Ranger Communications once again sets the performance and reliability standard for entry level amateur mobile transceivers with the latest generation of our popular RCI-2950/70 series of cost effective, multi mode, high performance transceivers.

Introducing the new RCI-2950DX & RCI-2970DX. These new DX models feature microprocessor control of not one but two amateur bands. The new RCI-2950DX, rated at 25W PEP and the RCI-2970DX, rated at 150W PEP are perfect for the recent band openings on 10 and 12 meters. Now you can upgrade your mobile Ham capabilities with a radio that is rich in features and reasonable in cost.

The new DX models have retained the operating features of its popular predecessors, including programmable repeater offset and capabilities for a CTCSS tone option — great for increasing repeater activity on 10 meters — and receiver scanning for quick search of active frequencies. The units offer three methods of frequency selection, non-volatile memory to store and scan up to ten favorite frequencies, and front panel frequency selector lockout.

In addition, the DX Series offers an impressive array of design and performance improvements:

—  An improved receiver: designed for increased sensitivity and image rejections.

—  A double FET balanced mixer: for improved receiver intermodulation rejection.

—  New power supply protection: and temperature compensation for improved stability and reliability over wide temperature ranges.

—  Surface mount components: for increased resistance to shock and vibration.

—  Improved display lighting: for easy reading in a wide range of light conditions.

—  Variable Power Output from 150 watts to 2 watts - great for PSK-31 operation.


Ranger Communications, Inc., (RCI) is pleased to announce that the warranty period on the new RCI-2950DX and RCI-2970DX has been increased from the previous 1 year time period to a full 2 year warranty. This includes parts and labor. Ranger believes that with the new surface mount technology (SMT) implemented within the design of these models, the resistance to shock and vibration has greatly increased and the DX Series should have the longer warranty period.

Read a review of the RCI-2970DX, by Gordon West (WB6NOA), on page 66 of the January, 2001 issue of Popular Communications.


Read a review of the RCI-2970DX, from the October, 2001 issue of QST Magazine by clicking here:
QST Review. NOTE: Requires Adobe Acrobat to read.

To see a large close up view of the RCI-2950DX, click here: RCI-2950DX 


Tone Wiring
For complete instructions on wiring a CTCSS tone board into the RCI-2950-70DX Series, please click here: CTCSS.


Base Station Application: For use of the RCI-2950DX in a base station application, a recommended power supply is the Astron RS-5A or equivalent. For the RCI-2970DX, a recommended power supply is the Astron RS-20A or equivalent.
CAUTION: Please be aware some "switching power supplies" can generate noise that will get into the receiver.


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



RCI-2950DX & RCI-2970DX Specifications

General	RCI-2950DX & 2970DX
Frequency Range	10 Mtr: 28.000 - 29.6999 MHz 12 Mtr: 24.8900 - 24.9900 MHz
Tuning Steps	1 MHz, 100 KHz, 10 KHz, 1 KHz, 100 Hz
Emission	USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM
Frequency Tolerance	0.005%
Frequency Control	Microprocessor / Phase-Locked-Loop Synthesizer
Frequency Stability	0.001%
Operating Temperature Range	-10 ºC to + 50 ºC
Meter Function	RF Output, RX Signal Strength, Modulation, SWR (LCD Display Indicates Relative Values)
Antenna Impedance	50 W
Input Voltage	13.8 Vdc
Microphone	400 W Dynamic PTT - 6 Pin
Size (W x D x H)	2950DX - 7" x 10" x 2-3/8" 2970DX - 7" x 9" x 3-7/8"
Weight	2950DX - 4 lb 3 oz 2970DX - 7 lb 6 oz
Shipping Weight	2950DX - 7 lb. 2970DX - 11 lb
Transmitter
RF Power Output	RCI-2950DX - 10 Watts RMS: CW / AM / FM 25 Watts: SSB (PEP) RCI-2970DX - 50 Watts RMS: CW / AM / FM 150 Watts: SSB (PEP)
Current Draw @ Full Power	RCI-2950DX - 4.8 Amps RCI-2970DX - 18 Amps
Modes	USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, PA
CW Keying	Semi break-in
Carrier Suppression	- 50 dB
Spurious Emission	- 50 dB
Antenna Connector	UHF Type, 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
Selectivity	- 55db
Image Rejection Ratio	- 65 db
Audio Output Power	2.5 Watts @ 10% THD into 8 W

NOTE:
The Ranger Series of Amateur radios are not available factory direct.
Please contact your favorite dealer for these products.