Installation Instructions
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3-5. GETTING STARTED
This section provides basic operating instructions: it covers issues such as turning the radio on and off,
preparing it for operation in your particular environment, receiving and transmitting, selecting a
channel or a frequency, etc.
NOTES
• The information needed to use Micom in the ALE mode appears in
para. 3-12.
• The information needed to use the Micom GPS receiver appears in
para. 3-9.
You can use these instructions to start using your Micom radio. To become familiar with all the radio
capabilities and features, refer to the following sections. In most cases, the radio reaches you after
being configured for use in your radio net. However, if you need to make changes, refer to Chapter 4.
3-5.1 Turning the Radio On and Off
To turn the radio on:
1. Turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise to midrange. You
may hear a click as the radio is turned on.
2. The display turns on and shows SELF TEST for a few seconds.
NOTE
If the display is too dim, adjust its brightness using
MENU > MORE > DIM.
SELF TEST
3. If the self-test procedure is successfully completed, the radio
automatically resumes operation in the last used mode (CHAN,
FREQ, ALE, or SCAN).
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4. If necessary, adjust the volume control for your convenience.
NOTE
To increase the battery life, Micom Pathfinder has an automatic
dimmer feature. The automatic dimmer feature turns the lighting
off (that is, automatically sets the dimmer level to 0) when the
radio is not in use for 20 seconds. However, as soon as you
press any key or the PTT, the lighting is automatically turned on
at the operator-selected brightness, and remains ON for 20
seconds after the last key pressing, or after the PTT is released.
If automatic dimming is enabled (DIM is YES), the display may
turn off after a few seconds of inactivity. To cancel this feature,
use MENU > MORE > PROG > RAD > PRMT > DIM to select
NO for DIM.
If a problem is detected during self-test, the display shows ERR and a code number, followed by a
concise description of the error (if the description does not fit in one row, its parts alternate in the
display). If the detected problem does not prevent using the radio, press EXIT to cancel the display
and continue.