Operation; Introduction; Control & Connections - Ranger RCI-2985DX Manual

RCI-2985
DX
RCI-2995
DX

3.0 INTRODUCTION

This section explains the basic operating procedures for the RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX Amateur 10
and 12 meter dual band base station transceiver.
3.1 CONTROL AND CONNECTIONS
3.1.1 FRONT PANEL
Refer to the above Figure 3-1 for the location of the following controls.
1. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
Push this switch to apply power to the unit.
2. CALIBRATE CONTROL
This control is used for calibrating the built in SWR meter for accurate SWR readout. Control should
normally be left in the fully counter clockwise position for accurate power output meter readings. (This
stop is marked "RF")
3. RF POWER CONTROL
This control allows the user to adjust RF power output.
4. RF GAIN CONTROL
This control is used to reduce the gain of the RF amplifier under strong signal conditions.
Figure 3-1 Front Panel
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OPERATION