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RCI-2950CF

RCI-2950CDD

Discontinued

 

     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 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.

  • ALL NEW LED display replaces the old LCD display.  This display will be easier to read from various angles.
  • An improved receiver: designed for increased sensitivity and image rejections.
  • A double FET balanced mixer: for improved receiver inter-modulation 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 - great for PSK-31 operation.


More features:
  

  • 10 & 12 Meter Bands
  • Large Frequency Display with Dimmer
  • Improved Receiver Design
  • Variable Output Power Control
  • Active Frequency Scanner
  • Receiver Clarifier (±0.5kHz)
  • Ten Programmable Frequencies
  • Noise Blanker/ANL Circuitry
  • Frequency Selector Lockout
  • Programmable Repeater Offset
  • Public Address Feature

What's different in the 2950DX from older 2950?

  • ALL NEW LED display replaces the old LCD display.  This display will be easier to read from various angles.
  • An improved receiver: designed for increased sensitivity and image rejections.
  • A double FET balanced mixer: for improved receiver inter-modulation 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.
  • Green backlit display (Now Black)
  • Frequency range now 12-10 meters.

Ranger radios sometimes have a small scratch or ding that the factory covers with black touch up.  We cannot effect this and do not guarantee your radio to be cosmetically perfect.  Bells CB will make no marks or scratches on your radio ourselves.  Ranger might though and I cannot control it.   

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Comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Further information can be found at the FCC website http://fcc.gov or the ARRL website http://arrl.org.

Transmitting using this radio requires an Amateur Radio License. Licensing information can be obtained by visiting www.fcc.gov or http://arrl.org. In Canada, visit http://strategis.ic.gc.ca or http://www.rac.ca

 

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The item most overlooked when ordering a custom radio is the microphone.  Your new radio will NOT sound great with a stock mic on it even if you have it tuned.  If your CB is more than a tool for work, you NEED to upgrade your microphone. 
My personal favorites are the
Astatic 636L and RD104E.

 

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...RCI-2950CD...
Discontinued by Ranger
$339.50
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We highly recommend one of these microphones wired 6-Pin because the stock mic sounds like a dixie cup.
Astatic 636L and RD104E.

Optional Accessories
SOLD OUT
 Tune-up and frequency conversion. (Tune-up, Alignment and expanded frequency coverage. AM carrier 1~10 watts with 20 ~ 40+ watts peak power AM. SSB PEP from 20~40 watts) $49
 Add a "Slider" option to your frequency conversion Modified the Clarifier for ability to control frequency on TX as well as RX, requires frequency realignment This mod is available to some who want it, but I don't necessarily recommend it) $25
 Install a CP-1 Top Gun Audio Compressor. (on - all the time) This amplifies your lower level audio on transmit.
NOTE: It becomes difficult to use the Talkback even at low volume with this mod.
$25
 Turner RK-56 Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 6 pin plug)
$61
 Astatic 636L Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 6 pin plug)
$44

Up/Down Buttons?

 Astatic RD104-E Amplified microphone.
(wired with a 6 pin plug and a battery installed). Choose if you want Channel Up and Down buttons installed in the microphone.
$64
or
$106
 Install an Echo Board. (SIDE)
(wired internal to the radio with dual controls on the left side to control speed and echo effects)
$65
or
$75
SOLD OUT
  Install a Record/Playback Module 120 seconds (wired inside the radio with  two pushbuttons on the side to record 120 seconds and to play it back) $77
 Install Talkback
(wired inside the radio so that when you talk you can hear yourself. If you chose an Echo or a Recorder mod, I highly suggest this as well)
$15
or
$20
Install HIGH PASS Switch
(wired to tone control location inside the radio to cut the high frequency (hiss) sound to a lower tone. Much easier to listen to, I wouldn't own a Ranger without this mod.) 
$15
or
$20

Sound Byte link address


 Install a Noise toy
(wired inside the radio with a switch or pushbutton to trigger
 any 30 second sound byte you want)
$65

Sound Byte link address


 Install a Noise toy as a background theme music (wired inside the radio with a switch to play any background
 music at very low volume so you can talk over it.)
$65

 Add a Small External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
$12

 Add a Large External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
$25
 
4 Pin to 6 Pin microphone adapter $10

Change out the 8 green LED's and install 8 Blue so keyboard is a nice blue color. $39
Chrome covers Exchange the top and bottom covers to Chrome Covers. $32
Diomand plate covers Exchange the top and bottom covers to Diamond Plate Covers. $22

We ask that if you may need Warranty service on this radio to please send directly to Ranger.  You can find all the information you need Here<---

 

Specifications

 General

RCI-2950DX

 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)

 7-7/8" x 11" x 2-3/8"

 Weight

 4 lb 3 oz

 Shipping Weight

10 lb.

 Transmitter

 

 RF Power Output (Factory OEM)

CW / AM / FM: variable 2-10 Watts RMS
Peak AM: 25-28 Watts Peak power
SSB: 25 Watts (PEP)

 RF Power Output (Tuned-Up)

CW / AM / FM: variable 1-10 Watts RMS
Peak AM: 36-40 Watts Peak power
SSB: 35 Watts (PEP)

 Current Draw @ Full Power

4.8 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

 

 
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