Operation Manual

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CHAPTER 3
OPERATING PROCEDURES
3-1. SCOPE
This Chapter describes the Micom Pathfinder controls, indicators and connectors, and explains its
specific operating procedures. The Chapter is organized as follows:
• information needed to familiarize with the equipment panels – para. 3-2
• procedures for using the Micom Pathfinder keypad and display to perform any desired task –
para. 3-3, and para. 3-10, 3-11
• how to start using a radio ready for operation (i.e., a radio installed in accordance with Chapter
2 and programmed in accordance with Chapter 4) – para. 3-5
• specific operating procedures for each main operating mode of the radio:
 Channel mode – para. 3-6
 Frequency mode – para. 3-7
 Scan mode – para. 3-8
 ALE mode – para. 3-12
• procedures for using the GPS receiver – para. 3-9.
3-2. MICOM CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Figure 3-1 explains the functions of the front panel controls, connectors and indicators.
GPS
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F3
F4
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MENU
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Internal
Speaker
Display
DATA
Connector
Connector
for GPS
Antenna
Not used
Not used
Up/Down
Scrolling Keys
Used to scroll
values
Move
cursor to
the left
ON/OFF & Volume Control
Turns radio on and off and
controls the speaker volume
AUDIO Connectors
Connectors for
external speaker
and handset
Tx Indicator
Lights when
radio is
transmitting
Keypad
A set of keys used to
enter alphanumeric data
Function Keys
Displays the
main menu
MENU Key
Cancels last action
and reverts to the
previous screen
ESC Key
Saves the selection
and/or value
ENTER Key
MORE Key
Displays additional
menu options when
appear in the display.
Also moves cursor
to the right
WHIP Connector
(for FAD5530)
DIPOLE Connector
(for FAA5548)
Grounding
Post
Activates the function
or selects the option
displayed next to
each key
Figure 3-1. Micom Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors