Ranger RCI-2985DX User Manual

Summary of RCI-2985DX

  • Page 1

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx table of contents - 1 - page chapter 1 specifications 1.0 general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.1 transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 2: Chapter 1

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 1 specifications - 2 - 1.0 general model rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx frequency range 12 meter : 24.8900 ~ 24.9900 mhz 10 meter : 28.0000 ~ 29.6990 mhz tuning steps 100 hz, 1 khz, 10 khz, 100 khz, 1 mhz emission modes am(a3) / fm(f3) / lsb, usb(a3j) / cw(a1) frequency cont...

  • Page 3: Chapter 2

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 2 introduction - 3 - 2.0 introduction the ranger rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx is a solid-state, fully synthesized amateur 10 and 12 meter dual band base station transceiver with full band coverage from 28.0000 mhz to 29.6999 mhz and 24.8900 mhz to 24.9900 mhz and all mode ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 2

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 2 introduction - 4 - figure 3-1 front panel.

  • Page 5: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 5 - 3.0 introduction this section explains the basic operating procedures for the rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx amateur 10 and 12 meter dual band base station transceiver. 3.1 control and connections 3.1.1 front panel refer to the above figure 3-1 for the l...

  • Page 6: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 6 - 11. Phone jack accepts a plug from a headset of 4 to 32 ohm impedance. Insertion of the plug will disable the built-in speaker and external speaker connected to external speaker jack. 12. Rf/swr meter used for two purpose - to indicate approximate...

  • Page 7: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 7 - 3.1.2 programming key pad 16. Nb/anl/off switch in the nb/anl position, the rf noise blanker and the automatic noise limiter in the audio circuits are also activated. The noise blanker is very effective in eliminating repetitive impulse noise such...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 8 - 23. Lock button (lock) this button is used to lock a selected frequency. Press it to activate the switch. In this position, it disables the frequency selector control, up/down buttons on the front control panel and remote up/down buttons on the mi...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 9 - 2. Pa. Speaker this jack is for pa operation. Before operating, you must first connect a pa speaker (8 ohms, 4 w) to this jack. 3. Ext. Sp. This jack accepts a 4 to 8 ohm, 4 watt external speaker. When the external speaker is connected to this jac...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 10 - mhz increment when you select a band segment. The frequency step is indicated by a small triangle directly under the corresponding digit on the frequency display. 3.3.2 mode selection to select an operating mode on your rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx, s...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 11 - (6) repeat the same procedure to program other memory channels. 3.3.7 memory channel scanning you can scan and select any of these 10 preset frequencies by following the procedure described below: (1) press the man button. (2) press the mem butto...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 3 introduction - 12 - (3) set the vol. To a comfortable listening level. (4) set the mode switch to the desired mode. (5) listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the squelch knob slowly clockwise until the noise just disappears. The squelch is now proper...

  • Page 13: Chapter 4

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 4 introduction - 13 - 4.0 introduction this section explains the basic programming procedures for the rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx amateur 10 and 12 meter dual band base station transceiver. 4.1 frequency selection frequency selection in the rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx can be ...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 4 introduction - 14 - (5) using the shf key and ( σ ) up and ( τ ) down arrows, select the lower scan limit, then press ent . The upper and lower scan limits have now been programmed. To activate the scan feature, return the radio to manual operation and press the sca...

  • Page 15: Chapter 4

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 4 introduction - 15 - 4.3 offset frequency operation the rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx has an offset or split frequency feature that will permit the radio to be operated in a half-duplex mode. This will allow the user to talk on fm repeaters operating in the 10 and 12 meter...

  • Page 16: Chapter 5

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 5 introduction - 16 - 5.0 introduction this section explains the technical theory of operation for the rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx amateur 10 and 12 meter dual band base station transceiver. 5.1 pll circuit the phase lock loop (pll) circuit is responsible for developing t...

  • Page 17

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 5 introduction - 17 -.

  • Page 18

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 5 introduction - 18 -.

  • Page 19

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 5 introduction - 19 -.

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    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 5 introduction - 20 -.

  • Page 21: Chapter 6

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 6 alignment - 21 - 6.0 required test equipment ac power supply (110v ac) rf wattmeter multimeter automatic modulation meter audio signal generator frequency counter (100 mhz) rf signal generator (100 mhz) automatic distortion meter oscilloscope (50 mhz) sinad meter 6....

  • Page 22: Chapter 6

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 6 alignment - 22 - rci-2995dx levels are shown in [ ]. Item u.U.T. Setting adjust point measurement tx power set radio to 28.000 mhz, am tx mode. Modulation off. Set radio to 28.000 mhz, usb tx mode. Af signal 30mv, 1 khz to microphone. Connect oscilloscope to tp17. S...

  • Page 23: Chapter 6

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 6 alignment - 23 - af signal 30mv, 1 khz to microphone. Set mic gain fully clockwise. 6.1.3 receiver alignment item settings adjust point measurement am sensitivity set radio to 28.000 mhz, am rx mode. Set clarifier control to 12 o’clock. Set rf gain fully clockwise. ...

  • Page 24: Chapter 6

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 6 alignment - 24 - item settings adjust point measurement the s scale. Ssb s-meter set radio to usb rx mode. Rf sg setting 28.001 mhz, 100uv. Mod off. Vr2 “6 bar” on the level meter indicator and meter needle to s9 on the s scale..

  • Page 25: Chapter 6

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 6 alignment - 25 - figure 6-1 transmitter test setup figure 6-2 receiver test setup.

  • Page 26: Chapter 7

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 7 maintenance - 26 - 7.0 precautions the inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver. (1) never key the transmitter unless an...

  • Page 27: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 27 - 8.0 general information on most electrical and mechanical parts is included in the parts list. The reference designators are in alphanumeric order. 8.1 ordering replacement parts parts orders should be referred to the parts department at...

  • Page 28: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 28 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx ch sw p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept295090a ch sw p.C.B 2 pcb conn/s 3p (copper side) cc0501037l 0.01 μ f 50wv 3 ch sw ewrt32097s rotary sw 4 ch sw p.C.B ex07n41216 pcb...

  • Page 29: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 29 - part list: rci-2985dx swr p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept360041z swr p.C.B 2 r402 rcp141014z 100 Ω 1/4w 3 r401 rcp141214z 120 Ω 1/4w 4 c401,c402 cc0501037l 0.01 μ f 50wv 5 d401,d402 ed1n00060p diode 1n60p...

  • Page 30: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 30 - part list: rci-2995dx swr p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 epa010020b swr p.C.B 2 r5,r14,c4 rcy010004z 0 Ω 0.1w 3 r1,r2 rcy011014z 100 Ω 0.1w 4 r3,r4,r6 rcy014714z 470 Ω 0.1w 5 c1,c2 ck1102ab7l 0.001 μ f 50wv ...

  • Page 31: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 31 - part list: rci-2995dx new power p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 epa010010b rf amp p.C.B 2 q3,q4 t2sc02290z tr 2sc2290

  • Page 32: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 32 - item reference number ranger part number description 3 q5 t2sd02531z tr 2sd2531 4 r18,r19 rcm141004a 10 Ω 1/4w 5 r16 rcm141014a 100 Ω 1/4w 6 r22 rcm144714a 470 Ω 1/4w item reference number ranger part number description 7 r21 rcm141024a ...

  • Page 33: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 33 - item reference number ranger part number description 37 b+,b- gzzz50011z c pin 38 i/p,o/p gzzz50062z v type jack 39 rf amp p.C.B js052606mn set screw 40 q5 js013008th set screw remark: top: component side (white) bottom: copper side (whi...

  • Page 34: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 34 - part list: rci-2995dx power / tr p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb100b power / tr p.C.B 2 tr101,tr102 tz2n03771z tr 2n5301 3 tr101,tr102 pa0100010a mica insulator remark: copper side (blue).

  • Page 35: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 35 - part list: rci-2995dx regulator p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb110b regulator p.C.B 2 r112 rcm141094a 1 Ω 1/4w 3 r113 rcm141024a ik Ω 1/4w 4 r111 rcp104704z 47 Ω 1w 5 c111,c112,c113,c115, c116,c117,c11...

  • Page 36: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 36 - part list: rci-2985dx power p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept0ssb62a power p.C.B 2 r607 rcu141034z 10k Ω 1/4w 3 r605 rcp101014z 100 Ω 1w 4 r606 rcp102214z 220 Ω 1w 5 r602,r603 rcp108214z 820 Ω 1w 6 r601 rcp...

  • Page 37: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 37 - item reference number ranger part number description 16 vr601 re50100063 s/f/r 500 Ω 17 fuse gzzz50043z fuse bracket 17 r604 wx01070705 jumper wire 18 j601 wx01070710 jumper wire remark: copper side (white).

  • Page 38: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 38 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx mic p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept295070z mic p.C.B 2 c701,c702,c703 ccm501025t 0.001 μ f 50wv 3 j702,j703 ex07n48152 pcb conn/s 2pin 4 j701 ex07n48244 pcb conn/s 3pin ...

  • Page 39: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 39 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx band p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept295090z band p.C.B 2 mod sw ewrt32053s rotary sw 3 j402 ex07n41216 pcb conn/s 3pin 4 j401 ex07n41261 pcb conn/s 7pin 5 j403 wx0107070...

  • Page 40: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 40 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx key p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept295031z key p.C.B 2 r701,r702,r703,r704, r705,r706,r707,r708 rcp161524z 1.5k Ω 1/16w 3 key sw p.C.B x 14 pcs ewps33042x tact sw 4 d701...

  • Page 41: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 41 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx cpu p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept695041z cpu p.C.B 2 c619 ce0254767z 47 μ f 25wv.

  • Page 42: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 42 - item reference number ranger part number description 3 c604 ce0102277z 220 μ f 10wv 4 display ex03n40460 lcd display 5 x601 ex14n46510 ceramic resonator 6 bu601 ex14n46511 buzzer 7 cn602,cn608 ex07n41226 pcb conn/s 2pin item reference nu...

  • Page 43: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 43 - item reference number ranger part number description 36 u601 yn2950dxsp ic hd404818g17fs 80pin 37 u602 ynma08005m ic an8005m 3pin 38 u604,u605 ynr004094b ic bu4094bf 16pin 39 u606 ynex93l46p ic p93l46 8pin 40 q602,q604 ty2sdo999z tr 2sd9...

  • Page 44: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 44 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx time p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb120b time p.C.B 2 c120 cc0501027l 0.001 μ f 50wv 3 rf power rv50303461 vr 50ka 4 j121 ex07n48204 pcb conn/s 2pin remark: copper si...

  • Page 45: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 45 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx af/sq/clr p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb130b af/sq/clr p.C.B 2 c130,c131,c132,c133 cc0501027l 0.001 μ f 50wv 3 af gain rv50303461 vr 50ka 4 sq rv50303463 vr 50kb 5 c...

  • Page 46: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 46 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx calibrate p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb150b calibrate p.C.B 2 d150,d151 ed1n04148z diode 1n4148 3 calibrate rv50203466 vr 5kb/sw 4 j150 ex07n48497 pcb conn/s 5pin r...

  • Page 47: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 47 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx led p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb170b led p.C.B 2 led p.C.B ex01n40010 led (red) remark: copper side (blue).

  • Page 48: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 48 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx cw/sp/pa jack p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb180b cw/sp/pa jack p.C.B 2 r180,r181 rcm141034a 10k Ω 1/4w 3 c180,c181,c182,c183, c184 cc0501027l 0.001 μ f 50wv 4 cw,pa,...

  • Page 49: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 49 - part list: rci-2995dx power input p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb190b power input p.C.B 2 r190 rcp102254z 2.2m Ω 1w 3 c190,c191,c192,c193 cx0071027z hv disc 0.001 μ f 4 l190,l191 ecchk16098 choke coil ...

  • Page 50: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 50 - part list: rci-2985dx power input p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept0ssb90b power input p.C.B 2 r901 rcp122254z 2.2m Ω 1/2w 3 c901,c901,c902,c903, c904 cx0071027z hv disc 0.001 μ f 4 l901,l902 ecchk16098 cho...

  • Page 51: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 51 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx ptt p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept295020a ptt p.C.B 2 r1 rcu144724z 4.7k Ω 1/4w 3 r2 rcu141034z 10k Ω 1/4w 4 c1 cc0501037l 0.01 μ f 50wv 5 q1 t2sa00733p tr 2sa733p 6 pt...

  • Page 52: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 52 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx rf/mic gain p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb140b rf/mic gain p.C.B 2 c140,c141 cc0501027l 0.001 μ f 50wv 3 l140 ecbad18526 bead coil 3.5x6x1.2 4 mic gain rv10203464 vr...

  • Page 53: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 53 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx ear jack 4p p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 eptssb200b ear jack 4p p.C.B 2 r201,r202 rcp104704z 47 Ω 1w 3 earjack 4p ex06n41221 phone jack remark: copper side (blue).

  • Page 54: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 54 - part list: rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx e-key p.C.B item reference number ranger part number description 1 ept695020z e-key p.C.B 2 r6 rcy011014z 100 Ω 0.1w 3 r3,r4,r7 rcy011024z 1k Ω 0.1w 4 r1 rcy011034z 10k Ω 0.1w 5 r5 rcy014734z 47k Ω 0.1w...

  • Page 55: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 55 - rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx main pcb remark: component side (blue).

  • Page 56: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 56 - rci-2985dx / rci-2995dx main pcb remarks: copper side (blue).

  • Page 57: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 57 - part list rci-2985dx main pcb reference number ranger part no. Description ept695011a main p.C.B r316,317,318,321,328, 403,177 rcy010004z 0 Ω 0.1w r277 rcy014794z 4.7 Ω 0.1w r179,144 rcy011004z 10 Ω 0.1w r293 rcy011504z 15 Ω 0.1w r272,27...

  • Page 58: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 58 - reference number ranger part no. Description 326,112,122,146,152,225, 271,275,278,282,285,286, 295,302,156,279,280,111, 307,309,310,311,312,313, 320 c2,3,6,9,15,21,22,25,33, 34,37,59,65-67,73,76,87, 92,96,97,105,106,324,116, 123,132,141,...

  • Page 59: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 59 - reference number ranger part no. Description l2,3 ecift12002 i.F.T l20 ecift12013 i.F.T. L18,19 ecift12016 i.F.T. L1,11 ecift12252 i.F.T. L5 ecift12253 i.F.T. L38 ecift12255 i.F.T. L9,10 ecift12256 i.F.T. L12 ecift12257 i.F.T. L34 ecift1...

  • Page 60: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 60 - reference number ranger part no. Description 62a(sw1)-power sw wh0222005z lead wire red 62a(sw2)-power sw wh0320005z lead wire orange 62a(tr604/c)-2n5301 wh0225005z lead wire red 62a(tr604/e)-2n5301 wh0425005z lead wire yellow 62a(tr604/...

  • Page 61: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 61 - reference number ranger part no. Description ept695011a main p.C.B r316,317,318,321,328, 245,177 rcy010004z 0 Ω 0.1w r277 rcy014794z 4.7 Ω 0.1w r179,144 rcy011004z 10 Ω 0.1w r293 rcy011504z 15 Ω 0.1w r272,273 rcy012204z 22 Ω 0.1w r246 rc...

  • Page 62: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 62 - reference number ranger part no. Description 320 c2,3,6,9,15,21,22,25,33, 34,37,59,65-67,73,76,87, 92,96,97,105,106,324,116, 123,132,141,70,325,145, 149,153,158,175,176,177, 193,196,197,201,207,224, 226,232,234,235,238,240, 250,251,254,2...

  • Page 63: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 63 - reference number ranger part no. Description l9,10 ecift12256 i.F.T. L12 ecift12257 i.F.T. L34 ecift12559 i.F.T. L35 ecift12560 i.F.T. L13,14,17 ecift12264 i.F.T. L37 ecift12265 i.F.T. L6 ecift12290 i.F.T. L7 ecift12440 i.F.T. L8 ecift12...

  • Page 64: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 64 - reference number ranger part no. Description (b-)--110b(b8)-power pcb(b+)00 red/black 190(a)-fuse wu0212011q twin s/wire red - wa0100180a ac cord power pcb(o/p)-ant, power pcb(i/p)- main(ant) wx04129230 rf cable - wx0040015b pvc tube - w...

  • Page 65: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 65 - reference number ranger part no. Description - js015010wh set screw - ex02n40214 fuse 125v 5a - xzzz90008z mic stopper - edbg2bc11z (22bc11) bridge rectifiers - edbg2bd11z (22bd11) bridge rectifiers (7222a) lzzz61008z ic shield b.

  • Page 66: Chapter 8

    Rci-2985 dx rci-2995 dx chapter 8 diagrams & parts list - 66 - main pcb adjustment location.