User`s guide

68P02953C05 1-1
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.
The Radio Service Software (RSS) manual is targeted for anyone who wants to program features into
the MICOM-2 radio. This feature programming, or customizing, personalizes a radio for the needs of
individual customers, resulting in radios with unique personalities.
1.2. PREREQUISITES
To use the RSS to program the radio, it is recommended to have a basic working knowledge of
Microsoft Windows. If you are new to the Windows operating environment, take the opportunity to
learn Windows fundamentals - using the mouse, working with windows, and opening and closing
documents - before you begin to work with the RSS.
If you are
short of time or do not have an available Windows manual, this manual covers briefly the
basic techniques you need to start working with the RSS.
1.3. PROGRAMMING KIT
The programming kit (Motorola part no. FVN4312A) contains the following items:
1. Application software, available on 3½ and 5¼ inch diskettes
2. This User’s manual, Publication No. 68P02942C80.
3. Programming cable.
4. D25 to D9 cable adapter.
1.4. COMPUTER CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the application programming kit, a DOS
IBM-PC (386/486) is required to communicate
with the radio. The computer should be equipped with:
• Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 or higher.
• Hard drive.
• One 5¼ inch, 1.2 MB floppy disk drive or one 3½ inch, 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
• One serial communication port COM1 or COM2
• A mouse is recommended but not required.