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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

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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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Easy to install
4.6
4.5
5.0
4.4
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Noise cancellation
4.2
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4.5
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Value for money
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40
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tuner technology
CB Radio
VHF
AM/FM
AM/FM
water resistance
not water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant
voltage
12 volts
12 volts
12 volts
13.8 volts of direct current
13.8 volts of direct current
IP rating
IP67
IP00
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4 pounds
3.35 pounds
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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.

    Device Capabilities:

    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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    Analog S/RF Meter Signal/RF Power Indicator Local/DX RF Gain
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    Product Description

    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. The orange display allows for easy reading.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    2,928 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, reception, and performance of the two-way radio. For example, they mention that it works well, receives signals better than expected, and transmits very well. Some appreciate the appearance, ease of installation, and quality. That said, some complain about the display being too dim.

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    294 customers mention272 positive22 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the two way radio. They mention that it is a decent CB, very good, and user friendly. They appreciate the high quality microphone and the fact that it makes great base stations. Overall, customers are happy with the overall quality and operation of the radio.

    "...The microphone is high quality with a push button that feels like a team of designers decided to make this one last...." Read more

    "...I'm even pretty happy with the stock mic. The display looks great. The changeable display colors are a lot of fun!..." Read more

    "...It arrived in great shape, was easily set up (after sunset) and the diagnostics are a great asset for checking the radios SWR, battery status,..." Read more

    "Feature rich ssb radio and good quality if your looking for a decent ssb cb radio." Read more

    217 customers mention168 positive49 negative

    Customers like the performance of the two way radio. They say it works well as a base station and mobile radio. The sideband works well, and the radio performed well on their last 4000 mile journey across the USA. The NB and ANL are effective, and it has been of great use.

    "...The radio performed well on our last 4000 mile journey across the USA...." Read more

    "...It works great once I'm able to read the digital display.I should've believed the reviews concerning this shortcoming!" Read more

    "Fully customizable and extended our range on the farm. Work great and look great" Read more

    "...The built-in SWR meter seems to work well, sound is decent although I use an external speaker and the features are great...." Read more

    135 customers mention94 positive41 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the two way radio. Some mention it's a good unit for the price, while others say they are disappointed in the product. They mention that the ear on the mic broke off, the SWR was bad enough that they couldn't use the radio, and the quality is suffering. Some customers also mention that it'll only work for a short time and the internal one is just barely tolerable. Overall, opinions are mixed and it'd be best to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

    "...is a great radio for the tinkering hobbyist, and its the most inexpensive new SSB CB out there." Read more

    "...The purchase price was very reasonable compared to some online price gouging I've seen.And.....That's about it...." Read more

    "...Sad. So sink of manufacturers making crap products, or crap components. You put your name on this thing Uniden...you own this. "..." Read more

    "...As a stock bargain priced SSB its worth the money...." Read more

    125 customers mention97 positive28 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the two way radio. They mention that the meter works well, the sound is decent, and it does cut down on noise. They also appreciate the beep to know that they made a transmission. Additionally, customers mention that talk back is interesting and that the radio talks well even without tweaking.

    "...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,..." Read more

    "...The sound quality is impressive, if slightly soft in my soft-top Jeep...." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    "...Talk back is interesting, does nothing for transmissions but does allow you to hear your audio to make audio adjustments as needed...." Read more

    90 customers mention75 positive15 negative

    Customers find the installation of the two way radio to be easy. They mention that the controls are easy to use and selecting modes fairly intuitive. Some say that the radio comes with a decent manual that explains all of its features. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...It arrived in great shape, was easily set up (after sunset) and the diagnostics are a great asset for checking the radios SWR, battery status,..." Read more

    "...It comes with a decent manual that explains all of your features...." Read more

    "...Once you get the idea, it's very simple to navigate through all the features. I put this one in my 2014 Silverado z71 right in the center console...." Read more

    "...of this 4 lb radio .Yes it is very light weight and will be a easy install in the car...." Read more

    82 customers mention82 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the radio. For example, they say it's satisfying in looks, has a nice display, and is well designed. Some mention that the radio is very new in design and very compact. That said, most are happy with the layout and size of the unit.

    "...The sleek design with user-choice multiple colored display looks sharp and compliments the dashboard / cockpit of my 2016 year class A motorhome...." Read more

    "...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...." Read more

    "...I'm even pretty happy with the stock mic. The display looks great. The changeable display colors are a lot of fun!..." Read more

    "...Work great and look great" Read more

    81 customers mention58 positive23 negative

    Customers like the reception of the two way radio. They say it has outstanding reception, good noise rejection, and a strong signal. Some mention that the radio works quite well and receives and transmits very well. Overall, most are satisfied with the reception and range of this CB radio.

    "...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,..." Read more

    "...The other party reported my signal was strong, loud and clear...." Read more

    "...Reception was a garbled mess, as was the front panel - I couldn't read anything, until the cab temp. cooled down...." Read more

    "Fully customizable and extended our range on the farm. Work great and look great" Read more

    151 customers mention26 positive125 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the display of the two way radio. They mention that the readout is a bit dim and hard to see in daytime light. They also say that the LED screen is not very bright and for a mobile device this is ra real problem. They say that it is more easily dimmed during nighttime use and that the display cannot be adjusted bright enough to counteract the brightness of daylight. Customers also mention that half the display was out and that it has issues and goes out over time.

    "...The radio is not usable in sunlight; even tried draping a towel over my head to block it out...." Read more

    "...would have powder coated the mounting bracket, the bright gold metal finish is standing out like a sore thumb, sending out for paint next week." Read more

    "...are that it looks like the typical cheap looking chinese stuff I've seen pushed on us for decades...." Read more

    "Great little radio in my shop. Display should be brighter but I drive 50% at night. We will see...." Read more

    7 1/4” wide 2 1/8 high and 6 3/4” deep.
    4 Stars
    7 1/4” wide 2 1/8 high and 6 3/4” deep.
    Great little radio in my shop. Display should be brighter but I drive 50% at night. We will see. I’m just hoping it fits in the overhead console of the MACK because I’m not cutting to fit! Owners manual measurements are correct. Amazon measurements are not!
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Uniden's Design Team Hit's a Home Run
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
    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.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A great, feature-packed radio
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
    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!
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2015
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    Matthew Welling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great radio
    Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2023
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    Mc-Neo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uniden Baercat 980 SSB
    Reviewed in Germany on March 7, 2024
    Charly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto 👍
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2020
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto 👍
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2020
    Trabaja bien, se ve bien, hay que acostumbrarse a su calibración y yo encontré en YouTube tutoriales para ajustarse.
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    Jack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Price of 215.00 cdn delivered to my house. It was 219.00 us in a texas truckstop at the time
    Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Price of 215.00 cdn delivered to my house. It was 219.00 us in a texas truckstop at the time
    Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
    This is my radio in my OTR tractor. Does good job.
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    Cristofer Hernández
    5.0 out of 5 stars Está de lujo 👍
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Está de lujo 👍
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2019
    Trabaja muy bien llegó en muy buenas condiciones el paquete tiene muy buena recepción de señal muy bueno
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