Top 20 Ranger Communications TR-396FC 40-Channels Base CB Radio Questions & Answers

you cut the wires trim off some plastic and attach a spst switch on both wires.

Note - You must have an Armature License to legally perform this conversion.
1. Remove bottom cover from radio. 2. On the main PCB, locate J33. (See diagram above) 3. Locate wires on pins marked "P5" (yellow) & "P6" (grey). 4. Cut wire on "P5" (yellow) and install a SPST switch in line. 5. Cut wire on "P6" (grey) and install a SPST switch in line. NOTE: By using two of the function switches available on the radio will eliminate the need for two new switches to be installed and mounted.

RF output power is 4 watts

Is the speaker the internal or external one ? disconnect the external speaker then take a multimeter on ohms with sound and touch the pos and neg contacts . you will hear a beep ,now look at the meter and read what ohm reading you have.check to make sure you are on band mode and not pa . If you hear nothing add an external speaker which will over ride the internal speaker and see if you still get nothing. Now that you have confirmed this you may want to take it to a tech and have them fix it. And I did a google search and found a service manual for this radio .

Wiring a 6-wire D104 microphone to a Ranger 2985 DX requires connecting the wires in the correct order and configuration. The Ranger 2985 DX has an 8-pin modular plug, and the D104 microphone has a 6-pin modular plug. Here's one way to wire the D104 microphone to the Ranger 2985 DX:

1. Connect the red wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 4 (PTT - Push-To-Talk).
2. Connect the black wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 5 (Ground).
3. Connect the white wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 6 (MIC + Audio).
4. Connect the blue wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 7 (Receive Audio)
5. Connect the green wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug pin 8 (Transmit Audio)
6. Connect the yellow wire from the D104 to the 8-pin modular plug's pin 3 (UP-Down).

It's important to double-check the wiring configuration with the user manual of the Ranger 2985 DX and the D104 microphone. Some manufacturers have different wiring configurations and it's important to match the wiring accordingly to avoid any damage to the device. It's also worth noting that if you are not comfortable with the wiring process, it's best to consult with a professional technician or a radio expert.

This website has all sorts of info on CB Radio's. This link will take you to the Ranger 2980. If you can't find what you are looking for there then you may be stuck.

Your radio needs an alignment to bring it back to specs . Check all the frequencies according to the manual and have a tech tune it for you .

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check out the schematic first .It may be the same wiring .

If you want to talk on AM put it on AM if you want to talk on SSB then put it on SSB. Did you recently purchase this radio? You do realize you need a ham radio license to use this ?If you are on the upper ham bands you better have a license or they will come and get you .Look at the the dial that has 1 - 7 on it. Now take the owners manual and look at the diagram of the knob . It should say something about frequencies and the frequency you need to operate on is from 26.965 to 27.405 MHZ .

The + side of the cell is smooth on the top (no seam), and the - side has a seam going all the way around it as shown below: This side ^ is (+) and this side ^ is (-)

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Do like I just did,Google it and your answer will be an affirmitive YES.

# 1) shield #2) yellow #3) red last wire goes to 4

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#1) shield #2 yellow #3) red #4 last wire

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Mic Wiring Info Stock Mic Wiring 1. Ground Shield 2. Audio Yellow 3. Transmit Red 4. Receive Black 5. CH. Up White 6. CH. Down Blue

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