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BC-880 Turbo


BC880 Turbo

100W Mobile Radio

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The Most Trusted Name in CB Radios. It's tough and powerful with a large  easy-to-read display and exciting new features including 7 Color Backlighting,
 Noise Cancelling Mic, and Wireless Mic Compatibility.

We have installed an RFX-95HD on the back for MORE RF Power output. 15W carrier and 100W or more of peak power.  That will break through the noise !!!

  • RFX-95HD Power Module
  • Heavy duty Power cord upgrade
  • ON/OFF Switch in back for the RFX-95
  • 7-Color Backlighting
  • Noise Cancelling Mic
  • Talkback
  • Radio Diagnostics
  • 6 Pin Noise Canceling Mic
  • Wireless Mic Compatible
  • Digital SRF / SWR Meter
  • Frequency Display
  • NOAA Weather
  • Squelch Control
  • ANL / Noise
  • Blanker
  • Memory Scan
  • RF Gain
  • Microphone Gain
  • Instant Channel 9/19
  • CB / PA
  • Channel Indicator
  • Includes 6 Pin to 4 Pin Adapter
  • Laser Etched Keys
  • Extra Long Mic Cord
  • Dimmer Switch Day / Night

 

 

 

 

 View of the front:

1. Volume Control knob with Power On/Off.
2. SQUELCH knob:
3. S/RF/CAL/SWR Meter:
4. Channel Number display.
5. Operation buttons and associated LEDs:

 Talkback: Talkback lets you monitor yourself when transmitting.
With Talkback active, press PTT and adjust the volume with the Volume Control
knob. (Levels 00 - 15)
 MIC Gain: Adjusts microphone sensitivity. Delivers up to 100%
modulation. With MIC Gain active, press PTT and adjust the gain
levels with the Volume Control knob. (Levels 00 - 04)
 Weather: Press to toggle between Weather and CB channels. Turn
Channel Selector to cycle through the 7 weather channels.
Press and hold to turn Weather Alert on and off. ALERT displays.
 Day/Night: Adjusts LCD backlight sensitivity between Day and
Night modes.

6. Channel Selector/MENU/OK. Press the inner MENU/OK button to
select a menu option or other selection. Turn the outer Channel
Selector knob to:

 Select channels
 Select menu modes
 Change scan resume direction (up or down)
 Control Talkback volume
 Control Mic gain level
 Control Calibration volume

7. Microphone socket.
8. Indicators turn on when the function is turned on.
9. S/RF/CAL/SWR: Push to to check RF signal strength, calibration,
and SWR reading.
10. CB/PA: Selects CB (Citizens Band) or PA (Public Address).
Do not use the PA function unless an external speaker is connected.
11. MEM/SCAN: Press to start or stop scanning modes [All Channel
Scan (see page 10) and Memory Scan (see page 12)]. Press and hold
to set or clear channel memory while in Memory mode.
12. 9/19/NORM: Press to switch between emergency channel 9,
channel 19, and standard CB channels.
13. Frequency Display: Displays the MHz of the selected channel. Also
displays menu options.
14. ANL: Turns ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) feature on and off.
ANL reduces external noise.
15. NB: Turns NB (Noise Blanker) feature on and off. NB reduces
interference from vehicle ignition systems.
16. RF Gain knob: Improves reception in strong signal areas.
 

View of the back:


17. Antenna socket: Connects antenna to the unit. Now on the back of the RFX-95HD
18. PA SP: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt speaker for use
as a public address system.
To prevent acoustic feedback, separate the microphone from the speaker when
operating the PA at high output levels.
19. EXT. SP: Connects an 8-ohm 4-watt speaker to remotely monitor
the receiver.
When the external speaker is plugged in, the internal speaker is off.
20. POWER: Connects DC power to transceiver.
21. Fuse.
22. PTT: Push-to-Talk.

 

 

 

 

 

    


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Optional Accessories
 Turner RK-56 Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug)
$46
 Astatic 636L Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 4 pin plug)
$29

With buttons?

 Astatic RD104-E Amplified microphone.
Wired with a 6 pin plug and a battery installed. Choose if you want Channel Up and Down buttons installed in the microphone.
$64
or
$106

Sound byte link

 
 Install a Noise toy
(wired inside the radio with a switch or pushbutton to trigger any 30 second sound byte you want)
$65
 Add a Small External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
$12
 Add a Large External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
$25
 
 
Tuned up values on these watt meters
Dosy Bird RMS * Bird 43P
AM 20 20 20
PEAK AM 74 27 100+
* The most informative meter and the one we use. 11/26/23

Excellent revie
Tuned up values on these watt meters
AMP Switch OFF
Dosy Bird RMS * Bird 43P
AM 5 5 5
PEAK AM 14 6 30
* The most informative meter and the one we use. 11/26/23
w of this radio by:

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GENERAL  
Channel : 40
Frequency Range: 26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Frequency Control: PLL Synthesizer
  18
Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms
Power Input: 13.8VDC
Current Drain  
TX: AM Full Modulation:  2.2A (max)
RX: At no signal: 650mA
Operating Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Accessories: DC Power Cord
Microphone
Microphone Hanger
Mounting Bracket
TRANSMITTER  
Output Power: 100+ watts
Emission Type: 6A3
Hum and Noise: Better than 40 dB
Frequency Tolerance: ±0.002%
Modulation Percentage (Peak): 100%
Spurious Rejection: -70 dB
Output Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced
RECEIVER  
Sensitivity at 10 dB S+N/N: 0.5 µV
Sensitivity at 500 mW Audio Output: 0.5 µV
Squelch Threshold: 0.5 µV
Antenna Impedance:  50 ohms
Squelch Tight: 1000 µV
Signal Meter S-9: 100 µV
Audio Output Power (max.):  5 watts
Audio Output (10% Dist.): 4 watts
Adjacent Channel Rejection: 55dB
Image Rejection: 65dB
Internal Speaker Impedance: 16 ohms
External Speaker Impedance: 8 ohms
PUBLIC ADDRESS  
Output Power at 10% Distortion: 4 watts
Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice.
 
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