Ranger Communications RCI-5054DX User Manual

RCI-5054
DX
AM/FM/SSB/CW 6 Meter
Amateur Mobile Transceiver
DIM
NB/ANL
MEM
PRG
SCAN
SPLIT
SWR
R.BEEP MAN
ENT LOCK
SHF
RCI−5054
DX
CLR GAINRF
LSB
FM
USB
AM
OFF
CW
PA
RF MIC
PWR VOL SQ
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Specifications ..………....................................... 2
Chapter 2 Introduction ...........................................…......... 3
Unpacking ........................................................................... 3
Chapter 3 Installation .......................................................... 4
Transceiver Mounting ...................................................….... 4
Power Connection .............................................................. 4
Chapter 4 Operation ............................................................ 6
Front Panel .......................................................................... 6
Rear Panel .....................................…................................. 10
Microphone ......................................................................... 11
Frequency Selection ............................................................ 12
Mode Selection ..............................….................................. 13
RF Power Control ................................…............................. 13
Chapter 5 Programming ........................….......................... 14
Receive Scanning ............................................................... 14
Split Function ...................................................................... 14
Memory Function ..................................................…........... 14
Memory Channel Scanning ................................................... 15
Metering ............................................................................. 15
Chapter 6 Frequency Scanning ......................................... 16
All-Frequency Scanning ....................................................... 16
Memory Scanning ............................................................... 17
Chapter 7 Offset (Split) Frequency Operation ....…............ 18
WARRANTY ..............………….......................... Inside Back Cover

Ranger Communications RCI-5054DX Specifications

General

Brand	Ranger Communications
Model	RCI-5054DX
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Specifications

Chapter 2 Introduction

Unpacking

Details the items included with the RCI-5054DX transceiver and recommends saving packing materials.

Chapter 3 Installation

Transceiver Mounting

Provides guidance on selecting a location for the transceiver for easy access and proper air circulation.

Power Connection

Explains how to connect the transceiver to a 12-13.8 VDC source and cautions about voltage drops.

Chapter 4 Operation

Front Panel

Details the functions of the numbered controls and buttons on the front panel of the transceiver.

Rear Panel

Describes the connectors and ports located on the rear of the transceiver.

Microphone

Explains the microphone functions, including PTT, UP/DOWN switches, and cable wiring.

Frequency Selection

Details three methods for setting the transmit and receive frequencies using front panel controls or microphone.

Mode Selection

Explains how to select the operating mode (FM, AM, USB, LSB, CW, PA) using the mode selector.

RF Power Control

Describes the function for adjusting the RF output power continuously from 1W through 25W.

Chapter 5 Programming

Receive Scanning

Explains how to use the scanning feature to locate active frequencies within a preprogrammed band segment.

Split Function

Enables offsetting transmit frequency from receive frequency for FM repeater operation.

Memory Function

Details how to program and store up to 10 frequencies in memory locations.

Memory Channel Scanning

Describes how to scan the 10 pre-programmed memory locations.

Metering

Explains the S/RF meter and SWR meter functions displayed on the LCD.

Chapter 6 Frequency Scanning

All-Frequency Scanning

Explains how to program upper and lower scan limit frequencies for full band scanning.

Memory Scanning

Details how to program frequencies into memory and initiate scanning of these locations.

Chapter 7 Offset (Split) Frequency Operation

TO PROGRAM TX OFFSET

Step-by-step guide to program a transmit frequency offset for FM repeater operation.

LIMITED WARRANTY