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RCI-29 Base

The Ranger RCI 29 Base 10-meter amateur radio, featuring 80 watts PeP, integrates a dual fan cooling system to regulate temperatures and maintain peak performance.

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RCI-29 Base

Product Details

This versatile radio operates seamlessly on either AC or DC power, catering to various base station setups. On the front panel, an intuitive multipurpose meter showcases four scales: an S-meter indicating up to 60dB over S9, a modulation percentage scale for AM usage, a power scale calibrated for both AM and SSB, and an SWR meter.

Moreover, a high SWR alert indicator alerts users to potential antenna system issues. Designed with flip-down feet, the transceiver allows for easy front adjustment, enhancing accessibility. With white LED channel and frequency display lights, it not only ensures exceptional performance but also enhances aesthetic appeal in any environment.

Equipped with a six-digit frequency counter, the radio enables precise tuning, ensuring consistent and stable SSB frequency performance for clear and reliable transmission. Powered by the latest main PC board, the RCI-29 Base delivers increased stability and sensitivity with each use, ensuring optimal performance.

Additional features include an echo function and switched talk-back feature, empowering users to customize their communication experience and exert full control over their interactions.

Features

Premium Features:

  • New Style Midsize Chassis: 4-3/4″H x 11-1/4″W x 13-1/2″D – 12 lb
  • Built in Cooling Fan
  • Operates on both AC and DC
  • Six Digit Frequency Counter
  • Large, easy-to-read meter with 4 scales:
    • “S” Meter indicates up to 60 dB over S9
    • Modulation Percentage Scale for use on AM
    • Power Scale Calibrated for AM and SSB
    • SWR Scale
  • Auto-calibrating SWR meter
  • Variable RF Power Output Control – Adjusts Deadkey Power
  • White LED Meter & Frequency Display Lights
  • Roger Beep with On/Off switch and LED Indicator
  • Variable Echo Control & Switched Talk-back
  • High SWR Alert LED Indicator
  • Transmit & Receive Clarifier Control
  • Tone Control for Receive
  • Gabble Noise Filter for use on weak signals
  • Instant Access to Channel 19
  • Variable Echo & Time Control
  • Flip-Down Front Feet


Additional Features:

  • AM / FM/ SSB modes
  • LED Channel Indicator
  • Blue/Red LED Indicator for RX/TX
  • Volume Control
  • Squelch Control
  • 1/4″ Headphone Jack on Front Panel
  • Jacks for PA and External Speaker on Rear Panel
  • Noise Blanker with On/Off Switch
  • Automatic Noise Limiter with On/Off Switch
  • Dimmer Control with On/Off Switch
  • Receive Gain Control
  • Mic Gain Control
  • Handheld Microphone

Specification

General:

Model: RCI-29 Base

Frequency Range: 28.7650 ~ 29.2050 MH

Emission: USB, LSB, AM, FM

Frequency Control: Dual Phase-lock-loop Synthesizer

Frequency Tolerance: 0.005%

Frequency Stability: 0.001%

Operating Temperature Range: -20OC to +50OC

Microphone: Plug-In (4-Pin), 400W Dynamic PTT

AC Input Voltage: 100VAC ~120VAC (60Hz/50Hz)

AC Power Consumption: 300W

Antenna Connectors: Standard SO-239 Type

Antenna Impedance: 50 ohm

Meter: RF Power Output/Antenna SWR

Meter: Signal Strength/AM Modulation

Transmitter:

RF Power Output: AM: 25W RMS

RF Power Output: FM: 60W

RF Power Output: AM/USB/LSB: 80W PEP

SSB Generation: Dual-Balanced Modulation

AM Modulation: Class B Amplitude Modulation

FM Deviation: ±4KHz @ 1KHz 30mV Audio (±5KHz max.)

Clarifier Range: ±1 KHz

Harmonic and Spurious Emission: Better than 60 dB

AM/FM Frequency Response: 400 to 5000 Hz

SSB Frequency Response: 400 to 3000 Hz

Output Impedance: 50 Ohms Unbalanced

Output Indicators: RF Meter shows relative RF Output Power

Receiver:

Sensitivity: AM/CW: 0.50uV for 10dB S+N/N

Sensitivity: FM: 0.25uV for 12dB S+N/N

Sensitivity: USB/LSB: 0.15uV for 10dB S+N/N

AM/FM Selectivity: 50dB at 10 KHz

SSB Selectivity: 60dB at 4 KHz

Image Rejection: More than 50dB

IF Rejection: More than 80dB

AGC: SSB/FM/AM 80 dB for 50mV for 10 dB Change in Audio Output

Squelch: Adjustable-Threshold less than 0.7 uV

Audio Frequency Response: 400 to 2500 Hz

Distortion: Less than 10% at 2Watts Output into 8 Ohms

Adjacent Channel Rejection: >50 dB

Cross Modulation: >50 dB

Intermediate Frequency: 10.695MHz (AM-1st, SSB), 455KHz (AM-2nd)

Clarifier Range: ±1 KHz

Noise Blanker: IF Single Gate Type

Audio Output Power: More than 3 Watts into 8 Ohms

Built-in Speaker: 8 Ohms

External Speaker (Optional): Disables Internal Speaker when connected

Specification

GENERAL:
ModelRCI-29 Base
Frequency Range28.7650 ~ 29.2050 MH
EmissionUSB, LSB, AM, FM
Frequency ControlDual Phase-lock-loop Synthesizer
Frequency Tolerance0.005%
Frequency Stability0.001%
Operating Temperature Range-20OC  to  +50OC
MicrophonePlug-In (4-Pin), 400W Dynamic PTT
AC Input Voltage100VAC ~120VAC (60Hz/50Hz)
AC Power Consumption300W
Antenna ConnectorsStandard SO-239 Type
Antenna Impedance50 ohm
MeterRF Power Output/Antenna SWR
Signal Strength/AM Modulation

TRANSMITTER:
RF Power OutputAM: 25W RMS
FM: 60W
AM/USB/LSB: 80W PEP
SSB GenerationDual-Balanced Modulation
AM ModulationClass B Amplitude Modulation
FM Deviation±4KHz @ 1KHz 30mV Audio (±5KHz max.)
Clarifier Range±1 KHz
Harmonic and Spurious EmissionBetter than 60 dB
AM/FM Frequency Response400 to 5000 Hz
SSB Frequency Response400 to 3000 Hz
Output Impedance50 Ohms Unbalanced
Output IndicatorsRF Meter shows relative RF Output Power
RECEIVER:
SensitivityAM/CW:  0.50uV  for 10dB S+N/N
FM:  0.25uV  for 12dB S+N/N
USB/LSB:  0.15uV  for 10dB S+N/N
AM/FM Selectivity50dB at 10 KHz
SSB Selectivity60dB at  4  KHz
Image RejectionMore than 50dB
IF RejectionMore than 80dB
AGCSSB/FM/AM 80 dB for 50mV for 10 dB
Change in Audio Output
SquelchAdjustable-Threshold less than 0.7 uV
Audio Frequency Response400 to 2500 Hz
DistortionLess than 10% at 2Watts Output into 8 Ohms
Adjacent Channel Rejection>50 dB
Cross Modulation>50 dB
Intermediate Frequency10.695MHz (AM-1st, SSB), 455KHz (AM-2nd)
Clarifier Range±1 KHz
Noise BlankerIF Single Gate Type
Audio Output PowerMore than 3 Watts into 8 Ohms
Built-in Speaker8 Ohms
External Speaker (Optional)Disables Internal Speaker when connected

Supplied Accessories

  • 4-Pins Microphone
  • AC & DC Power
  • Cord
  • Installation
  • Hardware

Controls and Indicators

1. PHONE JACK

2. MICROPHONE JACK CONTROL

3. ECHO/TIME CONTROL

4. RF GAIN

5. MICROPHONE GAIN

6. SWR/MOD/PWR SWITCH

7. TONE CONTROL

8. DIMMER CONTROL

9. CH19 SWITCH

10. ROGER BEEP SWITCH

11. CHANNEL SELECTOR

12. ANL/OFF SWITCH

13. MODE SWITCH

14. GNF/OFF SWITCH

15. CLARIFIER/OFF SWITCH

16. CLARIFIER CONTROL

17. CLARIFIER LED

18. NB/OFF

19. VOLUME CONTROL

20. SQUELCH CONTROL

21. PWR CONTROL

22. POWER ON/OFF CONTROL

23. TALKBACK CONTROL

24. FRONT PANEL METER

25. TX/RX LED

26. SWR ALERT LED

27. CHANNEL DISPLAY

28. GNF LED

29. PA LED

30. USB LED

31. FREQUENCY COUNTER

32. AM LIGHT

33. RB LIGHT

34. LSB LIGHT

35. FM LIGHT

36. ANL LIGHT

37. NB LIGHT

38. BAND

1. AC POWER CORD

2. FUSE

3. DC POWER

4. AC/DC POWER SELECTOR

5. ANTENNA

6. PA JACK

7. EXT. SP

8. FAN

Controls and Indicators

1. PHONE JACK2. MICROPHONE JACK CONTROL
3. ECHO/TIME CONTROL4. RF GAIN
5. MICROPHONE GAIN6. SWR/MOD/PWR SWITCH
7. TONE CONTROL8. DIMMER CONTROL
9. CH19 SWITCH10. ROGER BEEP SWITCH
11. CHANNEL SELECTOR12. ANL/OFF SWITCH
13. MODE SWITCH14. GNF/OFF SWITCH
15. CLARIFIER/OFF SWITCH16. CLARIFIER CONTROL
17. CLARIFIER LED18. NB/OFF
19. VOLUME CONTROL20. SQUELCH CONTROL
21. PWR CONTROL22. POWER ON/OFF CONTROL
23. TALKBACK CONTROL24. FRONT PANEL METER
25. TX/RX LED26. SWR ALERT LED
27. CHANNEL DISPLAY28. GNF LED
29. PA LED30. USB LED
31. FREQUENCY COUNTER32. AM LIGHT
33. RB LIGHT34. LSB LIGHT
35. FM LIGHT36. ANL LIGHT
37. NB LIGHT38. BAND

1. AC POWER CORD2. FUSE
3. DC POWER4. AC/DC POWER SELECTOR
5. ANTENNA6. PA JACK
7. EXT. SP8. FAN