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Tweaking the Uniden 980 SSB

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by nj diesel, Jul 21, 2013.

  1. Jul 21, 2013 #1
    nj diesel

    nj diesel Bobtail Member

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    Is there anyway for a semi-novice without bench tools (scopes & analizers) to tweak a new Uniden 980 SSB for increased AM, SSB output and better modulation? I have seen pics posted elsewhere showing the relevant pots to be tuned, but can it be done with any degree of accuracy and without harming the radio?
    The reason I ask is I found a local Ham dealer who has quoted me an amazing price on a new 980 SSB but he doesn't do any bench work and I've heard these can be dogs out of the box with Uniden trying to stay FCC compliant. We're talking a $60-$80 difference in price for the radio and a bench tune up from a lot of other CB shops I've checked into. I don't want to talk to Bolivia just maximize what the 980 will do.
     
    nj diesel, Jul 21, 2013
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  3. Jul 21, 2013 #2
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    In simple terms - no.

    I would try it first before assuming something is wrong with it.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2013 #3
    MsJamie

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    Unless you know exactly what you are doing, and have the test equipment to back it up, the most likely result is that your signal will sound worse, and splatter across the neighboring channels.

    From what I've read about the 980, it's not going to be a powerhouse on its own, but it will make a good driver for an amp. I wouldn't do anything more than tweak the mic gain (or use a power mic).
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2013 #4
    Bashnya

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    I have a friend who recently bought a 980. Overall, it's not a bad rig right out of the box. It does benefit from a good mic though- he uses an Astatic Road Devil and it works well. These radios are rock-solid on SSB, they do NOT drift at all- a big plus. Downside: No one has yet figured out how to expand the frequency range, but rest assured, it will happen at some point.

    Best advice: Keep it stock or add a good mic, and if you want more power, then add an amp.
     
    Bashnya, Jul 28, 2013
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  7. Aug 4, 2013 #5
    Fire Country

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    Without some tools of the trade you would never know if you push it too far...
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2013 #6
    6string

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    you gotta have a couple of good meters to adjust anything like dosy birdmeters etc..... i just now got 2 dosy meters the 980 can be adjust but these are good right out of the box to me
     
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