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Uniden BEARCAT 980 40- Channel SSB CB Radio with Sideband NOAA WeatherBand,7- Color Digital Display PA/CB Switch and Noise Cancelling Mic, Wireless Mic Compatible
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Brand | Uniden |
Color | BEARCAT980SSB |
Number of Channels | 40 |
Special Feature | Wireless |
Talking Range Maximum | 1 Meter |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Tuner Technology | CB Radio |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Product Dimensions | 4"D x 15.1"W x 8.6"H |
About this item
- STAY CONNECTED: The BEARCAT 980 SSB CB Radio allows you to stay connected while out on the road and is great for people with a long drive ahead of them
- LARGE EASY-TO-READ DISPLAY & CHANNEL: Illuminated control panel with 7 color personalized display options for easy use in all lighting conditions. Also features easy-to-read laser etched keys
- 40 CHANNEL: Full spectrum CB operation & instantly switches to emergency channel 9. Features NOAA weather channels with the push of a button
- NEW NOISE CANCELLING MICROPHONE: Noise Canceling Mic reduces background noise for crystal clear communication
- WIRELESS MICROPHONE COMPATABILE: The integrated SWR gives perfect antenna matching. Working with the Uniden BC906W CB Wireless Microphone the Bearcat 980 has become more adaptable
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Easy to install | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Accuracy | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Noise cancellation | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | — |
Value for money | 3.9 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Sound quality | 4.2 | — | — | — | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Sold By | JBTools | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Foresight Distributors | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
number of channels | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
tuner technology | CB Radio | — | — | VHF | AM/FM | AM/FM |
water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant |
voltage | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | — | 13.8 volts of direct current | 13.8 volts of direct current |
IP rating | IP67 | — | — | — | IP00 | IP00 |
weight | 4 pounds | — | — | — | 3.43 pounds | 3.35 pounds |
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Uniden 40-Channel SSB CB Radio with 7-Color Digital Display BEARCAT 980
The Uniden Bearcat 980 CB Radio brings advanced feature in a modern design. The large digital S/RF / SWR meter lets you check your levels with a glance. Also including 7 different back lights to custom the right color. The Bearcat 980 CB Radio is equipped with all the important features: integrated SWR meter, noise canceling mic, RF gain control, NOAA weather alert, ANL/noise blanker, automatic noise limiter, 40 channels, and more.
Device Capabilities:
The Bearcat 980 CB Radio has a large color changing LCD display which works for the driver making it easier to see. The backlight display is adjustable, giving you the option to brighten or dim when need/wanted. Equipped with noise cancelling microphone and RF Gain the Bearcat 980 CB Radio makes hearing better for the driver and who they are talking to. With the integrated SWR gives perfect antenna matching. Working with the Uniden BC906W CB Wireless Microphone the Bearcat 980 has become more adaptable.
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Channel Operation | 40 Channel Operation | 40 Channel Operation | 40 Channel Operation | 40 Channel Operation | 40 Channel Operation |
Microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Instant Channel 9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Analog S/RF Meter | ✓ | ✓ | Signal/RF Power Indicator | Local/DX RF Gain | |
Weather Alert | NOAA Weather Radio | NOAA Weather Radio | |||
Standing Wave Ratio | ✓ | ||||
Wireless Mic Compatible | ✓ | ||||
Handheld CB Radio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
PA Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4 x 15.1 x 8.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 4 pounds |
ASIN | B007B5ZAES |
Item model number | BEARCAT 980 |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5 in Fixed-mount CB Radios |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | April 4, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Uniden |
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The BEARCAT 980 SSB CB Radio allows you to stay connected while out on the road and is great for people with a long drive ahead of them. The orange display allows for easy reading.
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Customers like the many features of the two-way radio, such as the digital display and options and controls. They say it's a great CB for the money, and that the controls are easy to figure out. Customers are also happy with appearance, and quality. However, some customers dislike brightness, and differ on reception and sound quality.
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Customers like the quality of the Uniden Bearcat 980. They say it is a great general use CB radio, very functional, and powerful. Customers also mention that the microphone is high quality, and the channel scan functions work very nicely.
"Fully customizable and extended our range on the farm. Work great and look great" Read more
"...This is a great radio for the tinkering hobbyist, and its the most inexpensive new SSB CB out there." Read more
"...I have 2 cars and a base station. These make great base stations if you know how to invert the power and use a battery in your home...." Read more
"...The microphone is high quality with a push button that feels like a team of designers decided to make this one last...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the two-way radio. Some mention that the sound is clear, and allows them to make audio adjustments. They like the noise cancelation and noise limiter/noise blanker, which helps to eliminate background noise. However, some customers complain that the beep is annoying, the microphone is very quiet, and the stock speaker is absolutely useless in even moderate wind/road noise. They also have issues with intermittently distorted audio.
"...The sound quality is impressive, if slightly soft in my soft-top Jeep...." Read more
"...plugged into a hifi speaker that came off the side of a plasma TV, sounds great. I've gotten great audio reports on the TX quality...." Read more
"...The sound is that CB sound, that cuts through road noise but easy to squelch out if desired, signals boomed in from far away and my signal reports,..." Read more
"...1. The BEEP is annoying, but apparently there is a fix for that out on the internet2...." Read more
Customers like the value of the two-way radio. They mention that it is a great CB for the money, and a good buy for the price. However, some customers have concerns about the LED screen.
"...is a great radio for the tinkering hobbyist, and its the most inexpensive new SSB CB out there." Read more
"...The purchase price was very reasonable compared to some online price gouging I've seen.And.....That's about it...." Read more
"...As a stock bargain priced SSB its worth the money...." Read more
"...if the display has issues for me, but, for now, this is a four star radio for the money...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the two way radio. They say it has a new design and is compact. Customers also appreciate the clear and crisp sound quality and the easy-to-read display. They mention that the radio is easy to read in full sunlight and is great for night time use.
"...Signals, even at the edge of reception, are incredibly crisp and clear. The sound quality is impressive, if slightly soft in my soft-top Jeep...." Read more
"...Work great and look great" Read more
"...I'm even pretty happy with the stock mic. The display looks great. The changeable display colors are a lot of fun!..." Read more
"...The sleek design with user-choice multiple colored display looks sharp and compliments the dashboard / cockpit of my 2016 year class A motorhome...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the two way radio to be easy. They mention that the audio quality is great, the menus are easy to navigate, and the buttons are easy. Some mention that it is a great product right out of the box and that the Straight Forward Front Controls make it easy to switch from CB / USB and LSB with ease.
"...It arrived in great shape, was easily set up (after sunset) and the diagnostics are a great asset for checking the radios SWR, battery status,..." Read more
"...Once you get the idea, it's very simple to navigate through all the features. I put this one in my 2014 Silverado z71 right in the center console...." Read more
"...of this 4 lb radio .Yes it is very light weight and will be a easy install in the car...." Read more
"...They have a nice red, so I guess that will do for night work. Controls are easy to use and selecting modes fairly intuitive...." Read more
Customers like the bells of the two-way radio. They mention that it has many nice features, and the factory settings are weak. They also appreciate the digital display and the options and controls. Overall, customers are satisfied with the features and controls of the radio.
"...The array of features, such as scan functionality, CB/PA/NOAA Wx, customizable screen colors, on-board diagnostics and single-sideband, are -- in my..." Read more
"...That said, the Uniden Bearcat CB Radio, is a smart system of technology...." Read more
"...Besides SSB and weather band it has lots of extra features like a built in SWR meter and a voltmeter to display the power supply/ battery voltage...." Read more
"...well, sound is decent although I use an external speaker and the features are great. Of course, you must have a good coax and antenna...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the reception of the two way radio. Some mention that it has really outstanding reception, good noise rejection, and is very stable. However, others say that the reception seems to vanish and the RF gain is a bit lower.
"Fully customizable and extended our range on the farm. Work great and look great" Read more
"...through road noise but easy to squelch out if desired, signals boomed in from far away and my signal reports, combined with the Firestik CB antenna,..." Read more
"...As a result, the squelch stays up higher, and the RF gain a bit lower (setting 3 out of 5) than I'd like...." Read more
"...This radio has really outstanding reception, good noise rejection is very stable on frequency output...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the brightness of the two way radio. They say that the display is very dim, and ambient sunlight washes out the channel you are on. Customers also mention that the radio is not usable in sunlight and prone to bad glare.
"...The LED screen is just not very bright and for a mobile device this is a real problem...." Read more
"...In fact, since it is hard to see the display in bright light, it is convenient to hear the beep to know that you made what ever change on the radio..." Read more
"...The radio is not usable in sunlight; even tried draping a towel over my head to block it out...." Read more
"...The display cannot be adjusted bright enough to counteract the brightness of daylight so it is downright impossible to see the display at certain..." Read more
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Signals, even at the edge of reception, are incredibly crisp and clear. The sound quality is impressive, if slightly soft in my soft-top Jeep. In my first attempt at raising someone on the radio, I made a contact from my driveway that measured less than a tenth of a mile shy of five miles. The other party reported my signal was strong, loud and clear. (That’s a barefoot radio and the stock mic, pushing out on a four-foot Wilson Silver Load fiberglass antenna.)
It's not the fault of the radio per se, but I do have to keep the squelch up a little higher than I’d like to drown out RF interference picked up via the antenna while I'm in town. I'd prefer to keep the squelch almost all the way down and use the RF gain control to dial in signal reception. But, since the 980's RF gain consists of five steps (push-button) rather than a dial, it's a bit more difficult. As a result, the squelch stays up higher, and the RF gain a bit lower (setting 3 out of 5) than I'd like.
Out of the box, before any adjustment, my SWRs ranged from 1.0 (Channel 1) to 1.5:1 (Channel 40).
I've only two complaints with the 980: First, switching from night to day mode is slightly cumbersome. The CB-only Bearcat 880 employs a simple button to toggle back and forth. With the 980's single-sideband functionality, this is moved into the menu to make room for a clarifier knob. It’s not complicated, but it’s more than I’d like to do when the vehicle is potentially in motion. Second, the plastic used for the volume and fine clarifier knob feel of lesser quality than I'd expect in a radio of this size or price range. They're holding up just fine, but it's a shame that at least one of the controls you're most likely to use should feel inferior.
Overall, this radio is a bargain!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
Signals, even at the edge of reception, are incredibly crisp and clear. The sound quality is impressive, if slightly soft in my soft-top Jeep. In my first attempt at raising someone on the radio, I made a contact from my driveway that measured less than a tenth of a mile shy of five miles. The other party reported my signal was strong, loud and clear. (That’s a barefoot radio and the stock mic, pushing out on a four-foot Wilson Silver Load fiberglass antenna.)
It's not the fault of the radio per se, but I do have to keep the squelch up a little higher than I’d like to drown out RF interference picked up via the antenna while I'm in town. I'd prefer to keep the squelch almost all the way down and use the RF gain control to dial in signal reception. But, since the 980's RF gain consists of five steps (push-button) rather than a dial, it's a bit more difficult. As a result, the squelch stays up higher, and the RF gain a bit lower (setting 3 out of 5) than I'd like.
Out of the box, before any adjustment, my SWRs ranged from 1.0 (Channel 1) to 1.5:1 (Channel 40).
I've only two complaints with the 980: First, switching from night to day mode is slightly cumbersome. The CB-only Bearcat 880 employs a simple button to toggle back and forth. With the 980's single-sideband functionality, this is moved into the menu to make room for a clarifier knob. It’s not complicated, but it’s more than I’d like to do when the vehicle is potentially in motion. Second, the plastic used for the volume and fine clarifier knob feel of lesser quality than I'd expect in a radio of this size or price range. They're holding up just fine, but it's a shame that at least one of the controls you're most likely to use should feel inferior.
Overall, this radio is a bargain!
Now, here's a few concerns and criticisms, but for me, it does not sour me on this radio in the least: Mine out of the box does 3W dk. Have not gone inside and turned it up yet, though I plan to. We're allowed 4 Watts, so that’s what I want! All that I've read indicates the adjustment will work out fine. I did, however, do the "beep mod," in which you unsolder one SMD resistor to get rid of the ABSOLUTELY USELESS, ANNOYING, and LOUD BEEP every time you twist a knob or push a button. This radio is annoying as heck, esp. with an external speaker, until this is done. Google for it, the instructions are out there, youtube. This radio does indeed have the Mitsubishi RD16HHF1 Mosfet final, I've confirmed it in mine. I had some concern in reading in forums that these radios blow finals, but once I learned what the part was, I was ok with it as I already have a couple of these parts in my bin. Replacements are a whole $4.75 from RF parts, or 2 for 10 from this guy, without RFparts' minimum order: www.kitsandparts.com/transistors.php I have some ideas in my mind of adding an external heat sink to the back of the radio, I'm not really convinced the final has adequate heat-sinking, just the thin piece of aluminium that makes up the rear panel of the radio.
This is a great radio for the tinkering hobbyist, and its the most inexpensive new SSB CB out there.
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