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1. 18 ROGER BEEP SWITCH When this switch is placed in the ROGER BEEP position the radio automatically transmits an audio tone at the end of your transmission This indicates the end of your transmission so that people who are having trouble hearing you will know that you are done speaking As a courtesy to others use the Roger Beep only when necessary 19 10KHz SWITCH In the 10KHz position the transmit and receive frequency is shifted 10KHz up 20 CHANNEL DISPLAY The channel display indicates the current selected channel Operation Continued we AUN he ae A POA o i w s 4 Sa Ne eo Woon a COs SCC fo i x Aris ESR Rae a T f x DA REY SE SP f ADAN E A HATA RAS i LA fg Ma fe anain n with a PL 259 ai T 2 a 1 ANTENNA This jack accepts a 50 ohms coaxial cable style plug 2 POWER This accepts 13 8 VDC power cable with built in fuse The power cord provided with the radio has a black and red wire The black goes to negative anc the red goes to positive 3 CW KEY The CW key is used for Morse Code operation To operate this mode connect a CW key to this jack and place the MODE switch in the CW position 4 EXTERNAL SPEAKER This jack accepts a 4 8 ohm 5watt external speaker When the external speaker is connected to this jack the built in speaker will be disabled Continued A Microphone The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the push to t2. mechanically strong Also provide a good electrical grounding connection to the chassis of the vehicle Proceed as follows to install the radio 1 Locate a convenient area in your vehicle for the installation of the radio Hold the mounting bracket with the radio in the location where the radio is to be installed Make sure nothing will interfere with either the radio or the mounting bolts Mark and then drill holes for the mounting bracket 2 Most radio antennas come equipped with a PL 259 plug Connect this plug to the ANT Jack in the rear of the radio 3 Extending from the rear of the radio is a fused red and black wire for the DC connections to the vehicle s electrical system For best performance it is strongly recommended that the red lead be taken directly to the positive terminal on the vehicle s battery and the black lead be connected to the nearest chassis ground Note This radio is designed for vehicles with negative ground systems Connections should be made using appropriate crimp on lugs of a size large enough to make good contact with the bolt used to fasten to the battery and the chassis ground It is a good safety idea to install a second fuse in series with the red wire at the battery connection This second fuse would provide protection in case the red wire was to fray or get pinched and short to the body of the vehicle some where between the battery and the radio High power radios such as this one re
3. of a defect during the warranty period Ranger shail at its option repair or replace the defective product Such action shall constitute the purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty A Return Authorization Number must be obtained from the Ranger Customer Service Department before any returns for warranty repair will be accepted Contact Ranger Communications for Return Authorization at Ranger Communicaions Inc 867 Bowsprit Road Chula Vista CA 91914 Kmail sales rangerusa com This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident mususe abuse negligence improper installation UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION or any action im violation of the products instruction manual This warranty is valid only in the U S A 1 Limited means that we will repair problems that are caused by factory defects only for the above mentioned products and time limit at no charge Work performed by qualified technicians which did not cause any damage to the radio will not void the warranty Problems or damage caused by unqualified or misinformed technicians operator abuse or other miscellaneous actions may be able to be repaired but there will be a charge This warranty is limited to the radio only 2 Generally if the warranty sticker is removed or cut the radio is considered to be Void of Warranty However our policy is to be as lenient as we can and to take this into consideration We will usually repair the ra
4. RD REA HHH OS LIMITED WARRANTY aonne Inside Back Cover NOTE Amateur Radio License is required to operate this device For licensing information within the United States of America visit htt for residence of Canada visit http www rac ca Chapter 1 Specifications ae GENERAL Modei RCI B9FFC4 Frequency Range 1 28 245 28 685 MHz 2 28 695 29 135 MHz 3 29 145 29 585 MHz 4 28 315 28 755 MHz 5 28 765 29 205 MHz 6 29 215 29 655 MHZ Modes CW FM AM SSB Frequency Control Phase Lock Loop Synthesizer Frequency Stability 0 001 Temperature Range 30 C to 50 C Input Voltage DC 13 8 V Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Size 7 7 8 W x 11 1 8 D x3 1 4 H Weight 8 Ib 3 oz TRANSMITTER RF Power Output AM EM CW 200W RMS SSB 400W PEP Spurious Emissions 50 dB Audio Distortion 10 Frequency Response 300 to 2500Hz Microphone Dynamic RECEIVER Sensitivity CW AM 0 5 pV for 10dB S N N FM 0 25 a for 1208 S N N Squelch Sensitivity 0 5 N Selectivity 55 dB Image Rejection 50 dB Hum amp Noise 4068 Audio Power Output 2 5W at 10 THD SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WF HOUT NOTICE woke Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Radio Choose a convenient location for operation that does not interfere with driver or passenger This radio is supplied with a universal mounting bracket When mounting the bracket and radio to your car make sure it is
5. _ Communications inc E RCI 69FFC AM FM SSB CW Amateur Transceiver 867 Bowsprit Road with Built in Frequency Counter Chula Vista CA 91914 Email sales rangerusa com http Awww rangerusa com RANGER _ Communications Inc MM O SS owe NEO a SRY Pi Hi f User s Manual PRINTED iN TAIWAN P N A3B251516A Table of Contents 9 gt G gt PTI Chapter 1 Specifications 0 00 0 PETT Chapter 2 Installation 0 Installing the ACO ws ccrsensassivncchncnceanhnleiwreotiesanntvaremmmtvrendinnadees FONE OD NOISE ICME Ce nroniinpi irona ANENE ws aastncavin sited eve caadiaducs ye ere r senleniat a Externa Speaker PUDE ACIE SS aoip N O O Chapter 3 Operation ins onthe A crcciviasesnodecca siete suotricasubiade Controls and Indicators Front Panel ROG PANG gece focaccia Maa ea ants ielete Jo O dase tetera sa sean entra han pie tanta tacea es NG OOO A E en A tine a A T Procedure to Receive Procedure to Transmit Memo CRO OMH DOE ERA OHARA ROH ERR PTH KAR PREAH HERP OH TARR OHA RREHEHER POEM e aK ee zranneEnttsattikytt takoto tanet CMD PSHE PTH EH KT RE EKKO HOEK RHE EN KTH EE KK HOSE KKH OE ME KEE E MR HOHKAM YR HHH HOH TEKH DOH AME POSTURE KEHOE OMOEA KKH REC KME TEKH ESA REHM ROOK KE Pe ORM KEM EKRAEE KK ROSE K PTO KEES K HD ORK KH HEN KKH EKKO ERK WHO EHD Sack aoe 233o owane ea a c cm Ree RON ROE EK DOOM ND ECHR OEE KDHE EME OE KEKE HH EMER EK HEHE KR EHP HA
6. alk switch on the microphone Press the switch and the transmitter is activated release switch to receive When transmitting hold the microphone two inches from the mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice The transceiver comes complete with low impedance dynamic microphone For best results the user should select a low impedance dynamic type microphone or a transistorized microphone The microphone should provide the functions shown in schematic below 4 WIRE MIC CABLE Pin Number Mic Cable Lead 1 Audio Shield 2 Audio Lead 3 Transmit Control 4 Receive Control ore i E 3 PERENE RS EY NRO NANANA NARS ARNS RN E TSE NEE ANANO SINSE ANSIA NNSS ZASS AAN ANSAN RNS YN RNY NYS NEN NENG Transceiver Microphone Schematic Diagram sO Operation Continued B Procedure to Receive 1 no e w N w N Be sure that power source microphone and antenna are connected to the proper connectors before going to the next step Turn unit on by turning VOL knob clockwise Set the VOL for a comfortable listening level Set MODE switch to the desired operation mode Listen to the background noise from the speaker Turn the SQ knob slowly clockwise until the noise just disappears The SQ is now properly adjusted The receiver will remain quit until a signal is actually received Do not advance the control too far or some of weaker signals will not be heard Set the CHANNEL switch to the desired channel Set th
7. dio under warranty if no abuse or misuse is found Radios that have parts removed cut or clipped or the PCB has been damaged will not be repaired under warranty
8. e RF gain control fully clockwise for maximum RF gain Procedure to Transmit Select the desired channel of transmission Set the MIC GAIN to the level that will best suit your individual use lf the channel is clear press the push to talk switch on the microphone and speak in a normal voice Memo Eea Ranger Communications Limited Warranty Ranger Communication Inc Ranger warrants to the original purchaser only this product against defects in matcrial or workmanship as noted below Effective December J 2001 the following Ranger Communications Inc s products are covered by a two 2 year limited warranty I Amateur Radio Products RCI 2950DX RCI 2970DX RCI 2980WX RCI 2985DX RCT 2990DX RCI 2995DX RCI 6300FHP RCI 6300FTB RCI 6900FHP RCI 6900FTB RCI 6300F25 RCI 6300F 150 RCI 6900F25 RCI 6300F 150 RCI 5054DX RCI S0S4DX 100 RCI 63FFC RCI 63FFC2 RCI 63FFC4 RCI 6G9FFC1 RCI 69FFC2 RCI 69FFC4 RCI 2970N2 2 Citizens Band Products TR 100 Series TR 296 all models TR 396F TR 696F TR 696F SSB TR 900 Series all models The above products are warranted for the specified time period from the original date of purchase as shown on the original purchaser s bill of sale receipted invoice or other proof of purchase After this period the original purchaser must pay for any labor at the prevailing rate cither at an authorized Ranger warranty repair facility or at the factory In the event
9. he point where the receiver background noise is eliminated Turn fully counterclockwise and then slowly clockwise until the receiver noise just disappears Any signal to be received must now be slightly stronger than the average received noise Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold level that a signal must overcome in order to be heard Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise squelch setting 2 ON OFF VOLUME CONTROL Turn clockwise to apply power to the radio and to set the desired listening level 3 RF GAIN CONTROL This control is used to reduce the gain of the RF amplifier under strong signal conditions Operation Continued 4 MIC GAIN CONTROL Adjust the microphone gain in the transmit mode This contro is used to set the audio level of the microphone for maximum performance and clarity 5 RF POWER CONTROL This control enables adjustment of RF power output continuously up to the rated output power 6 TALKBACK OFF CONTROL Adjust this knob for desired volume of Talkback This is used to monitor your own voice Or example you could use this feature to compare different microphones 7 Fr POOL The Frequency Pool allows the user to select the desired segments of frequencies 8 MODE SWITCH This switch allows you to select one of following operating modes CW FM AM LSB USB 9 COARSE FINE CONTROL Allows variation of the receiver operating frequency above and below the assigned frequenc
10. matched to your radio Your antenna can be adjusted so that it matches your radio External Speaker The external speaker jack EXT SPK on the rear panel is used for remote receiver monitoring The external speaker should have 8 ohms impedance and be able to handle at least 4watts When the external speaker is plugged in the internal speaker is disconnected Public Address To use the Public Address PA function first connect an external speaker to the PA SP Jack on the rear of the radio See the above specifications for a proper external speaker Keep the speaker away from the microphone to avoid acoustic feedback alee Ms PHP arta o Sal f s f k Lard x 4 dat ee on toe gt H shi lace FEN EEIN mae e i TE ETE Pe PPOR DEEE ETETE ENE PE EPEN TE PO PTET REA E EEEE Ro A oa of f o ho MP OF uo jiwe g i pw F f vinx j j 5 i Si 7 4 ERA ERE RO CLIN EEE Y IE A Pd if x ZN PRE i OH anita Pk Sphere NT 5 Dyer eee ANa dace T ores AN 7 oe mm zA E pbn z Ye ep f y og yf ges f Hg PA 2 A A a w f S E on Fi si SR I ads Simena 4 Ea beaten perenne ans a gt Ai Pd Fags w F toe 34 f Sa real ee Front Panel Meee 1 SQUELCH CONTROL This control is used to control or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal For maximum receiver sensitivity it is necessary that the control be adjusted only to t
11. quire large DC current flow when in the TX mode Poor power connections can cause supply voltage drops that can substantially decrease the performance of your radio A good DC connection is probably one of the most important things for getting the best transmitter performance and in some cases least receiver noise so Installation Continued 4 Mount the microphone bracket near the radio in an easily accessible spot using the two screws provided Ignition Noise Interference With weak signals you may experience interference of the signal by background noise This radio has NB and ANL controls which will help reduce background noise from sources such as your ignition system However background electrical noise may come from Several sources and all noise may not be eliminated With extremely weak signals you can operate this radio with the engine turned off which should improve reception If the ignition noise level is too high to allow proper operation under most conditions you should have your installation of the radio checked by a qualified technician Antenna This radio has a jack in the rear for a standard PL 259 antenna plug If you are looking for the most range for your transmission use a vertically polarized quarter wave length antenna lf antenna height is a problem you may use a shorter loaded type whip antenna although you can expect some lost of transmission range To improve performance your antenna should be
12. y Although this control is intended primarily to tune in SSB signal it may be used to optimize AM FM signals as described in the operating procedure Saragraphs Coarse and Fine operates both TX RX 10 FREQUENCY SELECTOR This control is used to select a desired transmit and receive frequency 11 FRONT PANEL METER The front pane meter allows the user to monitor signal strength and RF power out level 12 TX RX LED The red LED indicates the radio is in the transmit mode The blue indicates the radio is in the receive mode 13 FREQUENCY COUNTER This frequency counter indicates the transmit frequency digitally 14 ECHO SWITCH This control is used for echo effect Operation Continued 15 HI LOW TONE SWITCH This switch changes tone quality in receive only in LO position bass is increased and in HI position treble is increased 16 RF SWR SWITCH In the S RF position the meter swings proportionally to the strength of the received signal When transmitting the meter indicates relative RF output power When in the SWR position the Standing Wave Ratio SWR of your antenna There are no adjustment because the SWR circuit in this radio calibrates itself automatically 17 NB ANL SWITCH In the NB ANL position the RF Noise Blanker and the automatic Noise Limiter in the audio circuits are also activated The Noise Blanker is very effective in eliminating repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference
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