You have a second generation 980. The first gen had an SWR bridge in front of the antenna jack and it was more open to being hacked. The second gen had those parts removed entirely. The 'random' wire connected to the receive can isn't a glitch or a patch. It's a ground. It was purposely put there. Many types of radios have that. The 980 puts out anywhere from 2-3 watts AM straight out of the box, which will drive an RM Italy KL-203 amplifier nicely to around 100 watts.. You can disable that gawd-awful beep by following this procedure that is clearly outlined in the owners manual: "ANL/NB: Provides 3-way control of ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) or NB (Noise Blanker) features - ANL on, NB on, or both ANL and NB on or off. ANL reduces external noise. NB reduces interference from vehicle ignition systems. For models produced after 10/2015: Press and hold for one second to turn key beep tone on and off. Use this button to turn key beep on and off. Press and hold until BP ON or BP OFF displays." All that is required to clear up the audio is to peel the little stickyback 'pop' filter off the inside of the mic screen. Butchering the mic is unnecessary. The center pin on the power jack is not (and not supposed to be) connected to anything. You'll notice that there is only a red and black wire entering the radio. There is no middle conductor on either end of the jack. The center pin only serves as a locating pin to ensure the cord is not connected in reverse polarity. The trimmer pots are very fragile and their range of adjustment is very small. Without test equipment, you'll probably bugger the radio up worse than it came from the factory. It's built-in SWR meter is fairly accurate. There are brightness and contrast adjustments in the main menu. It isn't a software defined radio. It's a hardware defined radio. It's a software *programmed* radio. It's processor is on the display board. The 980 is probably *the* most frequency stable sideband rig ever made. You'll have to chase everybody else around with the clarifier, but the 980 stays rock steady on frequency. There is no drift whatsoever.

Mine works fine. I run it in my pickup with a 102" whip. Flat 1 SWR 1 through 40

Nice overview. I purchased the same radio about a week ago and have it paired with a 120" whip antenna. I use mine as a base station and have been making strong contacts at least 5 miles out.

I'm your 741st subscriber ... couldn't resist. Anyway, thanks for the video!

Any noise canceling mic will be better. I went with the Road Devil noise canceling power mic. It's absolutely amazing!

In reference to his first criticism of the radio, about his concern that too much stress on the plug in the radio might loosen it. Having a stiffer strain relief on that end of the cord would actually put a lot more strain on that jack in the radio, so having a flimsy stress relief on that end of the court is actually decreasing the chances of the damage that he’s worried about. All the strain would be on the cord.

I bought the Galaxy 29 lx max the other day and traded it for my friends Bearcat 980 and I couldn’t be happier. In my opinion this is a good radio. My friend is trying to trade back guess he doesn’t like that new Cobra neither. Lmao I’m keeping the Bearcat. I swapped out the mic and connected with a Ranger noise canceling mic

you must not have known that if you hold down the ANL/NB button for 3 to 5 sec, the beep cuts off.. i have the same radio. just press the ANL/NB BUTTON FOR 3 TO 5 SEC, AND THEIRS NO MORE BEEP... you dont have to open the radio to stop the beep.

Great in-depth video of the basic features. Thanks for posting!

If I am not mistaken, it is a long push on the am/lab,usb button to disable beep. It’s a hidden feature

Best CB on the market join it with a power amp and Wilson 5000 Mag antenna and you have the best of everything.

Shux, I like a big meter. That was always my traditional complaint about most mobile radios; dinky, hard to read meters, particularly when in the vehicle where you can't get close to it. I'd like to have one of these. Nice features.

Does he come with the radio? 💃🏼💋

Iam Your Newest Subscriber I Bought That Radio Used Today For 50.00 Here In Florida

Great radio as a base station, worst radio as a mobile unit, that screen washes out in daylight and the only color that comes close to being able to see is the dark green and even that’s still hard to see, but the radio as a performer is still a good radio.

You sure can’t beat the price on a purdy ssb cb. I’m considering it just to have a cb around my ham station.

So I have had a few of your videos pointed at me and I just got around to actually looking. First things first.... it's not SDR. No FPGA either. It's a

Absolutely phenomenal review!!!

New to CB! Picked up this radio new for $60.00 with everything! The beep is annoying. But awesome radio! Ppl say I sound awesome! Thanks

I have this rig and it is the Bomb on SSB and AM. The audio is super natrual. Add a Studio Mic and Mixing board and it talks like a Mark5. Works with low input amps. Used as a Base station for 120$ +- cant be beat.

You've did a great review on this cb radio👌👍👍👍

Hold the ANL/NB button for 3 seconds…to get rid of that annoying “beep”.

Just bought one but wish I would've got a Washington or a George.. I have a 503 rm italy haven't hooked it up yet

The smaller gauge wire is fine. Little thing we call "tap rule". Because of the shortness the gauge can be significantly smaller without issues.

You can trun off the beep holding the ANL button

A 980 tip, you can check what version you have by

Just bought the same radio and have had it hooked up for a week or so now . it receives really well but don't get out very well in my area. My swr is set to 1.3:1 on ch1 up to ch20 and 1.5:1 on ch21 and up . I'm still micro adjusting I guess you could say trying to get out a little better. So far on AM I'm getting out about 2 miles and ssb haven't had any response yet. I do have a lot of trees in my area and I'm sure that's playing a major roll in my modulation. I would like to crank it up a little bit just to push a bit more out.still new to the digital style radios so I'm not to confident about tinkering with it. If you have any suggestions I'm definitely open to them. But personally I've liked this radio so far. If you are able to point me in the right direction on which pot to adjust to turn it up a bit I'd greatly appreciate it.thanks for the video . 73's

The 6th pin is for use with a wireless mic

I'm seeing a lot of problems with the visibility of the display as this radio ages. I've had three of them come by me that are very dim. Haven't found a fix for that yet.

the cloth inside is meant to help with wind noise our your slobbering into the mike

The slot on the plastic screws is for a penny or a quarter, a flat head will distort the plastic and damage it,

If you get a Cobra mic pin adapter, the Cobra HG M75 power mic is good to use with this.

put one in my motorhome, works great, my only complaint the the display brightness in the day time, very dim.

Thanks for the video Do you know if this will fit in a stock older style am/fm radio slot?

I bought one recently, and the channel display is so dark even setting it to day mode.

Galaxy SUCKS.The UNIDEN 980 is a nice radio & it sounds great on transmit & receive without any mods.I have spoken with several people who were using the 980 & all of them sounded great.I will buy one soon but it's not a priority since I already own over 65 CB radios.As long as the microphone cartridge is exposed that part is NOT blocking any audio.One more thing.How many times did you say,UM in this video? 35 or 40 or more UM? LOL

6 pins is for the wireless mic option

practical question. do radios get melted or hurt on the dash of a car?

every time this guy says "um" or "aaaa" take a shot of whiskey. you are welcome CHEERS

Are you planning to mod that radio? Do you know if it is a phase locked loop radio?

During the day I can't see the channel and power display even after setting it to day mode

How do you like the radio now? Been looking and I like the weather and ssb USB and lsb. If none of that really matters I like the cobras. But I've never owned one. Just wondering what the best option is. Thanks.

@AirSoftMaverick3232 I'm going to buy 980 'or 880' .. which version would you recommend?

Nothing made me want to slap a person more than “mic check 1 - 2, mic check 1-2”

Considering the one neighbor I have is about 3 miles away and nearest town over 30 miles away, I guess this isn’t the radio for me. Anyone have suggestions for a Newbie on rural living (mountain behind me and flat Mesa in front of me) radios w recommended power source and antenna for base station. I could use the help in deciding! Thanks.

That's awesome radio

The beep can be toggled

What is the best antenna for these radio I'm a kw t660 stock won't get past a mile.

i cant deside on the Galaxy 959 or Uniden Bearcat 980 ssb

You should never use metal screw drivers to turn the pots.

Do you know how to change the scan speed on it? I remember seeing a video on how to change it, but can't remember or find it

Great description.

What should your carrier on ssb be set at?

holy sweet jesus does anyone have some advil i've got a major headache from listening to your constant use of the word UM, want to hear about this radio but fell asleep from the UMS you use that i missed half the reveiw. is it possible for you to talk normal.

I just bought this like 8 months ago. I hear ppl far away. But no one hears me, is my mic toast? Or am I doing something wrong? I even hit the talkback button and couldn't hear myself

I would never buy a Cobra

Do you need permission (License)to do that radio??? Thx 👍👍👍

Does this radio have AC power as well?

The beeper doesn't seem so annoying until you watch a youtube video where the presenter is talking really low so my volume is turned up and then the radio beeps or audio checks BLARE thru my speakers and the other people around me give strange looks...

Is this ideal for a fishing boat?

You should have got a President Grant II , same radio with many extra features...

in/on video has anyone look at uniden beartracker 885 ??

Loads of information’

Anytone AT-6666

What is or how to adj ng

Say um 1 more time WTF

What is the benefits of SSB?

Looking at this 5 year's latter I would not recommend this Raido because of the face display fade's out over time so I'm recommend the President lincoln II THE NEW ONE. With mod's

Make notes before you make a video. You jump around and repeat the same things and you say Um too much

i think his nerves are shot!

Change title, makes it seem like you give a deciding factor.

Stop saying "but um"!!! Dammit man!

good cheap radio,stable on SSB unlike the galaxy drifting junk. Not real powerful but that's what amp's are for. Throw a D-104 M6B on it and it talks good.

Stryker 955

Do you realize how many times you say uum in this video. Wow

Mine doesn't turn on. I run an Antron 99 with a 1.1 match. It turns once in 10 tries

Um um um um what is your issue with all the UM are you doing something

Good choice in IKEA desk.

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A good old Philly made 148 Will stand the test of time,not this smt junk.dont expect miracles from this radio

RCI-2970n4

if you press and hold ANL button it will cancel beep

If you are starting a sentence with “Like I Said”, you are about to tell us something that you just told us. And probably 3 times already.

MODS to remove beep?? hahaha... There is a simple 2 button press to turn it off. People... hilarious!

You're jiggling the camera so much it makes me dizzy. Try not waving your arms or put the camera on a little JOBY spider. Please and thank you.

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Very pretty radio but it lacks the ability for modifications, I would look elsewhere. 1/2 of the fun in owning a CB is that fact that some of us can toy with it, if its not modifiable I wouldn't be interested in it. Thank you for your presentation.

Uh...umm...so... Uh...umm...so... Uh...umm...so...

Lot's of "uhhh... uhhh"

Thank you for the video. But in future videos, please get to the point. You waste a ton of time on trivia and obvious stuff. Know your audience. We know more than you think. Telling us how to work a microphone clip is an example of what no one needs to have explained.

Uhhh ahhh meth whew.

Why are you so scared ? I can hear the fear in your delivery,either that or your keyed off columbian..