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RCI-69 Base Plus

Ranger RCI 69 Base Plus: This powerful device features a robust design, classic black finish, and top-tier performance. With over 100 watts of transmit power, and AM, FM, SSB, and PA modes, it’s perfect for both amateur and professional operators.

The latest version includes a cooling fan, enhancing stability and durability, ensuring efficient operation even during extended use. Experience superior communication with this reliable 10-meter base station transceiver.

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RCI-69 Base Plus

Product Details

If you’re on the lookout for a dependable and powerful 10-meter base station transceiver, then the Ranger RCI 69 Base Plus might be precisely what you’re after. This device not only boasts a rugged design and timeless black finish but also delivers outstanding performance, whether you’re operating as an amateur radio enthusiast from your home radio shack or as a professional operator. 

With an impressive transmit power of over 100 watts, the RCI 69 Base Plus expands communication range and enhances signal transmission capability. Ranger’s latest top-of-the-line main PC board design ensures increased stability and sensitivity for an even better communication experience. Additionally, the built-in cooling fan makes the Ranger RCI-69 Base Plus the ultimate choice for radio enthusiasts seeking power, performance, and reliability. 

With its white LED channel and frequency display lights, it not only performs exceptionally but also looks appealing in any environment. And with AM, FM, SSB, and PA modes, you’ll be ready to communicate with anyone at any time.

Features

Premium Features:

  • Consistent and Stable SSB
  • Frequency Performance
  • White LED Display Lights
  • Incorporates a Twin Cooling Fan
  • Hi Power 100 Watts PeP AM/FM & SSB Transmit Power Output
  • New Final Amplifier Design
  • New And Latest Main PC Board For Increased Stability And Sensitivity
  • CW, PA, FM, AM, USB, LSB Mode
  • Five Digit Frequency Counter
  • Large Illuminated S/RF & SWR Meter
  • Variable Echo Control & Switched Talk-back
  • Variable power output control, adjusts your deadkey power
  • Fine + Coarse Variable SSB Clarifier
  • Large Frequency Selector Knob
  • Continuous Duty Built-in AC Power Supply

Additional Features:

  • Green/Red LED Indicator for RX/TX
  • Volume Control
  • Squelch Control
  • 1/4″ Headphone Jack on Front Plate
    Jacks for PA, External Speaker, CW And Frequency Counter on Rear Panel
  • Noise Blanker And Automatic Noise Limiter circuitry
  • End of Transmission Signal Tone (Roger Beep)
  • Variable Dimmer Control
  • Receive Gain Control
  • Mic Gain Control
  • Handheld Microphone
  • Improved Receiver Design
  • SWR/Cal Switch
  • Separate SWR Cal Control

Specification

General:

Model: RCI- 69 BASE PLUS

Frequency Range: 28.2450 ~ 29.6550 MHz

Modes: CW/FM/AM/SSB/PA

Frequency Control: Phase-Lock-Loop Synthesizer

Frequency Tolarence: 0.005%

Frequency Stability: 0.003%

Temperature Range: -30OC to +50OC

AC Input Voltage: 110V 60Hz (220V 50Hz Inside Switch)

Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms

Antenna Connectors: Standard SO-239 Type

Meter Function: Meter #1: RF Output Power / Antenna SWR

Meter Function: Meter #2: Receive Signal Strength /MOD%

Transmitter:

RF Power Output: AM/CW: 25W. RMS

RF Power Output: FM: 50W

RF Power Output: AM/SSB: 100W PEP

Antenna Connectors: UHF Type, 50 Ohms

Spurious Emissions: -60 dB

Carrier Suppression: -60 dB

Am Modulation: Up to 100%

Clarifier Range: ±5KHz XMT & REC ;± 1.5KHz REC only

Receiver:

Sensitivity: CW/AM: 0.5µV for 10dB S/N

Sensitivity: FM: 0.25 uV for 20dB S/N

Sensitivity: SSB: 0.3 µV for 10dB S/N

Squelch Sensitivity: 0.5 µV

Selectivity: -55 dB

Image Rejection: -50 dB

Adjacent Channel Rejection: -60dB

Audio Power Output: 2.5W at 10% THD

Specification

General:
Frequency Range: 12 meter24.890 ~ 24.990 MHz
Frequency Range: 10 meter28.000 ~ 29.699 MHz
Tuning Steps100 Hz, 1 KHz, 10 KHz,  100KHz, 1 MHz
EmissionUSB, LSB, CW, AM, FM
Frequency ControlDual Phase-lock-loop Synthesizer
Frequency Tolerance / Stability0.005% / 0.001%
Operating Temperature Range-20OC  to  +50OC
MicrophonePlug-In (6-Pin), 400W Dynamic PTT
AC Input Voltage100120VAC 60Hz
AC Power Consumption300W
Antenna ConnectorsStandard SO-239 Type
MeterMeter #1: Indicates relative
 RF Power Output/Antenna SWR
 Meter #2 : Indicates Received
 Signal Strength/AM Modulation

TRANSMITTER:
RF Power Output80W RMS :  CW/AM/FM,  200W PeP : AM/USB/LSB
SSB GenerationDual-Balanced Modulation
AM ModulationClass B Amplitude Modulation
FM Deviation±4KHz @ 1KHz 30mV Audio (±5KHz max.)
Clarifier Range±5 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:
 AM/CW:  0.50uV  for 10dB S+N/N
SensitivityFM:  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
Adjacent Channel Rejection>50 dB
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±5 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
  • Installation Hardware

Controls and Indicators

RCI-69 Base Plus

1. POWER ON/OFF CONTROL

2. RF/SWR METER

3. SWR/CAL SWITCH

4. NB/ANL SWITCH

5. ROGER BEEP SWITCH

6. NOISE FILTER

7. HIGH/LOW SWITCH

8. SIGNAL/MODULATION METER

9. CHANNEL

10. FREQUENCY COUNTER

11. MICROPHONE JACK

12. CALIBRATE CONTROL

13. DIM CONTROL

14. TALK BACK

15. RF GAIN CONTROL

16. MIC GAIN CONTROL

17. TIME/ECHO CONTROL

18. CHANNEL SELECTOR

19. MODE CONTROL

20. BAND SELECT SWITCH

21. SQUELCH CONTROL

22. RF POWER

23. VOLUME CONTROL

24.COARSE/FINE CONTROL

25. PHONE JACK

26. MODE LED INDICATORS

27. RX/TX LED

RCI-69 Base Plus

1. ANTENNA

2. PA SPEAKER JACK

3. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK

4. CW KEY

5. FUSE

6. AC POWER CORD

7. FREQUENCY COUNTER OUTPUT JACK

8. +12 VDC

9. FAN

Controls and Indicators

1. POWER ON/OFF CONTROL2. CALIBRATE CONTROL
3. RF POWER CONTROL4. RF GAIN
5. MICROPHONE GAIN6. FREQUENCY SELECTOR
7. CLARIFIER CONTROL8. SQUELCH CONTROL
9. VOLUME CONTROL10. MODE SELECTOR
11. PHONE JACK12. RF/SWR METER
13. SIGNAL/MODULATION METER14. FREQUENCY DISPLAY
15. FUNCTION 

16. NB/ANL SWITCH17. ROGER BEEP SWITCH
18. SPLIT SWITCH 19. PROGRAM SWITCH
20. MANUAL SWITCH21. SHIFT SWITCH
22. & 23. ▲UP/▼ DOWN SELECTOR24. LOCK SWITCH
25. ENTER SWITCH26. MEMORY SWITCH
27. SCAN SWITCH28. SWR SWITCH
29. DIM SWITCH 

1. ANTENNA2. PA SPEAKER JACK
3. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK4. CW KEY
5. FUSE6. AC POWER CORD
7. FREQUENCY COUNTER OUTPUT JACK8. +12 VDC