AMWUT563AM 4W, SSB 12WPEP Mobile CB with WX.

Owner’s Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT563ZZZ(0) ® 980 SSB CONTENTS SAFETY NOTICE ..........................................................................4 UNPACKING ................................................................................4 DESCRIPTION .............................................................................5 EMERGENCY OPERATION .........................................................5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ....................................................6 INSTALLATION ............................................................................9 MOBILE INSTALLATION ..............................................................................9 Mobile Antenna ...........................................................................................9 Connecting the Power Cords ......................................................................9 Ground Information .................................................................................10 INSTALL 6-PIN TO 4-PIN ADAPTER ...........................................................10 MARINE INSTALLATION .............................................................................10 USING YOUR BEARCAT 980 SSB .............................................11 CB MODE ......................................................................................................11 BASIC SETTINGS.........................................................................................11 ALL CHANNEL SCAN ...................................................................................11 WEATHER MODE (WX MODE) ....................................................................12 Set Weather Alert Mode ............................................................................13 MEMORY Mode ..........................................................................................13 Save Channels Into Memory .....................................................................13 Scan Channels in Memory ........................................................................13 Listen to Channels in Memory ..................................................................13 Clear Channels from Memory ...................................................................13 MENUS .........................................................................................................13 Select Display Mode (Day/Night) .............................................................14 Select Backlight Color ...............................................................................14 Set LCD Contrast .......................................................................................15 Set Brightness ...........................................................................................15 Diagnostic Menus .....................................................................................15 Battery Check ............................................................................................15 Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.. Antenna Mismatch Check .........................................................................16 RF Power Check .........................................................................................16 EXIT Menu ..................................................................................................16 S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter ................................................................................17 Calibrate Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) .....................................................17 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..................................................17 MAINTENANCE .........................................................................17 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................18 SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER ...........................................19 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................19 TWO-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY ......................................21 RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS .....................................................23 E-4 SAFETY NOTICE The antenna used for this radio must be properly installed and maintained and must provide a separation distance of at least 34 cm (13.4 Inches) from all persons and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Never transmit if any person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna. Note that Uniden does not specify or supply any antenna with this transceiver. While a 0 dBi gain antenna is normal for a typical installation, the above limit applies to any antenna with up to 3 dBi gain. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L’appareil est conforme aux normes d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal. Changes or modifications to this product or use of accessories not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as provided in the Uniden Owner’s Manual could void your authority to operate this product. A complete Owner’s Manual in French can be downloaded from http:// www.uniden.com/. UNPACKING Your Bearcat 980 SSB contains the following: ƒBearcat 980 SSB CB 2-way mobile radio ƒMicrophone ƒMounting Bracket Kit E-5 ƒDC Power Cord ƒ6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter ƒOwner’s Manual ƒPart 95 …

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FCC Part 95 Subpart D CB Radio Service Rules Subpart D—Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service General Provisions § 95.401 (CB Rule 1) What are the Citizens Band Radio Services? The Citizens Band Radio Services are: (a) The Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service—a private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service for personal or business activities of the general public. The CB Radio Service may also be used for voice paging. (b) The Family Radio Service (FRS)—a private, two-way, very short-distance voice and data communications service for facilitating family and group activities. The rules for this service are contained in subpart B of this part. (c) The Low Power Radio Service (LPRS)—a private, short- distance communication service providing auditory assistance to persons with disabilities, persons who require language translation, and persons in educational settings, health care assistance to the ill, law enforcement tracking services in cooperation with law enforcement, and point-to-point network control communications for Automated Marine Telecommunications System (AMTS) coast stations licensed under part 80 of this chapter. The rules for this service are listed under subpart G of this part. Two- way voice communications are prohibited. (d) The Medical Device Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio)—an ultra-low power radio service, for the transmission of non-voice data for the purpose of facilitating diagnostic and/or therapeutic functions involving implanted and body-worn medical devices. The rules for this service are contained in subpart I of this part. (e) The Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS)—a private, short distance data communication service for the transmission of patient medical information to a central monitoring location in a hospital or other medical facility. Voice and video communications are prohibited. Waveforms such as electrocardiograms (ECGs) are not considered video. The rules for this service are contained in subpart H of this part. (f) The Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS)—a private, two-way, short-distance voice or data communications service for personal or business activities of the general public. The rules for this service are contained in subpart J of this part. (g) Dedicated Short-Range Communications Service On- Board Units (DSRCS-OBUs). The rules for this service are contained in subpart L of this part. DSRCS-OBUs may communicate with DSRCS Roadside Units (RSUs), which are authorized under part 90 of this chapter. DSRCS, RSU, and OBU are defined in § 90.7 of this chapter. § 95.402 (CB Rule 2) How do I use these rules? (a) You must comply with these rules (See CB Rule 21 § 95.421, for the penalties for violations) when you operate a station in the CB Service from: (1) Within or over the territorial limits of places where radio services are regulated by the FCC (see CB Rule 5, § 95.405); (2) Aboard any vessel or aircraft registered in the United States; or (3) Aboard any unregistered vessel or aircraft owned or operated by a United States citizen or company. (b) Your CB station must comply with technical rules found in subpart E of part 95. (c) Where the rules use the word ‘‘you’’, ‘‘you’’ means a person operating a CB station. (d) Where the rules use the word ‘‘person,’’ the rules are concerned with an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a state, territorial or local government unit, or other legal entity. (e) Where the rules use the term ‘‘FCC’’, that means the Federal Communications Commission. (f) Where the rules use the term ‘‘CB station’’, that means a radio station transmitting in the CB Radio Service. § 95.403 (CB Rule 3) Am I eligible to operate a CB station? You are authorized to operate a CB station unless: (a) You are a foreign government, a representative of a foreign government, or a federal government agency; or (b) The FCC has issued a cease and desist order to you, and the order is still in effect. § 95.404 (CB Rule 4) Do I need a license? You do not need an individual license to operate a CB station. You are authorized by this rule to operate your CB station in accordance with the rules in this subpart. § 95.405 (CB Rule 5) Where may I operate my CB station? You are authorized to operate your CB station from: (a) Within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulatedby the FCC. Those areas are within the territorial limits of: (1) The fifty United States. (2) The District of Columbia. Caribbean Insular areas (3) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (4) Navassa Island. (5) United States Virgin Islands (50 islets and cays). Pacific Insular areas (6) American Samoa (seven islands). (7) Baker Island. (8) Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. (9) Guam Island. (10) Howland Island. (11) Jarvis Island. (12) Johnston Island (Islets East, Johnston, North and Sand). (13) Kingman Reef. (14) Midway Island (Islets Eastern and Sand). (15) Palmyra Island (more than 50 islets). (16) Wake Island (Islets Peale, Wake and Wilkes). (b) Any other area of the world, except within the territorial limits of areas where radio services are regulated by— (1) An agency of the United States other than the FCC. (You are subject to its rules.) (2) Any foreign government. (You are subject to its rules.) (c) An aircraft or ship, with the permission of the captain, within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulated by the FCC or upon or over international waters. You must operate your CB station according to any applicable treaty to which the United States is a party. (d) Anyone intending to operate a CB station on the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, Mona, Vieques, and Culebra in a manner that could pose an interference threat to the Arecibo Observatory shall notify the Interference Office, Arecibo Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00612, in writing or electronically, of the location of the unit. Operators may wish to consult interference guidelines, which will be…

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Uniden America Corporation 3001 Gateway Drive, Suite 130 Irving, TX 75038 817-858-3300 Fax: 817-858-3333 8/5/2014 TIMCO Engineering, Inc. 849 NW State Road 45 P.O. Box 370 Newberry, Florida 32669 Subject: Letter of Statement for Model BC980SSBW FCC Part95 Subpart D Compliance FCC ID: AMWUT563 To Whom It May Concern: In accordance with the requirements set forth in FCC Part95 Subpart D, I hereby confirm that the Citizens Band Radio Service Rules will be provided with the user’s manual at the time each unit of equipment model is offered for sale and/or lease in the market. Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions or need any further information. Sincerely, Renji Inuzuka Director, Engineering and Quality Uniden America Corporation

Uniden America Corporation 3001 Gateway Drive, Suite 130 Irving, TX 75063 817-858-3300 Fax: 817-858-3333 8/5/2014 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 1435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 United States of America Subject: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: AMWUT563 Applicant: Uniden America Corporation 3001 Gateway Drive, Suite 130 Irving, TX 75063 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission's Rules, we hereby request confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below: Exhibit TypeFile Name Operational Description AMWUT563 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION.pdf Block DiagramAMWUT563 BlkDia.pdf SchematicsAMWUT563 Schematics.pdf Alignment ProcedureAMWUT563 Alignment Procedure.pdf Parts ListAMWUT563 Parts List.pdf The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials may be harmful to our company and provide unjustified benefits to our competitors. Sincerely, Renji Inuzuka Director, Engineering and Quality Uniden America Corporation

Uniden America Corporation 6225 North State Highway 161 , Suite 300 Irving, TX 75038 817 -858-3300 Fax: 817-858-3333 Unil1en' 1/8/2014 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 To whom it may concern: We, Uniden America Corporation, hereby authorize Ben Hewson ofCeJltech Labs Inc. to act on our behalf in all matters relating to applications for equipment authorization, including the signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and aU acts carried out by Ben Hewson of Celltech Labs Inc. on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. We also hereby certify that no party to this application is subject to a denial of benefits, including FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S. C. 853(a). Sincerely, Renji Inuzuka Director, Engineering and Quality Uniden America Corporation

Test Report Serial No.: 090814AMW-T1308-E95D Test Report Issue Date: 8/21/2014 Measurement Date(s): 07/08/2014-11/08/2014 Test Report Revision No.: 1.1 Rule Part(s) Applied: FCC 47 CFR §2, §95D, RSS-236, RSS_GEN Test Site Registration(s): FCC Accredited Site Test Lab Certificate No. 2470.01 Applicant: Uniden America Corporation FCC ID: Ind. Can.: AMWUT563 513C-UT563 Model(s): Bearcat 980SSBW DUT Type: AM Mobile CB Radio Transceiver. Frequency Range: 26.965 - 27.405 MHz 2014 Celltech Labs Inc. This document is not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Celltech Labs Inc. Page 1 of 34 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT FCC PART 95D RSS-236 EMC/RF MEASUREMENT REPORT Name CELLTECH LABS INCORPORATED Test Lab Information Address 21-364 Lougheed Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 7R8 Canada Test Lab Accreditation(s) A2LA ISO 17025:2005 (A2LA Test Lab Certificate No. 2470.01) FCC Accredited Site Test Site Registration No. IC 3874A-1 Name UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Applicant Information Address 6225 North State Highway 161, Suite 300 Irving, Texas 75038 FCC Ind. Can. 47 CFR Part 95 Subpart D RSS-236 Measurement Standard(s) & Procedure(s) Applied ANSI TIA/EIA-382-A C63.4-2003 Device Classification(s) FCC/IC Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter (TNF) Device RF Exposure Category FCC Mobile Device Identifier(s) FCC ID: Ind. Can. AMWUT563 513C-UT563 Application Type FCC/IC Certification Device Under Test (DUT) Mobile CB Radio Transceiver with weather alert. Device Model BC980SSBW Test Sample Serial No.(s) TA Sample - Identical Prototype Transmit Frequency Range(s) 26.965 - 27.405 MHz Channels 1-40 Rated MAX. TX Power 4W AM, 12 PEP SSB. Modulation Type(s) AM, SSB. Emission Designator(s) 6K00A3E, 3K00J3E Antenna External Whip, 0dBi nominal (3dBi maximum). Power Source(s) Tested DC Power Supply (13.8 V) This wireless device has demonstrated compliance with the applicable technical standards indicated in the measurement report and was tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in FCC 47 CFR Rule Parts 2, Part 15B and Part 95D,RSS-236, RSS- GEN ANSI TIA/EIA-382-A and ANSI C63.4-2003. I attest to the accuracy of data. All measurements were performed by me or were made under my supervision and are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assume full responsibility for the completeness of these measurements and vouch for the qualifications of all persons taking them. The results and statements contained in this report pertain only to the device(s) evaluated. This test report shall not be reproduced partially, or in full, without the prior written approval of Celltech Labs Inc. Test Report Approved By Glen Westwell 8/21/2014 Celltech Labs Inc. Test Report Serial No.: 090814AMW-T1308-E95D Test Report Issue Date: 8/21/2014 Measurement Date(s): 07/08/2014-11/08/2014 Test Report Revision No.: 1.1 Rule Part(s) Applied: FCC 47 CFR §2, §95D, RSS-236, RSS_GEN Test Site Registration(s): FCC Accredited Site Test Lab Certificate No. 2470.01 Applicant: Uniden America Corporation FCC ID: Ind. Can.: AMWUT563 513C-UT563 Model(s): Bearcat 980SSBW DUT Type: AM Mobile CB Radio Transceiver. Frequency Range: 26.965 - 27.405 MHz 2014 Celltech Labs Inc. This document is not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Celltech Labs Inc. Page 2 of 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 2.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Normative References ......................................................................................................................................... 5 3.0 PASS/FAIL CRITERIA......................................................................................................................................... 5 4.0 FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATIONS ................................................................................................................ 6 5.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 6 5.1 DUT Description & Specifications........................................................................................................................ 6 Appendix A RF Output Power Measurement...................................................................................................... 7 Appendix B Modulation Characteristics (Modulation Limiting & PEP Limiting for SSB operation)..................... 9 Appendix C Modulation Characteristics (Audio Frequency Response & Low Pass Filter) ............................... 12 Appendix D Occupied Bandwidth and Emission Mask ..................................................................................... 14 Appendix E Spurious Emissions at the Antenna Terminal ............................................................................... 18 Appendix F Radiated Spurious Emissions........................................................................................................ 23 Appendix G Frequency Stability ........................................................................................................................ 28 Appendix H Device Photographs ...................................................................................................................... 30 END OF DOCUMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 34 FIGURES Figure B.5-1 - Setup Drawing – Modulation Characteristics ..................................................................................... 9 Figure C.5-1 - Setup Drawing – Audio Frequency Response ..................…

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