la surveillance mtorologique, appuyez de nouveau sur WEATHER. Rglage du mode dalerte mtorologique Le mode dalerte mtorologique ne fonctionne quen mode CD; il ne fonctionne pas en mode mtorologique. En mode CB, la radio mettre une tonalit dalerte lorsquelle dtectera une tonalit de 1,024 Hz sur un canal mtorologique. Maintenez la touche WEATHER enfonce pour activer la fonction dalertes mtorologiques. WX ALERT sallumera. MODE DE LA MMOIRE Vous pouvez slectionner les canaux entrer en mmoire afin deffectuer le balayage de ces canaux seulement. Programmer des canaux en mmoire 1. En mode CB, syntonisez un canal. 2. Maintenez MEM/SCAN enfonc, jusqu ce que SAVE apparaisse

(environ 2 secondes). 3. Relchez la touche MEM/SCAN. 4. La radio demeurera sur le canal sauvegard. Effectuer un balayage des canaux en mmoire 1. En mode de balayage de tous les canaux, appuyez sur MEM/

SCAN jusqu ce que MEM et SCAN apparaisse; la radio effectuera le balayage des canax en mmoire seulement. F-11 2. Appuyez de nouveau sur MEM/SCAN pour activer le mode MEMORY ou le dernier canal balay. couter un canal en mmoire 1. Appuyez sur MEM/SCAN jusqu ce que MEM apparaisse. 2. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux et vous entendrez uniquement les canaux en mmoire. Effacer les canaux en mmoire 1. En mode MEMORY, slectionnez un canal. 2. Maintenez la touche MEM/SCAN enfonce, jusqu ce que CLEAR 3. Relchez la touche MEM/SCAN. Le prochain canal en mmoire apparaisse. sera entendu. MENUS Accdez aux menus en appuyant sur MENU/OK. Le premier menu, le menu DAY & NIGHT (nuit et jour) apparatra. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux pour cahnger le menu JOUR et NUIT :

Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour :

DAY/NIGHT - permet de rgler lintensit de laffichage COLOR - Couleur du rtroclairage CONT - Contraste ACL BRIGHT - Luminosit WXSCAN - Mode de balayage des canaux DIAG - Diagnostic Vrification de la pile Antenne mal adapte Vrification de lalimentation RF Exit (quitter) Slectionner le mode daffichage (Day/Night) 1. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour accder au menu Day (jour) ou Night (nuit). 2. Slectionnez le mode Day (jour) ou Night (nuit). F-12 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour activer votre slection. Slectionner une couleur du rtroclairage 1. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour slectionner Day (jour) ou Night

(nuit) et appuyez de nouveau sur MENU/OK pour activer votre slection. 2. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que COLOR apparaisse. 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que DAY apparaisse. 4. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. DAY clignotera. 5. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux pour dfiler travers les options de rtroclairage disponibles ou la mise hors fonction (aucune). Le chiffre correspondant aux couleurs, sont affiches comme suit :

No option :

Couleur No option :

0 1 2 3 Aucune (Off) Bleu Vert Cyan 4 5 6 7 Couleur Rouge Magenta Jaune Blanc 6. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour slectionner cette couleur. COLOR apparatra. 7. Rptez cette procdure pour le rtroclairage de la NUIT. F-13 Rglage du contraste ACL 1. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour activer les menus. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que CONT apparaisse. 2. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. Tournez Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que DAY apparaisse. 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. DAY clignotera. 4. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux pour dfiler travers les options du contraste. (Le plus faible = 00; le plus puissant = 15) 5. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour slectionner le niveau dsir. CONT apparatra nouveau. 6. Rptez ces tapes pour rgler le niveau de contraste de la NUIT. Rglage de la luminosit 1. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour activer les menus. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que BRIGHT apparaisse. 2. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. DAY appratra. 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. DAY clignotera. 4. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux pour dfier travers les options de luminosit. (Le plus faible = 00; le plus puissant = 15) 5. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour slectionner le niveau de luminosit dsir. BRIGHT apparatra nouveau. 6. Rptez ces tapes pour rgler le niveau de luminosit de la NUIT. Menus de diagnostique 1. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour activer les menus. 2. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que DIAG apparaisse. 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour accder au niveau DIAG. Au menu DIAG, vous pouvez vrifier le niveau des piles, les niveaux de puissance RF et si lantenne est mal adapte. Vrification des piles Vrifiez le niveau dalimentation CC si vous croyez que votre radio ne fonctionne pas correctement. F-14 1. Lorsque DIAG apparat, appuyez sur MENU/OK; VOLT apparatra. 2. Appuyez sur MENU/OK; le niveau de tension des piles apparatra pendant 2 secondes et le niveau des piles apparatra comme suit :

PASS - La tension est bonne. FAILLO - La tension est trop faible. FAILHI - La tension est trop faible. 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour retourner au niveau DIAG. Vrification de lantenne Une indication dantenne mal adapte signifie que la qualit pourrat tre affetce. 1. Lorsque DIAG apparat, appuyez sur MENU/OK; VOLT apparatra. 2. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que ANT apparaisse. 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. GO PTT appratra. 4. Maintenez PTT enfonc. Les options dantenne mal adpate suivantes, PASS ou FAIL, apparatront. 5. Relchez la touche PTT et appuyez sur MENU/OK pour retourner au niveau DIAG. Vrification du niveau dalimentation RF Les alertes RF indiquent que le niveau de transmission nest pas acceptable. 1. Lorsque DIAG apparat, appuyez sur MENU/OK; VOLT apparatra. 2. Tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que RF OUT apparatra. 3. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. GO PTT apparatra. 4. Maintenez enfonc PTT. Le niveau RF, PASS ou FAIL, apparatra. (Si FAIL apparat, consultez la section Dpannage de la page 17.) 5. Relchez PTT: GO PTT apparatra. 6. Appuyez sur MENU/OK pour retourner au niveau DIAG. Menu quitter Pour quitter les menus partir du premier niveaux de menus (COULEUR, CONT, BRIGHT, WXSCAN et DIAG). ce niveau, tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que EXIT apparaisse. Appuyez sur MENU/OK. La radio retournera au dernier mode de fonctionnement. F-15 AUTRES CARACTRISTIQUES Compteur S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter Vous pouvez vrifier la force du signal entrant et sortant pendant lutilisation de la radio Bearcat 980 SSB. Lcran ACL 12 colonnes

(consultez larticle 3 de la page 4) affichera ces donnes. Maintenez le bouton PTT du microphone enfonc pour afficher le niveau de puissance de sortie. Relchez le bouton PTT pour connatre le niveau de puissance du signal entrant. Calibration des ondes stationnaires SWR Vrifiez la calibration des ondes stationnaires SWR afin de vous assurer dutiliser le niveau de puissance adhquat. 1. Appuyez sur S/RF/CAL/SWR jusqu ce que CAL. 2. Appuyez et maintenez enfonce la touche PTT, et tournez le Slecteur des canaux jusqu ce que la barre se trouve au point CAL. 3. Appuyez sur S/RF/CAL/SWR jusqu ce que lcran ACL affiche SWR. 4. Appuyez sur la touche PTT et prenez en note la lecture SWR. Si la lecture est >1.5, vrifiez les instructions relatives lantenne afin de rgler la longueur de lantenne. Ensuite, rptez cette tape. ENTRETIEN PRVENTIF Tous les six mois :

1. Vrifiez le ratio dondes stationnaires (SWR). 2. Assurez-vous que toutes les connexions lectriques sont serres. 3. Inspectez le cble coaxial de lantenne pour lusure ou les bris dans la gaine. 4. Assurez-vous que toutes les vis et la quincaillerie de fixation sont serres. F-16 ENTRETIEN La radio Bearcat 980 SSB est conue pour vous offrir des annes dutilisation sans problme. Aucune pice ne pouvant tre rpare par lutilisateur ne se trouve lintrieur. lexception du fusible et du cordon dalimentation CA, aucun entretien nest ncessaire. Pour remplacer un fusible :

1. Appuyez sur les extrmits du capuchon. Dvissez pour louvrir. Sparez dlicatement les deux parties. 2. Retirez le fusible et inspectez-le. Sil est brl, remplacez-le avec un fusible de 6 ampres de mme type. Utilisez un fusible spcifi pour votre radio Bearcat 980 SSB. Sinon, la garantie sera annule. DPANNAGE Si le systme ne fonctionne pas correctement, veuillez procder aux suggestions ci-dessous :

Problme Lunit ne se met pas en fonction Vrifiez la connexion du cordon Suggestion Aucune rception Rception faible Aucune transmission Transmission faible dalimentation. Vrifiez le fusible. Vrifiez le systme lectrique du vhicule. Vrifiez la connexion du microphone. Rglez CB/PA CB. Vfifiez le VOLUME et la fonction SQUELCH. Vrifiez lantenne. Vrifiez le raccord de lantenne. Rglez la fonction RF Gain. Vfifiez le VOLUME et la fonction SQUELCH. Assurez-vous que le signal SWR est normal. Rglez la fonction RF Gain. Rglez le commutateur CB/PA CB. Vrifiez la connexion du microphone. Rglez la fonction MIC Gain. Rglez la fonction MIC Gain. F-17 Problme Lutilisation de la touche MEM/

SCAN ne permet pas daccder aux canaux en mmoire Lunit ne fonctionne pas aussi bien quau paravant. La vrification de la puissance des piles affiche FAILLO ou FAILHI. La vrification de lantenne affiche FAIL. Suggestion Vrifiez que des canaux sont sauvegards en mmoire. Mettez lappareil hors fonction et en fonction. Les canaux seront rinitialiss. Assurez-vous que les fils soient bien branchs. Assurez-vous que le bloc-piles se recharge;

celui-ci doit tre pleinement charg. Une charge faible pourrait afficher un problme. Vrifiez votre alternateur. Assurez-vous que lantenne est correctement mise la terre. Vrifiez si lantenne est endommage. Faites vrifier la puissance du signal SWR au centre de service pour radio CB. Un signal SWR lev pourrait endommager la radio. Le diagnostic que la puissance RF affiche FAIL. Assurez-vous que la mise la terre de lantenne est effectue correctement. Vrifiez si lantenne est endommage. Vrifiez si la connexion de lantenne larrire de la radio est effectue correctement. Si vous ntes pas satisfait des rsultats aprs avoir procd aux vrifications suivantes, communiquez avec le Dpartement du soutien la clientle dUniden au 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 17:00, heure centrale, du lundi au vendredi. ENTRETIEN DE LMETTEUR-RCEPTEUR Linformation technique, les diagrammes et les tableaux sont offerts sur demande. Il est de la responsabilit de lutilisateur de sassurer que la radio fonctionne selon les normes tablies par les rglements des bandes publiques de la FCC. Nous vous recommandons fortement de consulter un technicien radio/tlphone qualifi pour lentretien de cette radio CB. Lorsque vous commandez des pices, assurez-vous de spcifier le numro de modle et le numro de srie de lappareil. F-18 SPCIFICATIONS Canaux :

Gamme de frquences :

missions Contrle de frquences :

Impdance de lantenne :

Tension lentre :

Courant absorb TX :

RX :

Temprature de fonctionnement :

Accessoires :

Dimensions (L x P x H) :

Poids :

GNRAL 40 AM/USB/LSB CB : 26.965 - 27.405 MHz WX : 162.400 - 162.550 MHz missions AM/USB/LSB Systme boucle davertissement en phase PLL 50 ohms 13,8 V CC Modulation AM 2,2 A (max.) SSB puissance de sortie maximale 4 A

(max.) aucun signal : 650 mA

-22 F 140 F (-30 C 60 C) Cordon dalimentation CC Microphone Support pour microphone Support de fixation 7,25 po x 7,25 po x 2,25 po (sans les boutons et les prises)

(184,15 mm x 190,5 mm x 57,15 mm) 2,2 lb TRANSMETTEUR Puissance la sortie :

Niveaux de ronflement et bruits :

Tolrance de frquence :

Pourcentage de modulation

(crte) :

Rejet des frquences parasites :

Impdance la sortie :

Bande latrale indsirable :

AM : 4 watts; USB/LSB 12 watts PEP SSB Meilleur que 40 dB 0,002%

100 %

-70 dB 50 ohms, non balancs

- 55 dB RCEPTEUR Sensibilit 10 dB R+S/B:

AM : 0,5 V; USB/LSB : 0,250 V F-19 Sortie audio sensibilit 500 mW :

Seuil de blocage rception :

Impdance de lantenne :

Suppression serre :

Compteur S-9:

Puissance de sortie audio (max.) :

Sortie audio (10 % dist.) :

Porte du clarificateur :

Slectivit dans un canal adjacent :

Rjection dimage :

Impdance du haut-parleur interne: 16 ohms Impdance du haut-parleur 8 ohms externe:

0,5 V 0,5 V 50 ohms 1000 V 100 V 3 watts 2,5 watts 1,0 kHz 60 dB 80 dB DIFFUSION PUBLIQUE Puissance de sortie 10 % de distorsion :

2,5 watts Les spficiations indiques peuvent changer sans pravis. GARANTIE PROLONGE DE DEUX ANS Important : Tout service sous garantie require une preuve de lachat original. LE RPONDANT DE LA GARANTIE : LA CORPORATION UNIDEN AMERICA (ci-aprs UNIDEN). LMENTS DE LA GARANTIE : Pendant une priode de deux (2) ans, Uniden garantit lacheteur original que cet appareil dUniden sera libre de tout dfaut de pices et de main-doeuvre, selon les restrictions et exclusions dcrites ci-dessous. DURE DE LA GARANTIE : Cette garantie, qui ne sapplique qu lacheteur original, se terminera et ne sera donc plus en effet 24 mois aprs la date de lachat original dans un magasin au dtail. Cette garantie sera nulle si lappareil est (A) endommag ou na pas t maintenu en bon tat suite un entretien raisonnable ou ncessaire, (B) modifi, altr ou utilis en tant que composante dun ensemble de conversion, dassemblages secondaires ou toute autre configuration qui nest pas vendue par Uniden, (C) mal install, (D) rpar ou entretenu par toute autre entit quun centre de service autoris par Uniden pour nimporte quel problme ou dfaillance couvert par cette garantie, (E) utilis conjointement avec des quipements, pices ou en tant que composante dun systme qui ne soit pas fabriqu par Uniden, ou (F) install ou programm par dautres personnes que celles mentionnes dans le guide dutilisation de cet appareil. F-20 NONC DES RECOURS : Au cas o cet appareil ne serait pas conforme la garantie, et ce, en tout temps pendant la priode de cette garantie, le rpondant sengage rparer le dfaut et vous retourner lappareil sans frais de pices ni de main-doeuvre, ni dautres frais ( lexception des frais de port et de manutention) encourus par le rpondant ou lun de ses reprsentants relativement lexcution de cette garantie. Le rpondant pourra, sa seule discrtion, remplacer lappareil par un appareil neuf ou remis neuf. LA GARANTIE LIMITE DCRITE CI-HAUT CONSTITUE LA SEULE ET ENTIRE GARANTIE SE RAPPORTANT LAPPAREIL ET REMPLACE ET EXCLUT TOUTE AUTRE GARANTIE DE QUELQUE NATURE QUE CE SOIT, QUELLE SOIT FORMELLE, TACITE OU SURVENANT SUITE LIMPLANTATION DUNE LOI, INCLUANT, MAIS SANS SY LIMITER, TOUTES LES GARANTIES TACITES EN QUALIT LOYALE ET MARCHANDE OU LES APTITUDES UN BUT PARTICULIER. CETTE GARANTIE NE COUVRE PAS NI NE PRVOIT PAS DE PROVISION POUR LE REMBOURSEMENT NI LE PAIEMENT DES DOMMAGES-INTRTS DIRECTS OU INDIRECTS. Certaines provinces ou certains tats ne permettent pas dexclusions ni de restrictions pour les dommages-intrts directs ou indirects et les restrictions ou exclusions dcrites ci-dessus peuvent ne pas sappliquer vous. RECOURS LGAUX : Cette garantie vous donne des droits lgaux spcifiques et vous pouvez avoir dautres droits variant de province en province. Cette garantie devient nulle lextrieur des tats-Unis et du Canada. MARCHE SUIVRE POUR HONORER LA GARANTIE : Si, aprs avoir suivi les directives du guide dutilisation, vous tes persuad(e) que votre appareil est dfectueux, emballez-le soigneusement (dans son emballage original, si possible). Joignez-y votre preuve dachat et une note dcrivant le problme. Expdiez lappareil, port pay, par lentremise dun service postal certifi et assur ou dun courrier qui vous permettra de retrouver ultrieurement lenvoi, au rpondant de la garantie, ladresse suivante :

Uniden America Service Uniden America Service 743 Henrietta Creek Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262 800-297-1023, 8:00 17:00, heure centrale du lundi au vendredi F-21 DFINITIONS DES CODES RADIO La liste suivante comporte les codes 10 les plus frquemment utiliss par les oprateurs de radio CB afin de communiquer plus rapidement et de manire plus efficace. Code Signification 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 Arrter de transmettre Oui, message reu Me faire un relais Occup, SVP attendre 10-7 Je quitte les ondes 10-8 10-9 10-10 En opration Rptez votre message Termin... Je reste lcoute 10-11 Vous parles trop vite 10-12 Avons visiteurs prsents 10-13 Conditions routes/

temprature 10-16 Prenez livraison ... 10-20 10-19 10-17 Affaire urgente 10-18 Quelque chose pour moi?

Rien pour vous... Revenez la base ou la station Je suis ... Appel tlphonique ou autre

(mais non radio) Venez en personne ... Restez lcoute 10-22 10-23 10-24 Dernire mission termine 10-21 10-25 Pouvez-vous communiquer avec... Code 10-36 10-37 10-38 10-39 10-41 10-42 10-43 10-44 10-45 10-50 10-60 10-62 10-63 10-64 10-65 10-67 Signification Lheure exacte Remorqueuse demande ... Ambulance demande ... Votre message est fait Nouveau canal. Syntonisez le canal... Accident de la circulation ... Circulation immobilise ... Jai un message pour vous... Toutes les units lcoute, prire de vous annoncer. Laissez-moi transmettre Donnez le numro du message suivant. Rception impossible. Faire un appel tlphonique Rseau dirig vers... Rseau libre Attends message suivant (ou mission) Toutes les units se conforment. 10-70 Incendie ... 10-71 10-77 10-81 Vos missions la suite Contact ngatif Rserver une chambre dhtel ... 10-82 Rserver une chambre pour... F-22 Code Signification Code 10-26 Annulez le dernier message 10-84 10-85 10-27 10-28 Donnez lindicatif dappel 10-91 Je passe au canal 10-29 10-30 Priode dmission termine Nest pas conforme aux rglements de la FCC

(Industrie Canada) 10-93 Signification Mon numro de tlphone est... Mon adresse est... Parlez plus prs du microphone Vrifiez ma frquence sur ce canal 10-94 Donnez-moi un long compte 10-32 Rapport signal/modulation 10-99 10-33 URGENCE CETTE STATION 10-200 Mission acheve. Toutes les units en bon tat Police demande ... F-23 F-24

FCC Part 95 Subpart D CB Radio Service Rules Subpart DCitizens Band (CB) Radio Service General Provisions 95.401 (CB Rule 1) What are the Citizens Band Radio Services?

The Citizens Band Radio Services are:

(a) The Citizens Band (CB) Radio Servicea private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service for personal or business activities of the general public. The CB Radio Service may also be used for voice paging.

(b) The Family Radio Service

(FRS)a private, two-way, very short-distance voice and data communications service for facilitating family and group activities. The rules for this service are contained in subpart B of this part.

(c) The Low Power Radio Service (LPRS)a private, short-

distance communication service providing auditory assistance to persons with disabilities, persons who require language translation, and persons in educational settings, health care assistance to the ill, law enforcement tracking services in cooperation with law enforcement, and point-to-point network control communications for Automated Marine Telecommunications System

(AMTS) coast stations licensed under part 80 of this chapter. The rules for this service are listed under subpart G of this part. Two-

way voice communications are prohibited.

(d) The Medical Device Radiocommunication Service

(MedRadio)an ultra-low power radio service, for the transmission of non-voice data for the purpose of facilitating diagnostic and/or therapeutic functions involving implanted and body-worn medical devices. The rules for this service are contained in subpart I of this part.

(e) The Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS)a private, short distance data communication service for the transmission of patient medical information to a central monitoring location in a hospital or other medical facility. Voice and video communications are prohibited. Waveforms such as electrocardiograms (ECGs) are not considered video. The rules for this service are contained in subpart H of this part.

(f) The Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS)a private, two-way, short-distance voice or data communications service for personal or business activities of the general public. The rules for this service are contained in subpart J of this part.

(g) Dedicated Short-Range Communications Service On-

Board Units (DSRCS-OBUs). The rules for this service are contained in subpart L of this part. DSRCS-OBUs may communicate with DSRCS Roadside Units

(RSUs), which are authorized under part 90 of this chapter. DSRCS, RSU, and OBU are defined in 90.7 of this chapter. 95.402 (CB Rule 2) How do I use these rules?

(a) You must comply with these rules (See CB Rule 21 95.421, for the penalties for violations) when you operate a station in the CB Service from:

(1) Within or over the territorial limits of places where radio services are regulated by the FCC (see CB Rule 5, 95.405);

(2) Aboard any vessel or aircraft registered in the United States; or

(3) Aboard any unregistered vessel or aircraft owned or operated by a United States citizen or company.

(b) Your CB station must comply with technical rules found in subpart E of part 95.

(c) Where the rules use the word you, you means a person operating a CB station.

(d) Where the rules use the word person, the rules are concerned with an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a state, territorial or local government unit, or other legal entity.

(e) Where the rules use the term FCC, that means the Federal Communications Commission.

(f) Where the rules use the term CB station, that means a radio station transmitting in the CB Radio Service. 95.403 (CB Rule 3) Am I eligible to operate a CB station?

You are authorized to operate a CB station unless:

(a) You are a foreign government, a representative of a foreign government, or a federal government agency; or

(b) The FCC has issued a cease and desist order to you, and the order is still in effect. 95.404 (CB Rule 4) Do I need a license?

You do not need an individual license to operate a CB station. You are authorized by this rule to operate your CB station in accordance with the rules in this subpart. 95.405 (CB Rule 5) Where may I operate my CB station?

You are authorized to operate your CB station from:

(a) Within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulatedby the FCC. Those areas are within the territorial limits of:

(1) The fifty United States.

(2) The District of Columbia. Caribbean Insular areas

(3) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(4) Navassa Island.

(5) United States Virgin Islands (50 islets and cays). Pacific Insular areas

(6) American Samoa (seven islands).

(7) Baker Island.

(8) Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.

(9) Guam Island.

(10) Howland Island.

(11) Jarvis Island.

(12) Johnston Island (Islets East, Johnston, North and Sand).

(13) Kingman Reef.

(14) Midway Island (Islets Eastern and Sand).

(15) Palmyra Island (more than 50 islets).

(16) Wake Island (Islets Peale, Wake and Wilkes).

(b) Any other area of the world, except within the territorial limits of areas where radio services are regulated by

(1) An agency of the United States other than the FCC. (You are subject to its rules.)

(2) Any foreign government.

(You are subject to its rules.)

(c) An aircraft or ship, with the permission of the captain, within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulated by the FCC or upon or over international waters. You must operate your CB station according to any applicable treaty to which the United States is a party.

(d) Anyone intending to operate a CB station on the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, Mona, Vieques, and Culebra in a manner that could pose an interference threat to the Arecibo Observatory shall notify the Interference Office, Arecibo Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00612, in writing or electronically, of the location of the unit. Operators may wish to consult interference guidelines, which will be provided by Cornell University. Operators who choose to transmit information electronically should e-mail to: prcz@naic.edu.

(1) The notification to the Interference Office, Arecibo Observatory shall be made 45 days prior to commencing operation of the unit. The notification shall state the geographical coordinates of the unit.

(2) After receipt of such notifications, the Commission will allow the Arecibo Observatory a period of 20 days for comments or objections. The operator will be required to make reasonable efforts in order to resolve or mitigate any potential interference problem with the Arecibo Observatory. If the Commission determines that an operator has satisfied its responsibility to make reasonable efforts to protect the Observatory from interference, the unit may be allowed to operate. 95.406 (CB Rule 6) Are there any special restrictions on the location of my CB station?

(a) If your CB station is located on premises controlled by the Department of Defense you may be required to comply with additional regulations imposed by the commanding officer of the installation.

(b) If your C/B station will be constructed on an environmentally sensitive site, or will be operated in such a manner as to raise environmental problems, under 1.1307 of this chapter, you must provide an environmental assessment, as set forth in 1.1311 of this chapter, and undergo the environmental review, 1.1312 of this chapter, before commencement of construction. HOW TO OPERATE A CB STATION 95.407 (CB Rule 7) On what channels may I operate?

(a) Your CB station may transmit only on the following channels (frequencies):

Channel Frequency (megahertzMHz) 1 ................................................. 26.965 2 ................................................. 26.975 3 ................................................. 26.985 4 ................................................. 27.005 5 ................................................. 27.015 6 ................................................. 27.025 7 ................................................. 27.035 8 ................................................. 27.055 9 .............................................. 27.065*

10 ............................................... 27.075 11 ............................................... 27.085 12 ............................................... 27.105 13 ............................................... 27.115 14 ............................................... 27.125 15 ............................................... 27.135 16 ............................................... 27.155 17 ............................................... 27.165 18 ............................................... 27.175 19 ............................................... 27.185 20 ............................................... 27.205 21 ............................................... 27.215 22 ............................................... 27.225 23 ............................................... 27.255 24 ............................................... 27.235 25 ............................................... 27.245 26 ............................................... 27.265 27 ............................................... 27.275 28 ............................................... 27.285 29 ............................................... 27.295 30 ............................................... 27.305 31 ............................................... 27.315 32 ............................................... 27.325 33 ............................................... 27.335 34 ............................................... 27.345 35 ...............................................27.355 36.................................................27.365 37 ............................................... 27.375 38 ............................................... 27.385 39 ............................................... 27.395 40 ............................................... 27.405

* See paragraph (b) of this section.

(b) Channel 9 may be used only for emergency communications or for traveler assistance.

(c) You must, at all times and on all channels, give priority to emergency communication messages concerning the immediate safety of life or the immediate protection of property.

(d) You may use any channel for emergency communications or for traveler assistance.

(e) You must share each channel with other users.

(f) The FCC will not assign any channel for the private or exclusive use of any particular CB station or group of stations.

(g) The FCC will not assign any channel for the private of exclusive use of CB stations transmitting single sideband or AM. 95.408 (CB Rule 8) How high may I put my antenna?

(a) Antenna means the radiating system (for transmitting, receiving or both) and the structure holding it up (tower, pole or mast). It also means everything else attached to the radiating system and the structure.

(b) If your antenna is mounted on a hand-held portable unit, none of the following limitations apply.

(c) If your antenna is installed at a fixed location, it (whether receiving, transmitting or both) must comply with either one of the following:

(1) The highest point must not be more than 6.10 meters (20 feet) higher than the highest point of the building or tree on which it is mounted; or

(2) The highest point must not be more than 18.3 meters (60 feet) above the ground.

(d) If your CB station is located near an airport, and if you antenna structure is more than 6.1 meters

(20 feet) high, you may have to obey additional restrictions. The highest point of your antenna must not exceed one meter above the airport elevation for every hundred meters of distance from the nearest point of the nearest airport runway. Differences in ground elevation between your antenna and the airport runway may complicate this formula. If your CB station is near an airport, you may contact the nearest FCC field office for a worksheet to help you figure the maximum allowable height of your antenna. Consult part 17 of the FCCs Rules for more information. WARNING: Installation and removal of CB station antennas near powerlines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation directions included with your antenna. 95.409 (CB Rule 9) What equipment may I use at my CB station?

(a) You must use an FCC certificated CB transmitter at your CB station. You can identify an FCC certificated transmitter by the certification label placed on it by the manufacturer. You may examine a list of certificated equipment at any FCC Field Office or at FCC Headquarters. Use of a transmitter which is not FCC certificated voids your authority to operate the station.

(b) You must not make, or have made, any internal modification to a certificated CB transmitter.

(See CB Rule 25, 95.425). Any internal modification to a certificated CB transmitter cancels the certification, and use of such a transmitter voids your authority to operate the station. 95.410 (CB Rule 10) How much power may I use?

(a) Your CB station transmitter power output must not exceed the following values under any conditions:

AM (A3)4 watts (carrier power) SSB12 watts (peak envelope power)

(b) If you need more information about the power rule, see the technical rules in subpart E of part 95.

(c) Use of a transmitter which has carrier or peak envelope power in excess of that authorized voids your authority to operate the station. 95.411 (CB Rule 11) May I use power amplifiers?

(a) You may not attach the following items (power amplifiers) to your certificated CB transmitter in any way:

(1) External radio frequency

(RF) power amplifiers (sometimes called linears or linear amplifiers);

or

(2) Any other devices which, when used with a radio transmitter as a signal source, are capable of amplifying the signal.

(b) There are no exceptions to this rule and use of a power amplifier voids your authority to operate the station.

(c) The FCC will presume you have used a linear or other external RF power amplifier if

(1) It is in your possession or on your premises; and

(2) There is other evidence that you have operated your CB station with more power than allowed by CB Rule 10, 95.410.

(d) Paragraph (c) of this section does not apply if you hold a license in another adio service which allows you to operate an external RF power amplifier. 95.412 (CB Rule 12) What communications may be transmitted?

(a) You may use your CB station to transmit two-way plain language communications. Two-way plain language communications are communications without codes or coded messages. Operating signals such as ten codes are not considered codes or coded messages. You may transmit two-way plain language communications only to other CB stations, to units of your own CB station or to authorized government stations on CB frequencies about

(1) Your personal or business activities or those of members of your immediate family living in your household;

(2) Emergencies (see CB Rule 18, 95.418);

(3) Traveler assistance (see CB Rule 18, 95.418); or

(4) Civil defense activities in connection with official tests or drills conducted by, or actual emergencies announced by, the civil defense agency with authority over the area in which your station is located.

(b) You may use your CB station to transmit a tone signal only when the signal is used to make contact or to continue communications. (Examples of circuits using these signals are tone operated squelch and selective calling circuits.) If the signal is an audible tone, it must last no longer than 15 seconds at one time. If the signal is a subaudible tone, it may be transmitted continuously only as long as you are talking.

(c) You may use your CB station to transmit one-way communications (messages which are not intended to establish communications between two or more particular CB stations) only for emergency communications, traveler assistance, brief tests

(radio checks) or voice paging. 95.413 (CB Rule 13) What communications are prohibited?

(a) You must not use a CB station

(1) In connection with any activity which is against federal, state or local law;

(2) To transmit obscence, indecent or profane words, language or meaning;

(3) To interfere intentionally with the communications of another CB station;

(4) To transmit one-way communications, except for emergency communications, traveler assistance, brief tests

(radio checks), or voice paging;

(5) To advertise or solicit the sale of any goods or services;

(6) To transmit music, whistling, sound effects or any material to amuse or entertain;

(7) To transmit any sound effect solely to attract attention;

(8) To transmit the word MAYDAY or any other international distress signal, except when your station is located in a ship, aircraft or other vehicle which is threatened by grave and imminent danger and your are requesting immediate assistance;

(9) To communicate with, or attempt to communicate with, any CB station more than 250 kilometers (155.3 miles) away;

(10) To advertise a political candidate or political campaign;

(you may use your CB radio for the business or organizational aspects of a campaign, if you follow all other applicable rules);

(11) To communicate with stations in other countries, except General Radio Service stations in Canada; or

(12) To transmit a false or deceptive communication.

(b) You must not use a CB station to transmit communications for live or delayed rebroadcast on a radio or television broadcast station. You may use your CB station to gather news items or to prepare programs. 95.414 (CB Rule 14) May I be paid to use my CB station?

(a) You may not accept direct or indirect payment for transmitting with a CB station.

(b) You may use a CB station to help you provide a service, and be paid for that service, as long as you are paid only for the service and not for the actual use of the CB station. 95.415 (CB Rule 15) Who is responsible for communications I make?

You are responsible for all communications which are made by you from a CB station. 95.416 (CB Rule 16) Do I have to limit the length of my communications?

(a) You must limit your CB communications to the minimum practical time.

(b) If you are communicating with another CB station or stations, you, and the stations communicating with you, must limit each of your conversations to no more than five continuous minutes.

(c) At the end of your conversation, you, and the stations communicating with you, must not transmit again for at least one minute. 95.417 (CB Rule 17) Do I identify my CB communications?

(a) You need not identify your CB communications.

(b) [You are encouraged to identify your CB communications by any of the following means:

(1) Previously assigned CB call sign;

(2) K prefix followed by operator initials and residence zip code;

(3) Name; or

(4) Organizational description including name and any applicable operator unit number.]

(c) [You are encouraged to use your handle only in conjuction with the methods of identification listed in paragraph (b) of this section.]

95.418 (CB Rule 18) How do I use my CB station in an emergency or to assist a traveler?

(a) You must at all times and on all channels, give priority to emergency communications.

(b) When you are directly participating in emergency communications, you do not have to comply with the rule about length of transmissions (CB Rule 16, 95.416). You must obey all other rules.

(c) You may use your CB station for communications necessary to assist a traveler to reach a destination or to receive necessary services. When you are using your CB station to assist a traveler, you do not have to obey the rule about length of transmissions (CB Rule 16, 95.416). You must obey all other rules.

(d) You may use your CB station to transmit one-way communications concerning highway conditions to assist travelers. 95.419 (CB Rule 19) May I operate my CB station transmitter by remote control?

(a) You may not operate a CB station transmitter by radio remote control.

(b) You may operate a CB transmitter by wireline remote control if you obtain specific approval in writing from the FCC. To obtain FCC approval, you must show why you need to operate your station by wireline remote control. If you receive FCC approval, you must keep the approval as part of your station records. See CB Rule 27, 95.427.

(c) Remote control means operation of a CB transmitter from any place other than the location of the CB transmitter. Direct mechanical control or direct electrical control by wire from some point on the same premises, craft or vehicle as the CB transmitter is not considered remote control. 95.420 (CB Rule 20) May I connect my CB station transmitter to a telephone?

(a) You may connect your CB station transmitter to a telephone if you comply with all of the following:

(1) You or someone else must be present at your CB station and must

(i) Manually make the connection (the connection must not be made by remote control);

(ii) Supervise the operation of the transmitter during the connection;

(iii) Listen to each communication during the connection; and

(iv) Stop all communications if there are operations in violation of these rules.

(2) Each communication during the telephone connection must comply with all of these rules.

(3) You must obey any restriction that the telephone company places on the connection of a CB transmitter to a telephone.

(b) The CB transmitter you connect to a telephone must not be shared with any other CB station.

(c) If you connect your CB transmitter to a telephone, you must use a phone patch device with has been registered with the FCC. OTHER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 95.421 (CB Rule 21) What are the penalties for violating these rules?

(a) If the FCC finds that you have willfully or repeatedly violated the Communications Act or the FCC Rules, you may have to pay as much as $10,000 for each violation, up to a total of

$75,000. (See section 503(b) of the Communications Act.)

(b) If the FCC finds that you have violated any section of the Communications Act or the FCC Rules, you may be ordered to stop whatever action caused the violation. (See section 312(b) of the Communications Act.)

(c) If a Federal court finds that you have willfully and knowingly violated any FCC Rule, you may be fined up to $500 for each day you committed the violation. (See section 502 of the Communications Act.)

(d) If a Federal court finds that you have willfully and knowingly violated any provision of the Communications Act, you may be fined up to $10,000 or you may be imprisoned for one year, or both. (See section 501 of the Communications Act.) 95.422 (CB Rule 22) How do I answer correspondence from the FCC?

(a) If it appears to the FCC that you have violated the Commu-

nications Act or these rules, the FCC may send you a discrepancy notice.

(b) Within the time period stated in the notice, you must answer with:

(1) A complete written state-

ment about the apparent discrep-

ancy;

(2) A complete written state-

ment about any action you have taken to correct the apparent violation and to prevent it from happening again; and

(3) The name of the person operating at the time of the appar-

ent violation.

(c) If the FCC sends you a letter asking you questions about your CB radio station or its opera-

tion, you must answer each of the questions with a complete written statement within the time period stated in the letter.

(d) You must not shorten your answer by references to other communications or notices.

(e) You must send your answer to the FCC office which sent you the notice.

(f) You must keep a copy of your answer in your station records. (See CB Rule 27, 95.427.) 95.423 (CB Rule 23) What must I do if the FCC tells me that my CB station is causing interference?

(a) If the FCC tells you that your CB station is causing inter-

ference for technical reasons you must follow all instructions in the official FCC notice. (This notice may require you to have technical adjustments made to your equip-

ment.)

(b) You must comply with any restricted hours of CB station operation which may be included in the official notice. 95.424 (CB Rule 24) How do I have my CB station transmitter serviced?

(a) You may adjust an antenna to your CB transmitter and you may make radio checks. (A radio check means a one way transmis-

sion for a short time in order to test the transmitter.)

(b) You are responsible for the proper operation of the station at all times and are expected to pro-

vide for observations, servicing and maintenance as often as may be necessary to ensure proper op-

eration. You must have all internal repairs or internal adjustments to your CB transmitter made in accordance with the Technical Regulations (see subpart E). The internal repairs or internal adjust-

ments should be performed by or under the immediate supervision and responsibility of a person cer-

tified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repair duties in the private land mobile services and fixed services by an organization or committee representative of users in those services.

(c) Except as provided in para-

graph (d) of this section, each internal repair and each internal adjustment of a CB transmitter in which signals are transmitted must be made using a nonradiat-

ing (dummy) antenna.

(d) Brief test signals (signals not longer than one minute during any five minute period) using a radiating antenna may be trans-

mitted in order to:

(1) Adjust an antenna to a transmitter;

(2) Detect or measure ra-

diation of energy other than the intended signal; or

(3) Tune a receiver to your CB transmitter. 95.425 (CB Rule 25) May I make any changes to my CB station transmitter?

(a) You must not make or have any one else make any internal modification to your CB transmit-

ter.

(b) Internal modification does not include:

Rule 19, 95.419.) 95.428 (CB Rule 28) How do I contact the FCC?

(a) FCC National Call Center at 18882255322.

(b) FCC World Wide Web homepage: http://www.fcc.gov.

(c) In writing, to FCC, Atten-

tion: CB, 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 173257245.

(1) Repair or servicing of a CB station transmitter (see CB Rule 24, 95.424); or

(2) Changing plug-in mod-

ules which were certificated as part of your CB transmitter.

(c) You must not operate a CB transmitter which has been modified by anyone in any way, including modification to operate on unauthorized frequencies or with illegal power. (See CB Rules 9 and 11, 95.409 and 95.411.) 95.426 (CB Rule 26) Do I have to make my CB station available for inspection?

(a) If an authorized FCC repre-

sentative requests to inspect your CB station, you must make your CB station and records available for inspection.

(b) A CB station includes all of the radio equipment you use. 95.427 (CB Rule 27) What are my station records?

Your station records include the following documents, as applicable.

(a) A copy of each response to an FCC violation notice or an FCC letter. (See CB Rule 22, 95.422.)

(b) Each written permission received from the FCC. (See CB Printed in Vietnam U58UT396ZZZ