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Username: Tech808
Post Number: 12286
Registered: 8-2002
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SUPERSTAR SS-158EDX
By RANGER
AM/FM/USB/LSB/CW
AMATEUR MOBILE TRANSCIEVER
COPPER PART #R10-00010
Complete Specifications, Modifications,
and
Non - Technical Review.
By
Lon ~ Tech808 ~ N9CEF
General Specifications
| Emission Modes | AM / FM / USB / LSB / CW | | Antenna Impedance | 50 ohm unbalanced | | Frequency Control | Phase-Lock Loop(PLL)Frequency Stability 0.0001% | | Input Voltage | 13.8 DC | | Dimensions | 7 7/8 (W) x 10 3/4 (D) x 2 3/8 (H) | | Weight | 5 lbs. |
Transmitter Specifications
| Power Output | AM/FM/CW: 10 Watts; SSB 25 Watts PEP | | Carrier Emission | -50dB | | Spurious Emission | -50dB | | Audio Distortion | 10% | | Frequency Response | 300 to 2500Hz | | Microphone | Dynamic Microphone |
Receiver Specifications
| Sensitivity for 10 dB (S+N)/N | CW/AM:<1.0µV; SSB: <0.25µV | | Sensitivity for 20 dB (S+N)N | FM:<0.5 µV | | Squelch Sensitivity | <0.5µV | | Image Rejection | More than 65 dB | | AGC Figure of Merit | 100mV for 10dB Change in Audio Output | | Audio Power Output | 2.5W @ 10% Distortion | | Audio Response | 300 to 2500 Hz |
Standard Features / Controls / Connectors on Radio.
Front Panel Controls ~ Features:
* ON/OFF Volume Control
* Squelch Control
* Mic Gain Control
* RF Gain Control
* E-tone (Echo) Control
* 6/12 Position Band Selector: G/A ~ H/B ~ I/C ~ J/D ~ K/E ~ L/F
* Mode Control: CW ~ FM ~ AM ~ LSB ~ USB
* Fine/Coarse Control (Clarifier)
* 2 Digit BLUE Lighted Channel Selector/Display
* Front Panel BLUE Lighted RF~SWR Meter
* Yellow/Red TX/RX Light
* 6 Digit BLUE Lighted LED Frequency Counter
* TB ~ TALKBACK ~ Button/Switch
* HI/LO Band ~ Button/Switch
* S-RF/SWR ~ Button/Switch
* NB/ANL ~ Button/Switch
* RB ~ Roger Beep ~ Button/Switch
* +10KHz Button/Switch
* Side Mounted 4 Pin Microphone Connector
Rear Panel Features:
* Antenna SO-239 Antenna Connector )Accepts 50 ohm coaxal cable w/PL-259 connector.
* 13.8 Volt DC Ranger 6 PIN Power Cord (with 2 ~ 7 Amp-250V) fuses.
* PA/SP/CW Jack/Connector.
* Ext Speaker Jack/Connector for: (4 to 8 ohms, 5 watt Ext Speaker.
Introduction:
The  Ranger SS-158EDX is programed from the factory for the 10 Meter Amateur Band out of the box with coverage from: 28.245 to 29.655 MHz.
After Conversion it will have coverage From: 24.265 thru 29.655
Export / Converted Frequency Coverage:
After Conversion this mode will be pre-set to 12 Bands with coverage of the 10 & 11 Meter Bands from 24.265 MHz to 29.655 MHz.
After Conversion Frequency Coverage
Using H~L Switch/Button:
G/A - Band - 24.265 ~ 27.405
H/B - Band - 24.715 ~ 27.855
I/C - Band - 25.165 ~ 28.305
J/D - Band - 25.615 ~ 28.755
K/E - Band - 26.065 ~ 29.205
L/F - Band - 26.515 ~ 29.655
Microphone
Very Heavy "Weighted" SRA-158-4H Microphone with R33W Element
Microphone Wiring
Pin #1 ~ Audio Shield = SHIELD
Pin #2 ~ Audio Lead = AUDIO
Pin #3 ~ Transmit Control = TRANSMIT
Pin #4 ~ Receive Control = RECEIVE
PROS: & CONS
Pros:
* Limited 2 Year Factory Warranty
* DUAL - (2) ~ Toshiba C1969 Finals
* Toshiba C2166 Driver
* Ranger EPT690010D Main Board
* Heavy Duty Ranger 6 Pin Power Cord with (2 ~ 7 Amp-250V fuses.
* 2-3/16" x 7-1/2" Single Piece Solid Aluminum Heat Sink Rear Plate. 
* 3W ~ 8 Ohm Internal Speaker.
* Radio was swinging FAR above the advertised AM/FM/CW 10 Watts and the SSB 25 Watts PEP right out of the box!
Bright easy to see BLUE LED Frequency Counter & Channel Selector Display.
Cons:
* OWNERS MANUAL Change from Original Printing.
For some reason Ranger decided to change the Owners Manual from it's original printing.
On PAGE -2- under GENERAL you will see:
Frequency Range 28.245 - 29.655
NOTE!
The 28.245 is a Little Sticker they have added to cover the original printing of: 24.265 - 29.655
* This radio comes out the box with a 10 Watt dead key.
It will need to be adjusted for a 4 Watt DEAD Key for use with Low Drive Amplifier's if desired.
I personallly suggest that you have the Copper Tech doing the Align and Tune to avoid cancelling the Factory 2 Year Limioted Warranty.
* If you want to use this radio with a LOW DRIVE Amplifier you WILL need to back the Dead Key Power down to 4 watts.
FINAL COMMENTS:
The RANGER SUPERSTAR SS-158EDX Radio is an EXCELLENT Radio right out of the Box.
I was very impressed with the Output PEP power of this radio.
This is the FIRST Radio in a very long time that I have found/used/tested that has FAR EXCEDED the advertised/printed Output PEP right out of the box.
The RANGER SUPERSTAR SS-158EDX RADIO is a very well made, nice looking, and easy to use/operate radio for the Novice or more Experienced radio operator.
The Front Panal is Un-cluttered with easy to use/operate control's.
On a scale of 1 to 10 I would honestly have to give this Ranger SUPERSTAR SS-185EDX Radio a 9+ right out of the box for: Design, Quality and Performance and Ease of Use.
UPDATED: 05/17/07
After 6 months of daily use now on a scale of 1 to 10 I would honestly have to give this Ranger SUPERSTAR SS-185EDX Radio a 10+ right out of the box for: Design, Quality, Overall Performance and Ease of Use.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lon
Tech808
N9CEF
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