Use only the fuse specified for your Bearcat 880. 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. |
| Adjust RF Gain. |
Poor Reception | Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. |
| Be sure antenna SWR is normal. |
| Adjust RF Gain. |
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No Transmission | Set CB/PA switch to CB. |
| Check microphone connection. |
| Adjust MIC Gain. |
Low Transmission | Adjust MIC Gain. |
Using MEM/SCAN does not | Verify that there are channels saved into |
access channels in memory | memory. |
Unit does not work as well as | Turn the power off then back on. The channels |
previously. | will reset. |
Battery power check returned | Make sure your power wires have a good |
FAILLO or FAILHI. | connection. |
| Check your battery charge; it needs to be fully |
| charged. Lower voltage will cause a failure. |
| Check your alternator. |
Antenna check returned FAIL. | Make sure your antenna ground is good. |
| Check for damage to the antenna. |
| Check the SWRs at a CB shop. High SWRs will |
| damage the radio. |
RF power diagnosis check | Make sure your antenna ground is good. |
returned FAIL. | Check for damage to your antenna. |
| Check the antenna connection on the back of |
| the radio. Be sure it is tight. |
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