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Operating Environment| usable temperature range | –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) |
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| supply voltage | 9.5V DC ± 0.5V |
| current | Less than 200mA |
Audio Specifications| speaker impedance | 4Ω± 15% |
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| output audio level | 85± 2dB/W |
| frequency response | 300 to 9000Hz |
Weight and Dimensions| control panel dimensions | 140 (5.5) x 60 (2.4) x 49.3 (2.0) mm (inch) |
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| control panel weight | Approx. 180g (0.4 lbs) |
| external speaker dimensions | 113 (4.5) x 66 (2.6) x 58.5 (2.3) mm (inch) |
Introduction to the manual's purpose and scope, recommending reading the main transceiver manual.
Guidance on ensuring all necessary items are ready for installation and setup.
Instructions for initial operation and a trial run of the RC-2000.
Steps for mounting the transceiver and connecting various cables.
Specifics on attaching the unit to mounting brackets using spacers.
Detailed steps for mounting the RC-2000 control panel onto a bracket.
Connecting speaker, microphone, and modular plug cables to the transceiver.
Connecting the unit to the vehicle's 12V power source, with safety guidelines.
Verifying all cable hookups according to the provided connection diagram.
Ensuring correct setup of RC-2000, speaker, and cables before initial operation.
Basic steps for initial transceiver use, including power on and band selection.
Identification of the RC-2000's buttons, rotary controls, and display elements.
Detailed explanations of key presses and rotary control operations for various functions.
Explanation of various indicators and information displayed on the LCD screen.
Details on the functions assigned to numbered keys and their operations.
Explanation of function groups (A, B, C) and how to navigate through them.
Detailed explanations for functions within Group A-1 through A-5 subgroups.
Detailed explanations for functions within Group B-1 through B-4 subgroups.
Details for Group C functions across USB/LSB, CW, FM, FSK, and AM modes.
How satellites work, transceiver capabilities, and how to enter Satellite mode.
Purpose, entry, and key functions of the simplified display mode.
How to adjust the display font style in Easy Viewing mode.
How to use the PCT feature to receive and display DX information.
Monitoring frequencies graphically and configuring the scan range.
Information on storable settings, application examples, and default values.
Storing, recalling, and auto-saving PM configurations for transceiver settings.
Programming callsigns, tones, speed, and initiating remote control operation.
Steps to initiate and terminate the remote control operation.
Maps functions to keys for USB/LSB, CW, FM, FSK, and AM modes.
Guidelines for repairs, contacting support, and cleaning the equipment.
Technical details including supply voltage, current, dimensions, and weight.
Technical details for the external speaker, including impedance and power.
Procedures for factory memory reset, demonstration mode, and frequency table configuration.
Important user warnings regarding driving safety, FCC compliance, and condensation.
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