Ad blocker detected: Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Disable your ad blocker to continue using our website.
Question on the Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB radio
Whether you're new to using single sideband (SSB) or have years of experience, this forum is the perfect place to ask your questions or provide assistance to those who are new.
Post Reply
5 posts
• Page 1 of 1
- JWWRadio
- NEW DUCK
- Posts: 0
- Joined: January 24th, 2023, 1:49 pm
- Handle: Krispy_Kritter
- Real Name: Jeff Waldrop
- Call Sign: N1JWW
- Radio: Uniden Bearcat 980
- Contact:
- Windwalker
- Moderator
- Posts: 418
- Joined: February 19th, 2011, 9:03 pm
- Handle: Windwalker
- Real Name: Clifford Stewart
- Call Sign: KD8QHS
- Antenna: K-40// Hustler MagMnt
- Radio: Cherida S890
- Contact:
Re: Question on the Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB radio
Post by Windwalker »
I know they had problems but I dont know if they fixed it for sure. I did hear that the newer year model 980ssb radio is OK !!
To tell if you have the new or old model look on the back of the radio and look for a screw next to or close to the coax connector. The newer model radio DOES NOT have a screw there and the older models do.
Because of this problem the cost of bad, no good or used 980ssb radios are high because of the parts.
If possible take the radio inside at night and dont let it freeze.
WW1
To tell if you have the new or old model look on the back of the radio and look for a screw next to or close to the coax connector. The newer model radio DOES NOT have a screw there and the older models do.
Because of this problem the cost of bad, no good or used 980ssb radios are high because of the parts.
If possible take the radio inside at night and dont let it freeze.
WW1
- 443 Arizona
- Mod Duck
- Posts: 896
- Joined: April 29th, 2010, 2:22 pm
- Handle: Double R
- Real Name: Steve
- Radio: madison on 5/8 wave
- Contact:
Re: Question on the Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB radio
Post by 443 Arizona »
i posted several times on this radio, it is a delicate radio, worked fine until it was put in a truck in Arizona heat, display completely blanks out after a few minutes, etc, etc, read my posts on it,
all in all i would not buy one. not even for $2 at a garage sale
all in all i would not buy one. not even for $2 at a garage sale
-
- NEW DUCK
- Posts: 1
- Joined: June 7th, 2023, 10:26 am
- Handle: Running Bare
- Real Name: Billy Dean
- Contact:
Re: Question on the Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB radio
Most of the recent reviews still mention the screen display problem. The radio itself gets good reviews but I too would be reluctant to buy one. And SSB radios are more expensive than AM radios and I'm not sure the range is worth the extra money.
- Windwalker
- Moderator
- Posts: 418
- Joined: February 19th, 2011, 9:03 pm
- Handle: Windwalker
- Real Name: Clifford Stewart
- Call Sign: KD8QHS
- Antenna: K-40// Hustler MagMnt
- Radio: Cherida S890
- Contact:
Re: Question on the Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB radio
Post by Windwalker »
The extra range is really fun especially if you want to talk skip.
There are lots of very good SSB radios out there but yes they do cost a bit more.
I had a 980 and talked to Germany and the UK. But I couldnt see the screen so I sold it
I am like 295 I wouldnt buy it for 2 dollars either. Unless it was at a garage sale !!!
There are lots of very good SSB radios out there but yes they do cost a bit more.
I had a 980 and talked to Germany and the UK. But I couldnt see the screen so I sold it
I am like 295 I wouldnt buy it for 2 dollars either. Unless it was at a garage sale !!!
Post Reply
5 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Jump to
- Welcome and Community
- Skip Shooter's Paradise
- ↳ General Discussions
- ↳ Watergates & Videogates
- ↳ Shooting Skip
- ↳ Hall Of Fame
- ↳ Journal
- Radio Help
- ↳ Intro To Radios 101
- ↳ General Questions
- ↳ Base Setups
- ↳ Mobile 🚗 / 🏠 Base Install Help
- ↳ Competition Rigs
- ↳ Amplifiers / Power Supplies
- ↳ Charging System
- ↳ Mobile Setups
- ↳ Antenna Help
- ↳ Microphone Info
- ↳ Radio Modifications
- ↳ Shortwave Radios / Scanners
- ↳ Sideband (SSB)
- ↳ Tube Radio Equipment
- ↳ Other Technical Questions
- ↳ Miscellaneous Radio
- Buy / Sell / Trade
- ↳ For Sale Area Rules
- ↳ For Sale Area
- ↳ eBay Shopping
- ↳ Amazon Shopping
- ↳ Trade Equipment
- ↳ Wanted Radio Equipment
- ↳ Positive Feedback
- Off Topic
- ↳ Miscellaneous Chat
- ↳ Computer Help
- ↳ Signature Test Area
- The White House
- ↳ Ask Marv
- Federal Communications Commision (FCC)
- ↳ F.C.C. Rules And Regulations
- Home
- All times are UTC-06:00
- Cookie-Settings
- Delete cookies
- About us
- Downloads
- Contact us
Maxthon style by Culprit. Updated for phpBB3.3 by Ian Bradley
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.