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Doggie619
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Post Number: 13
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Friday, April 08, 2005 - 7:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

when copper tunes and peaks the radio what do you set the deadkey on low power on a radio like the 2985 DX
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Tech808
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Post Number: 5483
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Friday, April 08, 2005 - 7:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Doogie619,

Below are the areas that the Copper Tech will align from a previous post by the Copper Forummaster.

Here are the areas that we align.

• RX (Receive) alignment per manufacturer specifications
• TX (Transmit) alignment per manufacturer specifications
• PLL Synthesizer alignment per manufacturer specifications


Hope this helps,

Lon
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Mikefromms
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Post Number: 846
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 4:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Will the 2985dx cover all of 10 meter and 12 once it is modified to cover 11 meters?

mikefromms
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Tech808
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Post Number: 9248
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 4:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Mikefromms,

YES!

Lon
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Mikefromms
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Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This hobby is going to kill me! I like this radio--like 2985dx + Texas Star 500. Doesn't that sound nice?

Mikefromms
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Hotwire
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Username: Hotwire

Post Number: 910
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 7:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is'nt the 2985 like a 100 watt rig? Mikefromms I know what sounds even nicer.....2985 + KLV1000!!!!
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Tech808
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Post Number: 9296
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Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hotwire,

From the Rangerusa.com web site:

Designed for economy yet performance, the RCI-2985DX is the ideal in low power base tranceivers. Based on your requests for a low power, economical version of the RCI-2990DX, we are now introducing the RCI-2985DX. In order to create this low cost version, Ranger has removed the high power amplifier and features many people don't use or want to pay extra for, such as Echo and Talk Back. This makes it possible for us to offer a base transceiver at a very attractive price for a base station transceiver .

Similar to its big brother - the RCI-2995DX, this unit offers the same exceptional sound quality and large, easy-to-use controls. It also features all mode (AM-CW-FM-SSB) operation, variable power output control, noise blanker and built-in heavy-duty AC power supply.

The RCI-2985DX has an output power of 10 watts (RMS) for CW-AM-FM and 25 watts PEP for SSB. The economical RCI-2985DX also features a built-in digital frequency display, and a rear panel frequency meter output connector for measuring transmit operating frequency with an external frequency counter.

The RCI-2985DX offers microprocessor-based advanced features typically found in high-end units costing several times as much, such as multiple methods of frequency selection, programmable frequency memories and scanning of selected frequency segments or 10 stored frequencies. A programmable TX/Rx split function is also provided for 10 meter FM repeater operation. The RCI-2985DX is a great sounding and great looking unit for the serious operator. Each unit has a full complement of extra front panel extra features such as a clarifier for SSB operation, dual panel meters for display of received signal strength, transmitter power output and antenna SWR. Pushbutton selection of programming scanning functions, programmable repeater split for FM operation enhances the 10 meter FM repeater activity.


Hope this helps,

Lon
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Airplane1
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Post Number: 680
Registered: 5-2004


Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is this easy to mod like the 2950 with a jumper? I want one but just dont have the extra funds to get it done for me.

also what does shipping cost for this radio to 17038?

Thanks,
AP
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Airplane1
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Post Number: 681
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Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

also how good is the recieve on this radio (2985DX)?
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Hotwire
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Post Number: 917
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Opps! I stand corrected. Mikefromms knows his stuff! Thank you Lon sir!

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