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INTRODUCTION 

Congratulations on your purchase of a Magnum Raptor FM/AM 10 meter transceiver. Your Magnum Raptor is designed to 
provide years of enjoyment and trouble-free service. There are many features and functions designed into this 
transceiver. To ensure that your investment is enjoyed to its fullest extent please take a few moments and thoroughly read 
this manual.   
 
Your Magnum Raptor is a combination microprocessor and phase-lock loop (PLL) controlled radio combining both high 
RF performance with a user-friendly front panel. The Magnum Raptor is built rugged to withstand years of use in harsh 
mobile environments. Although engineered with mobile use in mind the Magnum Raptor, with the addition of a high quality 
20 amp regulated power supply, may be easily adapted to fixed station operation. 

 
IMPORTANT

:   The Magnum Raptor is designed for entry level amateur use. If the transmitter is operated in the United 

States or within it’s territories a licensed amateur radio operator must be present at the station. The minimum license 
class to operate 10-meter phone is Novice/Technician. If you are studying for your license and want to familiarize yourself 
with the operation of the radio, the receiver may be operated with or without a licensed operator present. For more 
information regarding FCC licensing, contact your nearest amateur radio dealer, or for complete details contact the 
American Radio Relay League. 

 

American Radio Relay League (ARRL) 

225 Main Street 

Newington, CT 06111 

 

Telephone 860-594-0200 

Facsimile 860-594-0259 

http://www.arrl.org 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LIMITED WARRANTY

 

RF Limited / Magnum warrants this product to be free of defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of 
purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. This limited warranty is subject to repair or replacement of defective 
components only. This warranty is void if the radio has been tampered with or misused. 
 

IMPORTANT: RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT

 

The enclosed warranty registration form must be filled out and mailed along with a photocopy of your sales receipt within 
15 days from the purchase date. If the warranty registration form and copy of your sales receipt are not received the radio 
is not covered under warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty registration form and send it along with a copy of your 
sales receipt to: 
 

RF Limited / Magnum 

PO Box 1124 

Issaquah, WA 98027 

 
 
Registering your Raptor with RFLimited / Magnum provides several benefits: 
1)  Validates your warranty. 
2)  Entitles you to free updates and information regarding your radio and new accessories for your radio. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Raptor

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...of the radio the receiver may be operated with or without a licensed operator present For more information regarding FCC licensing contact your nearest amateur radio dealer or for complete details contact the American Radio Relay League American Radio Relay League ARRL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 Telephone 860 594 0200 Facsimile 860 594 0259 http www arrl org LIMITED WARRANTY RF Limited Mag...

Page 3: ...electrical connections make sure the volume VOL control is in the OFF position Connect the positive red wire of the DC power cord to a positive 13 8 volt source at the vehicle fuse block If connecting to the fuse block it is recommended that a switched power source be used so that the power to the transceiver is disconnected when the vehicle is off This will eliminate the possibility of the transc...

Page 4: ...s recommended that the antenna be re tuned before operating on those frequencies If you are experiencing unusual VSWR readings check for the following possible problems 1 Make sure that the antenna is installed properly and grounded 2 Check all coaxial cable and connectors for defects and poor routing 3 If testing a vehicle installation make sure that all vehicle doors are closed when testing 4 Do...

Page 5: ...he Raptor operates in the 10 meter band Positions B F are memory channels for saving and fast recall of favorite frequencies To program the 5 memory channels complete the following steps 1 Connect radio to power and turn on 2 Remove bottom speaker side cabinet 3 Locate memory tact switch inside the radio The memory tact switch is located near the front panel of the radio by the frequency control s...

Page 6: ...t panel meter needle with the CAL mark on the top bar d Release PTT switch after calibrating e Put slide switch into the SWR position f Press the microphone s PTT switch to put the radio back into the transmit mode g The front panel meter needle will indicate the standing wave ratio The top bar of the meter indicates SWR A perfect SWR is 1 1 the needle will stay on the number 1 An acceptable SWR i...

Page 7: ...ndard TP trailer plug style connector For information on connecting to a power source see the installation section of this manual FREQ External Frequency Counter An optional external frequency counter is available for your Magnum Raptor This optional frequency counter is available separately and is used to indicate the exact frequency you are transmitting on Plug the frequency counter into the con...

Page 8: ... Suppression More than 40 dB below peak output power FM Deviation 2 kHz maximum Audio Response More than 30dB below peak output Frequency Response 400 to 2800 Hz Microphone Impedance ECM 600 to 1K ohm RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS Circuit Type Dual Conversion Superheterodyne Sensitivity AM 0 5 µV at 10 dB S N N FM 0 3 µV at 12 dB SINAD Selectivity AM FM 6 0 kHz 6 dB 18 kHz 60 dB Adjacent Channel Rejecti...

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