Ranger Rci 5054dx 6m Tranciever Manual

 
 
RCI-5054
DX
 
 
AM/FM/SSB/CW 6 Meter 
Amateur Mobile Transceiver 
 
 
DIMNB/ANL
MEMPRG
SCAN SPLIT
SWR R.BEEP MAN
ENT LOCKSHF
RCI−5054
DX
CLR              GAINRF
LSBFM USB
AMOFFCWPA RF                 MIC
PWR VOL
SQ
 
  
 
Owners  Manual
  
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Table of Contents
 
   
Chapter 1  Specifications ..……….......................................  2 
Chapter 2  Introduction ...........................................….........  3 
   Unpacking...

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 Chapter 1  Specifications   GENERAL 
 
Model RCI-5054DX Frequency Range :  50.000 ~ 54.000 MHz Tuning Steps  100 Hz, 1 KHz, 10 KHz, 100 KHz, 1 MHz Emission  USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM Frequency Control  Phase-Lock-Loop Synthesizer Frequency Tolerance  0.005% Frequency Stability  0.001% Operating Temperature 
Range -10
OC  to  +50
OC 
Antenna Impedance   50 ohm Microphone 
Plug-In (6-Pin), 400 Ω Dynamic PTT Meter Function  RF Output, RX Receive Signal Strength, SWR Input Voltage  13.8 V DC Dimensions  7...

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Chapter 3  Installation
 
  The RCI-5054DX is easy to install. All necessary parts (less the 
antenna and coax cable) have been included to facilitate 
installation. 
 Transceiver Mounting
 
Choose a suitable location for the transceiver that will allow easy 
access to the front panel as well as proper air circulation to the 
back of the unit.  If you are installing the unit in a vehicle, attach the 
mounting bracket first, then attach the transceiver to the mounting 
bracket using the hardware...

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FM RCI−5054
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Chapter 4  Operation
 
  Front Panel 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. FREQUENCY SELECTOR:  Used to set the desired transmit and 
receive frequency.  The frequency is digitally displayed in the 
LCD window next to the selector.  The FREQUENCY SELECTOR 
knob next to the LCD display, allows...

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special circumstances.  We discourage use of this feature in 
normal operation, as it can be annoying to other operators. 
 
 
11. SPLIT BUTTON (SPLIT):  Enables the offsetting of the 
transmitter frequency by up to +/- 2 Mhz (programmable) for 
FM repeater operation. 
 
12. PROGRAM BUTTON (PRG):  Used to pre-program operating or 
scanning frequencies into memory. See the OPERATION section 
of this manual for details. 
 
13. MANUAL BUTTON (MAN):  Used to return the unit to manual 
mode. 
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Operation
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 Rear Panel
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. ANTENNA:  This jack accepts a 50 ohms coaxial cable with a 
PL-259  style plug. 
 
2. CW  KEY:  The CW key is used for Morse Code operation. To 
operate connect a CW key to this jack, and place the mode 
switch in the CW position.  
 
3. EXTERNAL SPEAKER:  This jack accepts a 4 - 8 ohm 5W 
external speaker. When an external speaker is connected to this 
jack, the built-in speaker is disabled. 
 
4. PA SP.:   An 8...

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Operation
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Frequency Selection
 
Frequency selection in the RCI-5054DX can be accomplished using 
any one of the following three methods: 
 
1. The first method of frequency selection uses the SHF (Shift) key 
and the ▲(UP)/▼(DOWN) keys located on the front panel.  To 
accomplish this, press the SHF key until the display cursor on 
the frequency display is positioned under the frequency digit that 
is to be changed.  Use the”▲” key to increase the number.  
Press the “▼” key to...

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Chapter 5  Programming
 
 
 
Receive Scanning
  
The receive scanning feature helps locate active frequencies within 
a preprogrammed band segment anywhere on the 6 Meter band 
(refer to SCANNING, page 16).  To begin scanning, slowly turn the 
Squelch control clockwise until the receiver noise disappears.  
Next, press the scan button.  The unit should start scanning from 
the lower to the higher frequencies.  Pressing the Scan button 
again will change the direction of scanning.  Each press of...

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Chapter 6  Frequency Scanning
 
  Frequency scanning can be achieved by either of two methods: the 
first method involves scanning of all frequencies between a pre-set 
upper and lower scan frequency.  The second method permits the 
scanning of frequencies previously programmed in the memory 
locations 0 thru 9.  
 All-Frequency Scanning To allow All-Frequency scanning, the user must first program the 
upper and lower scan limit frequencies as follows:  
 
1. Press the PRG (Program) key. 
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Chapter 7 Offset (Split) Frequency Operation
 
 
 
The split frequency function offsets the transmitter frequency either 
above or below the receiver frequency by a user-programmable 
amount.  This is necessary for operating on FM repeaters.  In the 
following example, the programming of a 1 MHz offset will be 
described.  Before attempting to program the offset frequency, 
ensure that the radio is operating in the manual mode by pressing 
the MAN key. 
 
NOTE: FM repeaters may require that a...