Designed for economy yet performance, the RCI-2985DX is the ideal in low power base tranceivers. Based on your requests for a low power, economical version of the RCI-2990DX, we are now introducing the RCI-2985DX. In order to create this low cost version, Ranger has removed the high power amplifier and features many people don't use or want to pay extra for, such as Echo and Talk Back. This makes it possible for us to offer a base transceiver at a very attractive price for a base station transceiver .

Similar to its big brother - the RCI-2995DX, this unit offers the same exceptional sound quality and large, easy-to-use controls. It also features all mode (AM-CW-FM-SSB) operation, variable power output control, noise blanker and built-in heavy-duty AC power supply.

The RCI-2985DX has an output power of 10 watts (RMS) for CW-AM-FM and 25 watts PEP for SSB. The economical RCI-2985DX also features a built-in digital frequency display, and a rear panel frequency meter output connector for measuring transmit operating frequency with an external frequency counter.

The RCI-2985DX offers microprocessor-based advanced features typically found in high-end units costing several times as much, such as multiple methods of frequency selection, programmable frequency memories and scanning of selected frequency segments or 10 stored frequencies. A programmable TX/Rx split function is also provided for 10 meter FM repeater operation. The RCI-2985DX is a great sounding and great looking unit for the serious operator. Each unit has a full complement of extra front panel extra features such as a clarifier for SSB operation, dual panel meters for display of received signal strength, transmitter power output and antenna SWR. Pushbutton selection of programming scanning functions, programmable repeater split for FM operation enhances the 10 meter FM repeater activity.



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For a side-by-side features comparison chart of the RCI-2985DX versus the other Ranger amateur models, please see the Comparison Chart.

RCI-2985DX Specifications

General	RCI-2985DX
Frequency Range	10 Mtr: 28.000 - 29.699 MHz 12 Mtr: 24.890 - 24.990 MHz
Tuning Steps	1 MHz, 100 KHz, 10 KHz, 1 KHz, 100 Hz
Emission	SSB, CW, AM, FM
Clarifier Range	±5 KHz
Frequency Tolerance	0.005%
Frequency Stability	0.001%
Operating Temperature Range	- 20 ºC to + 50 ºC
Meters	Right: RX Signal Strength, Modulation Left: RF Output, Antenna SWR
Antenna Impedance	50 W
Input Voltage	110 VAC, 60 Hz ( 220 VAC, 50 Hz Optional )
AC Power Consumptions	90 Watts
Microphone	400 W Dynamic PTT - 6 Pin
Size (W x D x H)	19" x 12" x 6-1/4"
Weight	25 lb 3 oz
Shipping Weight	28 lb.
Transmitter
RF Power Output	10 Watts RMS: CW / AM / FM: 25 Watts: SSB (PEP)
Modes	USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM
Carrier Suppression	Better Than 60 dB
Spurious Emission	More Than 60 dB
Antenna Connector	Standard SO-239 Type
Output Impedance	Unbalanced 50 W
Receiver
Sensitivity	AM / CW: 0.5 µV for 10 db SINAD FM: 0.25 µV for 12 db SINAD SSB: 0.15 µV for 10 db SINAD
AM / FM Selectivity	50 db at 10 KHz
SSB Selectivity	5 db at 2 KHz, 60 db at 4 KHz
Image Rejection	More than 50 db
IF Rejection	More than 80 db at 455 KHz
Audio Output Power	2.5 Watts @ 10% THD
Intermod Rejection	> 50 db
Noise Blanker	IF Single Gate Type
Built In Speaker	8 W
External Speaker	Disables Internal Speaker When Connected, 8 W

NOTE:
The RCI line of Ranger products are not available factory direct.
Please contact your favorite dealer for these products.