I think the audio is cutting out every few seconds because you are monitoring the scanner and CB. One of my scanners cuts out like that for a moment every few seconds when Priority Mode is turned on. When Priority Mode is turned on and a channel is set to be the priority channel, the scanner will check that channel more often to see if there is any activity, hence the audio cutting out. That might be the case here too since it cuts out every 5 seconds, but since I don't see "Pri" lit up, I'm guessing it's checking the CB for activity.
Interesting, as I had priority mode turned off so I could hear all of it at same time. But, it may be because I had all bands of the scanner on at same time. However, it seams as whenever one of the scanner's channels is receiving, it has priority over other emergency channels until broadcast of that channel stops. But, CB can come through at same time, while other emergency channels won't until the other emergency channel stops.
I did see a video on someone doing that. They pulled a dampening filter disk out that is in front of the mic element. But, this unit has some static on TX and low power. I think the final is going bad, or some caps are bad in the regulator parts. But, it receives CB very frequencies very well.
Being that this can decode digital modes, if the channel is using digital mode (P25 or other) if the signal isnt being received well it can cause decoding errors every now and again causing the breakup in audio, Even though the voice sounds clear as what you're hearing is the decoded audio and not the actual signal itself (which sounds like digital static kind of noise when listening to the signal with an analog radio). The only thing i can think of is try a different antenna, or relocate the antenna to a different location. Another thing that can cause decoding errors and break-up of decoded aidio is if the radios front end is being overloaded with a too strong of a signal.
Thank you for the insight. The main reason I originally liked this model is it seems to be the least expensive of radios they has pre-programed first responder frequencies so I don't have to search them out myself. I probably need to do another update for the media card too. Are there any radios you know of that can scan to find these signals and match the decoding on it's own? If the civilian infrastructure grid goes down, I want to hear what responder calls are going on around me while "bugging-in". And, of course, like most of us, I am on a tight budget.
@@TheSimplePreppers this is going to be a lengthy read so bare with me. I can tell you what I'm currently running (it's not a digital radio per say), it's definitely not one of the current $400-$700 digital capable offerings. I run a Uniden BC355n (which is an analog scanner), I installed a discriminator tap into it (it's just a resistor soldered to the board some wire and a mono 3.5mm jack for the discriminator output). Bought a Minis Forum N4020 micro PC, a USB sound blaster play! 3, the PC is running windows 10 and DSDplus, and a 5" HDMI monitor. You just hook the discriminator tap from the scanner up to the Mic input of the USB sound blaster Play! 3 which is hooked up to the mini PC, set DSDPlus up to use audio input method. It can decode P25 phase 1 and 2, NXDN (4800 and 9600), D-Star, FM Fusion, DMR. ProVoice, X2-TDMA, dPMR. The downfalls of the method I use is that it's not really a digital scanner as the scanner itself is still just an analog scanner, so it doesn't do trunking or location based programming and such, you have to know the frequencies to program into the scanner and do away from using the control channel. you can allow the scanner to scan a frequency range but scanning this way takes forever and by the time the scanner reaches said frequencies the transmission is probably already over. Manual inputting the frequencies into memory and scanning the memory bank is a slot faster and catches pretty much everything. I used radio reference to find the control channel of my location, and I used an RTL-SDR, SDR++, virtual audio cable, and DSDplus and Unitrunker to locate the frequencies that the control channel assigns. You can also mindlessly scam around UHF frequencies (usually in the 750MHz-900MHz ranges)with an SDR to see the broadcasts on the waterfall, (digital mode signals have a unique digital static type sound). Being that the control channel/frequency is outside the BC355n scanners frequency range I can't use it for the control frequency, the only reason why I used this method is because it was the cheapest for me as the scanner was given to me free as our area switched to digital so it was useless for police/fire/ems (but it was still useful if you wanted to listen to the Hams on the analog repeaters and i wanted to see if I could make it useful again. There's two other versions of this you can put together that's are better than just with the analog scanner alone. You can combine an analog scanner (to use to pick up the controller channel, if the control channel frequency falls within the supported frequency range of the scanner) and the RTL-SDR that's being controlled by Unitrunker or DSDPlus to jump between the frequencies that the control channel assigns. Or you can just do away with the analog scanner altogether and run two RTL-SDRs (one to sit on the control channel, and the other to hop around the frequencies) into a mini PC and use DSDplus or Unitrunker which is going to do just about everything the $400-$700 offering do, you just need to know the control channel/frequency for the police/Fire/EMS uses for your location. All three methods are still cheaper than the digital scanners available today. Minis Forum N4020 ($70-$80 when on sale, probably cheaper than that now). The USB sound blaster play! 3 ($15-$17), you don't need this if you're using dual RTL-SDRs. RTL-SDR blog V3 ($30-$40 a piece). If using the dual RTL-SDR build you'll also need two separate pieces of coax, and two antennas.
@@madmax2069, thank you for all your info and time to type it. I'm definitely not as radio tech savvy as you. One of these days I will get one of those SDR USB dongles and software for my laptop. Maybe my CB base station antenna can help to start with 11 meter, then I can start messing with it to learn the other frequency spectrums. The big thing about learning all this is time. I wish I had more free time. I've got to get moving even now to get ready for work, doctor's appointment, and errands.. ugh.. lol Thank you, again, for all your input.
A brand new one from a retail box would be best unless you get to check it's operation better upon purchase. But, yes, nice display and access to functions. I think some people have run into the tube display going out on these after some time if you keep it on full bright all the time, so I suggest to use it at a lower brightness if you can. It's adjustable through the menu, as well as color of display.
@@TheSimplePreppers You need to push function and mic gain and I believe you have to key up to turn Mike gain up as the top right corner turning knob and operator error that doesn't know how to use a CB radio or police scanner
The replacement microphone is it Electric or Dynamic if you put a dynamic mike on a CB which requires electric it will be very quiet. Newer radios allow you to change between the two types of microphone. Worth checking as easy fix.
All three of this series, 880, 885, and 980, take the same 6 pin Dynamic mic that has the two channel changing buttons on it. But, even most CB's that take Dynamic mics, or Electret mics, need the mic plugged in for the audio section to pipe out receive, for some reason.. I don't know why they do that (probably it's a switch circuit that needs to see that the mic is there, but not keyed up to allow audio on receive). If you don't plug in the mic, you won't get any audio from the speaker. But, as far as the Uniden mics for this series, there is a way to cut out the rubber dust screen that acts as a wind and noise dampener. There are RUclips videos on it. However, my need for this radio was to use it for it's scanner section only in my base station setup. For $125, it was still a deal for having a scanner that uses pre-programmed frequencies without having to manually plug them in. But, it will not pipe audio from just the receive on the scanner without the CB microphone plugged in. I didn't want another $40 to $60 expense just to hear the scanner. This was a used radio. He explained that it worked fine to listen without the mic, but he had no way to hook it up and prove it. So, I took the risk, and after deal was done, and I hooked it up, it had no audio output. I had to do some research. What I found is that it does need the mic plugged in to hear receive on audio from the radio's speaker. So, I had to purchase a mic for it. I've tried this on some old Cobra, President, GE, and other CB radios as well. On the ones I had, it needed the mic plugged in to hear receive on the radio's speaker.
@The Simple Prepper You need to push function and mic gain and I believe you have to key up to turn Mike gain up as the top right corner turning knob and operator error that doesn't know how to use a CB radio or police scanner
@@TheSimplePreppers there is no program for mic gain you put function might gain and you turn the top right corner knob to the right you want to go inside there's a big old Phillip looking screw in the inside of the board to the right side of the board
@@redbone1015 There is a program feature for mic gain. It's even labelled, right on the "Function" button for quick access. It's been a while since I have messed with all of it's CB adjustment features, but that is where I accessed the program mic gain adjustment. But, I'll let someone like you mess with any board pan pots. While I know more about electro-mechanical repairs on vintage stereo equipment, I'm no electrical engineer. ;)
I think some are called electronic switching and others are relay switching. It can make for no audio without mic in. Buzzsah a have gut and a good guy can tell you more.
Pretty nice radio! There are a few states in the USA that don’t allow scanners in vehicles period so be careful and don’t get stopped or you’ll end up in jail! Just saying! Safe travels!
There are NO states that restict police scanners in the vehicle. The states that have restrictions prohibit polices scanners while driving, including NY, IN, FL, and MN. Just can't be on while driving
Hi @evelynrivera6728. I used an old 3 to 4 amp AC-DC converter that outputs 13.8V DC to power it. The scanner antenna wire is not long, so it's inside up on the shelf or on top of my garage fridge.. The CB (11 meter) antenna is my base station antenna. The coax for it is run through the person door of the garage to the radio. Since this video, I have moved this radio into the house, Now, I only use it for it's emergency services scanner radio, and I use a different CB for 11 meter REC/Transmit. You can use these types of radios in your house by powering it with a 13.8VDC power supply. My most recent video is of the 13.8V DC UPS I made for my CB base station console. This DC UPS power supply I made can output up to 25 amps at 13.8 average volts. And, it can keep running for while if power goes out as I used a 50 amp lithium battery. Thank you for your question. These radios want to operate on the DC voltage of a car while it's running, so while the alternator is outputting 13 to 14.3 volts. But, you can buy a DC power supply to use in your house by plugging the supply into your AC wall outlet, and CB into the DC output of your supply.
I'm not familiar with what p25 phase 2 means. But, here is the update software to download updates by Uniden.. www.uniden.info/download/index.cfm?s=BEARTRACKER+885 And this video may be helpful. ruclips.net/video/DhfcbGXHI1c/видео.htmlsi=U9XHeO4jcHf2vtMk
I was helped by another RUclips follower on my problem. The weather channel alert was "on". The alerts had not been coming through, but this function glitches when monitoring emergency radio frequencies on my radio. After I turned WX alerts off, it stopped cutting out in the middle of emergency frequency monitoring. Maybe this will help you too.
It really depends on vehicle or base station setup. A broad range antenna tuned from 20 to 1300 Mhz or broader is recommended for the scanner. As far as the CB part, you will need an 11 Meter CB antenna. The retail box for this radio usually provides a wire antenna with suction cups for a vehicle windshield for the scanner. It's a receive only for the scanner of course. But, like all CB radios, usually you have to select your 11 Meter antenna on your own. It all depends on, either type of vehicle install, or base station install. If using it for a base station, you may need to make an extension cable for the scanner section's antenna, depending on the scanner's antenna mount location... or find an external antenna mount type of scanner antenna. I purchased this one used and seller had lost mic and scanner section antenna, so I purchased a "Police Radio Scanner Antenna 20-1300Mhz Adhesive Mount BNC Male Dipole Antenna V" on eBay. It was only $12.83 with free shipping. And, since I use this CB as a receive only on scanner frequencies, I didn't hook up my 11 Meter antenna to it's CB antenna SO239 on the back. It has a female BNC plug on the back for the scanner antenna input. This used one I got has some things wrong with TX on CB, so I use it for scanner monitor only.
Yeah, most people want to use channel 19 for traffic advisories as it was meant for. But, in my area, during late night, when there is no skip going on, I was wanting to hear if anyone was piping up from the highway 3 miles away. Otherwise, on other channels, there are few people, to no one, on other channels in my transmission/receive range. My transmission is limited for line-of-site since my elevation is 60' lower than most of my surrounding area. But, Shortcut, that I talked to on it, is about 2 miles away, yet he is on the other side of the tall ridge that is between us. At least he could give me an analysis of how it sounded. Too bad this is a used unit with aging problems on it's TX. Even it's case shows signs of hard wear, as if it's been knocked around a bit. But, it's scanner functions as intended. Too bad I had to order a mic for it (was not included in the used purchase) just so it would feed the speaker for receive (and receive for the scanner). Many CBs won't function audio, even just on receive, if a proper mic is not plugged in.. At least I have a 6 pin Uniden Bear Tracker mic now to check out any other 880s or 980s I come across for cheap at garage sales or thrift stores.. lol
I'm not familiar with what p25 phase 2 means. But, here is the update software to download updates by Uniden.. www.uniden.info/download/index.cfm?s=BEARTRACKER+885 And this video may be helpful. ruclips.net/video/DhfcbGXHI1c/видео.htmlsi=U9XHeO4jcHf2vtMk
Good question. You may have to set back to 00000, or upon plugging in the GPS module, it may auto update because it's plugged in. When I bought this used, it was just the main unit with no mic, no GPS module, and no power cord. I had a power cord at home, and I had to order a new mic. But, I have not gotten the GPS module since I am not using it as a mobile unit.
@@shutterrecoil Sorry, I was brainstorming on it and thought it might work. Do you have your GPS module plugged in? And, is your 885 in your vehicle to see if it picks up on different zip codes as your drive through them? You might ask Uniden Upman channel. A link to one of their videos is in my video's description.
You need to push function and mic gain and I believe you have to key up to turn Mike gain up as the top right corner turning knob
I think the audio is cutting out every few seconds because you are monitoring the scanner and CB. One of my scanners cuts out like that for a moment every few seconds when Priority Mode is turned on. When Priority Mode is turned on and a channel is set to be the priority channel, the scanner will check that channel more often to see if there is any activity, hence the audio cutting out. That might be the case here too since it cuts out every 5 seconds, but since I don't see "Pri" lit up, I'm guessing it's checking the CB for activity.
Interesting, as I had priority mode turned off so I could hear all of it at same time. But, it may be because I had all bands of the scanner on at same time. However, it seams as whenever one of the scanner's channels is receiving, it has priority over other emergency channels until broadcast of that channel stops. But, CB can come through at same time, while other emergency channels won't until the other emergency channel stops.
You can get a big jump in modulation if you pull the pop filtering out of the mic on the bearcat mics
I did see a video on someone doing that. They pulled a dampening filter disk out that is in front of the mic element. But, this unit has some static on TX and low power. I think the final is going bad, or some caps are bad in the regulator parts. But, it receives CB very frequencies very well.
@@TheSimplePreppers gotcha 👌🏼
Being that this can decode digital modes, if the channel is using digital mode (P25 or other) if the signal isnt being received well it can cause decoding errors every now and again causing the breakup in audio, Even though the voice sounds clear as what you're hearing is the decoded audio and not the actual signal itself (which sounds like digital static kind of noise when listening to the signal with an analog radio).
The only thing i can think of is try a different antenna, or relocate the antenna to a different location.
Another thing that can cause decoding errors and break-up of decoded aidio is if the radios front end is being overloaded with a too strong of a signal.
Thank you for the insight. The main reason I originally liked this model is it seems to be the least expensive of radios they has pre-programed first responder frequencies so I don't have to search them out myself. I probably need to do another update for the media card too. Are there any radios you know of that can scan to find these signals and match the decoding on it's own? If the civilian infrastructure grid goes down, I want to hear what responder calls are going on around me while "bugging-in". And, of course, like most of us, I am on a tight budget.
@@TheSimplePreppers this is going to be a lengthy read so bare with me.
I can tell you what I'm currently running (it's not a digital radio per say), it's definitely not one of the current $400-$700 digital capable offerings.
I run a Uniden BC355n (which is an analog scanner), I installed a discriminator tap into it (it's just a resistor soldered to the board some wire and a mono 3.5mm jack for the discriminator output). Bought a Minis Forum N4020 micro PC, a USB sound blaster play! 3, the PC is running windows 10 and DSDplus, and a 5" HDMI monitor. You just hook the discriminator tap from the scanner up to the Mic input of the USB sound blaster Play! 3 which is hooked up to the mini PC, set DSDPlus up to use audio input method.
It can decode P25 phase 1 and 2, NXDN (4800 and 9600), D-Star, FM Fusion, DMR. ProVoice, X2-TDMA, dPMR.
The downfalls of the method I use is that it's not really a digital scanner as the scanner itself is still just an analog scanner, so it doesn't do trunking or location based programming and such, you have to know the frequencies to program into the scanner and do away from using the control channel. you can allow the scanner to scan a frequency range but scanning this way takes forever and by the time the scanner reaches said frequencies the transmission is probably already over. Manual inputting the frequencies into memory and scanning the memory bank is a slot faster and catches pretty much everything.
I used radio reference to find the control channel of my location, and I used an RTL-SDR, SDR++, virtual audio cable, and DSDplus and Unitrunker to locate the frequencies that the control channel assigns. You can also mindlessly scam around UHF frequencies (usually in the 750MHz-900MHz ranges)with an SDR to see the broadcasts on the waterfall, (digital mode signals have a unique digital static type sound). Being that the control channel/frequency is outside the BC355n scanners frequency range I can't use it for the control frequency, the only reason why I used this method is because it was the cheapest for me as the scanner was given to me free as our area switched to digital so it was useless for police/fire/ems (but it was still useful if you wanted to listen to the Hams on the analog repeaters and i wanted to see if I could make it useful again.
There's two other versions of this you can put together that's are better than just with the analog scanner alone. You can combine an analog scanner (to use to pick up the controller channel, if the control channel frequency falls within the supported frequency range of the scanner) and the RTL-SDR that's being controlled by Unitrunker or DSDPlus to jump between the frequencies that the control channel assigns. Or you can just do away with the analog scanner altogether and run two RTL-SDRs (one to sit on the control channel, and the other to hop around the frequencies) into a mini PC and use DSDplus or Unitrunker which is going to do just about everything the $400-$700 offering do, you just need to know the control channel/frequency for the police/Fire/EMS uses for your location.
All three methods are still cheaper than the digital scanners available today.
Minis Forum N4020 ($70-$80 when on sale, probably cheaper than that now).
The USB sound blaster play! 3 ($15-$17), you don't need this if you're using dual RTL-SDRs.
RTL-SDR blog V3 ($30-$40 a piece).
If using the dual RTL-SDR build you'll also need two separate pieces of coax, and two antennas.
@@madmax2069, thank you for all your info and time to type it. I'm definitely not as radio tech savvy as you. One of these days I will get one of those SDR USB dongles and software for my laptop. Maybe my CB base station antenna can help to start with 11 meter, then I can start messing with it to learn the other frequency spectrums. The big thing about learning all this is time. I wish I had more free time. I've got to get moving even now to get ready for work, doctor's appointment, and errands.. ugh.. lol Thank you, again, for all your input.
@@madmax2069 BTW, you can also message me through my FB page: The Simple Prepper. I wish RUclips had a PM capability.
@@TheSimplePreppers sorry, I don't do Facebook.
I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while it's a nice looking radio thanks for sharing hillbilly in the bam waving your way
A brand new one from a retail box would be best unless you get to check it's operation better upon purchase. But, yes, nice display and access to functions. I think some people have run into the tube display going out on these after some time if you keep it on full bright all the time, so I suggest to use it at a lower brightness if you can. It's adjustable through the menu, as well as color of display.
@@TheSimplePreppers You need to push function and mic gain and I believe you have to key up to turn Mike gain up as the top right corner turning knob and operator error that doesn't know how to use a CB radio or police scanner
The replacement microphone is it Electric or Dynamic if you put a dynamic mike on a CB which requires electric it will be very quiet. Newer radios allow you to change between the two types of microphone. Worth checking as easy fix.
All three of this series, 880, 885, and 980, take the same 6 pin Dynamic mic that has the two channel changing buttons on it. But, even most CB's that take Dynamic mics, or Electret mics, need the mic plugged in for the audio section to pipe out receive, for some reason.. I don't know why they do that (probably it's a switch circuit that needs to see that the mic is there, but not keyed up to allow audio on receive). If you don't plug in the mic, you won't get any audio from the speaker. But, as far as the Uniden mics for this series, there is a way to cut out the rubber dust screen that acts as a wind and noise dampener. There are RUclips videos on it. However, my need for this radio was to use it for it's scanner section only in my base station setup. For $125, it was still a deal for having a scanner that uses pre-programmed frequencies without having to manually plug them in. But, it will not pipe audio from just the receive on the scanner without the CB microphone plugged in. I didn't want another $40 to $60 expense just to hear the scanner. This was a used radio. He explained that it worked fine to listen without the mic, but he had no way to hook it up and prove it. So, I took the risk, and after deal was done, and I hooked it up, it had no audio output. I had to do some research. What I found is that it does need the mic plugged in to hear receive on audio from the radio's speaker. So, I had to purchase a mic for it. I've tried this on some old Cobra, President, GE, and other CB radios as well. On the ones I had, it needed the mic plugged in to hear receive on the radio's speaker.
@The Simple Prepper You need to push function and mic gain and I believe you have to key up to turn Mike gain up as the top right corner turning knob and operator error that doesn't know how to use a CB radio or police scanner
Yes, I did turn mic gain up through programming. If I remember correctly, it had settings 1, 2, 3, and 4. 1 being lowest, 4 being highest.
@@TheSimplePreppers there is no program for mic gain you put function might gain and you turn the top right corner knob to the right you want to go inside there's a big old Phillip looking screw in the inside of the board to the right side of the board
@@redbone1015 There is a program feature for mic gain. It's even labelled, right on the "Function" button for quick access. It's been a while since I have messed with all of it's CB adjustment features, but that is where I accessed the program mic gain adjustment. But, I'll let someone like you mess with any board pan pots. While I know more about electro-mechanical repairs on vintage stereo equipment, I'm no electrical engineer. ;)
@@TheSimplePreppers I had same cb radio police scanner digital also
I think some are called electronic switching and others are relay switching. It can make for no audio without mic in. Buzzsah a have gut and a good guy can tell you more.
Factory needs the modulation turned up
Pretty nice radio! There are a few states in the USA that don’t allow scanners in vehicles period so be careful and don’t get stopped or you’ll end up in jail! Just saying! Safe travels!
There are NO states that restict police scanners in the vehicle. The states that have restrictions prohibit polices scanners while driving, including NY, IN, FL, and MN. Just can't be on while driving
Audio keeps cutting because y9u have weather alert on. It breaks the signal to check the weather channels for alerts
Thank you, I will check to see if alerts are on.
OK.. found how to take weather alert off. Now for me to monitor and see if the cutting out still happens. ruclips.net/video/DhfcbGXHI1c/видео.html
OK! It's not doing that cutting out! That did the trick! THANK YOU!
@@TheSimplePreppers found that out the hard way with one of my ham radios.
How did you wired it to be used indoors?
Hi @evelynrivera6728. I used an old 3 to 4 amp AC-DC converter that outputs 13.8V DC to power it. The scanner antenna wire is not long, so it's inside up on the shelf or on top of my garage fridge.. The CB (11 meter) antenna is my base station antenna. The coax for it is run through the person door of the garage to the radio. Since this video, I have moved this radio into the house, Now, I only use it for it's emergency services scanner radio, and I use a different CB for 11 meter REC/Transmit.
You can use these types of radios in your house by powering it with a 13.8VDC power supply. My most recent video is of the 13.8V DC UPS I made for my CB base station console. This DC UPS power supply I made can output up to 25 amps at 13.8 average volts. And, it can keep running for while if power goes out as I used a 50 amp lithium battery.
Thank you for your question. These radios want to operate on the DC voltage of a car while it's running, so while the alternator is outputting 13 to 14.3 volts. But, you can buy a DC power supply to use in your house by plugging the supply into your AC wall outlet, and CB into the DC output of your supply.
can you somehow get the device to Germany without getting poor?
Where do you download the software to receive p25 phase 2
I'm not familiar with what p25 phase 2 means. But, here is the update software to download updates by Uniden.. www.uniden.info/download/index.cfm?s=BEARTRACKER+885
And this video may be helpful.
ruclips.net/video/DhfcbGXHI1c/видео.htmlsi=U9XHeO4jcHf2vtMk
The scanner cuts out due to weather alert
Thank you, another person commented the same thing. I was able to take it out of weather alert mode and I don't have the problem anymore..
My radio also cuts from time to time
I was helped by another RUclips follower on my problem. The weather channel alert was "on". The alerts had not been coming through, but this function glitches when monitoring emergency radio frequencies on my radio. After I turned WX alerts off, it stopped cutting out in the middle of emergency frequency monitoring. Maybe this will help you too.
Very interested in type of antenna setup you recommend?
It really depends on vehicle or base station setup. A broad range antenna tuned from 20 to 1300 Mhz or broader is recommended for the scanner. As far as the CB part, you will need an 11 Meter CB antenna.
The retail box for this radio usually provides a wire antenna with suction cups for a vehicle windshield for the scanner. It's a receive only for the scanner of course. But, like all CB radios, usually you have to select your 11 Meter antenna on your own. It all depends on, either type of vehicle install, or base station install. If using it for a base station, you may need to make an extension cable for the scanner section's antenna, depending on the scanner's antenna mount location... or find an external antenna mount type of scanner antenna.
I purchased this one used and seller had lost mic and scanner section antenna, so I purchased a "Police Radio Scanner Antenna 20-1300Mhz Adhesive Mount BNC Male Dipole Antenna V" on eBay. It was only $12.83 with free shipping. And, since I use this CB as a receive only on scanner frequencies, I didn't hook up my 11 Meter antenna to it's CB antenna SO239 on the back. It has a female BNC plug on the back for the scanner antenna input. This used one I got has some things wrong with TX on CB, so I use it for scanner monitor only.
Hey everyone I thought channel 19 is a truckers channel on the cb radio
Yeah, most people want to use channel 19 for traffic advisories as it was meant for. But, in my area, during late night, when there is no skip going on, I was wanting to hear if anyone was piping up from the highway 3 miles away. Otherwise, on other channels, there are few people, to no one, on other channels in my transmission/receive range. My transmission is limited for line-of-site since my elevation is 60' lower than most of my surrounding area. But, Shortcut, that I talked to on it, is about 2 miles away, yet he is on the other side of the tall ridge that is between us. At least he could give me an analysis of how it sounded. Too bad this is a used unit with aging problems on it's TX. Even it's case shows signs of hard wear, as if it's been knocked around a bit. But, it's scanner functions as intended. Too bad I had to order a mic for it (was not included in the used purchase) just so it would feed the speaker for receive (and receive for the scanner). Many CBs won't function audio, even just on receive, if a proper mic is not plugged in.. At least I have a 6 pin Uniden Bear Tracker mic now to check out any other 880s or 980s I come across for cheap at garage sales or thrift stores.. lol
That’s phase 2 work?
I'm not familiar with what p25 phase 2 means. But, here is the update software to download updates by Uniden.. www.uniden.info/download/index.cfm?s=BEARTRACKER+885
And this video may be helpful.
ruclips.net/video/DhfcbGXHI1c/видео.htmlsi=U9XHeO4jcHf2vtMk
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How to switch to gps after zip code was set?
Good question. You may have to set back to 00000, or upon plugging in the GPS module, it may auto update because it's plugged in. When I bought this used, it was just the main unit with no mic, no GPS module, and no power cord. I had a power cord at home, and I had to order a new mic. But, I have not gotten the GPS module since I am not using it as a mobile unit.
@@TheSimplePreppers 00000 is not accepted on mine. Thanks.
@@shutterrecoil Sorry, I was brainstorming on it and thought it might work. Do you have your GPS module plugged in? And, is your 885 in your vehicle to see if it picks up on different zip codes as your drive through them? You might ask Uniden Upman channel. A link to one of their videos is in my video's description.
Awesome
Mine is brand new