Uniden Bearcat 980 40-Channel SSB CB Radio with 7-Color Digital Display

You get it all with this radio. A clarifier that nearly overlaps all three bands. Channel scanning as well as memory present scanning. SWR meter. Mic and RF Gain. A nice anniversary style metal mic. Excellent deal.

Save your money if you want to buy a CB radio and just buy an inexpensive Cobra or Midland. I wish I hadnt thrown away my old really cheap Cobra 19 that was really inexpensive. That cheap radio was ten times a better radio than this Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB. In order to hear any talk on CB with this radio I have to be within 1/4 mile of anyone. I have used it in two vehicles and two different antennas and this radio is about useless. The radio now sits on the rear floor of my car not even hooked up. SSB I have never heard any talk on it. I have to say this radio has got to be the biggest waste of money I have ever spent. If I could sell it for $50 it would be sold.

Works great

I researched for a week before deciding to buy this one, and it does everything it says it can. After setting the SWR I found some people chatting on channel 38 lower sideband, and asked for a radio check. They told me I was loud and clear, and they were over 20 miles away from my location!! It was even better quality than I thought it was going to be, and I really love that it has 7 colors to choose from. Excellent little radio! Shipping was on time, and the price is right!

No microphone adapter

Been into radio for many years. This CB is very impressive. Can be used nicely for mobile or base.

Its a nice entry level CB if you want side band. Lots of features. My only problem with this radio is the noise blanker. It just doesnt work that well on AM. It makes the radio sound kind of muffled. But other than that I like it.

This radio is fully type accepted by the FCC and is legal in all aspects. It has full power output as allowed by them. There are mods that increase its power but that will remove its FCC type acceptance. Invest money into a good antenna system if you need more range. It has very good audio with the standard supplied microphone. With an amplified microphone you get a boost in audio power and range. SSB is bright and clear on both transmit and receive, AM is clear and tonally rich, FM is truly a desirable signal. The built in speaker is large enough and has enough audio power to be heard in a noisy environment. If you are looking for a solid, well made, CB radio, this one deserves your attention.

This is my second 980. The first one that I bought two years ago has a defective display that fades out when the radio warms up. As for this unit, so far, so good. Ive had it running for 48 hours now and all is working flawlessly. Regarding shipping I have to say that the seller shipped immediately and the radio arrived a day before it was scheduled. Needless to say, I would buy from this seller again.

Everything that is described is what it is. Im in the construction industry and this CB is a step up from my classic 29ltd, I purchased 2 4ft firestik 2 antennas just to compliment the CB as well as an swr meter to calibrate it, the internal calibrator is pretty accurate as well. Justy simple set up in my 2020 T880 heavy I can reach out about 5 miles EZ . I wish I made this purchase sooner.