User's Manual

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Chapter 1 Specifications
GENERAL
Model RCI-5054DX
Frequency Range : 50.000 ~ 54.000 MHz
Tuning Steps 100 Hz, 1 KHz, 10 KHz, 100 KHz, 1 MHz
Emission USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM
Frequency Control Phase-Lock-Loop Synthesizer
Frequency Tolerance 0.005%
Frequency Stability 0.001%
Operating Temperature Range -10
O
C to +50
O
C
Antenna Impedance 50 ohm
Microphone Plug-In (6-Pin), Dynamic PTT
Meter Function RF Output, RX Receive Signal Strength, SWR
Input Voltage 13.8 V DC
Dimensions 7 3/4" (W) x 10 3/4" (L) x 2 3/8" (H)
Weight 4 lb. 3 oz.
TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output 25W : USB/LSB Peak Power
10W : CW/AM/FM
RF Transmit Modes USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM
Antenna Connector UHF Type, 50W
Modulation 16F3, A3E, J3E, A1A
Spurious Emissions -50 dB
Carrier Suppression -50 dB
RECEIVER
Sensitivity AM/CW : 0.5 uV for 10dB S+N/N
FM : 0.25uV for 12dB S+N/N
USB/LSB : 0.15uV for 10dB S+N/N
Image Rejection Ratio -65 dB
AGC Figure of Merit SSB/CW/AM : 80dB for 50mV for 10dB change in Audio
Output
Audio Power Output 2.5W
( SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE )
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Chapter 2 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an RCI-5054DX 6 meter amateur radio.
Your RCI-5054DX is designed to provide trouble-free service and state-of-
the-art communications, in-corporating many useful features and functions in
the 6 meter band. To ensure proper performance, please read this manual
thoroughly.
Unpacking
The following items are included with our RCI-5054DX. Carefully remove
and examine all materials from the packing carton. If any items are missing
or appear damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. Each unit
should include:
(1) RCI-5054DX Transceiver
(2) Dynamic Microphone with Frequency Adjustment
(3) Power Cord
(4) Mounting Bracket & Hardware
(5) Installation Hardware
(6) Owner's Manual
(7) Warranty Registration Card
It is recommended that you save the packing materials for future storage or
shipping.
IMPORTANT
To operate this radio, you must possess and amateur radio operator's
license issued by the FCC. Operation of this unit without proper
licensing is ILLEGAL and can result in severe penalties.