MICOM-2E ALEHF-SSB Transceiver1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and AverageRadio Service SoftwareUser’s GuideSoftware Part No. FVN4647AAA Copyright Motorola I
Index-2 68P02953C05NNew command, 1Noise Blanker, 5, 8OOpen command, 2Options, 1, 4, 6, 7, 1, 6oscillator calibration, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Ppointer,
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viiACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONSAGC Automatic Gain ControlAME Amplitude Modulation EquivalentCH Control HeadCW Continuous WaveDSP Digital Signal Processo
68P02953C05 1-1 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION1.1. APPLICATIONThe MICOM-2 is a high performance, DSP based, multi purpose HF-SSB radio. It is intended for
Introduction1-2 68P02953C051.5. CUSTOMER SUPPORTIf you encounter a problem, check your hardware setup (refer to section 2.3).Problems requiring additi
68P02953C05 2-1 CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED2.1. HOW THIS MANUAL IS ORGANIZEDThis section, GETTING STARTED, describes the installation of MICOM-2 Rad
Getting Started2-2 68P02953C052.4.1. USING THE MOUSE2.4.1.1. Basic Mouse TechniquesThe mouse controls a pointer on the screen. You move the pointer b
Getting Started68P02953C05 2-32.4.2. USING THE KEYBOARDTo provide keyboard information, the RSS documentation uses some special conventions:• The ke
Getting Started2-4 68P02953C05Figure 2-1. File Menu and Open Dialog BoxOpen the File menu to display these commands.When an ellipsis follows a comman
Getting Started68P02953C05 2-52.4.4. CHOOSING COMMANDSTo choose a command from a menu1. Point to a menu name, and then click the left mouse button.Fo
Getting Started2-6 68P02953C05Figure 2-2. Dialog Box OptionsMove the dialog box by draggingthe title bar.If the arrow is attached to the list,select
Getting Started68P02953C05 2-72.4.6. COMMAND BUTTONSYou can choose a command button to initiate an immediate action, such as carrying out or canceling
Getting Started2-8 68P02953C052.4.8. SELECTING OPTIONS USING KEYSUse the following shortcut keys to select and edit options in a dialog box.To PressM
Getting Started68P02953C05 2-9 2. 4. 10. THE TOOLBARIf you have a mouse you can use the Toolbar for quick access to commonly used commands. Whenyou fi
Getting Started2-10 68P02953C05ClickToWrite Device Program the radio parameters. If you’re working in technicianmode (see Preferences Setting), the RS
Getting Started68P02953C05 2-11 2. 4. 11. THE STATUS LINEThe status line at the bottom of the application window provides information about the radio
Getting Started2-12 68P02953C05 2. 4. 12. MOVING AND SIZING WINDOWSYou can size and move the RSS application window or any open window. If you’re work
Getting Started68P02953C05 2-13 2. 4. 12. 3. Resizing an application windowA window cannot be moved or sized if it is currently maximized.1. If the wi
Getting Started2-14 68P02953C05 2. 4. 13. REARRANGING GROUP WINDOWSWhen you open several group windows at a time, some windows are hidden beneath othe
Getting Started68P02953C05 2-15Figure 2-7. Windows Tile Configuration 2. 5. STARTING THE RSSThe RSS setup utility automatically creates the MICOM-2 p
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Getting Started2-16 68P02953C05Do one of the following:• If the RSS icon is selected, press ENTER.• If the RSS icon is not selected, use the arrow k
68P02953C05 3-1 CHAPTER 3. MENU LAYOUTThe Radio Service Software commands are listed on menus, as shown in Figure 3-1. The menus arelisted on the me
Menu Layout3-2 68P02953C05To select a menu• Using the mouse pointer, point to the name of the menu on the menu bar, and click the left mousebutton. T
68P02953C05 4-1 CHAPTER 4. INFORMATION WINDOWS4.1. GENERALThe windows described in this chapter contain overall information on the radio configurati
Information Windows4-2 68P02953C05Figure 4-2. Radio Configuration Summary WindowThis field contains information regarding eachchannel: transmit and r
Information Windows68P02953C05 4-3The following table lists the parameters of the Channels field in the Radio Configuration SummaryWindow:Figure 4-3.
Information Windows4-4 68P02953C05Column Header ParameterNone Group designation letterGuard The group guard channel.Scanned Channels The channels scan
Information Windows68P02953C05 4-5Parameter DescriptionData Power The transmit data power (non audio). The nominal transmit data power of theradio wil
Information Windows4-6 68P02953C054.3. RADIO WIDE INFORMATION WINDOWThe Radio Wide Information window provides a summary of the radio hardware and so
Information Windows68P02953C05 4-7The following table lists the parameters of the Radio Model field in the Radio Wide InformationWindow:Figure 4-8. R
Information Windows4-8 68P02953C05The E.C.N. List field in the Radio Wide Information Window, includes a list of engineering changesperformed on the r
Information Windows68P02953C05 4-94.4. CONFIGURATION CHECK WINDOWThe Configuration Check window displays an updated list of errors in the configurati
Information Windows4-10 68P02953C05In order to draw your attention to the fact that you cannot load radio parameters while there areconfiguration erro
68P02953C05 5-1 CHAPTER 5. PREFERENCES SETTING 5.1. PREFERENCES MENUThis chapter provides guidelines for RSS customization. The Preferences menu, d
Preferences Setting5-2 68P02953C05 5.3. COMM PORTSThe Comm Ports command customizes the PC serial communication parameters by selecting thecommunica
Preferences Menu68P02953C05 5-3Following selection, the baud rate and communication port are updated on the Status line.NOTEPrior to any communication
68P02953C05 6-1 CHAPTER 6. WORKING WITH FILES 6.1. GENERALThis section explains some basic tasks, such as opening, editing, and saving files. The F
Working with Files6-2 68P02953C05When the New button is pressed, it enables creating a new radio configuration file according to thecurrent mode (Basi
Working with Files68P02953C05 6-3Figure 6-3. Open Radio Configuration File Dialog BoxThe File Name box lists files with the filename extension select
68P02953C05-O©Motorola Inc., 1997 October, 1997MICOM-2E ALEHF-SSB Transceiver1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and AverageTABLE OF CONTENTSAcronyms and Abbrevi
Working with Files6-4 68P02953C05 6.2.3. SAVEThe Save command enables the user to save the current radio configuration file into an already openfile.
Working with Files68P02953C05 6-5• To save parameters under a new filename, type a name for the file.• To save parameters under an existing filename
68P02953C05 7-1 CHAPTER 7. READ/WRITE RADIO CONFIGURATION7.1. READ DEVICEThe Read Device command enables the user to load a radio configuration file
Read/Write Radio Configuration7-2 68P02953C057.1.2. READ DEVICE IN TECHNICIAN MODEThe user working in Technician mode (see Preferences Setting), is
Read/Write Radio Configuration68P02953C05 7-37.2. WRITE DEVICEThe Write Device command enables the user to program the radio using serial communicatio
Read/Write Radio Configuration7-4 68P02953C05When the PC’s baud rate is different from the radio’s (as defined by the RSS), a warning appears onthe sc
Read/Write Radio Configuration68P02953C05 7-5Figure 7-6. Communication Progress WindowThis process cannot be aborted and a message appears when it is
68P02953C05 8-1 CHAPTER 8. RADIO CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 8.1. GENERALThe View/Change|Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 8-1, provides commands
ii chapter 3. MENU LAYOUT chapter 4. INFORMATION WINDOWS4.1. GENERAL...
Configuration Settings8-2 68P02953C05At a given time, one may program the radio as a transmitter or a receiver only. Then transmission isdone in the p
Configuration Settings68P02953C05 8-3Parameter DefinitionSimplex FrequencyThe radio transmits and receives on the same frequencies.When you click this
Configuration Settings8-4 68P02953C05The frequency error line is updated while you type the required frequency. You cannot press OK andclose the Chann
Configuration Settings68P02953C05 8-5Figure 8-3. Groups Configuration Dialog BoxThe Guard Channel is the channel scanned by the radio at 50% duty cyc
Configuration Settings8-6 68P02953C05Button shape Button color ConfigurationRectangular Gray with bluenumberThis channel is programmed, but not select
Configuration Settings68P02953C05 8-7Figure 8-4. Radio Options Dialog BoxThe following list defines the parameters you configure in the Radio Options
Configuration Settings8-8 68P02953C05Parameter Enables toData Power Level The transmit data power (non audio). The nominal transmit data power of ther
Configuration Settings68P02953C05 8-9The following list defines the parameters you configure in the Accessories dialog box.Parameter Enables to1 KW Am
68P02953C05 9-1 CHAPTER 9. PRINT/EXIT 9.1. PRINTThe Print command from the File menu, enables the user to print the currently loaded RSS radiopara
iii chapter 9. PRINT/EXIT9.1. PRINT ...
Print/Exit9-2 68P02953C05 9.2. EXITThe Exit command enables the user to end the programmer session. To exit the program do one of thefollowing:1. Fr
68P02953C05 10-1 CHAPTER 10. BUILT-IN-TEST EQUIPMENTThe BITE command enables the user to perform radio built in tests. To start the tests, perform o
Built-In-Test10-2 68P02953C05When you start BITE, the Communication in Progress message box appears on the screen. Click theAbort button if you want t
Built-In-Test68P02953C05 10-3• To save BITE results under a new filename, type a name for the file.• To save BITE results under an existing filename
68P02953C05 11-1 CHAPTER 11. RADIO OPTIONSThe Enable New Option command enables the user to set up a new radio option (installed into your radio)or
Radio Options11-2 68P02953C05The File Name box lists files with the filename extension selected in the List Files Of Type box. To see alist of files w
Radio Options68P02953C05 11-3You may enable/disable certain options only if you work in technician mode.There are a few options which you may enable o
68P02953C05 12-1 CHAPTER 12. TECHNICIAN MODE12.1. GENERALThe Service|Technician menu, displayed in Figure 12-1, enables the user working in Technici
ivLIST OF FIGURESFigure 2-1. File Menu and Open Dialog Box... 2-4Figure 2
Technician Mode12-2 68P02953C05Figure 12-2. Power Calibration Dialog BoxThe parameter modification is temporary (until the radio restarts), unless yo
Technician Mode68P02953C05 12-312.2.1. Power Calibration SetupTo perform transmit power calibration:1. Connect one of the two setups illustrated belo
Technician Mode12-4 68P02953C05Table 12-1. Power Calibration LevelsPower Level Power Word Range RecommendedPower [Watt]Tuner0 to 60 31 KWatt0 to 70 1
Technician Mode68P02953C05 12-58. After the calibration procedure is completed for Max power level, repeat the procedurefor High, Medium and Low leve
Technician Mode12-6 68P02953C05Figure 12-7. High Stability Oscillator Calibration Dialog Box - Automatic ModeFigure 12-8. Oscillator Calibration Dia
Technician Mode68P02953C05 12-712.3.1. Automatic Calibration ModeNOTEFollowing oscillator replacement, do not perform automaticcalibration.12.3.1.1. O
Technician Mode12-8 68P02953C0512.3.1.2. Oscillator Calibration ProcedurePerform the automatic oscillator calibration according to the following steps
Technician Mode68P02953C05 12-912.3.2.2. Oscillator Calibration ProcedureCAUTIONDuring the calibration procedure, the radio transmits in CW(Continuous
Technician Mode12-10 68P02953C0512.3.3.2. Oscillator Calibration ProcedurePerform the manual oscillator calibration in receive mode according to the f
Technician Mode68P02953C05 12-1112.4. ECN LIST MODIFICATIONThe Modify ECN List command enables the user to add or delete ECNs to the existing list. T
vFigure 11-3. Communication Progress Message Boxes... 11-2Figure 12-1. Technician Menu...
Technician Mode12-12 68P02953C0512.5. SERIAL NUMBER MODIFICATIONThe Modify Serial Number command enables the user to change the radio serial number.
Technician Mode68P02953C05 12-1312.6. RECOVERY MODEThe Recovery Mode command enables the user to program technician parameters without loading thempre
68P02953C05 13-1 CHAPTER 13. ON-LINE HELP 13.1. USING THE HELP WINDOWThe Help window has buttons you can use to move around the Help system easily.
On-line Help13-2 68P02953C05To get help on a dialog box• Click the Help button on the in the dialog box.• With the dialog box displayed on the scree
On-line Help68P02953C05 13-3To expand Help to maximum sizeThis procedure enlarges Help to fill the entire RSS window. When you maximize Help, other op
68P02953C05 Glossary-1GLOSSARYAccessory An external auxiliary which is connected to the radio, such asamplifier or tuner.Alert Tone The radio speaker
Glossary-2 68P02953C05Programmer Mode Customized user mode which provides basic utilities.Scan Rate The time interval the radio scans each channel(sec
68P02953C05 Index-1INDEX11 KW Amplifier, 5, 8, 9AA.G.C, 3Accessories, 1, 5, 1Accessories command, 8accessories configuration, 1Accessory 1, 5Accessory
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