Ranger RCI-6300F25/150 User's Manual
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1. 5 MODE SWITCH This switch allows you to seet one of three following operating modes PA FM AM 6 Fr POOL The Frequency Pool allow the user to select the desired segments of frequencies 7 EQHOTIME CONTROL The ECHO control is used for echo effect The TIME control is used to control the intervals of the echo sound 8 RF POWER CONTROL This control enables adjustment of RF power output continuously up to the rated output power 9 TALKBACK OFF CONTROL Adjust this knob for desired volure of Talkback This is used to monitor your own voice Or anple you could use this feature to compare different microphones 10 CHANNEL SELECTOR This control is used to select a desired transmit and receive channel 11 FRONT PANEL METER The front pand meter allows the user to monitor signal strength and RF power out level 12 DRX LED The red LED indicates the radio is in the transmit mode The green indicates the radio is in the receive mode 13 AREQUENCY COUNTER This frequency counter indicates the transmit frequency digitally 14 DAM BRT SWATCH This switch is used to adjust the brightness of the meter and LED display for optimum intensity for day or nighttime driving 15 Hi LOW TONE SWATCH This switch changes tone quality in receive only In LO position bass is increased and in HI position treble is increased 16 S RF SWR SWITCH In the S RF position the meter swings proportionally to the strength of the received signal Whe2. 15 29 655 MHz PAYFM AM Phase Lock Loop Synthesizer 0 001 30 C to 50 C DC 13 8V 50 ohms 7 3 4 W x 10 3 4 L x 2 3 8 H 4 Ib 3 oz AM FM 10W 50 dB 10 300 to 2500Hz Dynamic AM 0 5 uV for 10dB S NN FM 0 25 uV for 12dB S N N DM 55 dB 50 dB 40dB 2 5W at 10 THD SPECIHCATIONS SUBJ ECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Dis RC 6300F150 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 PAYFM AM Phase Lock Loop Synthesizer 0 001 30 C to 50 C DC 13 8 V 50 ohms 7 7 8 W x9 1 4 D x2 7 8 H 6 lb AM FM 50W DC Canier AM 150W Peak Power 100 Modulation 50 dB 10 300 to 2500Hz Dynamic AM 0 5 uV for 10dB S NN FM 0 25 uV for 12dB S N N 0 5uV 55 dB 50 cB 40dB 2 5W at 10 THD Chapter 2 Installation WEEN Installing the Radio Choose a conveniert location for operation that does not interfere with drive or passenger This radio is supplied with a universal mounting bracket When mounting the bracket and radio to your car make sure it is mechanically strong Also provide a good dectical 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 Mak
3. allation Continued EE EEN 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 corre from several sources and all noise may not be dinminated With etremely weak signals you can operate this radio with the engine tumed off which should improve reception If the ignition noise leva is too high to allow proper operation under most conditions you should have your installation of the radio checked by a qualified technician Atera 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 If antenna height is a problem you may use a Shorter loaded type whip antenna although you can expect sorre lost of transmission range To inprove performance your antenna should be matched to your radio Your antenna can be adjusted so that it matches your radio External Speaker The extemal speaker jack EXT SPK on the rear pane is used for remote receiver monitoring The extemal speaker should have 8 ohms inqoedance and be able to handle at least 4watts When the extemal speaker is plugged in the int
4. e 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 radio 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 Communications Inc S J National City CA 91950 800 446 5778 FAX 619 426 3788 Eril rci rangerusa com hip wanarangerusa com PRINTED IN TAIWAN AT9000063K
5. e sure nothing will interfere with either the radio or the mounting bolts Mark and then drill holes for the mounting bracket 2 Most redio antennas come equipped with a PL 259 plug Connect this plug to the ANT J ack 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 vehicles dectrical system For best perfonrance 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 syste Connections should be meade 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 require large DC current flow when in the TX mode Poor power connections cause supply voltage drops that can substantially decrease the performance of your radio A good DC connection is probably one of the most in portant things for getting the best transmitter performance and in some cases least receiver noise BER Inst
6. emal speaker is disconnected Public Ackiress To use the Public Address PA function first connect an etemal speaker to the PA SP J ack on the rear of the radio See the above specifications for a proper edel speaker Keep the speaker away from the microphone to avoid acoustic feedback Chapter 3 Qperation Cortrols and Indicators Front Panel 41 12 13 14 45 16 17 18 19 20 1 SQUELCH CONTROL This contol is used to contol or dininate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal For maximum receiver sensitivity it is necessary that the control be adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise is eliminated Tum fully counterclockwise and then slowly clockwise until the receiver noise just disappears Any signal to be received must now be slighty stronger than the average received noise Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold leva that a signal must overcorre in order to be heard Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise squelch setting 2 ONOFF VOLUME CONTROL Tum clockwise to apply power to the radio and to set the desired listening leva 3 RF GAIN CONTROL This control is used to reduce the gain of the RF amplifier under strong signal conditions 4 MIC GAIN CONTROL Adjust the microphone gain in the transmit mode This control is used to set the audio leva of the microphone for maximum perfonmance and clarity 5 Qperation Continued BEER
7. f RANGER Communications Inc RC G300F25 150 AM FM Amateur Transceiver With Built in Frequency Counter Owner s Manual Table of Contents EE PAGE Chapter 1 Specifications 6 0 0 ccc cccccctcececeeeeeenssseaeeeeeeeeeees 2 Chapter 2 Installation occ cece cece eee eecneeceeeceneceeneecnaeenseee 3 Installing the bach 3 Ignition Noise Inteference A 4 Lu Ca odd csi nce Sac peniana a i cetewaswsenae cnet 4 External Speake noemen ieie ooann a EES ENEE 4 PUIG ae e EE 4 Chettiar 3 Operation oo occ cece cece ceceeeceeesnseceseeeeneeeseneesaeenees 5 Comtrols and INGICAUOIS 2 eee cece eee ee ee cee cee e eee e eee ee eee eee ee 5 Fot PaE EE 5 Rer Bergh ean a et i ege e ERe 8 I a le a EE 9 ee See RE 9 Procedure to RECEIVC 0 cece cece cece cece eee ee ee ee ee cee eee eeaeesaeeaeeeaeeeaeees 10 Procedure tO Transmit un 10 Li EE 11 LIMITED WARRANTY A Inside Back Cover Chapter 1 Specifications jee M E Uusi GENERAL Moda Frequency Range Modes Frequency Control Frequency Stability Temperature Range Input Voltage Antenna Impedance Size Weight TRANSMITTER RF Power Output Spurious Emissions Audio Distortion Frequency Response Microphone RECEIVER Sensitivity Squelch Sensitivity Sdectivity Inmage Rejection Hum amp Noise Audio Power Output RCI 6300F25 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 2
8. labor at the prevailing rate either at an authorized Ranger warranty repair facility or at the factory In the event of a defect during the warranty period Ranger shall 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 Send the defective product postage paid along with proof of the date of purchase photocopy of the original invoice or receipt to Ranger Communications Inc 401 W 35 Street Suite B National City Ca 91950 7909 TEL 800 446 5778 619 426 6440 FAX 619 426 3788 E mail rci rangerusa com This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence improper installation UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION or any action in violation of the product s 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 charg
9. n Before operating you must first connect a PA speaker 8 ohms AAA to this jack 4 EXTERNAL SPEAKER This jack accepts a 4 8 ohm 5watt etemal speaker When the extemal speaker is connected to this jack the built in speaker will be disabled Qperation Continued REESEN Qperation A Microphone The receiver and transmitter are controlled by the push to talk 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 nomma 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 VMRE MIC CABLE Pin Number Mic Cable Lead Audio Shield Audio Lead Transmit Control Receive Control P WM H Transceiver Microphone Schematic Diagram 9 Qperation Continued _ _ B Procedure to Receive 1 6 7 Be sure that power source microphone and antenna are connected to the proper connectors before going to the not step Tum unit on by tuming VOL knob clockwise Set the VOL for a confortable listening leva Set MODE switch to the desired operation mode Listen to the background noise from the speaker Tum the SQ knob sl
10. n transmitting the meter indicates relative RF output power When in the SWR 6 Qperation Continued EE position the Standing Wave Ratio SWR of your antenna There are no adjustments because the SWR circuit this radio calibrates itsef autorretically 17 NBYANL SWATCH 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 eiminating repetitive impulse noise such as ignition interference 18 ROGER BEEP SWITCH Vhen this switch is placed in the ROGER BEEP position the radio autorretically 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 1OKHz SMTH In the 10KHz position the transmit and receive frequency is shifted LOKHZz up 20 CHANNEL DISPLAY The channad display indicates the current selected channed Qperation Continued Rear Panel PA SP EXT SP POWER 1 ANNTENNA This jack accepts a 50 ohns coaxial cable with a PL 259 style plug 2 POWER This accepts 13 8 VDC power cable with built in fuse The power cord provided with the redio has a black and red wire The black goes to negative and the red goes to positive 3 PA SP This jack is for PA operatio
11. owly clockwise until the noise just disappear This SQ is now properly adjusted The receiver will reen quit untl a signal is actually received Do not advance the control too far or sore of weaker signals will not be heard Set the CHANNEL switch to the desired channa Set the RF gain control fully clockwise for maximum RF gain C Procedure to Transnit 1 2 Select the desired channe of transmission Set the MIC GAIN to the leva that will best suit your individual use If the channe is clear depress the push to talk switch on the microphone and speak in a nonrel voice 10 E Ei Ranger Communications Limited Warranty Ranger Communication Inc Ranger warrants to the original purchaser only this product against defects in material or workmanship as noted below Effective December 1 2001 the following Ranger Communications Inc s products are covered by a two 2 year limited warranty 1 Amateur Radio Products RCI 2950DX RCI 2970DX RCI 2980WX RCI 2985DX RCI 2990DX RCI 2995DX RCI 6300FHP RCI 6300FTB RCI 6900FHP RCI 6900FTB 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
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