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Motorola MICOM-2E ALE User Manual

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Product Services
1301 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60196
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MICOM-2E ALE
HF-SSB Transceiver
1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and Average
Radio Service Software
Software Part No. FVN4647A
User's Guide
68P02953C05-O
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  • Page 1 MICOM-2E ALE HF-SSB Transceiver 1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and Average Radio Service Software User’s Guide Software Part No. FVN4647A © Copyright Motorola Inc.,1997 All Rights Reserved 68P02953C05-O Product Services @6802953C05@ 1301 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60196 (708)576-0246...
  • Page 3 HF-SSB Transceiver 1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and Average Radio Service Software User’s Guide Software Part No. FVN4647A © Motorola Communications Israel Ltd.,1997 Land Mobile Products Sector A subsidiary of Motorola Inc. 16 Kremenetski Street, Tel Aviv 67899 All Rights Reserved RSS User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MICOM-2E ALE HF-SSB Transceiver 1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and Average TABLE OF CONTENTS Acronyms and Abbreviations......................vii chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. APPLICATION........................1-1 1.2. PREREQUISITES.........................1-1 1.3. PROGRAMMING KIT......................1-1 1.4. COMPUTER CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS............1-1 1.5. CUSTOMER SUPPORT.......................1-2 1.6. COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS.................1-2 chapter 2. GETTING STARTED 2.1.
  • Page 6 chapter 3. MENU LAYOUT chapter 4. INFORMATION WINDOWS 4.1. GENERAL ..........................4-1 4.2. RADIO CONFIGURATION SUMMARY WINDOW ............4-1 4.3. RADIO WIDE INFORMATION WINDOW ...............4-6 4.4. CONFIGURATION CHECK WINDOW ................4-9 chapter 5. PREFERENCES SETTING 5.1. PREFERENCES MENU.......................5-1 5.2. USER ............................5-1 5.3. COMM PORTS........................5-2 chapter 6.
  • Page 7 chapter 9. PRINT/EXIT 9.1. PRINT ...........................9-1 9.2. EXIT............................9-2 chapter 10. BUILT-IN-TEST EQUIPMENT chapter 11. RADIO OPTIONS chapter 12. TECHNICIAN MODE 12.1. GENERAL ........................12-1 12.2. POWER CALIBRATION....................12-1 12.2.1. Power Calibration Setup ..................12-3 12.2.2. Power Calibration Procedure ................12-3 12.3. OSCILLATOR CALIBRATION ..................12-5 12.3.1.
  • Page 8 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2-1. File Menu and Open Dialog Box................2-4 Figure 2-2. Dialog Box Options....................2-6 Figure 2-3. RSS Window ......................2-8 Figure 2-4. The Toolbar ....................... 2-9 Figure 2-5. The Status Line......................2-10 Figure 2-6. Windows Cascade Configuration ................2-13 Figure 2-7.
  • Page 9 Figure 11-3. Communication Progress Message Boxes............. 11-2 Figure 12-1. Technician Menu ....................12-1 Figure 12-2. Power Calibration Dialog Box ................12-2 Figure 12-3. Power Calibration Window ................... 12-2 Figure 12-4. Power Calibration Setup..................12-3 Figure 12-5. Communication Progress Window................ 12-4 Figure 12-6.

  • Page 11: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Automatic Gain Control Amplitude Modulation Equivalent Control Head Continuous Wave Digital Signal Processor Engineering Change Notice High Frequency Hardware Lower Side Band OCXO Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Pilot Mode Push to Talk Radio Frequency Radio Service Software Receive Special Products Single Side Band...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    RSS. 1.3. PROGRAMMING KIT The programming kit (Motorola part no. FVN4312A) contains the following items: 1. Application software, available on 3½ and 5¼ inch diskettes 2. This User’s manual, Publication No. 68P02942C80.

  • Page 14: Customer Support

    MOTOROLA. Furthermore, the purchase of MOTOROLA products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of MOTOROLA, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED 2.1. HOW THIS MANUAL IS ORGANIZED This section, GETTING STARTED, describes the installation of MICOM-2 Radio Service Software, connecting the radio to your computer and a short guide of Windows fundamentals. To help you use the RSS efficiently, this manual is organized by tasks, beginning with setting the user level, creating new configuration files, reading and programming the radio and setting the radio parameters configuration.

  • Page 16: Using The Mouse

    Getting Started 2.4.1. USING THE MOUSE 2.4.1.1. Basic Mouse Techniques The mouse controls a pointer on the screen. You move the pointer by sliding the mouse over a flat surface in the direction you want the pointer to move. You do not press the mouse button when you move the mouse.

  • Page 17: Using The Keyboard

    Getting Started 2.4.2. USING THE KEYBOARD To provide keyboard information, the RSS documentation uses some special conventions: • The keys on your keyboard may not be labeled exactly as they appear in this manual. For example the Control key is shown as CTRL, and the Escape key is shown as ESC. •...

  • Page 18: Figure 2-1. File Menu And Open Dialog Box

    Getting Started Open the File menu to display these commands. When an ellipsis follows a command name, choosing the command... displays a dialog box. Select options in the dialog box to specify how the commands are carried out. Figure 2-1. File Menu and Open Dialog Box 68P02953C05...

  • Page 19: Choosing Commands

    Getting Started 2.4.4. CHOOSING COMMANDS To choose a command from a menu 1. Point to a menu name, and then click the left mouse button. For example, point to the File menu and click to display the File commands. 2. Point to a command and click the left mouse button. For example, point to the File menu and click the left mouse button, then point to the Save command and click to save parameters to disk.

  • Page 20: Figure 2-2. Dialog Box Options

    Getting Started Type information in text boxes. Move the dialog box by dragging Double-click the Control-menu box the title bar. to close the dialog box. Choose a command button to carry out an action. Select items from list boxes. Use the If the arrow is attached to the list, scroll bars to view items not visible.

  • Page 21: Command Buttons

    Getting Started 2.4.6. COMMAND BUTTONS You can choose a command button to initiate an immediate action, such as carrying out or canceling a command. The OK, Cancel and Help buttons are common command buttons. They are often located along the bottom or on the right side of the dialog box. A command button followed by an ellipsis (...) opens another dialog box.

  • Page 22: Selecting Options Using Keys

    Getting Started 2.4.8. SELECTING OPTIONS USING KEYS Use the following shortcut keys to select and edit options in a dialog box. Press Move to the next text box, option, or command button Move to the previous text box, option, or command button SHIFT+TAB View a list and select an item ALT+DOWN ARROW to view the list, UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW and then...

  • Page 23: The Toolbar

    Getting Started 2. 4. 10. THE TOOLBAR If you have a mouse you can use the Toolbar for quick access to commonly used commands. When you first start the RSS, the Toolbar is displayed just below the menu bar. To display or hide the Toolbar, select View/Change from the Main menu and check Toolbar. When the pointer is located on the bottom edge of each toolbar button, the button’s name appears underneath it.
  • Page 24 Getting Started Click Write Device Program the radio parameters. If you’re working in technician mode (see Preferences Setting), the RSS displays the Write Device dialog box, where you can select the parameters to load into the radio. When there are configuration errors, the Write Device button is grayed and the Configuration Check button is highlighted, and vice versa when the configuration is free of errors.

  • Page 25: The Status Line

    Getting Started 2. 4. 11. THE STATUS LINE The status line at the bottom of the application window provides information about the radio and the PC parameters, and the user level. It also displays a short summarized Help about a current focused item.

  • Page 26: Moving And Sizing Windows

    Getting Started 2. 4. 12. MOVING AND SIZING WINDOWS You can size and move the RSS application window or any open window. If you’re working with several open windows, you may want to view all open windows at once, or move windows out of your way or make them smaller so you can see a few windows at once.
  • Page 27 Getting Started 2. 4. 12. 3. Resizing an application window A window cannot be moved or sized if it is currently maximized. 1. If the window has been enlarged to its maximum size, click the Restore button. 2. Point to the border or corner of the window you want to size. 3.

  • Page 28: Rearranging Group Windows

    Getting Started 2. 4. 13. REARRANGING GROUP WINDOWS When you open several group windows at a time, some windows are hidden beneath others. You can use the Cascade and Tile commands on the Window menu to rearrange all the group windows so that some part of each window is visible.

  • Page 29: Starting The Rss

    Getting Started Figure 2-7. Windows Tile Configuration 2. 5. STARTING THE RSS The RSS setup utility automatically creates the MICOM-2 program group, the RSS application icon, the MICOM-2 RSS ON-LINE HELP icon and the Read Me setup icon. Double-click on the Read Me icon displays a quick guided tour of the RSS.

  • Page 30: How To Configure The Software To Your Computer

    Getting Started Do one of the following: • If the RSS icon is selected, press ENTER. • If the RSS icon is not selected, use the arrow keys to select it and then press ENTER. • If the RSS icon is not selected and the MICOM-2 RSS group window is not active, press CTRL+TAB until the group is active.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Menu Layout

    CHAPTER 3. MENU LAYOUT The Radio Service Software commands are listed on menus, as shown in Figure 3-1. The menus are listed on the menu bar along the upper edge of the application window. MAIN MENU VIEW/ PREFERENCE WINDOW HELP TOOLS FILE SERVICE...
  • Page 32 Menu Layout To select a menu • Using the mouse pointer, point to the name of the menu on the menu bar, and click the left mouse button. This opens the menu. (To move directly to a menu item, you can drag the selection cursor down the menu until the menu item is highlighted, and then release the mouse button.) 1.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Information Windows

    CHAPTER 4. INFORMATION WINDOWS 4.1. GENERAL The windows described in this chapter contain overall information on the radio configuration, for example: channels parameters and groups of scanned channels. In addition, they also contain data regarding the radio model and its options list, and display the errors in the radio configuration setting. To display or hide these windows, check each one on the View/Change menu.

  • Page 34: Figure 4-2. Radio Configuration Summary Window

    Information Windows This field contains information regarding each This field contains information about the scanned channel: transmit and receive frequencies, the channel groups: the group designation letter, the transmit power level, the type of side band guard channel and the channels of each group. transmission, the mode and the AGC.

  • Page 35: Figure 4-3. Radio Configuration Summary Window - Channels Field

    Information Windows The following table lists the parameters of the Channels field in the Ra dio Configuration Summary Window: Figure 4-3. Radio Configuration Summary Window - Channels Field Column Header Parameter Channel number Tx.Freq Transmit frequency (MHz). Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz. Resolution: 10 Hz Rx.Freq Receive frequency (MHz).

  • Page 36: Figure 4-5. Radio Configuration Summary Window - Options Field

    Information Windows Column Header Parameter None Group designation letter Guard The group guard channel. Scanned Channels The channels scanned in a particular group. When the channel numbers are followed by an ellipsis (...), there are more scanned channels than the display allows, and you have to open the Groups dialog box to see all the channels in the group.

  • Page 37: Figure 4-6. Radio Configuration Summary Window - Accessories Field

    Information Windows Parameter Description Data Power The transmit data power (non audio). The nominal transmit data power of the radio will not exceed the transmit power level. If the selected data power level is higher than the transmit power level, the radio will automatically cut back the data power.

  • Page 38: Radio Wide Information Window

    Information Windows 4.3. RADIO WIDE INFORMATION WINDOW The Radio Wide Information window provides a summary of the radio hardware and software configuration, for view only. It contains four information fields: Radio Model, Radio Options List, ECN List and SP List. This field contains information about This field contains information about the the radio parameters.

  • Page 39: Figure 4-8. Radio Wide Information Window - Radio Model Field

    Information Windows The following table lists the parameters of the Radio Model field in the Ra dio Wide Information Window: Figure 4-8. Radio Wide Information Window - Radio Model Field Parameter Description Serial No. The radio serial number. Also appears on the Status line Radio Code The radio specific factory identification code.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-10. Radio Wide Information Window - Ecn List

    Information Windows The E.C.N. List field in the Ra dio Wide Information Window, includes a list of engineering changes performed on the radio. Figure 4-10. Radio Wide Information Window - ECN List The S.P. List field in the Ra dio Wide Information Window, includes a list of special products of the radio.

  • Page 41: Configuration Check Window

    Information Windows 4.4. CONFIGURATION CHECK WINDOW The Configuration Check window displays an updated list of errors in the configuration parameters, for view only. Each time a dialog box is closed, a validation check is made, updating the error list. Figure 4-12. Configuration Check Window There are three types of errors, as illustrated in Figure 4-12: •...
  • Page 42 Information Windows In order to draw your attention to the fact that you cannot load radio parameters while there are configuration errors, the Configuration Check button on the Toolbar is active and the Configuration Check window comes forward, displaying the error list. 4-10 68P02953C05...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Preferences Setting

    CHAPTER 5. PREFERENCES SETTING 5.1. PREFERENCES MENU This chapter provides guidelines for RSS customization. The Preferences menu, displayed in Figure 5-1, includes commands to select the user level and the preferred communication ports. Figure 5-1. Preferences Menu 5.2. USER The User command customizes the user to work in programmer or in technician mode. The programmer mode provides basic utilities, while technician mode enhances the program abilities and handles special utilities, such as radio calibration.

  • Page 44: Comm Ports

    Preferences Setting 5.3. COMM PORTS The Comm Ports command customizes the PC serial communication parameters by selecting the communication port and baud rate. To perform this operation: • From the Preferences menu, choose Comm Ports (ALT, P, P) • Click the Comm Ports button on the toolbar.

  • Page 45: Figure 5-4. Communication Progress Window

    Preferences Menu Following selection, the baud rate and communication port are updated on the Status line. NOTE Prior to any communication attempt, make sure the programming cable is firmly connected on both sides, radio and PC, and the radio is To verify if the baud rate and communication ports selected, enable radio communication, click the Check button on the Communication Ports Dialog Box.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Working With Files

    CHAPTER 6. WORKING WITH FILES 6.1. GENERAL This section explains some basic tasks, such as opening, editing, and saving files. The File menu, displayed in Figure 6-1, provides commands for creating new files, opening existing files and saving files. The commands for printing files and exiting the RSS will be explained later in this book. Figure 6-1.

  • Page 48: Open

    Working with Files When the New button is pressed, it enables creating a new radio configuration file according to the current mode (Basic/Enhanced). When the File/New option is chosen, RSS displays a dialog in which you choose the mode for the new configuration file: Figure 6-2.

  • Page 49: Figure 6-3. Open Radio Configuration File Dialog Box

    Working with Files Select the type of file you want to see in the File Name box. Select or type the name of the radio configuration file you want to load from disk. Select the drive, directory or folder containing the file you want to open. Check to set the selected directory as default directory for Open and Save command.

  • Page 50: Save

    Working with Files 6.2.3. SAVE The Save command enables the user to save the current radio configuration file into an already open file. To save the radio configuration, do one of the following: • From the File menu, choose Save (ALT, F, S). •...

  • Page 51: Information

    Working with Files • To save parameters under a new filename, type a name for the file. • To save parameters under an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the current name. By clicking the OK button, an overwrite verification appears. A file name can contain up to eight characters and an extension of three characters.

  • Page 53: Chapter 7. Read/Write Radio Configuration

    CHAPTER 7. READ/WRITE RADIO CONFIGURATION 7.1. READ DEVICE The Read Device command enables the user to load a radio configuration file directly from the radio, and is similar to the Open command, which enables the user to load a radio configuration file from the disk.

  • Page 54: Read Device In Technician Mode

    Read/Write Radio Configuration 7.1.2. READ DEVICE IN TECHNICIAN MODE The user working in Technician mode (see Preferences Setting), is able to load radio and technician parameters (power calibration, oscillator calibration, ECN list modification and serial number modification) from the radio and, program the radio using the serial communication interface. The user working mode is displayed on the Status line.

  • Page 55: Write Device

    Read/Write Radio Configuration 7.2. WRITE DEVICE The Write Device command enables the user to program the radio using serial communication interface. NOTE If the radio is disconnected or turned off during the Write Device operation, the operation fails and the programming of the radio database will be incomplete.

  • Page 56: Write Device In Technician Mode

    Read/Write Radio Configuration When the PC’s baud rate is different from the radio’s (as defined by the RSS), a warning appears on the screen, indicating a possible communication failure upon restart. 7.2.2. WRITE DEVICE IN TECHNICIAN MODE The user working in Technician mode (see Preferences Setting), is able to load radio parameters into the radio and operate additional utilities such as: power calibration, oscillator calibration, ECN list modification and serial number modification.

  • Page 57: Figure 7-6. Communication Progress Window

    Read/Write Radio Configuration Figure 7-6. Communication Progress Window This process cannot be aborted and a message appears when it is successful. If there is no response from the radio, or the communication parameters (baud rate or communication ports) are not compatible, a communication failure message appears. When the PC’s baud rate is different from the radio’s (as defined by the RSS), a warning appears on the screen, indicating a possible communication failure upon restart.

  • Page 59: Chapter 8. Radio Configuration Settings

    CHAPTER 8. RADIO CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 8.1. GENERAL The View/Change|Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 8-1, provides commands to set channel parameters, scanned channel groups, radio options, and accessories configuration. Figure 8-1. Configuration Menu The functions appearing under the Configuration menu are as follows: •...

  • Page 60: Figure 8-2. Channel Configuration Dialog Box

    Configuration Settings At a given time, one may program the radio as a transmitter or a receiver only. Then transmission is done in the programmed transmit frequency and reception is disabled. Similarly, when the radio is programmed as a receiver only, the reception is done in the programmed receive frequency and transmission is disabled.
  • Page 61 Configuration Settings Parameter Definition Simplex Frequency The radio transmits and receives on the same frequencies. When you click this option, a box appears to type the required frequency (MHz). Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz, Resolution: 10 Hz Half Duplex Frequencies The radio transmits and receives on different frequencies.

  • Page 62: Groups

    Configuration Settings The frequency error line is updated while you type the required frequency. You cannot press OK and close the Channel Configuration dialog box, or pass on to another channel while the frequency box is empty (the channel is not programmed), or the typed frequency is faulty. The Radio Configuration Summary window is updated automatically, following the changing or entering of new parameters into the Channel Configuration dialog box., 8.3.

  • Page 63: Figure 8-3. Groups Configuration Dialog Box

    Configuration Settings Click or press SPACEBAR to select the channel that is included in the group. Click or press SPACEBAR again to cancel. Type or click to select the group. Type the selected Guard Channel. Type OFF to cancel. To focus on the previous/next channel, press LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS.

  • Page 64: Options

    Configuration Settings Button shape Button color Configuration Rectangular Gray with blue This channel is programmed, but not selected in the current number group. Elliptical Green This channel is selected in the current group, but it is not programmed. It appears on the Configuration Check list, as “selected but not programmed”.

  • Page 65: Figure 8-4. Radio Options Dialog Box

    Configuration Settings Enabled only in Technician mode. Figure 8-4. Radio Options Dialog Box The following list defines the parameters you configure in the Radio Options dialog box. Parameter Enables to Priority Channel Switch to this channel after pressing the priority button on the front panel. Scan Rate The time interval the radio scans each channel (seconds/channel).

  • Page 66: Accessories

    Configuration Settings Parameter Enables to Data Power Level The transmit data power (non audio). The nominal transmit data power of the radio should not exceed the transmit power level. If the selected data power level is higher than the transmit power level, the radio will automatically cut back the data power.
  • Page 67 Configuration Settings The following list defines the parameters you configure in the Accessories dialog box. Parameter Enables to 1 KW Amplifier Configure the radio to work with an 1 KW amplifier. Accessory1 Configure the radio to work with a special option, defined by the manufacturer. Accessory2 Configure the radio to work with a special option, defined by the manufacturer.

  • Page 69: Chapter 9. Print/Exit

    CHAPTER 9. PRINT/EXIT 9.1. PRINT The Print command from the File menu, enables the user to print the currently loaded RSS radio parameters. Before using this command, you have to install a printer (refer to the Windows documentation). To perform this operation do one of the following: •...

  • Page 70: Exit

    Print/Exit 9.2. EXIT The Exit command enables the user to end the programmer session. To exit the program do one of the following: 1. From the File menu, choose Exit (ALT, F, E). 2. Press ALT+SPACEBAR to open the application Control menu, and then choose Close. Figure 9-3.

  • Page 71: Chapter 10. Built-In-Test Equipment

    CHAPTER 10. BUILT-IN-TEST EQUIPMENT The BITE command enables the user to perform radio built in tests. To start the tests, perform one of the following steps: • From the Service menu, choose BITE (ALT, S, B) • On the toolbar, click the BITE button.

  • Page 72: Figure 10-2. Communication Progress Window

    Built-In-Test When you start BITE, the Communication in Progress message box appears on the screen. Click the Abort button if you want to stop the test. Figure 10-2. Communication Progress Window If there is no response from the radio, or the communication parameters (baud rate or communication ports) are not compatible, a Communication Failure message appears.
  • Page 73 Built-In-Test • To save BITE results under a new filename, type a name for the file. • To save BITE results under an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the current name. When you click on the OK button, an overwrite verification appears. A filename can contain up to eight characters and an extension of three characters.

  • Page 75: Chapter 11. Radio Options

    To handle (enable or disable) an option you have to open an option file, delivered to you by MOTOROLA. This option file includes information about your Radio and the option that you request to handle. To open this file from the Tools menu, choose Enable New Option (ALT, T, E).

  • Page 76: Figure 11-2. Enable New Option Dialog Box

    Radio Options The File Name box lists files with the filename extension selected in the List Files Of Type box. To see a list of files with a particular extension, type an asterisk(*), a period, and three character extension, then press ENTER.
  • Page 77 Radio Options You may enable/disable certain options only if you work in technician mode. There are a few options which you may enable or disable only. When an option is Enable Only, the Disable button will be grayed and vice versa. 68P02953C05 11-3...

  • Page 79: Chapter 12. Technician Mode

    CHAPTER 12. TECHNICIAN MODE 12.1. GENERAL The Service|Technician menu, displayed in Figure 12-1, enables the user working in Technician mode (see Preferences Setting), to perform Technician utilities. To perform these utilities, it is necessary to load Technician parameters from the radio (using the Read Device command). The parameters loaded from a file are for information only.

  • Page 80: Figure 12-2. Power Calibration Dialog Box

    Technician Mode Select the transmit frequency Select the power level Select the power word range for power calibration. for power calibration. for power calibration. Click this button to transmit power with the selected power word. Figure 12-2. Power Calibration Dialog Box The parameter modification is temporary (until the radio restarts), unless you load back the modified parameters into the radio.

  • Page 81: Power Calibration Setup

    Technician Mode 12.2.1. Power Calibration Setup To perform transmit power calibration: 1. Connect one of the two setups illustrated below, using a serial or a termination power meter. MICOM2 RADIO POWER DUMMY UNDER TEST METER LOAD ACCESSORY PLUG ANTENNA OUT POWER MICOM2 RADIO ATTENUATOR...

  • Page 82: Figure 12-5. Communication Progress Window

    Technician Mode Table 12-1. Power Calibration Levels Power Level Power Word Range Recommended Power [Watt] Tuner 0 to 60 1 KWatt 0 to 70 0 to lower limit of Medium Medium Upper limit of Low to lower limit of High High Upper limit of Medium to lower limit of Max Upper limit of High to 127...

  • Page 83: Oscillator Calibration

    Technician Mode 8. After the calibration procedure is completed for Max power level, repeat the procedure for High, Medium and Low levels. 9. Click the OK button to exit the Power Calibration dialog box and complete calibration using the selected power levels. 12.3.

  • Page 84: Figure 12-7. High Stability Oscillator Calibration Dialog Box - Automatic Mode

    Technician Mode Click to select the calibration mode. This field displays the oscillator type installed in your radio. Type an external reference frequency. The frequency error line updates while you type. Click this button to start calibration Figure 12-7. High Stability Oscillator Calibration Dialog Box - Automatic Mode Click to select the calibration mode.

  • Page 85: Automatic Calibration Mode

    Technician Mode 12.3.1. Automatic Calibration Mode NOTE Following oscillator replacement, do not perform automatic calibration. 12.3.1.1. Oscillator Calibration Setup To perform automatic oscillator calibration, connect the setup illustrated below: MICOM2 RADIO EXTERNAL UNDER TEST REFERENCE ACCESSORY PLUG ANTENNA OUT Figure 12-9. Oscillator Automatic Calibration Setup 68P02953C05 12-7...

  • Page 86: Manual Calibration - Transmit Mode

    Technician Mode 12.3.1.2. Oscillator Calibration Procedure Perform the automatic oscillator calibration according to the following steps: 1. Set the external reference frequency to the highest available level (The default value is 30 MHz). 2. To start automatic calibration, press the Calibrate button. Upon starting calibration, the Communication Progress message box appears on the screen.

  • Page 87: Manual Calibration - Receive Mode

    Technician Mode 12.3.2.2. Oscillator Calibration Procedure CAUTION During the calibration procedure, the radio transmits in CW (Continuous Wave) mode via its RF output. 1. Prior to calibration, set an external reference frequency with the highest possible value. Perform the manual oscillator calibration in transmit mode according to the following steps: 2.
  • Page 88 Technician Mode 12.3.3.2. Oscillator Calibration Procedure Perform the manual oscillator calibration in receive mode according to the following steps: 1. For a standard oscillator (PENDULUM), load the frequency word from the radio. For a high stability oscillator (OCXO), load the frequency and the temperature words from the radio, or, following oscillator replacement, type the words which appear on the oscillator package.

  • Page 89: Ecn List Modification

    Technician Mode 12.4. ECN LIST MODIFICATION The Modify ECN List command enables the user to add or delete ECNs to the existing list. To perform this operation, from the Technician menu, choose Modify ECN List (ALT, S, T, E). The ECN List dialog is then opened, providing the capability to make the intended changes.

  • Page 90: Serial Number Modification

    Technician Mode 12.5. SERIAL NUMBER MODIFICATION The Modify Serial Number command enables the user to change the radio serial number. To perform this operation, from the Technician menu, choose Modify Serial Number (ALT, S, T, S). The Serial No. Modification dialog is then opened, providing the capability to make the intended changes. You can modify the serial number only if you loaded Technician parameters from the radio.

  • Page 91: Recovery Mode

    Technician Mode 12.6. RECOVERY MODE The Recovery Mode command enables the user to program technician parameters without loading them previously from the radio. To open the Recovery Mode dialog box, from the Technician menu, choose Recovery Mode (ALT, S, T, R). WARNINGS Do not use this command unless the radio is malfunctioning or it indicates a data base problem.

  • Page 93: Chapter 13. On-Line Help

    CHAPTER 13. ON-LINE HELP 13.1. USING THE HELP WINDOW The Help window has buttons you can use to move around the Help system easily. If a particular feature is not available, the button associated with it is dimmed. By choosing a button at the top of the Help window, you can display a list of Help topics, search for a list of topics that include a particular keyword, and move forward and backward through the Help topics you have used in the current Help session.
  • Page 94 On-line Help To get help on a dialog box • Click the Help button on the in the dialog box. • With the dialog box displayed on the screen, press F1. To get help on a window • With the pointer located on the window (the title bar is highlighted), click the Help button on the toolbar.
  • Page 95 On-line Help To expand Help to maximum size This procedure enlarges Help to fill the entire RSS window. When you maximize Help, other open windows remain open, even though they are hidden. • Click the Maximize button in the upper-right corner of the Help window. •...

  • Page 97: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Accessory An external auxiliary which is connected to the radio, such as amplifier or tuner. Alert Tone The radio speaker alert tone (High/Low). Alternate Display Time The time interval the radio shows its unstable displays: Frequency, Clarifier and Dimmer, on the front panel (seconds). Band The type of side band transmission (Upper Side Band/Lower Side Band).
  • Page 98 Programmer Mode Customized user mode which provides basic utilities. Scan Rate time interval radio scans each channel (seconds/channel). Side Tone The audio sources the radio routes to the speaker; Accessory, Microphone or both. Simplex The radio transmits and receives on the same frequencies. Radio Code The radio specific factory identification code.

  • Page 99: Index

    INDEX 1 KW Amplifier, 5, 8, 9 Data Power, 5 Data Power Level, 8 default buttons, 9 Default Path Name, 17 A.G.C, 3 Accessories, 1, 5, 1 Accessories command, 8 accessories configuration, 1 ECN, 2, 4 Accessory 1, 5 engineering changes, 8 Accessory 2, 5 error list, 9, 10, 3 Accessory side tone, 5...
  • Page 100 New command, 1 Save As command, 4 Noise Blanker, 5, 8 Save command, 4 scan rate, 10, 4, 7 scanned channel, 1, 4 scanned channel groups, 1, 4 serial communication parameters, 2 Open command, 2 serial communication port, 10 Options, 1, 4, 6, 7, 1, 6 Serial No., 7 oscillator calibration, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 serial number, 2, 4, 1, 12...
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