RCI-2970N2 Specifications
RCI-2950DX Specifications

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

Introducing the new RCI-2950DX & RCI-2970N2. These new models feature microprocessor control of not one but two amateur bands. The new RCI-2950DX, rated at 25W PEP and the RCI-2970N2, rated at 200W 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 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 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 2 watts to 25 watts (RCI-2950DX), 10 watts to 200 watts (RCI-2970N2).

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

 

To see a large close up view of the RCI-2970N2, click here: RCI-2970N2

 

Shown at the left is the new "Heavy Duty Heat Sink with Dual Fans" attached to the bottom of the RCI-2970N2.

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-2970N2, a recommended power supply is the Astron RS-35A 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 Series versus the other Ranger amateur models, please see the Comparison Chart.



RCI-2950DX & RCI-2970N2 Specifications

General	RCI-2950DX & 2970N2
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" 2970N2 - 7 7/8" x 11 1/8" x 3 1/4"
Weight	2950DX - 4 lb 3 oz 2970N2 - 8 lb 3 oz
Shipping Weight	2950DX - 7 lb. 2970N2 - 11 lb
Transmitter
RF Power Output	RCI-2950DX - 10 Watts RMS: CW / AM / FM 25 Watts: SSB (PEP) RCI-2970N2 - 100 Watts RMS: CW / AM / FM 200 Watts: SSB (PEP)
Current Draw @ Full Power	RCI-2950DX - 4.8 Amps RCI-2970N2 - 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