A MICOM-2E ALE HF-SSB Transceiver 1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and Average Radio Service Software User’s Guide Software Part No. FVN4647A Copyright Motorola Inc.,1997 All Rights Reserved 68P02953C05-O Product Services 1301 E. Algonquin Rd.
MICOM-2E ALE HF-SSB Transceiver 1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and Average Radio Service Software User’s Guide Software Part No. FVN4647A Motorola Communications Israel Ltd.,1997 A subsidiary of Motorola Inc.
MICOM-2E ALE HF-SSB Transceiver 1.6-30 MHz, 125 W P.E.P. and Average TABLE OF CONTENTS Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................................................ vii chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. APPLICATION.....................................................................................................................1-1 1.2. PREREQUISITES.............................................................................................................
chapter 3. MENU LAYOUT chapter 4. INFORMATION WINDOWS 4.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................4-1 4.2. RADIO CONFIGURATION SUMMARY WINDOW ........................................................4-1 4.3. RADIO WIDE INFORMATION WINDOW .......................................................................4-6 4.4. CONFIGURATION CHECK WINDOW ...........................................................................
chapter 9. PRINT/EXIT 9.1. PRINT ...................................................................................................................................9-1 9.2. EXIT......................................................................................................................................9-2 chapter 10. BUILT-IN-TEST EQUIPMENT chapter 11. RADIO OPTIONS chapter 12. TECHNICIAN MODE 12.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2-1. File Menu and Open Dialog Box............................................................................... 2-4 Figure 2-2. Dialog Box Options................................................................................................... 2-6 Figure 2-3. RSS Window ............................................................................................................. 2-8 Figure 2-4. The Toolbar ............................................................................
Figure 11-3. Communication Progress Message Boxes............................................................. 11-2 Figure 12-1. Technician Menu ................................................................................................... 12-1 Figure 12-2. Power Calibration Dialog Box .............................................................................. 12-2 Figure 12-3. Power Calibration Window ...................................................................................
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AGC Automatic Gain Control AME Amplitude Modulation Equivalent CH Control Head CW Continuous Wave DSP Digital Signal Processor ECN Engineering Change Notice HF High Frequency HW Hardware LSB Lower Side Band OCXO Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator PLT Pilot Mode PTT Push to Talk RF Radio Frequency RSS Radio Service Software RX Receive SP Special Products SSB Single Side Band SW Software TX Transmit vii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. APPLICATION The MICOM-2 is a high performance, DSP based, multi purpose HF-SSB radio. It is intended for use in voice, data and fax operation, in mobile or base station configurations. The MICOM-2 is operated from its integral front panel or remotely, via a personal computer. It can be integrated into a large variety of advanced systems such as: Data and Fax networks, VHF-UHF-microwave and telephone interconnect, 1 KW systems, etc.
Introduction 1.5. CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you encounter a problem, check your hardware setup (refer to section 2.3). Problems requiring additional analysis will be referred to the appropriate area Field Engineer group for investigation. Phone Line support for the RSS software is available at 1–800–448–3245. The Direct Dial Long Distance (DDLD) phone number is 708–576–7300, and fax number is 708–576–2172. The System Support Center address is 1335–C Basswood Drive, Schaumburg IL., 60173. 1.6.
CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED 2.1. HOW THIS MANUAL IS ORGANIZED This section, GETTING STARTED, describes the installation of MICOM-2 Radio Service Software, connecting the radio to your computer and a short guide of Windows fundamentals. To help you use the RSS efficiently, this manual is organized by tasks, beginning with setting the user level, creating new configuration files, reading and programming the radio and setting the radio parameters configuration.
Getting Started 2.4.1. USING THE MOUSE 2.4.1.1.Basic Mouse Techniques The mouse controls a pointer on the screen. You move the pointer by sliding the mouse over a flat surface in the direction you want the pointer to move. You do not press the mouse button when you move the mouse. If you run out of room to move the mouse, lift it and then put it down. The pointer does not move while the mouse is in the air. The mouse has two buttons; you use the left button for all tasks in the RSS.
Getting Started 2.4.2. USING THE KEYBOARD To provide keyboard information, the RSS documentation uses some special conventions: • The keys on your keyboard may not be labeled exactly as they appear in this manual. For example the Control key is shown as CTRL, and the Escape key is shown as ESC. • Keys are often used in combinations or sequences.
Getting Started Open the File menu to display these commands. When an ellipsis follows a command name, choosing the command... ...displays a dialog box. Select options in the dialog box to specify how the commands are carried out. Figure 2-1.
Getting Started 2.4.4. CHOOSING COMMANDS To choose a command from a menu 1. Point to a menu name, and then click the left mouse button. For example, point to the File menu and click to display the File commands. 2. Point to a command and click the left mouse button. For example, point to the File menu and click the left mouse button, then point to the Save command and click to save parameters to disk. 1. Press the ALT key to activate the menu bar. 2. Press the underlined letter in a menu name. 3.
Getting Started Type information in text boxes. Move the dialog box by dragging the title bar. Double-click the Control-menu box to close the dialog box. Choose a command button to carry out an action. Select items from list boxes. Use the scroll bars to view items not visible. If the arrow is attached to the list, select an option. Click a check box to select an option. Click it again to clear the option. Select an option or type one in the text box. Figure 2-2.
Getting Started 2.4.6. COMMAND BUTTONS You can choose a command button to initiate an immediate action, such as carrying out or canceling a command. The OK, Cancel and Help buttons are common command buttons. They are often located along the bottom or on the right side of the dialog box. A command button followed by an ellipsis (...) opens another dialog box. To choose a command button • Click the command button 1. To return to your active window, press ESC again. 2.
Getting Started 2.4.8. SELECTING OPTIONS USING KEYS Use the following shortcut keys to select and edit options in a dialog box. To Press Move to the next text box, option, or command button TAB Move to the previous text box, option, or command button SHIFT+TAB View a list and select an item ALT+DOWN ARROW to view the list, UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW and then ALT+DOWN ARROW to close the list Close a list without selecting an item ALT+DOWN ARROW Adjust a measurement up or down UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW 2.
Getting Started 2. 4. 10.THE TOOLBAR If you have a mouse you can use the Toolbar for quick access to commonly used commands. When you first start the RSS, the Toolbar is displayed just below the menu bar. To display or hide the Toolbar, select View/Change from the Main menu and check Toolbar. When the pointer is located on the bottom edge of each toolbar button, the button’s name appears underneath it. At the same time, the Help prompt on the Status line is updated. Figure 2-4.
Getting Started To Click Write Device Channel Configuration Program the radio parameters. If you’re working in technician mode (see Preferences Setting), the RSS displays the Write Device dialog box, where you can select the parameters to load into the radio. When there are configuration errors, the Write Device button is grayed and the Configuration Check button is highlighted, and vice versa when the configuration is free of errors. Select the channel parameters.
Getting Started 2. 4. 11.THE STATUS LINE The status line at the bottom of the application window provides information about the radio and the PC parameters, and the user level. It also displays a short summarized Help about a current focused item. To display or hide the bar, select View/Change from the Main menu and click Status Line.
Getting Started 2. 4. 12.MOVING AND SIZING WINDOWS You can size and move the RSS application window or any open window. If you’re working with several open windows, you may want to view all open windows at once, or move windows out of your way or make them smaller so you can see a few windows at once. To avoid cluttering the screen, close any windows you no longer need. To view all open windows, from the Window menu, choose Tile (ALT, W, T). The RSS arranges all open windows on the screen.
Getting Started 2. 4. 12. 3.Resizing an application window A window cannot be moved or sized if it is currently maximized. 1. If the window has been enlarged to its maximum size, click the Restore button. 2. Point to the border or corner of the window you want to size. 3. When the mouse pointer displays a two-headed arrow, drag the window border or corner until the window is the size you want it. 1.
Getting Started 2. 4. 13.REARRANGING GROUP WINDOWS When you open several group windows at a time, some windows are hidden beneath others. You can use the Cascade and Tile commands on the Window menu to rearrange all the group windows so that some part of each window is visible. The Cascade command resizes and layers the open group windows within the MICOM-2 RSS workspace so that each title bar is visible, as shown in Figure 2-6: Figure 2-6.
Getting Started Figure 2-7. Windows Tile Configuration 2. 5. STARTING THE RSS The RSS setup utility automatically creates the MICOM-2 program group, the RSS application icon, the MICOM-2 RSS ON-LINE HELP icon and the Read Me setup icon. Double-click on the Read Me icon displays a quick guided tour of the RSS. Figure 2-8. MICOM-2 RSS Program Group You can start RSS using either the mouse or the keyboard. If Windows is not already running, type win at the command prompt.
Getting Started Do one of the following: • If the RSS icon is selected, press ENTER. • If the RSS icon is not selected, use the arrow keys to select it and then press ENTER. • If the RSS icon is not selected and the MICOM-2 RSS group window is not active, press CTRL+TAB until the group is active. A group is active when the title bar and the icon in the group are highlighted. Then select the RSS icon and press ENTER. 2. 6.
CHAPTER 3. MENU LAYOUT The Radio Service Software commands are listed on menus, as shown in Figure 3-1. The menus are listed on the menu bar along the upper edge of the application window. MAIN MENU VIEW/ CHANGE FILE New Open Read Device Configuration Channels... Groups... Options... Accessories... Information... Enhanced Save Save as... Write Device... Print... Exit TOOLS SERVICE Radio Configuration Summary RadioWide Information Configuration Check PREFERENCE BITE... Enable New Option...
Menu Layout To select a menu • Using the mouse pointer, point to the name of the menu on the menu bar, and click the left mouse button. This opens the menu. (To move directly to a menu item, you can drag the selection cursor down the menu until the menu item is highlighted, and then release the mouse button.) 1. Press ALT or F10 to select (highlight) the menu bar. 2. Press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW key to select the menu you want. 3. Press ENTER to open the selected menu.
CHAPTER 4. INFORMATION WINDOWS 4.1. GENERAL The windows described in this chapter contain overall information on the radio configuration, for example: channels parameters and groups of scanned channels. In addition, they also contain data regarding the radio model and its options list, and display the errors in the radio configuration setting. To display or hide these windows, check each one on the View/Change menu. Figure 4-1. View/Change Menu 4.2.
Information Windows This field contains information regarding each channel: transmit and receive frequencies, the transmit power level, the type of side band transmission, the mode and the AGC. Double click to open the Channels dialog box. This field contains information about the scanned channel groups: the group designation letter, the guard channel and the channels of each group. Double click to open the Groups dialog box. This field lists the accessories configuration of the radio.
Information Windows The following table lists the parameters of the Channels field in the Radio Configuration Summary Window: Figure 4-3. Radio Configuration Summary Window - Channels Field Column Header Parameter No Channel number Tx.Freq Transmit frequency (MHz). Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz. Resolution: 10 Hz Rx.Freq Receive frequency (MHz). Frequency range 100 KHz - 30 MHz. Resolution: 10 Hz Tx. Transmit power level: low, medium, high or maximum.
Information Windows Column Header Parameter None Group designation letter Guard The group guard channel. Scanned Channels The channels scanned in a particular group. When the channel numbers are followed by an ellipsis (...), there are more scanned channels than the display allows, and you have to open the Groups dialog box to see all the channels in the group. The following table describes the parameters of the Options field in the Radio Configuration Summary Window: Figure 4-5.
Information Windows Parameter Description Data Power The transmit data power (non audio). The nominal transmit data power of the radio will not exceed the transmit power level. If the selected data power level is higher than the transmit power level, the radio will automatically cut back the data power.
Information Windows 4.3. RADIO WIDE INFORMATION WINDOW The Radio Wide Information window provides a summary of the radio hardware and software configuration, for view only. It contains four information fields: Radio Model, Radio Options List, ECN List and SP List. This field contains information about the radio parameters. This field contains information about the add-on options installed on the radio. This field contains a list of ECNs (Engineering Change Notice).
Information Windows The following table lists the parameters of the Radio Model field in the Radio Wide Information Window: Figure 4-8. Radio Wide Information Window - Radio Model Field Parameter Description Serial No. The radio serial number. Also appears on the Status line Radio Code The radio specific factory identification code. Also appears on the Status line Software Ver. The radio software version Hardware Ver. The radio hardware version C.H. SW Ver.
Information Windows The E.C.N. List field in the Radio Wide Information Window, includes a list of engineering changes performed on the radio. Figure 4-10. Radio Wide Information Window - ECN List The S.P. List field in the Radio Wide Information Window, includes a list of special products of the radio. Figure 4-11.
Information Windows 4.4. CONFIGURATION CHECK WINDOW The Configuration Check window displays an updated list of errors in the configuration parameters, for view only. Each time a dialog box is closed, a validation check is made, updating the error list. Figure 4-12. Configuration Check Window There are three types of errors, as illustrated in Figure 4-12: • Priority channel is not programmed - the channel selected by pressing the priority button on the front panel is not programmed.
Information Windows In order to draw your attention to the fact that you cannot load radio parameters while there are Configuration Check button on the Toolbar is active and the Configuration configuration errors, the Check window comes forward, displaying the error list.
CHAPTER 5. PREFERENCES SETTING 5.1. PREFERENCES MENU This chapter provides guidelines for RSS customization. The Preferences menu, displayed in Figure 5-1, includes commands to select the user level and the preferred communication ports. Figure 5-1. Preferences Menu 5.2. USER The User command customizes the user to work in programmer or in technician mode.
Preferences Setting 5.3. COMM PORTS The Comm Ports command customizes the PC serial communication parameters by selecting the communication port and baud rate. To perform this operation: • From the Preferences menu, choose Comm Ports (ALT, P, P) • Click the Comm Ports button on the toolbar. The Communication Ports dialog is then opened, providing the capability to select the PC baud rate and communication port. Select one out of four listed baud rates. Select the communication serial port.
Preferences Menu Following selection, the baud rate and communication port are updated on the Status line. NOTE Prior to any communication attempt, make sure the programming cable is firmly connected on both sides, radio and PC, and the radio is on. To verify if the baud rate and communication ports selected, enable radio communication, click the Check button on the Communication Ports Dialog Box. The Communication Progress window appears on the screen: Figure 5-4.
CHAPTER 6. WORKING WITH FILES 6.1. GENERAL This section explains some basic tasks, such as opening, editing, and saving files. The File menu, displayed in Figure 6-1, provides commands for creating new files, opening existing files and saving files. The commands for printing files and exiting the RSS will be explained later in this book. Figure 6-1. File Menu 6.2. OPENING FILES 6.2.1. NEW The New command enables to create a new radio configuration file, according to the present mode (Basic/Enhanced).
Working with Files When the New button is pressed, it enables creating a new radio configuration file according to the current mode (Basic/Enhanced). When the File/New option is chosen, RSS displays a dialog in which you choose the mode for the new configuration file: Figure 6-2. New File Mode Dialog When a current file has been modified and not saved yet, a prompt for unsaved changes appears on the screen. 6.2.2. OPEN The Open command enables loading a radio configuration file from the disk.
Working with Files Select the type of file you want to see in the File Name box. Select or type the name of the radio configuration file you want to load from disk. Select the drive, directory or folder containing the file you want to open. Check to set the selected directory as default directory for Open and Save command. Figure 6-3. Open Radio Configuration File Dialog Box The File Name box lists files with the filename extension selected in the List Files of Type box.
Working with Files 6.2.3. SAVE The Save command enables the user to save the current radio configuration file into an already open file. To save the radio configuration, do one of the following: • From the File menu, choose Save (ALT, F, S). • Click the Save button on the toolbar. If you try to save the radio configuration into an unnamed file, the Save As dialog box will open. 6.2.4.
Working with Files • To save parameters under a new filename, type a name for the file. • To save parameters under an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the current name. By clicking the OK button, an overwrite verification appears. A file name can contain up to eight characters and an extension of three characters. 6.2.5. INFORMATION The Information command displays the relevant information for the radio configuration file. • From the File menu, choose Information (ALT, F, I).
CHAPTER 7. READ/WRITE RADIO CONFIGURATION 7.1. READ DEVICE The Read Device command enables the user to load a radio configuration file directly from the radio, and is similar to the Open command, which enables the user to load a radio configuration file from the disk. Using the Read Device command allows you to load the radio configuration file, perform any required changes, save the configuration and program the radio.
Read/Write Radio Configuration 7.1.2. READ DEVICE IN TECHNICIAN MODE The user working in Technician mode (see Preferences Setting), is able to load radio and technician parameters (power calibration, oscillator calibration, ECN list modification and serial number modification) from the radio and, program the radio using the serial communication interface. The user working mode is displayed on the Status line.
Read/Write Radio Configuration 7.2. WRITE DEVICE The Write Device command enables the user to program the radio using serial communication interface. NOTE If the radio is disconnected or turned off during the Write Device operation, the operation fails and the programming of the radio database will be incomplete. In such a case, the radio communication operates at a baud rate of 1200 bps. To communicate with the radio, the RSS must be brought to a baud rate of 1200 bps.
Read/Write Radio Configuration When the PC’s baud rate is different from the radio’s (as defined by the RSS), a warning appears on the screen, indicating a possible communication failure upon restart. 7.2.2. WRITE DEVICE IN TECHNICIAN MODE The user working in Technician mode (see Preferences Setting), is able to load radio parameters into the radio and operate additional utilities such as: power calibration, oscillator calibration, ECN list modification and serial number modification.
Read/Write Radio Configuration Figure 7-6. Communication Progress Window This process cannot be aborted and a message appears when it is successful. If there is no response from the radio, or the communication parameters (baud rate or communication ports) are not compatible, a communication failure message appears. When the PC’s baud rate is different from the radio’s (as defined by the RSS), a warning appears on the screen, indicating a possible communication failure upon restart.
CHAPTER 8. RADIO CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 8.1. GENERAL The View/Change|Configuration menu, displayed in Figure 8-1, provides commands to set channel parameters, scanned channel groups, radio options, and accessories configuration. Figure 8-1. Configuration Menu The functions appearing under the Configuration menu are as follows: 8.2. • Channels: To configure channels parameters such as frequencies, transmit power level, receive AGC and the carrier insertion level.
Configuration Settings At a given time, one may program the radio as a transmitter or a receiver only. Then transmission is done in the programmed transmit frequency and reception is disabled. Similarly, when the radio is programmed as a receiver only, the reception is done in the programmed receive frequency and transmission is disabled. Type the required frequency Frequency input error line Figure 8-2.
Configuration Settings Parameter Definition Simplex Frequency The radio transmits and receives on the same frequencies. When you click this option, a box appears to type the required frequency (MHz). Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz, Resolution: 10 Hz Half Duplex Frequencies The radio transmits and receives on different frequencies. When you click this option, two boxes appear to type the required transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) frequency (MHz). Transmit range: 1.
Configuration Settings The frequency error line is updated while you type the required frequency. You cannot press OK and close the Channel Configuration dialog box, or pass on to another channel while the frequency box is empty (the channel is not programmed), or the typed frequency is faulty. The Radio Configuration Summary window is updated automatically, following the changing or entering of new parameters into the Channel Configuration dialog box., 8.3.
Configuration Settings Click or press SPACEBAR to select the channel that is included in the group. Click or press SPACEBAR again to cancel. Type or click to select the group. Type the selected Guard Channel. Type OFF to cancel. To focus on the previous/next channel, press LEFT/RIGHT ARROW KEYS. Click the mouse’s right button or press SHIFT+SPACEBAR to select the Guard Channel. Click or press SHIFT+SPACEBAR again to cancel. Click to cancel the selection.
Configuration Settings Button shape Button color Configuration Rectangular Gray with blue number This channel is programmed, but not selected in the current group. Elliptical Green This channel is selected in the current group, but it is not programmed. It appears on the Configuration Check list, as “selected but not programmed”. Elliptical Green with blue number This channel is programmed and it is also included in the current group.
Configuration Settings Enabled only in Technician mode. Figure 8-4. Radio Options Dialog Box The following list defines the parameters you configure in the Radio Options dialog box. Parameter Enables to Priority Channel Switch to this channel after pressing the priority button on the front panel. Scan Rate The time interval the radio scans each channel (seconds/channel). Baud Rate Select the radio’s serial communication baud rate.
Configuration Settings Parameter Enables to Data Power Level The transmit data power (non audio). The nominal transmit data power of the radio should not exceed the transmit power level. If the selected data power level is higher than the transmit power level, the radio will automatically cut back the data power. Hide Frequency Disables the radio frequency display. Noise Blanker Filter received cyclic noises. 8. 5.
Configuration Settings The following list defines the parameters you configure in the Accessories dialog box. Parameter Enables to 1 KW Amplifier Configure the radio to work with an 1 KW amplifier. Accessory1 Configure the radio to work with a special option, defined by the manufacturer. Accessory2 Configure the radio to work with a special option, defined by the manufacturer. Tuner Configure the radio to work with a tuner. (The tuner is not installed inside the radio.
CHAPTER 9. PRINT/EXIT 9.1. PRINT The Print command from the File menu, enables the user to print the currently loaded RSS radio parameters. Before using this command, you have to install a printer (refer to the Windows documentation). To perform this operation do one of the following: • From the File menu, choose Print (ALT F, P). • On the toolbar, click the Print button.
Print/Exit 9.2. EXIT The Exit command enables the user to end the programmer session. To exit the program do one of the following: 1. From the File menu, choose Exit (ALT, F, E). 2. Press ALT+SPACEBAR to open the application Control menu, and then choose Close. Figure 9-3. Control Menu • Double-click the Application Control menu box. A prompt message for unsaved changes may appear. After you exit the application, the following settings are saved into MICOM2.
CHAPTER 10. BUILT-IN-TEST EQUIPMENT The BITE command enables the user to perform radio built in tests. To start the tests, perform one of the following steps: • From the Service menu, choose BITE (ALT, S, B) • On the toolbar, click the BITE button. The BITE dialog is then opened, providing the capability to select the test type and to see the test results. Click to select one out of three test options. Different radio assemblies are tested for each test type.
Built-In-Test When you start BITE, the Communication in Progress message box appears on the screen. Click the Abort button if you want to stop the test. Figure 10-2. Communication Progress Window If there is no response from the radio, or the communication parameters (baud rate or communication ports) are not compatible, a Communication Failure message appears.
Built-In-Test • To save BITE results under a new filename, type a name for the file. • To save BITE results under an existing filename, select the name in the list or type the current name. When you click on the OK button, an overwrite verification appears. A filename can contain up to eight characters and an extension of three characters.
CHAPTER 11. RADIO OPTIONS The Enable New Option command enables the user to set up a new radio option (installed into your radio) or to disable an existing one. To see which options are installed in your radio and if they are enabled or not, display the Radio Wide Information window from the View/Change menu. To handle (enable or disable) an option you have to open an option file, delivered to you by MOTOROLA. This option file includes information about your Radio and the option that you request to handle.
Radio Options The File Name box lists files with the filename extension selected in the List Files Of Type box. To see a list of files with a particular extension, type an asterisk(*), a period, and three character extension, then press ENTER. After you press OK, the option handling dialog box, displayed in Figure 11-2 is opened. The option parameters are for view only. The radio number for which the option is intended.
Radio Options You may enable/disable certain options only if you work in technician mode. There are a few options which you may enable or disable only. When an option is Enable Only, the Disable button will be grayed and vice versa.
CHAPTER 12. TECHNICIAN MODE 12.1. GENERAL The Service|Technician menu, displayed in Figure 12-1, enables the user working in Technician mode (see Preferences Setting), to perform Technician utilities. To perform these utilities, it is necessary to load Technician parameters from the radio (using the Read Device command). The parameters loaded from a file are for information only. Figure 12-1. Technician Menu The following utilities appear in the Technician menu: 12.2.
Technician Mode Select the transmit frequency range for power calibration. Select the power level for power calibration. Select the power word for power calibration. Click this button to transmit power with the selected power word. Figure 12-2. Power Calibration Dialog Box The parameter modification is temporary (until the radio restarts), unless you load back the modified parameters into the radio.
Technician Mode 12.2.1. Power Calibration Setup To perform transmit power calibration: 1. Connect one of the two setups illustrated below, using a serial or a termination power meter. RSS MICOM2 RADIO UNDER TEST ACCESSORY PLUG POWER METER DUMMY LOAD ANTENNA OUT RSS ATTENUATOR 40 dB MICOM2 RADIO UNDER TEST ACCESSORY PLUG POWER METER ANTENNA OUT Figure 12-4. Power Calibration Setup 2. Set radio to Channel mode prior to continuation with the Power Calibration procedure! 12.2.2.
Technician Mode Table 12-1. Power Calibration Levels Power Level Power Word Range Recommended Power [Watt] Tuner 0 to 60 3 1 KWatt 0 to 70 10 Low 0 to lower limit of Medium 25 Medium Upper limit of Low to lower limit of High 60 High Upper limit of Medium to lower limit of Max 100 Max Upper limit of High to 127 125 3. To transmit power with the current calibration parameters, press the Start Calibration button.
Technician Mode 8. After the calibration procedure is completed for Max power level, repeat the procedure for High, Medium and Low levels. 9. Click the OK button to exit the Power Calibration dialog box and complete calibration using the selected power levels. 12.3. OSCILLATOR CALIBRATION The Oscillator Calibration command enables the user to calibrate the oscillator frequency and the oven temperature (for high stability oscillator only). There are two basic calibration modes: automatic and manual.
Technician Mode Click to select the calibration mode. This field displays the oscillator type installed in your radio. Type an external reference frequency. The frequency error line updates while you type. Click this button to start calibration. Figure 12-7. High Stability Oscillator Calibration Dialog Box - Automatic Mode Click to select the calibration mode. This field displays the oscillator type installed in your radio.
Technician Mode 12.3.1. Automatic Calibration Mode NOTE Following oscillator replacement, do not perform automatic calibration. 12.3.1.1. Oscillator Calibration Setup To perform automatic oscillator calibration, connect the setup illustrated below: RSS MICOM2 RADIO UNDER TEST ACCESSORY PLUG EXTERNAL REFERENCE ANTENNA OUT Figure 12-9.
Technician Mode 12.3.1.2. Oscillator Calibration Procedure Perform the automatic oscillator calibration according to the following steps: 1. Set the external reference frequency to the highest available level (The default value is 30 MHz). 2. To start automatic calibration, press the Calibrate button. Upon starting calibration, the Communication Progress message box appears on the screen. Figure 12-10. Communication Progress Window 3. To stop calibration, press the Abort button. 12.3.2.
Technician Mode 12.3.2.2. Oscillator Calibration Procedure CAUTION During the calibration procedure, the radio transmits in CW (Continuous Wave) mode via its RF output. 1. Prior to calibration, set an external reference frequency with the highest possible value. Perform the manual oscillator calibration in transmit mode according to the following steps: 2. For a standard oscillator (PENDULUM), load the frequency word from the radio.
Technician Mode 12.3.3.2. Oscillator Calibration Procedure Perform the manual oscillator calibration in receive mode according to the following steps: 1. For a standard oscillator (PENDULUM), load the frequency word from the radio. For a high stability oscillator (OCXO), load the frequency and the temperature words from the radio, or, following oscillator replacement, type the words which appear on the oscillator package. 2. To start manual calibration in receive mode, press the Start Calibration button.
Technician Mode 12.4. ECN LIST MODIFICATION The Modify ECN List command enables the user to add or delete ECNs to the existing list. To perform this operation, from the Technician menu, choose Modify ECN List (ALT, S, T, E). The ECN List dialog is then opened, providing the capability to make the intended changes. You can modify the list in this dialog box, only if you loaded Technician parameters from the radio. If you loaded parameters from file, then this list is for view only.
Technician Mode 12.5. SERIAL NUMBER MODIFICATION The Modify Serial Number command enables the user to change the radio serial number. To perform this operation, from the Technician menu, choose Modify Serial Number (ALT, S, T, S). The Serial No. Modification dialog is then opened, providing the capability to make the intended changes. You can modify the serial number only if you loaded Technician parameters from the radio.
Technician Mode 12.6. RECOVERY MODE The Recovery Mode command enables the user to program technician parameters without loading them previously from the radio. To open the Recovery Mode dialog box, from the Technician menu, choose Recovery Mode (ALT, S, T, R). WARNINGS 1. Do not use this command unless the radio is malfunctioning or it indicates a data base problem. 2. When using the Recovery Mode the radio may not be calibrated. Click to perform technician utilities on file loaded parameters.
CHAPTER 13. ON-LINE HELP 13.1. USING THE HELP WINDOW The Help window has buttons you can use to move around the Help system easily. If a particular feature is not available, the button associated with it is dimmed. By choosing a button at the top of the Help window, you can display a list of Help topics, search for a list of topics that include a particular keyword, and move forward and backward through the Help topics you have used in the current Help session.
On-line Help To get help on a dialog box • Click the Help button on the in the dialog box. • With the dialog box displayed on the screen, press F1. To get help on a window • With the pointer located on the window (the title bar is highlighted), click the the toolbar. • With the window displayed on the screen, press F1. Help button on To jump to a cross-reference 1. In a Help topic, point to a term or phrase with a solid underline. The pointer changes to a hand symbol . 2.
On-line Help To expand Help to maximum size This procedure enlarges Help to fill the entire RSS window. When you maximize Help, other open windows remain open, even though they are hidden. • Click the • From the Control menu, choose Maximize (ALT, SPACEBAR, X). Maximize button in the upper-right corner of the Help window. To resize Help The Help window cannot be moved or sized if its currently maximized. 1.
GLOSSARY Accessory An external auxiliary which is connected to the radio, such as amplifier or tuner. Alert Tone The radio speaker alert tone (High/Low). Alternate Display Time The time interval the radio shows its unstable displays: Frequency, Clarifier and Dimmer, on the front panel (seconds). Band The type of side band transmission (Upper Side Band/Lower Side Band). Baud Rate The radio serial communication Baud Rate (bits/second).
Programmer Mode Customized user mode which provides basic utilities. Scan Rate The time interval (seconds/channel). Side Tone The audio sources the radio routes to the speaker; Accessory, Microphone or both. Simplex The radio transmits and receives on the same frequencies. Radio Code The radio specific factory identification code. Always appears on the Status Line. Technician Mode Customizes user mode which enhances the basic RSS abilitiesand handles special utilities.
INDEX 1 D 1 KW Amplifier, 5, 8, 9 Data Power, 5 Data Power Level, 8 default buttons, 9 Default Path Name, 17 A A.G.
N S New command, 1 Noise Blanker, 5, 8 Save As command, 4 Save command, 4 scan rate, 10, 4, 7 scanned channel, 1, 4 scanned channel groups, 1, 4 serial communication parameters, 2 serial communication port, 10 Serial No.
68P02953C05-O @6802953C05@
