Ranger RCI-2980WX Base Amateur Radio

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RCI-2980WX
Completely re-designed internally, the RCI-2980WX rack-mount style unit features a new 6 digit red LED readout, exceptional sound quality and large, easy-to-use controls. It offers AM-CW-FM-SSB modes of operation, variable power, superior noise filtering and built-in heavy duty AC power supply. The RCI-2980WX has a full complement of front panel extra features, including large dual panel meters that display received signal strength, transmitter power output and antenna SWR. You will also find the clarifier has been expanded to include a separate coarse and fine tuning for above and below the selected frequency that provides the ability to precisely select the clearest signal for improved reception under difficult conditions. The RCI-2980WX delivers 25 watts PEP output power. The versatile and economical radio also features a rear panel frequency meter output for measuring transmit operating frequency. The RCI-2980WX now offers the ability to receive signals from your local NOAA Weather Channels insuring that you will have the coverage for your area. The unit will scan all 7 channels and lock in on the strongest signal. Also included is a NOAA Emergency Alert Tone to warn of impending severe weather warnings and conditions.
Notice: 10 Meter Radios are intended for use by amateur radio operators only.  A license from the FCC is required.
10 Meter Radios come with a warranty from their respective manufacturer.  Returns are not accepted by A-1 Telecom, but should be handled by their respective warranty center.

RCI-2980WX Specifications

 General

RCI-2980WX 

 Frequency Range

28.015 - 29.655 MHz

 Tuning Steps

10 KHz

 Emission

USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM

 Clarifier Range

±5 KHz

 Frequency Tolerance

0.005%

 Frequency Stability

0.001%

 Operating Temperature Range

- 20 ºC to + 50 ºC

 Meters

 Left: RX Signal Strength
Right: RF Output, Antenna SWR

 Antenna Impedance

50 W

 Input Voltage

110 VAC, 60 Hz
( 220 VAC, 50 Hz Optional )

 AC Power Consumptions

90 Watts

 Microphone

400 W Dynamic PTT - 4 Pin

 Size (W x D x H)

19" x 12" x 6-1/4"

 Weight

25 lb 3 oz

 Shipping Weight

28 lb.

   

 Transmitter

 

 RF Power Output

10 Watts RMS: CW / AM / FM: 
25 Watts: SSB (PEP)

 Modes

USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM

 Carrier Suppression

Better Than 60 dB

 Spurious Emission

More Than 60 dB

 Antenna Connector

Standard SO-239 Type

 Output Impedance

Unbalanced 50 W

   

 Receiver

 

 Sensitivity

AM / CW: 0.7 µV for 10 db SINAD
FM: 0.5 µV for 12 db SINAD
SSB: 0.2 µV for 10 db SINAD

 AM / FM Selectivity

50 db at 10 KHz

 SSB Selectivity

5 db at 2 KHz, 60 db at 4 KHz

 Image Rejection

More than 50 db

 IF Rejection

More than 80 db at 455 KHz

 Audio Output Power

2.5 Watts @ 10% THD

 Intermod Rejection

> 50 db

 Noise Blanker

IF Single Gate Type

 Built In Speaker

8 W

 External Speaker

Disables Internal Speaker When Connected, 8 W

   

 Weather Band

 

 Frequency Range

162.400 to 162.550 MHz
0.25 µV U/L SB

 Modulation

FM ± 5 KHz Deviation

 Sensitivity

Less then 1 µV for 12 db SINAD

 WX Emergency Warning

Phase Lock Loop, 1050 Hz

 Audio Output Power

4 Watts

 Type

Single Conversion Superhet, 455 KHz IF

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