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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

Original price was: $210.00.Current price is: $157.42.

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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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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.

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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 Dimensions

3.5 x 15 x 8.5 inches

Item Weight

4 pounds

UNSPSC Code

43191500

Item model number

BEARCAT 980

Batteries

1 Product Specific batteries required.

Customer Reviews

5 out of 5

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Date First Available

April 4, 2012

Manufacturer

Uniden

10 reviews for 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

  1. 5 out of 5

    BANGKOKBANKSBANGKOKBANKS

    For the hard core CBer I assume this would be a prize radio. As for me, I am a ham radio operator; my use for a CB to my surprise came when we bought our Motorhome. The CB is a necessary tool on long trips, cross country journeys to listen to truckers on Channel 19. CB is handy to hear traffic reports, weather and local chatter than one would not normally be privileged to. Ham Radio would not have the arcane yet gruff world of trucking yet I find incredible utility and use when traveling with my CB. That said, the Uniden Bearcat CB Radio, is a smart system of technology.The sleek design with user-choice multiple colored display looks sharp and compliments the dashboard / cockpit of my 2016 year class A motorhome. The ease of tuning the radio without the need for an external meter – was a plus feature that I was not expecting from a radio of this class, yet Uniden always impresses me with their unique equipment options with users in mind. I use Uniden scanners and handheld radios; this CB radio is no exception, it’s design is first class. I like the weather push button option, quick easy way to check the local weather from NOAA wherever you are. The microphone is high quality with a push button that feels like a team of designers decided to make this one last. Personally I like the look of the mic as it has this sort of space age look to it. The radio performed well on our last 4000 mile journey across the USA. 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, combined with the Firestik CB antenna, were stellar.

  2. 5 out of 5

    BillBill

    Best SSB CB for the money, easy to set up once you are familiar with all the options. The backlight is a little lacking in direct sunlight even when set all the way, but if you’re not messing with all the options while your driving, not a showstopper. One suggestion is to tune your antenna manually before you use the auto-tune feature then once your at an acceptable SWR level complete the auto-tune steps. If you have correctly installed system with quality components, you should see near perfect SWR readings. The 980SSB is a full-size unit and will take up some space wherever you plan to place it, used this in a 2016 Jeep JKU install using a center (navigator side) quick disconnect mount.​

  3. 5 out of 5

    Jeremy

    wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one. At the current time non mod able, BUT!! htast fine. As a basic am/ssb cb radio its a good one. Has great recieve like an old uniden grant or cobra148gtl. Good single final radio. DOes the 12 to 15 watts PeP on ssb out of the box and deadkey 5 and 8 to 10 on AM out of the box. Mine was a rev2 board. Power is adjustable to a point but honestly as a stock radio its fine as is. Some folks said they were junk because they were not like export type radio out put. Not everyone is looking for a 50 to 75 watt radio. Excellent as a base station, and works great in the mobile, ANL/NB that works….good tone . decent audio with stock mic. I didn’t have the bluetooth mic that you can get. My review is of the stock out of the box unit. The board is surface mount parts but looks to be able to take a bit of a beating if in a big truck or in heavy equipment. I have installed 2 of these in stock form in big trucks and had one for my self at home. If you can find a good deal grab one if your a daily talker on the radio…

  4. 5 out of 5

    Mike Hunt

    The Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB is a good sounding radio with exception reach with a GOOD antenna.I spoke with a man in Georgia from Phoenix. (Conditions we’re right)Accurate SWR built in with fine tuning adjustments.Many features you won’t need and it has “beep” canceling.STRONGLY RECOMMEND

  5. 5 out of 5

    R. Cook

    I like all the lights on front , plus Radio seems to receive very good just made contact about 14 miles away and other party sounded like he was in my front yard, very loud, I’m getting 2 mod to 4 watts output. I’m using 102″ whip up about 30ft to tip of whip. can’t beat whip for receive.. Other party said he had good strong copy on me also running barefooted radio. I just wish remote mike had squelch control on it would be great then. It even let me know my linear was ok during transmit ,later radio started loosing Audio at times. off & On problem sent back to seller for repair or refund, liked radio functions

  6. 5 out of 5

    Tommy

    every good ham shack should have a CB, because in an emergency situation, it’s a bad idea to limit your communications to just amateur radio operators. This a decent SHTF tool. No complaints from me.

  7. 5 out of 5

    Cary V.Cary V.

    Uniden’s mid-size Bearcat 980 SSB sets a gold standard for modern consumer-grade CB radios. The array of features, such as scan functionality, CB/PA/NOAA Wx, customizable screen colors, on-board diagnostics and single-sideband, are — in my area, at least — usually found in much more expensive radios. The 980’s most direct consumer-grade competitor might be Cobra’s 29. The Cobra has many of these features for a similar price, but lacks the sideband that affords the 980 effectively 80 additional ‘channels.’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!

  8. 5 out of 5

    Guy S.

    I gave this radio 5 stars because it’s been years since Uniden has come out with a Single Side Band radio and this latest radio seems to be pretty stable with good audio reports. I have the radio for a couple of months now and so far so good. I’ve been using 11 meter radios (CB) for around 40 years so I’m not exactly a novice. The verdict of course is still out on its longevity and durability but seems well built and I intend to mostly use it for a base station application. I also purchased the wireless mic and both the mic and the radio have never failed to pair up and I have gone about 200 ft. from the radio without loss of signal, even with the radio inside the house.This is NOT a radio to tweak and tune, which is totally fine with me, so you ‘hash & trasher’s’ might not like it.PRO’S:Digital tuner and as yet hasn’t ‘drifted’, staying right on frequency on SSB with no warm up time needed.The ability to adjust the lighting and colors for various lighting conditions.Weather Band with alerts on CB mode. Alert does work but be ready to jump!Simple diagnostic mode for quick check on SWR antenna match.Fine AND course clarifier.CON’s:ANNOYING beep on every knob – except clarifier – or button pushed.Passive frequency counter, which really doesn’t need to be on the radio since the clarifier is locked.According to my Dosy meter, the RF Power isn’t quite up to 4 watts AM or 12 watts SSB but so minute that I have no problem with that but some might.I’ll try to update this review after several more months or until something fails.

  9. 5 out of 5

    Jason S.

    EXCELLENT receive audio. I have mine 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. I’m even pretty happy with the stock mic. The display looks great. The changeable display colors are a lot of fun! Will be great when the radio eventually goes in the truck. You can match the color to the rest of your instruments, or go nuts with some of the wilder colors. ;) The brightness and contrast controls are really slick for setting it up so as not to cause fatigue or distraction.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: http://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.

  10. 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer

    The built in SWR meter is accurate and easy to use. I verified the reading with an external SWR meter. Power output is at specification when using a tuned antenna. The supplied microphone is adequate for mobile use but a good power mic does improve sound quality and reduce distortion. Good radio.


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