Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB - (Overview) New AM-SSB radio from Uniden

[@Nissan9934]

Cb still popping where im at. Guess it depends where you are at. now finding intelligent conversation that's another thing lol

[@TSideWes805]

intelligente. lol. Find me in laguna hills. H-1

[@Bladerunner55217]

Nissan9934 CB pop in at the pickle park 🤣

[@davidbehel2257]

Old buzzard 2815 will be activated and active 2 weeks . 73s to all from the old buzzard 2815 from North Wes Alabama.

[@sacp2273]

I have this radio with the beep removed and it preforms great! I did the mod my self in under 5minutes. Of course its all bout the antenna. I use an Antron A99 with GP on a 50ft mast. I recieve from all over the country, well over 2000 miles.

[@jamiebywater4305]

Nice my good buddy I have the 3 piece fibreglass steel whip by thunder Pole and I am well chuffed got Hi gain and swr

[@jamiebywater4305]

Is 100percent 1 to 1. 10 10 for now I will be on mid block channel 25 for any contact well 73s. Dw78

[@BushcraftWilderness1]

I run old school radios and this one. This is a sweet radio, period !

[@N4TCM]

Getting back into cb after being on the hf ham bands for 16 yrs. Everybody into D-star & DMR. Not me just to talk over the internet. Found quite a bit of activity still on cb since I left in 92'. Started on cb in 1978 at 14 yrs old. Interested in this radio because of Sideband. Sideband was cool back in the late 80's when the sunspot cycles were hot. Local cb shop says this radio not a big seller. Wants me to buy a $300 Galaxy. Not gonna spend that much just for cb. Tune this Uniden up, get about 20-25 watts out of it on sideband and I'll bring it home. You'd be amazed at what a good antenna and 20-25 watts will do on Sideband. Used to do that on 10 meters. N4TCM

[@brianlogan8249]

Love my Bearcat 980 ssb! After My mild tuneup : I made a contact 550 miles away on lsb 38. The report was loud and clear. ZERO DRIFT. BEWARE GALAXY!!!

[@JOHN_COSMO]

Hello I just bought a uniden 930 SSB pretty excited cuz it is my first CB radio I've had the handhelds but this is my first real CB. I just wanted to thank you for showing me how to work everything and test everything everything passed with flying colors. Only thing is is I have a tram 1499 antenna 50' recommended cable RX8 I believe I am also on the third floor it's the highest house in my whole neighborhood.. I'm in a wheelchair so I can't get up to the roof and it's winter time here in upstate New York so I figured if I was going to hook up a better antenna it was going to be in the spring summer. I have not got one single transmission I just had the radio for a couple hours now. My weather station comes in perfect. Like I said everything passed with flying colors. my SWR is 1.0 and then as soon as I calibrate it it goes up to 1.6 or even up to 2.6? And then sometimes it'll switch back to 1.0? IDK what I'm doing wrong I live fairly close to the highway so I figured I'd be able to get at least truckers? Or anybody out there I hear nothing it's not like I'm in the middle of nowhere I'm in a suburb of Buffalo New York. You got any suggestions or tips for me? Thank you very much thank you for your great videos I'm going to check out whatever else you have on uniden 930 SSB. Please get back to me every question I ask people just keep leaving me hanging thank you very much God bless!!! I am using the pyramid power supply 13.8 volts 4.5 amp I use the ashtray plug to power the CB this is a base station for me. Thank you

[@phileller1958]

Nice overview...from 8-1/2 years ago. I received my 980 SSB today, 01/19/21, and I'm looking forward to making it a part of my EMCOMM "arsenal". Thanks!

[@francismcclaughry3794]

I'm glad i watched this. I have one of the cables in my junk drawer and I did not know what it was far.

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

I'm getting this paired with the Stryker sr-a10mm antenna. Can't wait to install it in my 2004 XC70 Volvo Overland. Thanx!

[@strelokblackburn4651]

Have an sra10 with my 980 on my kw l. Love it

[@brianradio7311]

I was able to figure out the S-meter VR .If your incoming signal bar graph is too tight or inaccurate try this tuneup: RT 400 is for AM,and RT401 IS FOR SSB .Turn slightly clockwise to increase s-meter recieve. My nieghbor should be at 30 db he was reading S8 .After this tuneup he was moving the s-meter graph to exactly 30db .Everything is clearly printed on the board. This makes the radio more accurate on incoming signal strengths,and is easy to do. Good luck.

[@w.rustylane5650]

Back in my day (mid 70's and 80's) the most desirable radios were the phase locked loop JC Penny's and Sears single side band radios which were very easily modified. I used to modify these radios to go above channel 40 and below channel 1. It was as easy as cutting a trace on the circuit board and installing a couple of SPST switches. I also modified the transmitter to swing with the clarifier to keep the radio on frequency. I ran one of these radios as my base station with a 250 watt linear amp. I drilled a hole in the top of my radio and inserted a tuning wand into the oscillator to swing it either up (above channel 40) or down (below channel 1). I generally would ask the person if they wanted to go above channel 40 or below channel 1 and adjust the oscillator for them. I always ran a Fluke freq counter on my base station so I could stay just below the 11 meter HAM band and I would usually talk to more HAM radio operators than CB radio operators. I met and talked to a lot of HAM operators upstairs on channel 60 upper side band as that was our (my parents and I) favorite channel. A lot of cool HAM operators wanted me to get my HAM ticket but back then Morse code was a requirement that I could not pass. Electronics was easy but code wasn't. Now they have dropped that requirement. Guess I should get my HAM ticket now. I also ran an SWR (standing wave ratio) meter on my base station and checked my SWR's daily as that was key to talking around the world with my 1/2 wave ground plane antenna. I tried to keep it at a ratio of 1:1. Do they still use RG-52 coax?

[@SuperStormyNormy]

Just bought it. Love it! Sounds great. Buy this radio, use a Wilson 1000 Magnetic.

[@wisecitizenry2844]

Great radio! Have had it for 2 weeks now. Only thing it needs is a power mic. If you want it to really shine tune it down to 1.5 watt dead key on am and 8-10 on ssb and get yourself a small linear amp.

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

I got an adapter to use it with a Cobra power mic. I set the knob at about 6.

[@stevec2196]

A lot of people complain about the mic but that can be fixed pretty easily. When I first tried it I didn't hear anything even with mic gain all the way up, then tried a different mike with the adapter cable and it worked OK so I took it apart and removed a white plastic disc that covers the front and blocks the sound. There is a black fiber disk that just keeps light out and can be left in place but the white disk has to be removed.

[@peterbaugh51]

Uniden Bearcat 980 is really hard to beat for the price. I added an Astatic D104 hand mike to boost audio a bit. I use Wilson Little Wils on both vehicles. Best value antenna I have used. It equals my old K40 but is much shorter, able to go in parking garages. I can hear the comments now, but a 36" Wilson talking to Bahamas, Fla, Canada, Tx, Maine, on SSB is no joke. Also has lower SWR than my K40. Like the 980, the low price is not a factor to me. It is the performance. You can pay much more and get more, but the Wilson and Uniden combo is a winner. Astatic 636L mike is a must for the 980. The mike has real noise canceling by proximity. Clear and loud. Just get close to the mike for good audio. The stock 980 mike is junk. Low output. High noise. Thanks for the video.

[@peterbaugh51]

No I have not peaked my 980. No need.

[@johnnyreb280]

Nice,... Im running pair of co-phased 102" SS whips & little sp100 Texas star

[@brunogallizziGoldenOldie]

to shut off annoying beep simply hold the ANL/NB button for few seconds you will see bp on or bp off select bp off no more beeps its on page b_8 of the manual

[@orange70383]

+bruno gallizzi not on mine

[@brunogallizziGoldenOldie]

+orange70383 they changed the main pwb you will have to remove the surface mount resistor There is a you tube video on that.

[@knowles217]

@@orange70383 mike radio repair got a video 980SSB Channel King board would take place of del beep it off/on on the board

[@knowles217]

@@orange70383 main thing that video of Channel King board you do not have remove the surface mount resistor need it all control in menu same way like when you buy radio plus it give lol more feature plus extra channel on reg side plus weather side plus pa mod can be for power amp the beep have to work on it

[@explanger527]

On the first series of this radio you can not turn it off. The upgraded version they offered it. The quickest way to tell what version you have is on the back. A screw is near the antenna jack, if it is just a hole, you have the new version.

[@MrBarryWarren]

You have answered all of my questions in this one video. You hit on the output input weather band ssb frequency counter it will not take extra channels and so much more. Thanks

[@piedpiperofarizona5224]

I bought one of these radios last week. I have been using it for a week now with an RM Italy KL-503, and an RM Italy 203P. I have been talking all over the country and get very clear receive an transmit modulation. I have tested my radio by leaving one on at home and recording my voice as I drive way out into the country. I can hear it clear for over 20 miles with the cheapest RM Italy. I can hear it over 30 miles with the big bad boy RM Italy. The options on this radio are what sold me. I love the scan feature the most. I also love the fact it is a true 12-watt SSB Lower and Upper. The radio is actually very big. It will not fit in all car dashes that is for sure. I have to slide mine between my seats and that works just fine for me. I have a big space between the driver side and passenger side and it slides right in there nicely. Also, the SWR meter is very acurate. I compared to my Workman and they give me almost the same exact numbers back. So, you can trust what the SWR meter is telling you on this radio. I also like the diagnostic features. I can check my antenna and RX as well. It also checks the voltage. I was surprised mine was a little low, 13.44 volts and should be 13.8 volts. It is still within specifications, but nice to know my car battery is not throwing out quite the full voltage. I am looking at rerouting my power cable. Currently plugged into the cigerette lighter which should work fine, but maybe not? That is my 2 cents on this radio. Great buy on Amazon for 105.00 dollars. The Galaxy SSB radio is 170.00 by comparison. I do think this competes with the Galaxy but maybe not the President SSB radio or the Stryker. I like it better than the Cobra models I have seen and owned. 73

[@brandonhebert5485]

Any radio can be heard a long ways away with an illegal amp. Just don't get caught.

[@francismcclaughry3794]

I do have one of these radios, but this radio was to take me back to the eighty.s I had a rad shack back then.

[@HeavilyArmed]

My Cobra 18 WX ST 2 is on its death bed and I'm planning on upgrading to the Uniden BC-980 for my base station and then the Uniden Pro505XL for mobile. I have a Uniden Bearcat BC355 scanner. I'm big on Uniden because their prices are great and the product you get is top of the line. I have 6 years of experience using Uniden marine radios, CBs and scanners and I recommend Uniden to new and seasoned operators and hobbyists.

[@MapSpawn]

how did that pan out for you?

[@xman2126]

Just got this radio! Thank you for basic and + comments very useful for me who last time was in cb as a teenager 30 years ago!! Hope to make local contact soon.

[@stephenpaden626]

Just got my Uniden 980 that I ordered off Ebay for $135 brand new,it's the version 2 the latest one where the beep can be turned off via a button in the front,looks like a nice radio!

[@policeofficer65]

Purchasing this radio tomorrow for cheap! Includes speaker and it mod to 50 watts. I am new to CB and this is going to be first base station. I have been using a Cobra HH35

[@1LibMrDucks]

Damn! Good to see Uniden made a CB like this!

[@MidwestWarfare]

Thanks for the Video. BTW, How did you adjust the weather squelch? What is it labeled?

[@truckinwithken8707]

Thanks for doing a video on this my mind is definitely made up now and this is what I will be getting

[@orange70383]

Great radio, no drift, loud and very clean clear audio. Mine keys 3.5 watts and swings to 15 watts AM 15 watts ssb. Wireless mic has superb audio as well with a range of 200+ feet from transceiver.

[@leonlove9605]

I have one of these radios love it all the other base stations around me hate me and try to stop me but can't do it even when they run power I'm barefoot

[@francismcclaughry3794]

i purchased one of these radios because i thought I had blew up my old 148 gtl. it was in the antenna actually it was the seal at the bottem of the old army stick. I painted it green and thinking about putting it back up.

[@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC]

I love the scan feature.

[@Scott_AI5EF]

Great overview! Just picked a new one up with a DM-452 mic.

[@RogerSayers]

I have this radio and the only thing I dislike about it is the brightness of the screen. I've set it to 15 and that's as high as you can go. Am I missing something? I've tried several times and nothing. Ant advice you can give me will be more than appreciated. Thanks

[@RenoCyrSr]

In my opinion buying a radio off the shelf, you may be getting a detuned average rig. Best results, buy a radio from a vendor that has a good tech. Request a tune & alignment. Sure it will cost some money but you radio will perform better than before. I bought a Uniden 980, got the caps upgraded, clarifier unlocked, protection diode, beep sound removed, tuned & aligned. This is a sweet performing rig. Not a powerhouse by any means but an amp can cure that! WX works as it should, Bulldog.

[@rogerhancock8732]

Beep sound removed? Don't you mean turned of in the menu?

[@ZachM1]

@@rogerhancock8732 1st version didn't have the option to turn off the beep. Mod only on those. Upgraded (2nd version) has the option to turn off.

[@brianlogan8249]

Yes, activate rf gain button and then hold. Local icon will flash : adjust with channel selector and press rf button once more.

[@Radninja88]

;) this does. If the user that is receiving is located a good distance from the WX transmitting tower, it does matter. Every db counts.

[@innovision777]

The antenna your using is set up for C.B.Band, that is why the weathers not receiving well. Unscrew the coax an pull out from radio just a little to disconnect the ground side of the wire, and your weather will come in clear and load....it is a long way from 27.205 form 162.500, so by losing the ground side of the antenna connection, the antenna then acts as a dipole & will pick up any frequency clear. :~)

[@REINDEER0123000]

NOT BAD RADIO FOR THE PRICE THANKS NAGIZINE GREAT 20 MINUTE VIDEO :)

[@mikehein2980]

After running the BC 980SSB for a year and a half I have come to absolutely love to hate this rig. Let me explain: I just love the simplicity of the rig that the digital circuitry provides. Such a pleasure to use and the RX/TX quality is outstanding. I used the Scan Memory function all the time. The price was a pleasure too! The above has been shadowed by the fact that two of these radios just suddenly failed. Both with the exact same issue - working fine one day, next day turn it on and no TX - no reason or rhyme. The first radio failed within 7-months. I live in New Zealand and I bought this from the US - it was uneconomically feasible to ship it back to the US supplier for repairs so ended up buying another one from Australia (although twice the price). The second rig failed on me yesterday after another 7-months of operation with same problem as first. I am so disheartened as I loved these radios. HF Rigs are analogue - this is how they work and it is “by design”. When you throw all sorts of digital crap into the mix then you lose both the reliability and the ability to manipulate frequencies (for those of us who don’t like being stuck on 27MHz all the time). I am back on my 20-year old Cobra 148GTL that has NEVER failed and opened all the way and drives whatever foot-warmers I connect to it. Digital is crap but really fun and easy to live with - even if the lifespan is very short.

[@stargazer7644]

Nothing on this radio is digital except the display. And if you want to fix your radios, buy a soldering iron and a few $5 final transistors and swap them yourself. Make sure your antennas and coax are working properly. Use a good external SWR meter to check the antenna, not the one in the radio. Wiggle the coax, make sure there are no intermittent connections.

[@enisasutkovic8736]

Mike Hein

[@DieselTrucker2018]

Love the look of this radio!

[@kkristopher7413]

Great radio. Great receiver, low on watts out of the box, but you can turn it up to the legal power. Get a good microphone and a good antenna and your sounding great! My plans with this radio is to get one as a base as well, using one of my studio mics with it, equalizer and compressor, woah! Can't hardly wait!

[@w.rustylane5650]

I ran radios that were easy to modify like the JC Penny's or Sears phase locked loop single side band radios. Is this a phase locked loop radio? How easily is it modified? Can you modify it to swing the transmitter with the clarifier? Is a schematic included with the radio? Is the oscillator accessible from the top of the circuit board? What are the power requirements for this radio? Is it designed for mobile or base station use? How many amps does the radio draw?

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

I have one of those radios but no mic yet. Red digital channel display with analog modulation meter.

[@francismcclaughry3794]

I have a one forty gtl cobra . my army stick went bad and I think I burnt the finals out of it. I picked up a cobra forty channel radio. it is really nice and it told me that I had antenna problem. but I miss the side band. i think that I might get one.

[@PutnU2sleep]

I think that is the sharpest looking radio on the market today. It does not look gimmicky. It looks like a pro radio.

[@tonyt.5316]

Great radio. Mine was made in Vietnam surprisingly. I heard you here in Vancouver a month ago or so making your way back home. 73s RC417

[@copykon]

It's a great radio, the thing I like best about it is you can scan all channels.

[@latex653]

the cb radio band is in the vhf low band frequencies, yes you should use a cb radio antenna with weather radio

[@kkeezer]

I just order one thanks to your review. Thanks again and I will send you some feed back on what I see and find.

[@76SRV190]

Great video, Now I want one! I have a few SSB radios but these supposedly kick ass and are SMALL. I had the 29lx and the beeps are way quieter in the vehicle than they sound in this video. They don't even bother you.

[@superfly4137]

Sounds like im at the Aldi checkout lane with all them beeps 😂

[@victorhugoalvesapolinarioa2543]

se escuta os bip e porque quer . precione ANL--NB. UNS SEGUNDOS, APARESE BIP ON -OU OFF, XAU ABRAÇO

[@mallyjoyplaneflighttv]

Tooòoo many beeeps man 😁

[@nutmegger1957]

What's the "talkback" function for? I didn't have that feature on my old CB from years ago. What Antenna do you recommend for this radio?

[@kendexter]

Lovely radio..you need 2 antenna for 27 mhz and a antenna for 134.00-174mhz vhf....a smal antenna tuner also helps..giving better reseption on weather

[@mongoloidhorde]

What about the inability to read panel while in sunlight? I've seen one star reviews for this reason

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

Depends where you have it mounted in the vehicle.

[@crollinsphoto]

I have received different opinions on the SWR. Some people say never use or trust the cb radio's internal swr meter (any make of cb) and to use a separate meter and others say to use the internal swr meter, that is what it is there for and you would get a more accurate swr reading from the rig itself than something separate you are plugging into it. So what is the best way? My internal swr is 1.12 on channel 40 and yet with a separate meter it is 2.5 on the same channel. Which one can I trust? I use a Lil Wilson antenna.

[@mikehein2980]

SWR is guaranteed NOT to work on this rig. Its SWR function is "dummy" - do not rely on it or the Antenna Diagnostics function. Use an external meter.

[@79xlch]

Ok, I am up and running with my 980SSB. I am in lower Alabama and can hear East to West coast and up to Chicago, of course I can't talk to them. I have talked locally 20 miles away.

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

When conditions were more open, people in Texas and California could hear me from Pennsylvania on SSB. I also had wierd instances where Puerto Rico sounded right nextdoor even on AM.

[@rogerhancock8732]

Same here great ears crappy transmit

[@bobbyunlock]

1) press the AM/USB/LSB & menu button together and turn radio on 2) Press menu button 4 times until you see v*.** (mine says v1.03) you can display something else by pressing talkback button (possibly a checksum - not sure) 3 )Press the weather button until reset appears on lcd. 4) to enter the reset press menu button radio will restart on ch19

[@brianlogan8249]

My WX works excellent on the frequency in my area . There is a adjustment internally but I did not touch. Running antron 99.

[@willt9172]

So how has this radio's reputation been? It's been a few years has it gained a solid rep! Great channel!

[@kkristopher7413]

I know its been years since your post, but i have one, love it love it. The new tech is so much better that the old school tech. I replaced a cobra 29 classic for this uniden. The static is controlled so much better with this radio in comparison. It has a decent transmit audio sound, it's clean. It would make a good chassis for a studio mic and equalizer combo. Mine came 2.5 watts stock. I had to turn it up to 4. Don't turn it over 6 otherwise your audio quality decreases.

[@12HedmanLane]

Can you turn off the obnoxious beep when you touch any button?

[@gerardofernandez3632]

Great unit I am new to this and works fine.

[@PatrickDickey52761]

In the older models they had the pot labeled as RF Squelch, but now it's not. It's labeled RF Ref, or something similar. Is that the same pot that you adjusted, or is there something else?

[@Max9507]

Very nice radio, well thought out. Especially the mic adapter, thanks for posting.

[@TomsLife9]

how did you know which pot on the inside was for the squelch for the weather channels? that's basically what's keeping me from buying this radio, it has everything I want but I expect to do a little bit of tuning and I haven't found a diagram that shows which pot controls which function on the inside

[@InternetGoldMiner]

Picked one up for 97 bucks on amazon.. The microphone is real pos in my opinion. The readout blows its not bright enough and yes I have the thing turned up. Its great at night but not to good in the daylight mobile. For 100 bucks new its not a bad deal.

[@paulgrodkowski3412]

Hey there, why does the inside of the Uniden SSB 980 in your video does not look exactly the same as the inside of my Uniden SSB 980 ????? 🤔🤐🤨🤨🥲🥲

[@codyway7424]

12/2019. Pilot has these for $89.99. Sweet deal!

[@nickydee2419]

can't find one

[@adhibhirawa]

how to set up the tx offset?, if the clarifier and the coarse has already on 12 o clock position

[@theclassycorn9344]

This seems to be the only SSB radio with Weather on the market so far

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

President McKinley also does it.

[@Radninja88]

What 2-Meter antenna are you using? are you using ground radials on your CB antenna?

[@Ayrshore]

Great. I hope Uniden add FM and more channels and get it sold in the UK ASAP. :)

[@poikaa3]

Last Friday at a pilot station this radio is on sale for less than $100! May be as the new McKinley USA is out....

[@strelokblackburn4651]

Wish they would of put a day/night button on the 980ssb like the did on the 880

[@RN-hx1rs]

I have this one. Fun little radio.

[@darthorpheus]

Goddamn that beeping! Fuck!

[@ChannelMaster720]

How did you adjust for sensitivity on the Weather Band reception, like you mentioned in the video? I need to do this adjustment to my 980. Thanks!

[@melbournesubtropicfruits9474]

It doesn't have an FM swjtch? Can you get an AM/FM/SSB radio? Is ir worth having FM on a radio?

[@carlamoore2124]

My husband is a truck driver and I was thinking about getting this radio for him and having it peeked and tuned by a CB shop. He also has a Wilson 5000 antenna do you think this will perform his needs? do you have any idea what the distance he should get for receiving and output? PLEASE HELP!

[@purplemutantas]

First off, DO NOT get the radio "peaked and tuned". The radio is the way it's supposed to be as it comes from the factory. I hope you haven't already purchased a radio and had it screwed up a CB "tech" As for the distance it depends on the antenna and the conditions. During the day if band conditions are good you get skywave propagation and you talk to people thousands of miles away. With skywave the radio signal bounces off the ionosphere. In the evenings/night you get groundwave propagation where the signals don't bounce off the ionosphere and it's a more line of site thing. The antenna is also a factor, a good base station antenna high up is going to work better than a loaded mobile antenna I normaly chat on the CB in the evenings to avoid the skywave. One guy I chat with lives about 4.5 miles away from me.

[@richardsmith7330]

Which way do you turn it to turn it up?

[@aviatortrucker6198]

Have you been able to unlock the clarifier?

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

Just bought one but wish I would've got a Washington or a George

[@corolla810]

Hi I'm new and I want one cb radio what do you recomended a cb radio or a cb ssd ? I want to get 6 miles of range maybe a little more .

[@TTCOOLJ66]

so what one would you recommend out of the two ? bearcat 980 ssb or cobra 29lx

[@MaverickFlyBoy622]

Depends on if you want SSB. BUt id go for the 980 SSB

[@lscoker3316]

In the memory scan mode can you also program in what mode you want to listen as well as the channel? i.e. program channels 9 and 19 in AM and channels 35 and 38 in LSB so when you scan these 4 channels, you do not have to change the operating mode manually.?

[@georgiafire133]

As a response to another person postong; cb is not vhf low, but hf high. Anything below 30 mhz is hf.

[@seasonfilms9375]

Hi, I'm looking for a good base station for home. Any ideas where to buy? are they still made?

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

A mobile can work as a base station but it is tricky finding a powerful enough noiseless power supply. Might be better off using a car battery. Although depending on the battery type, toxic gas may have to be vented.

[@lordocasl7366]

Thank you for the great review.

[@lenb7575]

Love your videos! I am looking to have a new 980 peaked-tuned etc. How can you help me? Please advise. 73's

[@nevadasparky79]

Is it capable of any channel expansions?? also can the clarifier be opened up?? thanks I want

[@CrayyyCrayyy]

What trim pot did you adjust to get the weather channels to come in better? :)

[@nigelb5341]

How come this looks like s President Grant II CB, are they part of the same company?

[@TheZeke1974]

That is one SHARP looking radio!!!!!!!

[@glasspaul101]

which pot on the board adjusts the squelch on the weather channel?

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

Hello friends, I have a question.Will the memory scan let you scan the different bands at the same time.Example: Chanel 6 am and Chanel 38 lsb. Any help would be appreciated.

[@piedpiperofarizona5224]

nope...i wished it would.

[@TheZeke1974]

U dont need a lot of power on SSB if you run a good antenna and have it up high. I run an old Cobra 138 23 CH converted to 40 with crystals and i pretty much can talk anywere i want to. It only does 12 watts pep.

[@MountainTZone]

25 to 30 miles? I've never got that kinda distance. What antenna are you using to get that distance? Recommend a good antenna?

[@MJDNY1173]

+MountainTZone I use a Wilson 1000. It works awesome

[@johnlhigh]

I ma getting a new radio. Is it better to get one with SSB than not? Thanks

[@wizardswonders5169]

Have any of you guys had problems with the displays on theis 980 radio going out on the lighted display?

[@rogerhancock8732]

they cant be seen in daylight unless you shade the display. At best they are an OK radio. They are easy to operate and have had decent reports at best. Mine so far seems better at receiving than transmitting. For highway use they do well but otherwise you could do better than this radio. I only keep mine because of the weather feature otherwise I would have sold it the week end I bought it.

[@latex653]

in regards to receive weather bands, they make cb weather band antennas. check around

[@basild6293]

What kind antenna do you use?

[@peterbaugh51]

Wilson.

[@jamesmorrison1683]

Can this be powered by AC?

[@robertriggs3094]

Does it come with a power cord, that will fit into a house outlet?