- Does the Bearcat 880FM do FM as well as AM?
- Yes. It transmits and receives on both AM and FM across the 40 CB channels, so you can switch to FM for cleaner audio where others use it.
- Is FM worth it over an AM-only CB?
- FM cuts static and engine noise noticeably, but only when the people you talk to also use FM. On AM-only channels it behaves like a standard CB.
- Does it need a separate antenna?
- Yes. The radio needs a CB antenna and a power connection; neither is built in, so budget for an antenna and mounting hardware.
- Can it be used as a base station at home?
- It can with a 12-volt power supply and a base antenna, but it is designed as a dash-mount mobile radio and has no built-in AC power.
- Does it have single sideband (SSB)?
- No. It covers AM and FM only, so buyers who want SSB for longer-range contacts should look at an SSB-capable CB.
- Where is the Uniden Bearcat 880FM 40-Channel CB Radio cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $165.30, as of our latest check.