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 RCI-2970N3

2970N3
AM/FM/SSB/CW 10 Meter Radio

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  • 8x RT-1 Mosfet Amplifier Board.
  • An improved receiver: designed for increased sensitivity and image rejections.
  • Double FET balanced mixer: for improved receiver inter-modulation rejection.
  • 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


More features:
  

  • 10 & 12 Meter Bands
  • Large Frequency Display with Dimmer
  • Improved Receiver Design
  • New Green Back-light Display
  • Variable Output Power Control
  • Active Frequency Scanner
  • Receiver Clarifier (±0.5kHz)
  • The new improved 2970N4 has 16 Programmable/Erasable Memory Channels
  • Noise Blanker/ANL Circuitry
  • Frequency Selector Lockout
  • Programmable Repeater Offset
  • Public Address Feature

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.   


 RCI-2970N4-1

 

Mic wiring diagram

 

 

 
 

      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.

 

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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...RCI-2970N3...  $699.50

We highly recommend one of these microphones wired 6-pin
because the stock mic sounds like a dixie cup.

Astatic 636L + RD104E.

Optional Accessories
 Tune-up and frequency conversion. Tune-up, Alignment and expanded frequency coverage. (see chart below for levels) $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 switch in the back to turn off the amp.
Wired behind the radio with a switch for on/off. (see chart below for levels)
$15
 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
 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
Switch Option
 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 Filter 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
 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
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  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

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 Install a Noise toy
(wired inside the radio with a switch or pushbutton to trigger
 any 30 second sound byte you want)
$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
 
We will extend the short power cord (1 foot) to a full 10 feet with HQ 8 Gauge Power wire. Assemble the OEM Anderson connector and fuse holder to make a complete power cord (with ends).*** THIS IS SOLD WITH RADIO ONLY *** $25

COMPLETE Power cord for second vehicle or location. $38
 
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
 Install a New Amplifier Kit for 400W with 4x 2SC-2879 transistors and PCB like found in the RCI-69FFB4. If buying a new 2970N2 then I recommend the RCI-2970N4 instead of this mod. It already has the amp board installed for less $$. $479

 
Tuned up values on these watt meters
Dosy Bird RMS * Bird 43P
AM / FM 8 ~ 80w 8 ~ 80w 8 ~ 80w
Peak AM 50 ~ 225w 12 ~ 80w 125 ~ 380+w
SSB 120 ~ 276w 85 ~220w 175 ~ 320w
* The most informative meter and the one we use.
11/21/23

 

Tuned up values on these watt meters
With optional  AMP switch OFF
Dosy Bird RMS * Bird 43P
AM / FM 1 ~ 6w 1 ~ 6w 1 ~ 6w
Peak AM 2 ~ 11w 1.5 ~ 7w 9 ~ 36w
SSB 3 ~ 12w 4 ~ 8w 10 ~ 23w
* The most informative meter and the one we use.
 
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