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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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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide i Table of Contents Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Technical Specificatio...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide ii Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide iii Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide iv Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . ...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide v Acronyms AGC Automatic Gain Control AME Amplitude Modulation Equivalent ARQ Automatic Repeat Request BITE Built-In Test Equipment CW Continuous Wave DSP Digital Signal Processing DTCXO Digitally Temperature Controlled Cryst...

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Acronyms MICOM-H Owner’s Guide vi ...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide vii 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 M...

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Technical Specifications MICOM-H Owner’s Guide viii Options The following operational options can be added to the MICOM-H: Accessories The following accessories can be added to the MICOM-H High stability oscillator Enables frequency stability of 0...

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Technical Specifications MICOM-H Owner’s Guide ix 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 bandwid...

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Technical Specifications MICOM-H Owner’s Guide x Receiver The MICOM-H receives signals in accordance witht the following specifications: Sensitivity (SINAD) SSB (voice) 0.5 m V for 10 dB SINAD (0.35 m V Typical) * 0.1 - 1.6 MHz reduced performan...

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Technical Specifications MICOM-H Owner’s Guide xi Military and Industrial Standards The MICOM-H meets the following US military and industrial standard requirement for adverse environmental conditions (without the need of external shock mounts)...

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Technical Specifications MICOM-H Owner’s Guide xii ...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide xiii Information for Safe, Efficient Operation Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted updated RF energy exposure guidelines for wireless products regulated by...

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Information for Safe, Efficient Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide xiv Guidelines and Warnings Symbols Restrictions Because this radio contains a transmitter, federal law prohibits unauthorized, non- licensed personnel from adjusting or maintaining ...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 1 Before You Begin This manual is designed to acquaint you with the features, care, and installation of your radio, to better serve your communication needs. The manual includes general descriptions as well as step-by-step p...

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Overview MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 3 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 adva...

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Overview MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 4 Options and Accessories You can add the following operational options and/or accessories to your radio: Transmission The maximum output power of the transmitter is 125W PEP (Peak Envelope Power), with an average ...

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Overview MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 5 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 t...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 7 Getting Started The Front Panel The MICOM-H includes a 5W external speaker and a scanning wheel, as well as the following controls: Figure 1: Radio Front Panel LED Indicators The LEDs, located on the left hand-side of the...

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Getting Started MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 8 Radio Display Icon Indicators There are nine icons that can appear in the upper right area of the display. The icons appear in the following order: Rx/Tx Level Displays the output/received power level. L...

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Getting Started MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 9 The Rear Panel The rear panel of the MICOM-H includes the following connectors: 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 regi...

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Getting Started MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 10 Basic Radio Operations Function Keys The function keys (F1, F2, F3, F4) are used to select a wide variety of options, which depend on the current radio mode. An acronym or abbreviation denoting the curren...

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Getting Started MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 11 Transmission/ Reception Quality Aids The MICOM-H offers you a variety of aids which can be used in different circumstances to improve the quality of transmission/reception. When these options are activa...

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Getting Started MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 12 Conventions in this Manual Procedures Procedures are step-by-step instructions that tell you how to operate specific aspects of the radio. Procedures in this manual have a bold-face heading beginning with...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 13 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 equip...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 14 To Transmit: To transmit, press and hold down the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the side of the handset and speak slowly and clearly. This method of transmission is used regardless of the type of transmiss...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 15 Bandwidth Filters Unless a particular filter is set for the current channel, the radio retains the previously used filter. When a new type of call is received or sent, the bandwidth filter changes automa...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 16 Channel Mode Channel mode is used to select a channel which is already programmed in the radio, in order to transmit/receive calls on that channel. You can also operate a variety of functions and options t...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 17 Channel Mode Options In Channel mode, you can operate functions and options to eliminate noise and assist reception and/or transmission. The icon display reflects the options selected. TXM (F1) enables y...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 18 Frequency Mode Frequency mode is used to receive and transmit on a specific frequency. You can select the frequency type, change the frequency being used, and operate a variety of functions and options to...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 19 To change the current frequency/frequencies: 1. If you are not in frequency mode, press MENU to access the menu screen, and press FREQ (F2). The last active frequency blinks, and the frequency type is...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 20 VFO Operation VFO (Variation Frequency Offset) is available in Simplex mode, and enables you to operate simultaneously on two different channels (A and B). Using the A/B function, you can “freeze” the...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 21 Frequency Mode Options In Frequency mode, you can operate functions and options to eliminate noise and assist reception and/or transmission. The icon display reflects the options selected. T/R (F1) sets ...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 22 Storing Frequencies You can store specific frequencies and frequency parameters in channels which you have programmed (see “Programming Channels” (page 32)). To store a frequency in a channel: 1. If yo...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 23 Scan Mode In Scan mode, the radio scans the programmed scan channels. Up to five scan groups (A to E) can be created via the RSS, each containing up to 200 channels. When a guard channel is selected, it i...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 24 Scan Mode Options In Scan mode various parameters and options can be set, using the function keys. To select scan mode options: STOP (F1) stops scanning. SLOW (F2) decreases the scan speed. FAST (F3) inc...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 25 When scanning has been stopped, you can use the following options: SCAN (F1) activates scanning. BAND (F2) toggles between upper side band (USB) and lower side band (LSB). SQ (F3) toggles the squelch (o...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 26 Using the BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) BITE is a testing tool used for radio maintenance and troubleshooting. To run BITE: 1. Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2. Press BIT (F4). In BITE mode, ...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 27 Locking the Radio Lock mode enables you to lock the radio using a password, so that programming and frequency modes are not accessible. The lock password is a number of up to six digits. The default factor...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 28 To change the password: For security reasons, you may want to change your password, used to lock the radio. 1. Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2. Press MORE to scroll to the second menu screen. 3...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 29 Display Brightness The DIM function can control the brightness of the display. There are four levels of brightness, ranging from 0 (dimmest) to 3 (brightest). To change the display brightness level: 1. Pr...

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Radio Operation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 30 Programming Mode Most programmable parameters are accessible through programming mode. In programming mode you can set radio programmable parameters (see “Radio Programming” (page 31)) and the displa...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 31 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 radi...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 32 Programming Channels When programming channels, you can use the following options: ■ GET – Retrieve preprogrammed channel parameters ■ STOR – Store channel parameters ■ ERAS – Erase programme...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 33 Copying Channel Parameters GET and STOR are used to copy all channel parameters from one channel to another . To copy channel parameters: 1. Access the Channel Programming menu: MENU > MORE >...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 34 Erasing a Channel ERAS is used to delete a channel from the radio. To erase a channel: 1. Access the Channel Programming menu: MENU > MORE > PROG (F2) > RAD (F1) > CHAN (F1). 2. Press...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 35 Channel Frequency The Channel Frequency setting enables you to determine the specific frequency for each channel, and the frequency type: Simplex Frequency (SMPX) – transmits and receives on the same...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 36 Band Types MICOM-H has two band types: ■ USB – upper side band ■ LSB – lower side band. To set the channel band type: 1. Access the Channel Programming menu: MENU > MORE > PROG (F2) >...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 37 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) The MICOM-H supports two AGC speeds: slow and fast, or the AGC can be turned off. To set the AGC speed: 1. Access the Channel Programming menu: MENU > MORE > PROG...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 38 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...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 39 Radio Parameters You can program the following radio parameters: ■ BAUD – Baud rate ■ DPWR – Data power ■ MST – Microphone Side Tone ■ AST – Accessory Side Tone ■ PTBP – PTT Release...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 40 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 powe...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 41 Accessory Side Tone You can enable or disable the accessory side tone, which echoes the transmitted voice from the accessory entry to the speaker. To enable/disable the Accessory Side Tone (AST): 1. Acce...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 42 Keyboard Beep You can enable or disable the keypad beep, which beeps every time a valid key is pressed. To enable/disable the Keyboard Beep (KBBP): 1. Access the Radio Parameters Programming menu: MENU ...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 43 Alternate Display Time-out You can define the number of seconds that elapse before the menu display returns to the previous screen. To set the display time-out: 1. Access the Radio Parameters Programmin...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 44 CW Operation You can select one of three CW frequency filters: 0.25 K, 0.5 K or 0.8 K. To select a CW frequency filter: 1. Access the Radio Parameters Programming menu: MENU > MORE > PROG (F2) ...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 45 Display Mode You can select one of two display modes: Dimming mode enables you to select one of four constant display light levels. In Alternate mode the display is normally turned off, and automatical...

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Radio Programming MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 46 Setting the Radio Options The MICOM-H offers the following programmable radio options: ■ TUNE – Tuner ■ ACC – Accessory Tuner The radio can be set to work with or without a tuner. If you are usin...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 47 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 Tes...

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Maintenance MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 48 Maintenance Error Messages No. Description 00 O.K. - no errors 01 DSP boot checksum fail (download) 02 DSP PLL unlock 03 DSP external RAM memory 04 (Not applicable) 05 DSP internal RAM memory 06 (Not applicabl...

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Maintenance MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 49 Troubleshooting If the radio is malfunctioning, try to solve the problem as follows: Problem Troubleshooting Blank Display Check whether: • DC power cable is connected properly to the radio and battery. • ...

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Maintenance MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 50 In case of a failure during operation, one of the following messages may appear on the display: Message Troubleshooting NO CLOCK Check whether: • A 30A fuse is installed in the fuse holder on the red wire o...

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Maintenance MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 51 Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will ensure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communi...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 53 Installation General This section describes the installation of the radio. Inspection Carefully inspect the radio immediately upon receipt, and notify the shipper of any damage incurred in transit. Planning the Installat...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 54 Base Station Installation You can use either an AC power supply or a 12 V battery as the radio power supply . (It is possible to connect a backup battery to the battery terminals on the power supply). Power...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 55 Mobile Installation Figure 3 illustrates the installation procedure, and shows the location of the installed components inside a vehicle. Figure 3: Front Model Installation The radio is installed on the das...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 56 Mobile Mounting Kit 1. Mount the accessory mounting tray in the desired location. Use the tray as a template if holes must be drilled. Figure 4: Accessory Mounting Tray 2. Use the four supplied screws to fast...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 57 DC Power Connection To connect a 12V negative-ground vehicular battery. 1. Lead the power connector on the DC Power Cable to the DC connector on the radio, but do not attach it. Lead the three heavy wires (r...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 58 Microphone Clip The microphone cable enables placing the microphone clip in any convenient location up to five feet from the radio. To install the clip, use it as a template to drill two holes to receive sel...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 59 External Speaker Installation An external speaker can be connected to the radio. Any speaker with an impedance greater than 8 Ω can be used, and is connected through the accessory connector (pin 1,3). O...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 60 Accessory Connector J3 Accessory connector J3 is a 25-pin D-type plug located on the rear panel of the radio. It is used with external accessories such as a modem, a linear amplifier, a phone patch, etc. I...

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Installation MICOM-H Owner’s Guide 61 DC Connector J4 DC connector J4 is mounted on the rear panel of the radio. It is used to feed the radio with the required power from an AC to 13.8V power supply or from the battery. The following table lists...

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MICOM-H Owner’s Guide lxiii List of Procedures To turn the radio on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 To Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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