Installation Instructions

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1-1. SCOPE
This manual provides instructions regarding the installation and operator maintenance of the Micom
Pathfinder, a portable high-frequency (HF) single sideband (SSB) manpack radio set. The manual is
organized as follows:
Chapter 1 General Description: provides a general description of the Micom Pathfinder and its
main components, and presents the main technical characteristics.
Chapter 2 Installation: provides installation instructions for Micom Pathfinder.
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions: describes the equipment and the functions of the various
controls and indicators, and presents operating instructions.
Chapter 4 Using the Programming Mode: provides detailed instructions for programming the
Micom Pathfinder parameters needed in the various operating modes.
Chapter 5 Operator Maintenance: provides operator maintenance instructions.
Appendix A Using Battery Charger, FRN8570B: provides instructions for using the FRN8570B to
charge Micom Pathfinder battery, FRN8577.
Appendix B Installation of FAA5548 Tactical Dipole Antenna: provides concise installation
instructions for the FAA5548 tactical dipole antenna.
Appendix C ALE Capabilities and Features: provides a concise description of the ALE
capabilities and features supported by Micom Pathfinder.
1-2. PURPOSE AND USE
Micom Pathfinder, a manpack version of the robust
Micom-3 mobile radio, is an advanced HF-SSB
transceiver that provides a complete solution to the
communication requirements in the crowded HF band.
It is part of the Micom-3 family of HF/SSB radio sets,
has compatible characteristics, and uses the same
operating procedures as other Micom-3 radio sets.
Micom Pathfinder has selectable transmit RF power of
5, 10, 15 and 25 W, and high sensitivity. Its built-in
automatic antenna tuner supports a wide range of
antennas, including a 2.7 meter (9 ft) whip which can
be easily folded for storage. For static operation,
Micom Pathfinder can also be used with dipole, long
wire and other types of broadband antennas.
Micom Pathfinder can be ordered with an optional
internal GPS receiver that provides accurate time and
navigation data.
Micom Pathfinder is powered by a rechargeable
Lithium-Ion battery, and is carried in a convenient,
lightweight harness that completely envelops the
transceiver, and enables carrying all the necessary
accessories.
Figure 1-1. Micom Pathfinder, General
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