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Uniden BEARCAT 880 CB Radio with 40 Channels and Large Easy-to-Read 7-Color LCD Display with Backlighting, Backlit Control Knobs/Buttons, NOAA Weather Alert, PA/CB Switch, and Wireless Mic Compatible

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Brand Uniden
Color BEARCAT880
Number of Channels 40
Special Feature Digital Display
Talking Range Maximum 1 Meter
Tuner Technology HF
Voltage 12 Volts (DC)
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Product Dimensions 1.5"D x 8.5"W x 15"H
Number of Batteries 12V batteries required.

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  • Drive with confidence and stay connected with the Uniden Bearcat 880 CB radio, Powerful rugged design with advanced features and settings to suit any CB user.
  • The Bearcat 880 boasts 4 Watts of transmit power with full 40 channels, NOAA weather channels, and instant channel 9 for emergency channel access.
  • Loaded with features, such as dynamic squelch control, Hi/Lo mic Gain Control, Memory Channel Scan, ANL Noise Filter to reduce background noise, and a Noise Canceling Microphone w/ Extra Long cord.
  • What really sets the Bearcat 880 apart from other CB radios is the Display. The Large, Easy-to-Read display offers 7 Backlight Color options to Customize your radio!
  • Includes Microphone, Mounting Bracket Kit, DC Power Cord, 6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter, owner's manual, and 2 year extended manufacturer warranty.

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The Bearcat 880 CB radio gives you the clearest reception, strongest transmissions and greatest range. It features a large, easy-to-read display and channel. The illuminated control panel is easy to use in all light conditions. It also has a noise cancelling microphone that cancels out background noise. This CB radio has 40 channel operation and dynamic squelch control and an extra long mic cord. There is a CB/PA switch and it's even wireless mic compatible. Other features include instant channel 9/19, NOAA Weather channels, radio diagnostics, easy-to-read laser etched keys, and a 6-4 PIN mic adapter.

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    The Bearcat 880 CB radio gives you the clearest reception, strongest transmissions and greatest range. It features a large, easy-to-read display and channel. The illuminated control panel is easy to use in all light conditions. It also has a noise cancelling microphone that cancels out background noise. This CB radio has 40 channel operation and dynamic squelch control and an extra long mic cord. There is a CB/PA switch and it's even wireless mic compatible. Other features include instant channel 9/19, NOAA Weather channels, radio diagnostics, easy-to-read laser etched keys, and a 6-4 PIN mic adapter.

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    Customers find the radio reliable and easy to use. It has a good look with bright colors. They are pleased with its build quality and features. However, opinions differ on reception and sound quality.

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    102 customers mention "Radio quality"92 positive10 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the radio's performance. They find it a good radio for commercial trucks, with good sound quality and easy tuning. The microphone is also appreciated. Overall, customers consider it well worth the money and recommend it to anyone needing a new two-way radio.

    "Awesome unit! Make sure you get a good antenna and tune it. Below is my review(part of it) from a midland handheld about CB wavelength...." Read more

    "...This is a wonderful radio and i look forward to the wireless mic that uniden will be coming out with for it later this year.." Read more

    "...I will keep it since it's a decent radio but since it only has 50% of the intended functionality, I uninstalled it from my vehicle." Read more

    "Over all a good radio but had problems get everything set" Read more

    94 customers mention "Works well"77 positive17 negative

    Customers like the two-way radio. They say it works well, has no problems, and provides reliable performance. The built-in SWR meter works well for them to adjust the SWR without having to use an external device.

    "...The performance has been great, and the speaker on the unit should be loud enough for most enclosed vehicles...." Read more

    "...This is a great unit and works great for CB knowing the inherit limitations of the 27 MHz band...." Read more

    "...No big deal. Microphone is nice. Looks good, works good...." Read more

    "...The radio still works great, everything still works and I have not had an issue with it, no do I have any complaints (this is a big deal)...." Read more

    46 customers mention "Looks"46 positive0 negative

    Customers like the two-way radio's appearance. They say it looks good, has a bright display with clear colors, and is easy to read in day or night light. The digital displays are useful for calibration and help see the readout better during the day or at night.

    "...No big deal. Microphone is nice. Looks good, works good...." Read more

    "...has the same four screws as any CB, but they are recessed, and look very clean. I used the six pin mic that came with the 880 with no issues...." Read more

    "...though is really what makes this CB, i was really amazed at how great it looks - it is extremely easy to read, and has thoughtful features like a..." Read more

    "...I really like this CB and the reception, looks and the scan feature. To bad the swing is to low and not adjustable...." Read more

    40 customers mention "Ease of use"34 positive6 negative

    Customers find the two-way radio easy to set up and use. They appreciate the simple setup process, nice display, and easy calibration. The weather channel is also appreciated.

    "...Sound quality is very good compared to most CB radios. Very easy to use controls, and the scanning feature is handy...." Read more

    "...in the quality range of the 29-LX series radios with far easier to use features and benefits, while being cheaper as of Q2 / 2023...." Read more

    "Works as it should. Looks nice and is easy to use. Can change colors and customize some settings. Easy installation. Wish it came with an antenna" Read more

    "My husband uses the CB radio for work purposes. The functionality is easy to use and set up and the speech is clear both in speaking and receiving...." Read more

    27 customers mention "Build quality"20 positive7 negative

    Customers appreciate the two-way radio's sturdy build. They find the knobs and buttons feel good, and the unit looks well-cared for. However, some units have issues with the screen breaking easily.

    "...The good: Looks Sturdy Changes color Comes with mount bracket, and mic holder Cons/other..." Read more

    "...Dodge Durango to replace my old radio .. I do have to say this is a solid radio with tons of features built it...." Read more

    "...I was very happy with the build quality. I also had a 3' magnetic mout antenna and a RM italy amp...." Read more

    "...If you turn the volume up past a certain point the internal speaker begins to break up, making it difficult to hear clearly...." Read more

    24 customers mention "Features"24 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the two-way radio's features and options. They like the built-in SWR/CAL features, various gain controls, and SWR meter. The radio is easy to set up and has a great concept. However, some customers have reported issues with Uniden not supporting the product.

    "...Very nice to have a built in SWR meter and various gain controls. Very happy with this radio and recommend it to friends." Read more

    "...is the 4-pin to 5-pin handset adapter included, and the built in SWR/CAL features...." Read more

    "...at how great it looks - it is extremely easy to read, and has thoughtful features like a dedicated night button which can be programmed to switch to..." Read more

    "...The options on this radio are fantastic (I can choose the color and set contrast and brightness? gasp!)..." Read more

    42 customers mention "Reception"29 positive13 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the two-way radio's reception. Some say it has good weather reception and clear signal, with the weather channels working well. Others mention poor transmission and reception while out wheeling.

    "...Built-in speaker is loud and clear. However, I the talkback feature is pretty quiet...." Read more

    "...No surprises so far. I also have a cobra 29 and it has very good reception, this unit (880) may be slightly better...." Read more

    "...A few people commented on the poor transmission/reception. CB band does not transfer well into handhelds in general...." Read more

    "...Also, there are the 7 weather freq's with weather alert that makes it nice when you are traveling with the family...." Read more

    28 customers mention "Sound quality"18 positive10 negative

    Customers have different views on the sound quality of the two-way radio. Some say it works well, has good range, and the weather channels are clear. The noise cancelling microphone works well, and the on-board speaker is loud. However, others report issues like no sound, feedback, and the volume knob and squelch not beeping.

    "...has been great, and the speaker on the unit should be loud enough for most enclosed vehicles. Sound quality is very good compared to most CB radios...." Read more

    "...I'm not faulting the radio for this. Built-in speaker is loud and clear. However, I the talkback feature is pretty quiet...." Read more

    "...mention the clicking noise it makes when changing channels, while it is loud, i didnt find this to be annoying or a down side to this CB...." Read more

    "...Sound is pretty good, but I think the talk back may be a bit weak. Both the cobra and this unit have all channel and men scanning...." Read more

    Excellent radio with lots of features
    5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent radio with lots of features
    I installed this radio in my Dodge Durango to replace my old radio .. I do have to say this is a solid radio with tons of features built it. The speaker is nice and clear and can be turned quite loud if you have a noisy vehicle to mount it in. The display though is really what makes this CB, i was really amazed at how great it looks - it is extremely easy to read, and has thoughtful features like a dedicated night button which can be programmed to switch to any of the display colors you prefer for night/day, adjustable talkback, and mic gain right on the front! Also, there are the 7 weather freq's with weather alert that makes it nice when you are traveling with the family.I like this much better than my old Uniden LT, which was a great radio but i lost my side bands (That i never used anyways) and it looked like it was out of a 1970's. The 880 looks like it belongs in a modern vehicle, and performs as great as it looks right out of the box! This radio is also nice for everyone used to the size of the "big" radios as this one has the same great features and is sightly smaller and fits much better into smaller spaces. This is a wonderful radio and i look forward to the wireless mic that uniden will be coming out with for it later this year..
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
      Style: UNNBEARCAT880Verified Purchase
      I've been a Uniden fan for a long time. I have never had a bad Uniden radio. It was time to upgrade my old badly abused Uniden for my new vehicle and am happy to report that these new Unidens are even better! I was able to match the display colors to my existing displays in my vehicle, lots and lots of color choices. The performance has been great, and the speaker on the unit should be loud enough for most enclosed vehicles. Sound quality is very good compared to most CB radios. Very easy to use controls, and the scanning feature is handy.
      This radio is very close to a standard DIN size, but just a bit larger in all dimensions. I really wish Uniden had made this a DIN sized case with DIN mounts for easy dash mounting. I was able to mount mine into a modified DIN space. I'll try to upload a photo. I just opened up the front DIN face a bit in all 4 dimensions, and it hangs out a bit further than ideal, but is fine. The bottom firing speaker is plenty loud even installed in the center counsel. Very nice to have a built in SWR meter and various gain controls.
      Very happy with this radio and recommend it to friends.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Great radio - great performance and looks.

      Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
      I've been a Uniden fan for a long time. I have never had a bad Uniden radio. It was time to upgrade my old badly abused Uniden for my new vehicle and am happy to report that these new Unidens are even better! I was able to match the display colors to my existing displays in my vehicle, lots and lots of color choices. The performance has been great, and the speaker on the unit should be loud enough for most enclosed vehicles. Sound quality is very good compared to most CB radios. Very easy to use controls, and the scanning feature is handy.
      This radio is very close to a standard DIN size, but just a bit larger in all dimensions. I really wish Uniden had made this a DIN sized case with DIN mounts for easy dash mounting. I was able to mount mine into a modified DIN space. I'll try to upload a photo. I just opened up the front DIN face a bit in all 4 dimensions, and it hangs out a bit further than ideal, but is fine. The bottom firing speaker is plenty loud even installed in the center counsel. Very nice to have a built in SWR meter and various gain controls.
      Very happy with this radio and recommend it to friends.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
      Style: UNNBEARCAT880Verified Purchase
      Awesome unit! Make sure you get a good antenna and tune it.

      Below is my review(part of it) from a midland handheld about CB wavelength. Figured I would post it here for some tips.

      -- From midland handheld review
      A few people commented on the poor transmission/reception. CB band does not transfer well into handhelds in general. FCC used to allow 5 watts then lowered it to 4 watts.
      4 Watts is not a lot power especially on the 27MHz AM bands. (12 watts for SSB is allowed).

      Radio performance is pretty simple: Power and the antenna. The technology has not changed in decades and its all the same radio principal so performance from one handheld to another should have little to do with the unit itself but rather the antenna. The 27 MHz band is pretty low and generates a fairly large wavelength. Full antenna required would be on the size on 36 feet long, ½ wave 17 feet and ¼ 8 feet. On autos with the large ground plane there is a compromise and a 36"-48" whip works well. For a handheld CB to pack all that in a small antenna does not work well at all. Back in the day the old CB handhelds had 6' retractable antennas.

      This is a great unit and works great for CB knowing the inherit limitations of the 27 MHz band. If you are looking for a handheld to talk to another handheld look in the FRS/GMRS band radios which start at 462 MHz. The wavelengths are much shorter and a full antenna is 2 feet, 1/s wave 1 foot and ¼ 5 Inches. So you have pack a true ¼ wave antenna on the unit.

      Cellphones could never work without being in the UHF and above bands so they can generate the smaller wave with a small antenna.

      I think this is a lot of value for the money with all the options, etc. Feels solid in your hand and I like it a lot!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
      Style: UNNBEARCAT880Verified Purchase
      I bought this radio to put into my 80's Toyota, under my stock-sized 1-DIN deck.
      With MINOR trimming to the bezel with a dremel and some very light fabrication, it fit PERFECTLY into the lower radio spot.

      Originally, I bought this radio for this reason, and only required the WX-band feature and knew nothing about Uniden radios (I've always bought and been satisfied with Cobra's 29 series)

      This unit has changed my perspective 100%, however. Price point, quality, and features put it squarely in the quality range of the 29-LX series radios with far easier to use features and benefits, while being cheaper as of Q2 / 2023. Notable is the 4-pin to 5-pin handset adapter included, and the built in SWR/CAL features.

      Without being peaked/tuned, I'm getting about 5mi of range off a 3" Firestik/Firering combo with a SWR of 1:3. All with an install that looks near-factory optioned.

      If you're considering it, buy one.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2015
      Style: UNNBEARCAT880Verified Purchase
      So, far, so good. It installs the same as any other CB radio I've installed. Here are a couple of nuances:

      SWR meter. I like the included SWR meter. However, it was not nearly as convenient as those with a hard switch. The reason is that one button sequentially toggles between RF/CAL/SWR. When tuning your antenna, you need CAL and SWR. It's an iterative process that requires switching between Channel 1 and Channel 40. Each time you go to a new channel, you calibrate and then measure SWR. But, instead of being able to go back and forth between Cal and SWR, you have to also cycle through RF each time. 33% more button pushes. I think I went between channels 10 times at least. So, I pushed that button 30 times instead of 20 times. Also it increases the liklihood that you're in the wrong mode when depressing the PTT button. Irritating.

      PA setting. I asked a question above about whether the radio would "remember" the mode it was in. That is, if you were in PA mode and turned the radio off, would it come back up in PA mode. The question was answered, "Yes." This isn't correct. The radio always powers on in RF/TX mode. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't let you answer your own questions, so this incorrect information will stand. Initially, I bought this primarily for the PA setting. I wasn't even going to install an antenna. However, if you operate a CB radio without an antenna (or a badly tuned antenna), you can damage the radio. Because the radio doesn't hold the PA mode setting, I risk accidentally transmitting in CB mode and, thus, risk damaging the radio. So, I installed an antenna to prevent this. Too bad.

      PA speaker becomes and external CB speaker. The radio has two 3.5 mm jack ports. One is for a PA speaker. One is for an external CB speaker. Presumably, the PA jack would only transmit what was said into the mic out through the PA speaker. Presumably, the external speaker would transmit received signals to the radio out through to the external speaker. In practice, the CB will also transmit received signals out to the PA speaker. Yes, I have it attached to the correct port. So, if you want to use the PA speaker, make sure the radio is tuned to a channel with no traffic. Otherwise, when you're done talking and release the PTT button, the PA speaker will begin transmitting whatever radio traffic coming through on the CB channel. I find this very annoying. I don't know if this is how all CB radios work. I'm taking a star off for this.

      I have mine mounted to the top of my dash in the tray table. So, it gets maximum sunlight in the day. It gets pretty washed out. I have to go to the white setting to get any resolution. But, it is what it is. I'm not faulting the radio for this.

      Built-in speaker is loud and clear. However, I the talkback feature is pretty quiet. I have it turned up all the way and the talkback report is still very quiet. No big deal.

      Microphone is nice. Looks good, works good.

      Also, I have to echo the fault of not putting beep settings in the menu. Not sure why the designers hard-wired the beep. Why not allow the customer a few choices on the beep?
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