Mode Selection; Rf Power Control; Receive Scanning; Split Function - Ranger RCI-2985DX User Manual

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RCI-2985
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RCI-2995
MHz increment when you select a band segment. The frequency step is indicated by a small triangle
directly under the corresponding digit on the frequency display.

3.3.2 MODE SELECTION

To select an operating mode on your RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX, simply rotate the MODE selector
and place it in the desired operating mode position FM/AM/USB or LSB modes are for your voice
communications. In the CW position, you can transmit CW if you have connected an external key to the
accessory jack provided on the back of the radio. In the PA position, the transceiver can be used as a
Public Address system. Before operating in PA mode, you must first connect a PA speaker (8 ohms, 4
Watt) to the jack located on the rear panel.

3.3.3 RF POWER CONTROL

This feature allows the adjustment of the RF output power continuously over the range of 1W through 25W (RCI-2995DX :
2W through 150W).

3.3.4 RECEIVE SCANNING

Receive scanning allows you to find active frequencies in the entire band segment. To begin scanning, slowly turn the
Squelch control clockwise until the receiver noise disappears. Press the Scan button. The unit should start scanning from the
lower to the higher frequencies. Pressing the Scan button again will change the direction of scanning. Each time you press the
Scan button, "SCAN+" or "SCAN-" will displayed on the LCD display. The radio will stop on any active frequency for the
entire duration of the transmission. When the transmission stops, the RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX will wait approximately 2
seconds before it resumes scanning. If you want to deactivate Scan mode while it is scanning, press the MAN (manual)
button or turn the Squelch control counterclockwise until you hear the receiver noise. The Manual button will disable Scan
function.

3.3.5 SPLIT FUNCTION

This function enables you to offset the transmit and receive frequencies for FM repeater operation. The transmitter frequency
can offset either higher or lower than the receive frequency. To split frequencies, press the MAN button and the Split button
to select either +/- split frequency. If the + split is selected, the transmit frequency will be higher than the receive frequency.
If - split is selected, the transmit frequency will be lower than the receive frequency.
3.3.6 MEMORY FUNCTION
The RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX can store up to 10 most frequently used frequencies (from 0 to 9). To program a frequency
into memory, follow the procedure described below:
(1) Press the MAN button.
(2) Press the PRG button.
(3) Press the MEM button ("MEMORY" and "0" should appear on the left-hand side of the LCD
display). Pressing the MEM button will advance the channel number from "0" to "9".
(4) Select the desired frequency you wish to store in memory.
(5) Press the ENT button.
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CHAPTER 3
INTRODUCTION