Uniden BEARCAT 680 two-way radio
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1. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING eee eeeee eee seno nonsese tasses enss sss eese esses eeass ss essen esee onus 10 SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER ssccccccssssscssssssscccscssssccsssssscesssssssccccsssceces 10 SPECIPICATIONS scicscsssscsscscsccdsscdccccesssssccossceseszcconsesconcesescseessssscstvsssestecossosssctess 11 TWO YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY cccccscssssscssssccccsscscscccessssccccssscscceesesess 12 RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS cccccccssssscssssssscccscssccccsssssscccsccsssccccsssssscesssesscccces 14 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 UNPACKING Unpack your Bearcat 680 and check the contents against this list Bearcat 680 CB 2 way mobile radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Kit DC Power Cord 6 pin to 4 pin microphone adapter Reference Guide Part 95 Subpart D FCC Rules If any items are missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately DESCRIPTION Your Uniden Bearcat 680 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 i The Citizens Band Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Comm2. 160 mm x 54 mm 2 2 Pounds 4 watts 6A3 Better than 40 dB 0 002 100 70 dB 50 ohm unbalanced 0 5 UV 0 5 uV 0 5 uV 50 ohms 1000 uV 100 uV 5 watts 4 watts Adjacent Channel Rejection 55dB Image Rejection 65dB Internal Speaker Impedance 16 ohms External Speaker Impedance 8 ohms PUBLIC ADDRESS Output Power at 10 Distortion 4 watts Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice 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 ter minate 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 install
3. 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 A 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 RED 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 680 is pre configured for Uniden s new 6 pin wireless noise cancelling technology available in 2012 Your Bearcat 680 comes with an adapter to connect the radio s 6 pin microphone to a current standard 4 pin microphone 1 Insert the 6 pin side of the adapter into the Bearcat 880 6 pin microphone connection 2 Plug a standard 4 pin microphone connector into the 4 pin side of the adapter MARINE INSTALLATION Consult your dealer for information regarding marine istallation It is important to adequately ground the system and to prevent electrolysis between the fittings in the hull and the water USING YOUR BEARCAT 680 S RF METER You can check your incoming and outgoing signal strength as you use your Bearcat 680 The 12 column LCD display refer to item number 7 3 on page 4 displays this data Press and hold the PTT button on
4. the microphone to see the RF output power levels Release the PTT button to see incoming signal strengh RECEIVE Be sure that the power source antenna and microphone are properly connected before proceeding 1 Turn unit ON Set VOLUME to a comfortable level 2 Select CHANNEL 3 Set noise limitations as desired ANL NB 4 Adjust squelch m Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss Every thing gets through noise weak signals and strong signals Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops Only clearer signals get through A Set Squelch only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal 5 Press LO DX button to set the RF gain sensitivity to Local or Distance 6 Press HI LO to adjust the microphone sensitivity mic gain between LO and HIGH TRANSMIT Perform a voltage Standing Wave Ratio SWR measurement prior to using the transmitter A SWR ratio in excess of 2 1 may damage the transmitter Be sure to read and understand Part 95 FCC Rules and Regulations before operating your transmitter 1 Select a channel 2 Press HI LO to adjust the microphone sensitivity mic gain be tween LO and HIGH 3 When the channel is clear press the PTT button and speak Release the PTT button when you have finished speaking You can also transmit while you are on emergency channels 9 or 19 Press the PTT button t
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6. ed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s 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 war 12 ranty 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 NA TURE 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 instructi
7. information Lam moving to channel Identify your station Time is up for contact Does not conform to FCC rules will give you a radio check EMERGENCY TRAFFIC Code 10 34 10 35 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 10 70 10 71 10 77 10 81 10 82 10 84 10 85 10 91 10 93 10 94 10 99 10 200 Meaning Trouble at this station Confidential information Correct time is Wrecker needed at Ambulance needed at Your message is delivered Please turn to channel Traffic accident at Traffic tie up at have a message for you All units within range please report Break channel What is next message number Unable to copy use phone Net directed to Net clear Awaiting your next message assignment All units comply Fire at Proceed with transmission in sequence Negative contact Reserve hotel room for Reserve room for My telephone number is My address is Talk closer to microphone Check my frequency on this channel Please give me a long count Mission completed all units secure Police needed at
8. ission FCC Any adjustments or alterations which would alter the performance of the transceiver s 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 recommend 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 or turn Channel Selector knob to Channel 9 2 Press PTT switch on microphone and speak clearly 3 Ifthere 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 A 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 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS a C Pa iR 7 8 9 10 1 12 1 Volume Control knob with Power On Off 2 SQUELCH knob Reduces background noise when there is no incoming signal 3 S RF Meter Displays Send Receive signal strength 4 Channel Number display 5 Channel selection knob Selects transmission and reception channels All channels except Channel 9 may be used f
9. o transmit emergency information PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Every six months 1 Check the Standing Wave Ratio SWR 2 Besure all electrical connections are tight 3 Inspect antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks in shielding 4 Besure all screws and mounting hardware are tight MAINTENANCE The Bearcat 680 is designed to give you years of trouble free service There are no user serviceable parts inside Except for the fuse in the DC power cord no maintenance is required To replace a blown fuse _ a Y 1 Press ends of the fuse holder together mb 4m Twist to open Carefully separate the two pieces 2 Removethe fuse and inspect If blown replace with the same type fuse i Use only the fuse specified for your Bearcat 680 Failure to do so may void your warranty TROUBLESHOOTING In the event of system malfunction perform the following procedures Problem Suggestion Unit does not power up Check power cord connections Check fuse Check vehicle electrical system No reception Check microphone connection Set CB PA to CB Check VOLUME and SQUELCH Check antenna Check antenna connection Set LO DX to DX Poor Reception Check VOLUME and SQUELCH Be sure antenna SWR is normal Set LO DX to DX No Transmission Set CB PA switch to CB Check microphone connection Set HI LO to HI Low Transmission Set HI LO to HI If you do not get satisfactor
10. ons in the owner s 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 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 Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155 800 297 1023 8 a m to 5 p m Central Monday through Friday RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS The following list contains common 10 Codes used by CB radio op erators for faster communication and better understanding Code 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 11 10 12 10 13 10 16 10 17 10 18 10 19 10 20 10 21 10 22 10 23 10 24 10 25 10 26 10 27 10 28 10 29 10 30 10 32 10 33 Meaning Received poorly Receiving well Stop transmitting OK message received Relay message Busy stand by Out of service leaving air In service subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed standing by Talking too rapidly Visitors present Advise Weather Road conditions Make pickup at Urgent business Anything for us Nothing for you return to base My location is Call by telephone Report in person to Stand by Completed last assignment Can you contact Disregard last
11. or 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 Microphone socket 6 poles 9 19 Emergency channel selection LO DX RF Gain Improves reception in strong signal areas PA CB Selects PA Public Address or CB Citizens Band COND A Do not use PA function unless an external speaker is connected 10 ANL NB Turns ANL Automatic Noise Limiter NB Noise Blanker feature on and off ANL reduces external noise and NB reduces interference from vehicle ignition systems 11 HI LO Adjusts microphone sensitivity Mic gain 12 DIM BRT Changes LCD backlight intensity between Day and Night modes 13 Antenna Connects antenna to the unit 14 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 15 EXT SP Connects an 8 ohm 4 watt speaker to remotely monitor the receiver A When the external speaker is plugged in the internal speaker is off 16 POWER Connects DC power to transceiver 17 Fuse INSTALLATION MOBILE STATION INSTALLATION Plan the location of the transceiver and microphone bracket before beginning A installation 1 Selec
12. t 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 Connect wiring see page 7 Attach the microphone bracket to side ofthe radio Attach radio to bracket MSN Mobile Station 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 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 6 caution must be
13. y results after performing the above 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 Frequency Control Antenna Impedance Power Input Current Drain TX RX Operating Temperature Accessories Size W x Dx H Weight TRANSMITTER Output Power Emission Type Hum and Noise Frequency Tolerance Modulation Percentage Peak Spurious Rejection Output Impedance 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 Dist 40 26 965 27 405 MHz PLL Synthesizer 50 ohms 13 8VDC AM Full Modulation 1 5A max At no signal 200mA 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C DC Power Cord Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket 6 3 in x 6 3 in x 2 2 in without knobs and jacks 160 mm x
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