If you are looking for a high-performance rack mountable ham radio, look no further. The rack-mountable Ranger RCI 69 FFC6 puts out an astounding 450W due to its 8 RT6 Final Output MOSFETs. In addition to long-range, crystal clear output it has a newly designed receiver that is picks up and cleans up even very weak signals.
This heavy‑duty transceiver is engineered for operators who demand exceptional range, clean audio, and stable performance during long sessions on the air. Its rack‑mountable chassis makes it ideal for structured base‑station setups where reliability and organization matter.
This is typically not applicable as a mobile radio, due to the power draw needed to produce the 600W output. The RCI‑69FFC6 requires a dedicated high‑amperage 13.8V DC power supply and is far too powerful for a typical vehicle electrical system. Before ordering for use as a mobile radio, ensure your electrical system can support this radio. It must supply 50W for the radio alone, plus support the other electrical loads imposed upon it. And some provision for ventilating all the heat coming of those 8 MOFETS must be made if this is installed in a dash.
We do not recommend buying this for conversion to the 11 meter (Citizens) Band, because we are talking about 450 watts not 40 or 50 as is more typical for converted radios. If you are operating in a fairly remote location where interference is nigh impossible and wish to use it as a CB, see our FAQs below.
Typical applications include:
- Large farms or pasturelands
- Large manufacturing plant maintenance and operations (e.g., paper mills, auto plants, appliance plants)
- Municipal operations
- Fleet operations
🔥 Key Features
450 Watts PEP Output — Massive transmit power for long‑distance communication
Rack‑Mountable Design — Fits cleanly into base‑station racks and bench setups
8 MOSFET Final Transistors — High‑efficiency, high‑durability output stage
AM / FM / SSB / CW Modes — Full all‑mode capability for licensed amateur operators
Enhanced Cooling System — Internal fan and vented top cover for thermal stability
High‑Stability Receiver — Improved drift control and excellent weak‑signal performance
Operator Controls — Variable RF power, talkback, echo, NB/ANL, roger beep, and more
⚡ Power Requirements (Important)
The RCI‑69FFC6 requires:
A dedicated high‑current 13.8V DC power supply capable of supplying a steady 50A without overheating
A dedicated negative wire (do not use chassis ground as the negative terminal)
Good ventilation for the unit itself
It is not compatible with most truck or vehicle electrical systems, but is compatible with such systems if they have been suitably modified or designed to handle this kind of load.
📦 What’s Included
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Another way of seeing the list of main features:
- Uses Ranger RT6 MOSFET transistors, for super clear output.
- Louvered top cover for air flow.
- Echo On/Off Switch.
- Variable RF Power Control.
- Variable Talk Back Control.
- Fine + Coarse Variable SSB Clarifier.
- White LED channel and frequency display.
- Dimmer Hi/Low.
- 6 Digit Frequency Counter.
- SWR Meter.
- NB/ANL.
- 10KHz switch.
- Roger Beep With Switch.
- PA.
- 4 pin mic jack.
- Additional rear cooling fan.
- Mic, power cord, and mounting accessories included.
FAQs
"Is this a CB?"
No, it is a 10 meter radio. The Citizens Band is limited to 4 watts and operates on the 11 meter band per FCC regulations. Truckers and other long-range radio users buy a 10 meter radio and convert it to 11 meters. 10 meter radios are designed and built with this in mind, but are not sold converted because FCC prohibits that. If you see "10 meter radio" on a listing, it is not a CB.
"Is it peaked and tuned?"
All ham radios are "peaked" by the qualified engineers who design them. A radio hack without an engineering degree and radio design experience cannot improve on this, though they can alter the radio for higher output wattage. But this overdrives the transistors, causing distortion and overheating. Not a good thing to do. All imported radios are tuned to their respective bands, per FCC regulations and Customs enforcement. There is no additional tuning required.
"Why the ALL CAPS for mosfet?"
Because MOSFET is an acronym, and in English acronyms are spelled in all caps. MOSFET stands for Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor. This is not a new technology. It has evolved and improved over time. Some radio buyers obsess over what kind of transistor is used in the finals, based on something they read or their buddy told them. MOSFET isn't the only way to achieve the design engineers' goals, but this technology is often chosen.
"Is this converted?"
We get this question quite a bit. It is illegal to sell a converted radio, and it also violates the TOS of any online marketplace to do so. If the listing says 10 meter and it says NEW condition, then it has not been converted. To convert it, the seller would need to open the box--therefore making it Open Box instead of New. And the title would also need to say 11 meter not 10 meter.
All of these radios are designed to be easy to convert, so there's no reason to buy one from a shady seller just because they spent 3 seconds plugging in a jumper after opening the box and then the radio case. We hope that helps you get around the confusion this issue causes.