Uniden 980 question..

[CB590]

I was thinking of buying a 980 over another President Mckinley because of the $70 price difference with the Uniden being about $130 vs. the $199..

The Mckinley has variable RF power using a menu. Does the Uniden have a variable RF power in it's menu setup?

Asking because I may want to push an amp.. The Mckinley does 3/4w-4w in the menu adjustment..

Also the use is for this would be a CB base setup in the house.. the Mckinley I have is in my truck..

I'd go Galaxy 949/959 but don't want drift..

 

[codeman]

No variable power.

 

[Tallman]

No variable power.

No drift either.

 

[711]

Variable power can be added in AM only

 

[tba02]

You don't mention the amp being used. The 980 may not even need any adjustments, but if it did it's a simple process.

 

[CB590]

You don't mention the amp being used. The 980 may not even need any adjustments, but if it did it's a simple process.

Simple RM203 or bigger. Low drive cheap type.. didn't want to open up radio at all.

 

[CB590]

Variable power can be added in AM only

What do you mean added?? With another knob?? Not really wanting to do that either..

 

[711]

Research JP36, I’ve added one to my 880 , 980 layout is similar

 

[Onelasttime]

You do not need variable power to use an amp. Set the radio's power how it needs to be for the amp and be done with it. You do not actually think the 980 or McKinnely (sp) actually make enough power over the 4 watt carrier limit to be worthwhile do you? It is not like they are dual final radio's with lots of potential. Putting amp inline is the smart way to go if you need more power.

Also most people do not think about this but very few radio's with variable power modulate the same at reduced carrier levels. AS you lower your rf-output power most units reduce modulation as you turn the rf power down.

 

[Onelasttime]

You do not need variable power to use an amp. Set the radio's power how it needs to be for the amp and be done with it. You do not actually think the 980 or McKinnely (sp) actually make enough power over the 4 watt carrier limit to be worthwhile do you? It is not like they are dual final radio's with lots of potential. Putting amp inline is the smart way to go if you need more power.

Also most people do not think about this but very few radio's with variable power modulate the same at reduced carrier levels. AS you lower your rf-output power most units reduce modulation as you turn the rf power down.

I would put a 2 transistor amp inline with it. If you really need more