Offset Freq. Operation - Ranger RCI-2950 Service Manual

7. To return the radio to normal (non-scanning) operation, press the

OFFSET FREQ. OPERATION

The RCI-2950/2970 has an offset or split frequency feature that will permit the radio to be operated in a half-duplex mode This
will allow the user to talk on FM repeaters operating in the 10 Meter band. (NOTE The FM repeaters may require a sub-audible
(CTCSS) tone be transmitted to gain access to the repeater. The RCI-2950 is not factory-equipped with a CTCSS encoder/
decoder.) The split frequency function offsets the transmitter frequency either above or below the receive frequency by a user
programmable amount. In the following example, programming of a 100kHz offset will be described. Before attempting to program
the offset frequency, ensure that the radio is operating in the manual mode by pressing the
1. Press the
2. Press the
left-hand corner.
3. Using the
"010000."
4. Press . A 100kHz offset has now been programmed into the radio.
5. Return the radio to manual operation by pressing the
6. Using the
receive frequency.
7. Press . In the lower right corner of the display, either "SPLIT + "or "SPLIT -" will be displayed. If SPLIT + is
displayed, the transmitter will be offset 100kHz above the receive frequency when keyed. If SPLIT - is displayed, the transmitter
will be offset 100kHz below the receive frequency.
9. NOTE: When the transmitter Is keyed, the frequency display will change to show the frequency being transmitted.
8. To return the radio to simplex operation (i.e, same transmit and receive frequency), press the
key.
key. The LCD display window will display "00000" with "PRG" and "SPLIT" being displayed in the lower
key and the
key and the
and arrows as described earlier, program the display to read
key.
and arrows as described previously, set the radio for the desired
key.
key.
key.