2970N2
AM/FM/SSB/CW 10 / 12 Meter Radio

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The new improved 2970N2
has 16 Programmable/Erasable Memory Channels and new display
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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 DX 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 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 from 150 watts to 2 watts - great for PSK-31 operation.


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 2970N2 has 16 Programmable/Erasable Memory Channels
  • Noise Blanker/ANL Circuitry
  • Frequency Selector Lockout
  • Programmable Repeater Offset
  • Public Address Feature

Doccuments

Owner's Manual PDF


 



Optional Accessories
 Tune-up and frequency conversion.
(Some radios have internal factory options for expanded frequency coverage / more channels)
 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)
 Turner RK-56 Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 6 pin plug)
 Astatic 636L Noise Canceling microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 6 pin plug)
 Astatic D104-M6b Amplified microphone.
(wired for this radio with a 6 pin plug and a
Duracell  battery installed)
 DM-452 Echo  Amplified microphone
(wired for this radio with a 6 pin plug and Duracell battery)
 Install an Echo board.
(wired internal to the radio with dual controls on the outside to control speed and echo effects)
 Install a Noise toy
(wired inside the radio with a switch or pushbutton to trigger any 18 second sound byte you want)
 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.)
 Install Talkback
(wired inside the radio so that when you talk you can hear yourself, with on/off switch in the back)
 Add a Small External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)
 Add a Large External Speaker
(plugs into back of the radio for improved sound)

 Specifications

 General

RCI-2970DX 

 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 �C to + 50 �C

 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" x 9" x 3-7/8"

 Weight

7 lb 6 oz

 Shipping Weight

 11 lb

 Transmitter

 

 RF Power Output

50 Watts RMS: CW / AM / FM
200W AM Peak power
200Watts:
(PEP) SSB
(tuned up = AM 50W carrier, 250 Watts peak and 200W SSB PEP)

 Current Draw @ Full Power

50+ 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 �V for 10 db SINAD
FM: 0.25 �V for 12 db SINAD
SSB: 0.15 �V for 10 db SINAD

 Selectivity

- 55db

 Image Rejection Ratio

- 65 db

 Audio Output Power

2.5 Watts @ 10% THD into 8 W