Operation Manual

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The Micom Pathfinder has an intelligent, user-friendly man-machine interface that enables easy
operation. The display provides feedback to the operator and shows extensive information concerning
system status (e.g., mode of operation, link status, call progress indications, low battery condition,
etc.), as well as the GPS data (when this option is used). Support for multiple languages is also
available.
1-3.3 Carrying Harness
Micom Pathfinder carrying harness consists of
a lightweight nylon harness with adjustable
shoulder straps that enable carrying all the
necessary accessories. Additional waist and
breast straps, also easily adjustable for best fit
and user’s comfort, stabilize the harness while
walking and running.
A foldable rear support enables placing the
harness on ground, vertically, for dismounted
operation.
CAUTION
During dismounted operation, use
the supplied grounding spike and
strap to ground the Micom
Pathfinder unit.
Figure 1-3. Micom Pathfinder Carrying Harness,
General View (Closed for Transport)
For best equipment protection, the carrying harness completely envelops the transceiver. A front flap
with zippers provides easy access to the internal storage compartments for cables and spare battery,
and also permits the installation of the transceiver. After installing the transceiver, the front flap
remains closed: a separate top flap can be opened to access the transceiver front panel, install the
antenna and the handset, and operate the radio set.
Side pouches can be used to carry the folded whip antenna, and other accessories. The optional GPS
antenna is attached to the side of the harness.
1-3.4 FAD5530 Collapsible 9-Foot Whip Antenna
The FAD5530 whip antenna is the standard Micom Pathfinder antenna used for short-range
ground-wave communication, and is suitable for portable operation. Antenna matching is performed
by the Micom internal automatic antenna tuner, and thus FAD5530 is directly connected to the WHIP
connector of the Micom.
The FAD5530 whip antenna consists of two components:
• AT-271A Collapsible Antenna. The antenna is composed of six sections. Each section fits into
the end of a wider section. A stainless-steel plastic-covered cable (or braided plastic cord),
under spring tension, is threaded through the sections to keep them together when operating.
When the sections are folded, the cable keeps them together as a group, to prevent the loss of
individual sections. Spring tension is provided by a spiral spring in the base section.
• AB-591 Antenna Base Adapter. The antenna base adapter serves as the main support for the
AT-271A.
A safety strap is supplied to fasten the antenna sections together, when the radio set is transported with
the antenna folded.