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Ranger Communications RCI-5054DX Owner's Manual

Am/fm/ssb/cw 6 meter amateur mobile transceiver
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RCI-5054
AM/FM/SSB/CW 6 Meter
Amateur Mobile Transceiver
RCI−5054
DX
NB/ANL
R.BEEP
SPLIT
PRG
DIM
SWR
SCAN
MEM
Owner's Manual
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Chapter 1 Specifications ..................................................
Chapter 2 Introduction .......................................................
Unpacking ...........................................................................
Chapter 3 Installation ..........................................................
Transceiver Mounting ..........................................................
Power Connection ..............................................................
Chapter 4 Operation ............................................................
Front Panel ..........................................................................
Rear Panel .........................................................................
Microphone .........................................................................
Frequency Selection ............................................................
Mode Selection ...................................................................
RF Power Control ................................................................
Chapter 5 Programming .....................................................
Receive Scanning ...............................................................
Split Function ......................................................................
Memory Function ................................................................
Memory Channel Scanning ...................................................
Metering .............................................................................
Chapter 6 Frequency Scanning .........................................
All-Frequency Scanning .......................................................
Memory Scanning ...............................................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Specifications ..………........Chapter 2 Introduction ...........…..Unpacking ................RCI-5054 Chapter 3 Installation ............Transceiver Mounting ...........…..Power Connection .............. Chapter 4 Operation ............AM/FM/SSB/CW 6 Meter Front Panel ................Amateur Mobile Transceiver Rear Panel ........…......... Microphone .................

  • Page 2: Chapter 1 Specifications

    Chapter 1 Specifications Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an RCI-5054DX 6 meter GENERAL amateur radio. Your RCI-5054DX is designed to provide trouble- Model RCI-5054DX free service and state-of-the-art communications in the 6 meter Frequency Range : 50.000 ~ 54.000 MHz band.

  • Page 3: Chapter 3 Installation

    Voltage above 15 VDC will damage the unit. Be sure to check the source voltage before connecting the power cord. The RCI-5054DX is easy to install. All necessary parts (less the antenna and coax cable) have been included to facilitate installation.

  • Page 4: Chapter 4 Operation

    Chapter 4 Operation 5. 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 Front Panel necessary that the control be adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise is eliminated.
  • Page 5 special circumstances. We discourage use of this feature in UP/DOWN buttons on the microphone. Pressing this switch normal operation, as it can be annoying to other operators. again will re-enable the frequency selectors. 21. UP/DOWN SELECTOR: These buttons are used to increase or 11.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Operation (Continued) Operation (Continued) Rear Panel Microphone 1. PTT SWITCH: The Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch controls the transmit and receive function of the radio. Push to transmit and release to receive. 2. REMOTE UP/DOWN SWITCH: The digit on the frequency display above the SHF “cursor” can be stepped up or down by pushing either of these buttons.

  • Page 7: Frequency Selection

    To Select an operating mode, rotate the MODE selector, and place it in the desired operating mode position. Frequency Selection Frequency selection in the RCI-5054DX can be accomplished using RF Power Control any one of the following three methods: This feature allows the adjustment of the RF output power 1.

  • Page 8: Chapter 5 Programming

    Memory Function switch on the microphone. The bars on the meter will indicate The RCI-5054DX can store up to 10 frequencies in memory approximate SWR. If there is no bar, your antenna system is locations 0 to 9. To program a frequency into memory, follow the well matched.

  • Page 9: Chapter 6 Frequency Scanning

    Memory Scanning first method involves scanning of all frequencies between a pre-set The RCI-5054DX has 10 non-volatile memory locations which can upper and lower scan frequency. The second method permits the be programmed to any frequency within the operating range of the scanning of frequencies previously programmed in the memory radio.

  • Page 10: Chapter 7 Offset (Split) Frequency Operation

    MAN key. NOTE: FM repeaters may require that a sub-audible CTCSS tone be transmitted to gain access to the repeater. The RCI-5054DX can be equipped with an optional CTCSS encoder. TO PROGRAM TX OFFSET: 1.

  • Page 11: Limited Warranty

    This warranty is limited to the transceiver only. 2) 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.

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