Uniden BEARCAT 880 English Owner's Manual - Page 9

or other convenient point. Then connect the black power cord to the vehicle chassis or negative (-) battery terminal. Install 6-Pin to 4-Pin Adapter The Bearcat 880 is pre-configured for Uniden's new 6-pin wireless, noisecancelling technology, available in 2012. Your Bearcat 880 comes with an adapter to connect the radio's 6-pin microphone to a current standard 4-pin microphone. 1. Insert the 6-pin side of the adapter into the Bearcat 880 6-pin microphone connection. 2. Plug a standard 4-pin microphone connector into the 4-pin side of the adapter. MARINE INSTALLATION Consult your dealer for information regarding marine installation. It is important to adequately ground the system and to prevent electrolysis between the fittings in the hull and the water. Using Your Bearcat 880 CB MODE Be sure that the power source, antenna, and microphone are properly connected before proceeding. Basic Settings 1. Turn unit on. Set volume to a comfortable level. 2. Select channel. 3. Set noise limitations as desired (ANL/NB). 4. Adjust Squelch. • Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise so only strong signals can get through. • Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. Everything gets through - noise, weak signals, and strong signals • Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. Only clearer signals get through. Set SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal. 9