--- product_id: 1151914 title: "BEARCAT 880" brand: "uniden" price: "E£ 33025" currency: EGP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Uniden" url: https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/1151914-bearcat-880 store_origin: EG region: Egypt --- # 4 Watts transmit power 7-color customizable LCD backlight 40 channels full spectrum BEARCAT 880 **Brand:** uniden **Price:** E£ 33025 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📻 Own the Road with Uniden Bearcat 880 – Where Power Meets Style ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BEARCAT 880 by uniden - **How much does it cost?** E£ 33025 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.eg](https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/1151914-bearcat-880) ## Best For - uniden enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted uniden brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal Clear Audio:** Noise-canceling microphone and ANL noise filter ensure your voice cuts through static and background noise. - • **Instant Emergency Access:** Quickly switch to channel 9 for emergencies or NOAA weather alerts to stay safe and informed. - • **Versatile & Ready to Mount:** Includes mounting kit, wireless mic compatibility, and a rugged design built for any adventure. - • **Customize Your Display Vibe:** Choose from 7 vibrant backlight colors to perfectly match your vehicle’s interior and mood. - • **Stay Connected with 40 Channels:** Access every frequency you need with full 40-channel coverage for seamless communication on the go. ## Overview The Uniden Bearcat 880 CB Radio delivers professional-grade communication with 40 channels, 4 Watts of transmit power, and a large 7-color customizable LCD display. Equipped with noise-canceling mic, NOAA weather alerts, and instant emergency channel access, it’s designed for drivers who demand clarity, reliability, and style in their mobile communications. ## Description 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. Review: Looks good, works good - 5 Year Update! - So you're looking for a long term use update, I got it for you. Radio has worked this entire time, the stock microphone cord finally dry rotted (baking in sun no doubt), so I got an Astatic 636l which I am told sounds absolutely amazing compared to the stocker. What has broke: The only thing that has "broke" and I say that loosely is at the channel side of the lcd screen I can definitely tell that it's faded out on the last few mm (yes millimeters) very little but I can definitely tell it has faded out. Other than that, the radio seems to work now just like it did all those years ago when it was new. I would most likely buy one of these again unless something that looks cooler comes along and works OK. I would advise buying a new mic though if you care about that at all, otherwise the stock mic is still fine. This is the end of the 5 year update, original update is below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first CB radio so take my comments with a bit of inexperience. The knobs feel sturdy, the buttons feel sturdy, The good: Looks Sturdy Changes color Comes with mount bracket, and mic holder Cons/other The SWR meter that is built in, I don't know how close to being right it is... when I first tested without trimming the antenna it was high, over two on some channels. I pulled it out around 1/4 inch, and now its basically perfect 1:1 on every channel, with a very small variation sometimes like 1.1. I needed a radio that looked modern and would assist me in interstate travels, this has already proven itself. UPDATE: 10 months of use I have been using the BC daily for the last 10 months, first with a little wilson antenna which did a nice job, but I moved up to a Wilson 1000 which does a better job. 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). I did send my Bearcat in to be "peaked and tuned" and is now swinging 30 watts on the bird meter with a 6 watt dead key. It has continued to work fantastic with daily use and has not failed me. I wish I could nit pick and find something that annoys me in daily use but I can't think of any. Unimportant cons LCD viewing angle is not friendly if mounted on the side of the center console.... but again there is little to no reason to ever look at it, you can see it fine at night also. The beep when you turn the knob, again this only happens if you turn a knob or hit a button (the volume knob and squelch DO NOT beep). I rarely change channels, and the only time I hear the beep is if I change from day to night. It's really not annoying. Random pros The mic sounds good for stock, have had no complaints. Review: I was using a Cobra 19 Ultra III and felt like I was 10ft tall and bulletproof - Prior to ordering the Bearcat 880, I was using a Cobra 19 Ultra III and felt like I was 10ft tall and bulletproof. Rollin down I-40 talkin to Big Rigs and using trucker lingo left and right: "10-4 good buddy" "Breaker 1-9" "BJ two two" But after being told that I was not coming in clearly (as well as what BJ two two actually MEANT) I realized I was no longer safe on the roadways with a Walmart special (or in the bathrooms at Target) SO I wanted to spread my wings....and if I were going to venture outside the safety of my home state (North Carolina) I was going to need more of a BIG BOY radio (as well as some street smarts to identify tranny's in bathrooms in the other lower 48's) So I hunkered down on the ole interwebs (Thanks Richard Rawlings) and did me some research on the BEST bang for the buck in the Big Boy trucker world of radios. All roads pointed back to the Bearcat! I ordered me up one and mounted it in my Jeep. You see, us club riders use these here CB's to warn each other about Toyota drivers in the woods who spend MOST of their time standing on the trail watching other vehicles conquer obstacles while they take the bypass on harder trails. ..and no one wants to hear you warn others about those Yota-boys and which way to go to avoid them, when it's all crackling and broken sounding. I read the instructions and prepared to tune the whip (that there's trucker-speak for antenna for all you undumacated folks) but to my surprise my numbers were spot on I was SO pleased with my application in my Jeep and how clear and powerful it was, I ordered one for my tow rig. Installation in it didn't go so well. My numbers were ridiculous, and my antenna failed as well as my RF. I was spiking at 12 on 40 and 4 on 1 I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was wrong. I grounded the antenna to both the body AND the frame....with no luck Instructions were useless at this point. FINALLY a friend told me that you can tune the RADIO to the Antenna! But that the instructions didn't tell you how to do that. First, you go to 40 and test...If you spike over 2.5 push the S/RF/CAL/SWR button until you get to CAL. Cue the Mic and turn the channel button DOWN until you get to 2-2.5 Repeat for 1 until it too is within 2-2.5 When you correct 1 go BACK to 40 and recheck. Then back to 1 THIS will keep your S/RF's below 3 and keep you from burning up your radio. And staying off Ch22 will keep you from burning up your rear and or getting a surprise in the mens room out of the comfort of North Carolina & Mississippi I am very happy with my Bearcat 880 and would recommend it to anyone ## Features - 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B006TA2F1M | | Additional Features | Digital Display | | Battery Average Life | 1 days | | Best Sellers Rank | #15 in Fixed-mount CB Radios | | Brand | Uniden | | Built-In Media | CB Radio, microphone, mounting brackets, hardware, manual | | Color | BEARCAT880 | | Compatible Devices | CB Radio | | Connectivity Protocol | Two-Way Radio | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,252 Reviews | | Frequency Range | 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050633550496 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.5"D x 8.5"W x 15"H | | Item Type Name | CB radio | | Item Weight | 4.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Uniden | | Mfr Part Number | BEARCAT 880 | | Model Number | BEARCAT 880 | | Number of Batteries | 12V batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 40 | | Special Feature | Digital Display | | Talking Range Maximum | 1 Meter | | Tuner Type | HF | | UPC | 168141376238 699625838824 071020227524 803983097735 801038427292 044112838472 012302843360 782386087218 617407415780 872182716822 072858913726 050633550496 088022227247 091012980657 506335504966 115970807372 172304212332 072091537260 182682339569 132017523552 151903431917 777786230449 | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | | Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) | | Warranty Description | 1 Year | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Waterproof Rating | IP67 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Uniden - **Color:** BEARCAT880 - **Frequency Range:** 26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz - **Number of Batteries:** 12V batteries required. - **Number of Channels:** 40 - **Product Dimensions:** 1.5"D x 8.5"W x 15"H - **Special Feature:** Digital Display - **Talking Range Maximum:** 1 Meter - **Voltage:** 12 Volts (DC) - **Water Resistance Level:** Not Water Resistant ## Images ![BEARCAT 880 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816Mz6cH2OL.jpg) ![BEARCAT 880 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8151a2nLbeL.jpg) ![BEARCAT 880 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JruhLaLeL.jpg) ![BEARCAT 880 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Jrouxjs0L.jpg) ![BEARCAT 880 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71l9g4DJkzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hello. I am looking to buy this for my husbands 1998 Jeep cherokee XJ..Will this be good for that? And also what other parts are needed?** A: Hello, yes this is a nice radio that would be fine in that vehicle.With this said, along with the radio you will need the following items:Cigarette lighter 2 wire power cord, magnet mount antenna. These items can be bought on Amazon or you can get them at a truck stop.I recommend Amazon because of a lower price and free shipping and the secret nature of being able to hide your purchase if it's a surprise gift.Truck spec is a cheap brand for the 2 wire power cord and for the antenna I recommend one of the following: K40, Wilson 1000 or the Wilson 3000 magnet mount antennas.Those come with the antenna wire already attached to the magnet and all he would do is run the wire through the hatch or the rear door after mounting the antenna on the roof. It's really easy to do. Just hide the wire under floor mats and beside the seat up to the dashboard to the CB.Now if you are looking for a better radio and easier to use right out of the box, I recommend Galaxy or Connex as these are rock solid and all the knobs are right there on the front of the radio unlike this modern radio with most of the adjustments in menus which made me feel like I had to relearn everything over again. I prefer direct access.This Uniden Bearcat 980 has an annoying beep sound every time you change the channel. Those two other brands of radios I mentioned are more expensive but are what the big boys in my industry use in their big rigs. You should be able to compare the features of the Bearcat 980 with those of a Galaxy or a Connex CB and go on that alone to match up what you want. I read the other two answers you got, Why did they even bother...I hope this helps and as always just ask if you need more info. **Q: Does it have a three pin plug or is a two pin for power connection?** A: Hello,It's a 3 pin plug.A great radio all around!Hope this helps. **Q: Is this radio Double-Din sized? I see alot of pictures with it on the radio slot, or was that just a lucky fit?** A: This radio will fit in a double din with a single din radio with modification. It will not just slide into the slot. I have it in my ford f250s dash. I had to modify the double din brackets extensively with a dremel tool but it was not too difficult and only too about an hour. That being said it is doable because it is close to the same size as a single din radio, but it will not be as easy as it is to slide a radio into a din slot.**I have attatched pictures of it installed on my review of this product below* **Q: Does it come with the power adapter, if not could someone point me in the right direction for a non lighter solution?** A: It comes only with a wire lead to connect to the vehicles 12 volt system or you will need to by a separate 13.8v power supply with at least 4 amps to use this radio as a base station. I say 4 amps because on SSB 12 watt operation the radio will perform at its best, Also it is not suggested to connect the radio using a cigarette lighter, for maximum operation and vehicle noise from such as alternator it should be connected direct to battery soldering all connections. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks good, works good *by L***Y on August 26, 2012* 5 Year Update! - So you're looking for a long term use update, I got it for you. Radio has worked this entire time, the stock microphone cord finally dry rotted (baking in sun no doubt), so I got an Astatic 636l which I am told sounds absolutely amazing compared to the stocker. What has broke: The only thing that has "broke" and I say that loosely is at the channel side of the lcd screen I can definitely tell that it's faded out on the last few mm (yes millimeters) very little but I can definitely tell it has faded out. Other than that, the radio seems to work now just like it did all those years ago when it was new. I would most likely buy one of these again unless something that looks cooler comes along and works OK. I would advise buying a new mic though if you care about that at all, otherwise the stock mic is still fine. This is the end of the 5 year update, original update is below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first CB radio so take my comments with a bit of inexperience. The knobs feel sturdy, the buttons feel sturdy, The good: Looks Sturdy Changes color Comes with mount bracket, and mic holder Cons/other The SWR meter that is built in, I don't know how close to being right it is... when I first tested without trimming the antenna it was high, over two on some channels. I pulled it out around 1/4 inch, and now its basically perfect 1:1 on every channel, with a very small variation sometimes like 1.1. I needed a radio that looked modern and would assist me in interstate travels, this has already proven itself. UPDATE: 10 months of use I have been using the BC daily for the last 10 months, first with a little wilson antenna which did a nice job, but I moved up to a Wilson 1000 which does a better job. 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). I did send my Bearcat in to be "peaked and tuned" and is now swinging 30 watts on the bird meter with a 6 watt dead key. It has continued to work fantastic with daily use and has not failed me. I wish I could nit pick and find something that annoys me in daily use but I can't think of any. Unimportant cons LCD viewing angle is not friendly if mounted on the side of the center console.... but again there is little to no reason to ever look at it, you can see it fine at night also. The beep when you turn the knob, again this only happens if you turn a knob or hit a button (the volume knob and squelch DO NOT beep). I rarely change channels, and the only time I hear the beep is if I change from day to night. It's really not annoying. Random pros The mic sounds good for stock, have had no complaints. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was using a Cobra 19 Ultra III and felt like I was 10ft tall and bulletproof *by T***Y on April 29, 2016* Prior to ordering the Bearcat 880, I was using a Cobra 19 Ultra III and felt like I was 10ft tall and bulletproof. Rollin down I-40 talkin to Big Rigs and using trucker lingo left and right: "10-4 good buddy" "Breaker 1-9" "BJ two two" But after being told that I was not coming in clearly (as well as what BJ two two actually MEANT) I realized I was no longer safe on the roadways with a Walmart special (or in the bathrooms at Target) SO I wanted to spread my wings....and if I were going to venture outside the safety of my home state (North Carolina) I was going to need more of a BIG BOY radio (as well as some street smarts to identify tranny's in bathrooms in the other lower 48's) So I hunkered down on the ole interwebs (Thanks Richard Rawlings) and did me some research on the BEST bang for the buck in the Big Boy trucker world of radios. All roads pointed back to the Bearcat! I ordered me up one and mounted it in my Jeep. You see, us club riders use these here CB's to warn each other about Toyota drivers in the woods who spend MOST of their time standing on the trail watching other vehicles conquer obstacles while they take the bypass on harder trails. ..and no one wants to hear you warn others about those Yota-boys and which way to go to avoid them, when it's all crackling and broken sounding. I read the instructions and prepared to tune the whip (that there's trucker-speak for antenna for all you undumacated folks) but to my surprise my numbers were spot on I was SO pleased with my application in my Jeep and how clear and powerful it was, I ordered one for my tow rig. Installation in it didn't go so well. My numbers were ridiculous, and my antenna failed as well as my RF. I was spiking at 12 on 40 and 4 on 1 I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was wrong. I grounded the antenna to both the body AND the frame....with no luck Instructions were useless at this point. FINALLY a friend told me that you can tune the RADIO to the Antenna! But that the instructions didn't tell you how to do that. First, you go to 40 and test...If you spike over 2.5 push the S/RF/CAL/SWR button until you get to CAL. Cue the Mic and turn the channel button DOWN until you get to 2-2.5 Repeat for 1 until it too is within 2-2.5 When you correct 1 go BACK to 40 and recheck. Then back to 1 THIS will keep your S/RF's below 3 and keep you from burning up your radio. And staying off Ch22 will keep you from burning up your rear and or getting a surprise in the mens room out of the comfort of North Carolina & Mississippi I am very happy with my Bearcat 880 and would recommend it to anyone ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome unit! Make sure you get a good antenna ... *by R***N on March 1, 2015* 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! ## Frequently Bought Together - 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 - Gear Keeper CB MIC KEEPER Retractable Microphone Holder RT4-4112 – Features Heavy-Duty Snap Clip Mount, Adjustable Mic Lanyard and Hardware Mounting Kit - Made in USA – Black - RoadPro RPPS-220 Platinum Series 12V 3-Pin Plug Fused Replacement CB Power Cord, Black and Red --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/1151914-bearcat-880](https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/1151914-bearcat-880) --- *Product available on Desertcart Egypt* *Store origin: EG* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*