Uniden 880 Manual Do Utilizador

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Exit the menus from the main menu levels (COLOR, CONT, BRIGHT, 

WXSCAN, and DIAG). From this level, turn Channel Selector until EXIT 

displays. Press MENU/OK. The radio returns to the last operating 

mode and channel.

You can check your incoming and outgoing signal strength and 

wattage as you use your Bearcat 880. The 12-column LCD display (refer 

to item number 3 on page 5) displays this data. Press and hold PTT on 

the microphone to see the RF output power levels. Release PTT to see 

incoming signal strengh. 

Check and calibrate the SWR to ensure that you are using power 

effectively.  
1.  Press S/RF/CAL/SWR until CAL and a vertical status bar display on 

the LCD screen to indicate you are in Calibration mode. No bar 

graph status levels display.

2.  Press and hold PTT; bar graphs status levels display the current 

level. While still holding PTT, turn Channel Selector to adjust the 

levels up or down.

3.  Release PTT. Press S/RF/CAL/SWR until the LDC displays SWR and 

1.5

, 2, and 3. 

4.  Press PTT to see if the new calibration is between 1.5 and 2. Re-

peat these steps until the calibration level is between 1.5 and 2.

Every six months: 
1.  Check the SWR. 

2.  Be sure all electrical connections are tight. 

3.  Inspect antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks in shielding.