Uniden BEARCAT 680, Owner'S Manual

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UnpaCking

Unpack your Bearcat 680 and check the contents against this list: 

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Bearcat 680 CB 2-way mobile radio 

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Microphone 

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Mounting Bracket Kit 

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DC Power Cord 

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6-pin to 4-pin microphone adapter

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Reference Guide 

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Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules) 

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase 

immediately. 

DesCription 

Your Uniden Bearcat 680 represents the highest quality communications 

device designed for use in the Citizens Band Radio Service. It will 

operate on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal 

Communications Commission (FCC). 

The Citizens Band Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal 

Communications Commission (FCC). Any adjustments or alterations which would 

alter the performance of the transceiver's original FCC type acceptance, or which 

would change the frequency determining method, are strictly prohibited. 

Replacement or substitution of crystal, transistors, ICs, regulator diodes, or any 

other part of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommend by Uniden, 

may cause violations of the technical regulations in Part 95 of the FCC Rules or in 

violation of type acceptance requirements in Part 2 of the rules. 

emergenCy operation 

1.  Press 

9/19

 or turn 

Channel selector

 knob to 

Channel 9

. 

2.  Press 

PTT

 switch on microphone and speak clearly. 

3.  If there is no response, select an active channel and ask that party 

to relay your emergency broadcast on 

Channel 9

. 

All channels except Channel 9 may be used for normal communication. The FCC 

reserves Channel 9 for emergencies involving the immediate safety of individuals 

or protection of property. Use Channel 9 to render assistance to a motorist.

This is an FCC rule and applies to all CB radio operators.