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- Page 1 MICOM-H HF-SSB Transceiver Amateur Mobile/Base Radio Owner’s Guide Draft – October 2000 68MB000023 Mobat Communications Ltd. 2000 All rights reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
..................3 The MICOM-H HF-SSB Radio . - Page 3 ............... . . 27 MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 6: Acronyms
Push To Talk Receiver Gain Control Radio Service Software Radio Telex Teletype RTTY Signal to Signal Noise Distortion Ratio SINAD Single Side Band Update Link Quality Upper Side Band Variation Frequency Offset Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR Transmit XMIT MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... - Page 7 Acronyms MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 8: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications General The general technical specifications of the MICOM-H are: Model Number M82AMN0KV5-K Frequency range Receiver: 100 kHz-30.000 MHz Transmit:1.800-1.999999 MHz 3.500-3.999999 MHz 7.000-7.300 MHz, 10.100-10.150 MHz 14.000-14.350 MHz, 18.068-18.168 MHz 21.000-21.450 MHz, 24.890-24.990 MHz 28.000-29.700 MHz Number of channels 200;... -
Page 9: Options
Technical Specifications Options The following operational options can be added to the MICOM-H: High stability oscillator Enables frequency stability of 0.1 PPM. (Hardware option). Helps to eliminate noise resulting from motor Noise Blanker interference. Remote control Connection of the radio to a remote PC with radio controlled software. -
Page 10: Transmitter
Technical Specifications Transmitter The MICOM-H transmits signals in accordance witht the following specifications: Output power 125W P.E.P. and average Reduced power levels 25W, 62W, 100W (RSS programmable) Audio bandwidth ripple 3 dB Intermodulation -31 dB/P.E.P (-35 dB/P.E.P Typical Harmonic emissions -64 dB/P.E.P (-70 dB/P.E.P Typical... -
Page 11: Receiver
Technical Specifications Receiver The MICOM-H receives signals in accordance witht the following specifications: Sensitivity (SINAD) SSB V for 10 dB SINAD (0.35 V Typical) (voice) 0.1 - 1.6 MHz reduced performance 1/2 rated power sensitivity V for 2.5W audio @ speaker... -
Page 12: Military And Industrial Standards
509.2 509.3 Salt Fog The MICOM-H also meets the EIA-RS152B for shock, vibration and applicable test procedures, US FCC for channel occupancy, spurious, interference and frequency tolerance. It is manufactured according to the demanding standards of ISO 9000 and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). - Page 13 Technical Specifications MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 14: Information For Safe, Efficient Operation
NCRP-1986) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNRP-1986). To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure that exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines in the above standards, install antennas correctly, following recommended installation procedures. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide xiii... -
Page 15: Guidelines And Warnings
If any operational difficulties should arise while using this product, report them to authorized service personnel as soon as possible. Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio. Warning MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 16: Before You Begin
Basic aspects of radio use, for instance keypad functionality, are covered in detail in Getting Started. Later sections of this manual assume familiarity with such functions, and do not repeat instructions for common actions. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... - Page 17 Before You Begin MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 18: Overview
Overview Overview Welcome to the Motorola HF-SSB radio family! Your choice of a MICOM-H radio means that you have selected the highest of standards in design, quality, and performance. The compact sized MICOM-H is an advanced ruggedized Digital Signal Processing (DSP) HF all-band transceiver intended for very wide area radio communications. -
Page 19: Options And Accessories
The digital syllabic (speech identifier) squelch is activated whenever speech is identified, thus opening the audio path. However, if speech is not received, the audio path is muted, thus preventing background noise from disturbing the operator. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 20: Frequency Sources
Overview Frequency Sources Two types of frequency sources are available for the MICOM-H radio. The standard 0.6 PPM DTCXO frequency source which assures a frequency stability of better than ±18Hz. For frequencies lower than 10 MHz, it assures a frequency stability of better than ±6 Hz. - Page 21 Overview MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 22: Getting Started
Getting Started The Front Panel The MICOM-H includes a 5W external speaker and a scanning wheel, as well as the following controls: ON/OFF Volume Knob External 5W Turns radio on and off and Tx Indicator Speaker controls the speaker volume. -
Page 23: Radio Display
There are nine icons that can appear in the upper right area of the display. The icons appear in the following order: Upper Side Squelch Noise Blanker Notch Filter Automatic Gain Band active active active Control – Fast or Off Lower Side Clarifier Monitoring Non-standard in use Band Bandwidth Filter MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 24: The Rear Panel
Beeps The MICOM-H can be set to beep when the keys on the front panel are pressed, indicating that the key press has been registered. A different beep can be heard when the PTT button of the remote radio is released, indicating that the other party to the call has completed transmission and that you can now transmit. -
Page 25: Basic Radio Operations
Scanning Wheel The scanning wheel is used to scan the available frequencies. It can also be used instead of the scroll keys to scroll between values that are already DOW N programmed into the radio. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 26: Transmission/Reception Quality Aids
Getting Started Transmission/ The MICOM-H offers you a variety of aids which can be used in different Reception circumstances to improve the quality of transmission/reception. When these options Quality Aids are activated, the appropriate icon appears in the icon display. -
Page 27: Conventions In This Manual
Representation B W 2 . 7 enlarged in order to facilitate easy identification, so that they 2 .1 2 .7 3 .0 3 .3 do not represent the actual position of the icon on the radio display. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 28: Radio Operation
Radio Operation This chapter provides instructions on operation of the MICOM-H, and includes subjects such as turning the radio on, transmitting and receiving, channel mode, frequency mode, scan mode, built in test equipment, radio locking, display language and display brightness. -
Page 29: Ptt Types
The radio automatically identifies the transmitted PTT type according to the type of device connected to the accessory port, and identifies MIC if a microphone is connected to the front panel. When using CW PTT, the squelch should be set to OFF. Note MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 30: Bandwidth Filters
PTT CW (Morse) first CW PTT When the bandwidth filter is set to CW, the following CW bandwidths can be set in the radio’s Programming mode, see “CW Operation” (page 44): 0.25 K 0.5 K 0.8 K MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 31: Channel Mode
If you are not in Channel mode, press to display MENU M E N U the menu screen, and press (F1). CHAN C HAN FR EQ SC AN B IT Choose a channel (see above). To initiate transmission, press the PTT button. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 32: Channel Mode Options
RCLV C H 1 when F1 is pressed. F 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 R CLV *If the reception is programmed as OFF, this option does not appear, see “Receive Level” (page 44). MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 33: Frequency Mode
Transmission (T), Reception (R) or both transmission and reception (F). If you wish to use the displayed frequency and frequency type, press ENTER Change the frequency type and the frequency as required (see “To change the current frequency/frequencies” (page 19)). MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 34: To Change The Current Frequency/Frequencies
Press to confirm your choice. ENTER Press to confirm the frequency type and the ENTER F R EQ frequencies you have set. R 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 BA ND SQ D SP MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 35: Vfo Operation
(7,_00.54), pressing the scaning R 7 , _ 0 0 . 5 4 A/ B A= B wheel or the scroll keys will scroll the DOWN hundreds values to 7,400.54; 7,600.54; 7,700.54 and so on. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 36: Frequency Mode Options
, this option does not appear, see “Receive Level” (page 44). (MORE, MORE, F2) stores the frequency STOR F R EQ parameters in the selected channel. R 1 5 , 0 0 0 R CLV STO R MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 37: Storing Frequencies
When the desired channel is displayed, press ENTER F R EQ confirm your choice. S TO R I N G The frequency parameters are stored in the selected channel. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 38: Scan Mode
In scan mode, one of the five groups is always selected, and the other four groups are displayed over the function keys. Notes If the selected group is not programmed, the message “GRP X EMPTY” appears in the display (X being the selected group). MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 39: Scan Mode Options
R AT E 9 0 0 m s step; or 150 to 950 milliseconds, 50 milliseconds STO P SLOW FAS T G R P per step. Note (F4) enables selection of a scan group. S C A N G R O U P A MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... - Page 40 (2.1 K, 2.7 K, 3.0 K, 3.3 K, LSM or CW; B W 3 . 3 2 .1 2 .7 3 .0 3 .3 CW includes bandwidths 0.25 K, 0.5 K and 0.8 K, see “CW Operation” (page 44)). MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 41: Using The Bite (Built-In Test Equipment)
P R E SE L E C TO R EX IT description of the error appears in the second line. See page 48. Press the scroll keys to see if there are additional error messages. DOWN Press (F1) to exit Error mode. EXIT MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 42: Locking The Radio
Enter the password number to unlock the radio. UNLCK : ** ** ** P S W O .K . C L R Press (F1) or press the key to confirm. O.K. ENTER UNLCK U N L O C KE D MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 43: To Change The Password
Enter the new password, using the keypad. N E W : ** ** ** O .K . C L R Press to confirm. ENTER P S W P S W S AV E D MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 44: Display Brightness
L O CK PROG PS W D IM Press (F4) repeatedly until you reach the desired M E N U D I M L E V E L 3 brightness level. L O CK PROG PS W D IM MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 45: Programming Mode
(F3) to display the Language screen. LANG L A N G E N G L I S H FR NC SPAN Press (F1) for English. Press (F2) for French. FRNC Press (F3) for Spanish. SPAN Press to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 46: Radio Programming
Radio Programming The MICOM-H is already configured for use at the time of purchase. However, you may wish to change the configuration to suit your own needs or to reflect changes in the environment or networks. The radio can be programmed through the front panel (if the radio is not locked), or using the appropriate RSS (Radio Service Software). -
Page 47: Programming Channels
– 2.7 Tx Power – Max AGC Type – Slow Mode – SSB When programming a new channel, you do not need to define all parameters – change only those for which the default values are not suitable. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 48: Copying Channel Parameters
Use the scanning wheel or the scroll keys to select the channel into DOWN which you wish to save the copied parameters. Press to confirm. ENTER P R O G S TO R I N G MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 49: Erasing A Channel
P O W E R L O W L O W ME D H IG H MA X Press the function key that appears below the power level of your choice: (F1), (F2), (F3) or (F4). HIGH Press to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 50: Channel Frequency
Use the keypad to enter the frequency of your choice. Use the key as a decimal point if you need to program the 100 Hz and 10 Hz digits after the decimal point. Note Press twice to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 51: Band Types
Press the function key below the option of your choice Press to confirm. ENTER Operating Modes The MICOM-H offers three operating mode options: – single side band AME – amplitude modification equivalent – pilot mode. To set the operating mode:... -
Page 52: Automatic Gain Control (Agc)
Radio Programming Automatic Gain The MICOM-H supports two AGC speeds: slow and fast, or the AGC can be turned Control (AGC) off. To set the AGC speed: Access the Channel Programming menu: C H A N > > (F2) >... -
Page 53: Bandwidths
Radio Programming Bandwidths The MICOM-H offers the following bandwidths: 2.1 K 2.7 K 3.0 K 3.3 K LSM – Low Speed Modem CW – Continuous Wave, including: – 0.25 K – 0.5 K – 0.8 K To set the channel bandwidth:... -
Page 54: Radio Parameters
– Continuous Wave RCLV – Receive Level – Dimming Mode The definition of each of the parameters is explained in the following sections. Baud Rate The MICOM-H provides four baud rates: 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps. These baud rates are used when the radio is to communicate with external devices such as: RSS, E-mail and remote control. -
Page 55: Data Power
Radio Programming Data Power The MICOM-H provides four data power levels: LOW – 25W MED – 62.5W (medium) HIGH – 100W MAX – 125W (maximum). When data PTT is used, the radio sets the transmitter power level to the minimum possible value between the determined data power value and the power level of the currently used channel. -
Page 56: Accessory Side Tone
PTBP KBBP TO N E A DT Press (F1) to access the PTT Beep Release PTBP P R O G PTT B P -N O options. YE S Press (F1) to enable or (F2) to disable the beep. Press to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 57: Keyboard Beep
(F3) to access the Tone options. TONE P R O G TO N E – H I G H L O W HIGH Press (F1) to set to low volume or (F2) to set to high volume. HIGH Press to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 58: Alternate Display Time-Out
R CLV D IM Press (F1) to access the attenuator options. ATTN P R O G ATT E N – N O YE S Press (F1) to enable or (F2) to disable the attenuator. Press to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 59: Cw Operation
(F3) to change the Rx bar status. RCLV P R O G R x L E VE L – N O YE S Press (F1) to enable or (F2) to disable the Rx bar. Press to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 60: Display Mode
R CLV D IM Press (F4) to select the display mode. P R O G D I S P L AY – ALT YE S Press (F1) for Alternate mode or (F2) for Dimming mode. Press to confirm. ENTER MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 61: Setting The Radio Options
Radio Programming Setting the Radio The MICOM-H offers the following programmable radio options: Options TUNE – Tuner – Accessory Tuner The radio can be set to work with or without a tuner. If you are using a tuner, you must set this option to YES. -
Page 62: Maintenance
Maintenance This section provides maintenance information for the MICOM-H. Correct installation and maintenance will ensure on-going operation of your radio set. If an internal problem is suspected, the BITE (Built In Test Equipment) will assist you in locating the source of the problem and in informing your service representative. -
Page 63: Maintenance Error Messages
Preselector range 8 Exiter test Antenna mismatch Harmonic filter range 1 Harmonic filter range 2 Harmonic filter range 3 Harmonic filter range 4 Harmonic filter range 5 Harmonic filter range 6 Harmonic filter range 7 Power amplifier fail MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
• There are no bars at the RF power bar graph. Indicates low transmitter power, which can be caused by a faulty microphone, faulty transmitter, overheating, or defective antenna system. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... - Page 65 (This message appears • The radio is not programmed and the baud rate is 1200 if three is a failure in the bit/sec. If necessary, program the radio parameters DC power to the radio (from RSS). during RSS programming) MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 66: Service
Domestic USA: 1-800-227-6772 For customers of the US Federal Market, phone line support is available at: Motorola USFG Depot 7940 Penn Randall Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: International: 301-736-4300 (Fax: 301-735-7414) Domestic USA: 1-800-969-6680 (Fax: 800-784-4133) MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... - Page 67 Maintenance MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 68: Installation
The radio may be placed on any sturdy, flat surface. An accessory mounting tray (included in the Mobile Mounting Kit, FLN2272) allows the radio to be mounted in any position. No preliminary internal wiring connections are required before installing the radio. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 69: Base Station Installation
The cable and connector supplied with the power supply enable connecting the supply directly to DC connector J4 at the radio rear panel. (The DC Power Cable supplied with the radio is not used in this installation). MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 70: Mobile Installation
Installation Follow these procedures to install the radio in the desired location. If the accessory Procedures mounting tray is not used, ignore the steps pertaining to it. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 71: Mobile Mounting Kit
Drill an additional hole for the grounding bolt. If a mounting tray is used, slide the radio with the bracket into the tray and fasten the bracket to the tray with the supplied screw. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 72: Dc Power Connection
DC cable as close as possible to the radio and one ferrite on the control cable, halfway between the control head and the radio. Chassis cable and lug No.14 X 3/4” self-tapping screw 1/4” lockwasher 3/16’ (187”) diameter hole Figure 6: Wire Attachment to Chassis MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 73: Microphone Clip
Optimum radio performance can only be achieved with a ground connection having a very low resistance. Important The vehicle frame makes the best ground, but body structural reinforcement members are also suitable for grounding purposes. The ground lead should be as short as possible. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 74: External Speaker Installation
Receive audio 600Ω Ω Ω Ω (300 mVRMS) AUDIO OUT Antenna The “N type” antenna connector is located on the rear panel of the transceiver and is Connector J2 used to connect the antenna. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 75: Accessory Connector J3
KW PTT KW PTT EXT ALARM External Alarm Operation (open collector –pulled to ground when external alarm is activated) Flash programming voltage KW ALC KW ALC Squelch Indication SQ GATE FAN ON/OFF FAN ON/OFF KW tune KW TUNE MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... -
Page 76: Dc Connector J4
The MOTOROLA RF noise reduction kit for alternator equipped vehicles (TLN8845) includes some useful accessories for noise reduction, including a resistive ignition coil suppressor cable. In severe noise conditions, you may find this kit helpful. MICOM-H Owner’s Guide... - Page 77 Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide...
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Page 78: List Of Procedures
To set the amplifier option on or off ......46 To connect a 12V negative-ground vehicular battery....57 MICOM-H Owner’s Guide lxiii... - Page 79 MICOM-H Owner’s Guide lxiv...
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