How do I tune my Bearcat 980 Smash Bros?

Note: Use only the fuse specified for your Bearcat 980 SSB….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 to CAL.
4. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR to SWR.
5. Repeat step 4 until you achieve the best SWR readings.

Should you peak and tune a CB radio?

To peak and tune, a CB radio generally means to improve its performance by doing a couple of things, such as increasing the wattage and adjusting the modulation. Besides, the maxim legal power output of CB radios is 4W, so we strongly advise you not to exceed this limit, otherwise, the FCC might get involved.

What is the most powerful CB radio?

Galaxy DX 959 B is the most powerful CB radio in the market. It offers a terrific combination of powerful performance and top-notch features. The SSB CB radio offers a long communication range of 15-30 miles.

How many watts is the Bearcat 980 SSB?

4 watts
The Bearcat 980 blasts out 4 watts of transmit power and covers 40 channels, with NOAA weather channels and an instant channel 9 and 19 for emergency channel access. Plus, with 12W PEP SSB you get 80 more channels and triple the power of AM CB.

How many Watts Does the Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB have?

The Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB is not going to yield the same results. In fact, the output on this radio is a bit mediocre. Out of the box you’ll see maybe 5-8 watts AM peak and 10-12 watts SSB peak. With a little bit of tuning you’ll see peak output of around 10 watts on AM and 15 watts SSB, but that is about it.

Is the Bearcat still used on CB radio?

The “Bearcat” labeling is still being used, and while this marketing ploy probably works on some of the new CB crowd or first time buyers, the tag line feels a bit outdated to me and I would have liked to have seen some updated marketing with the new radio. Before I go much further let’s talk about the microphone.

What kind of microphone does the Uniden Bearcat use?

Microphone Plug – This radio uses a 6 pin microphone plug and is designed so that later they can use a wireless bluetooth microphone with this radio. The Uniden does come with a 4 pin to 6 pin adapter in the box so you can use any standard 4 pin microphone with this radio.