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vGlossaryAGC Automatic Gain ControlALE Automatic Link EstablishmentAMD Automatic Message DisplayAME Amplitude Modulation EquivalentARQ Automatic Repea

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)618. Press any key to establish the link.9. Press to disconnect the call.

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual62Link ModeAfter you receive a call, the LCD display indicatesthat you are in Link mode.When you transmit a call, the Link

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)63Using the Caller StackThe caller stack stores information about unanswered calls. The stackentry contains the self

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual64• When the stack is full and a new address comes in. The stack storesup to ten addresses. The eleventh call pushes the o

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)65Monitoring the SpeakerIn Channel or ALE Scan mode, you can toggle the speaker on and off.The word MON that appears

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual66Tuning the Antenna TunerIf the antenna system is equipped with an automatic antenna tuner andthe tuner is enabled, the ra

67InstallationGeneralThis section describes the installation of the radio in a mobile or fixedstation configuration.The following paragraphs contain g

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual68Base Station InstallationIn fixed station installation, an AC power supply is used instead of the12 V battery. (It is pos

Installation69Front Model InstallationThe diagram in Figure 3 illustrates the installation procedure for the frontmodel of MICOM-2E.Figure 3: Front M

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual70Figure 4 shows the location of the installed components within thevehicle.Figure 4: Front MICOM-2E Installation Within V

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s ManualviRTTY Radio Telex TeletypeSINAD Signal to Signal Noise Distortion RatioSSB Single Side BandUSB Upper Side BandVSWR Voltage

Installation71Trunk Model InstallationIn the trunk model of MICOM-2E, only the control head, the speaker,and the microphone are installed in the passe

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual72Figure 6 shows the location of the installed components within thevehicle.Figure 6: Trunk MICOM-2E Installation Within Ve

Installation73Installation ProceduresFollow these procedures to install the radio in the desired location. If theaccessory mounting tray is not used,

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual74Step 1. Bring the power connector on the DC Power Cable to the radioDC connector but do not attach it to the radio. Then

Installation75Figure 9: Wire Attachment to Chassis

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual76Microphone ClipThe microphone cable enables placing the microphone clip in anyconvenient location up to five feet from th

Installation77 Figure 11: Fitting Radio onto Mounting TrayStep 3. Use the tie straps included with Cable Kit to tie loose cables outof the way.Step

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual78Step 1. Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver in the slotted area on theright hand-side panel of the radio and press the

Installation79ConnectorsMicrophone Connector J1The microphone connector is located on the lower part of the radio frontpanel. Table 1 lists the functi

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual80Table 2. Connector J3, Pin ConnectionsPinNo.Pin Name Description1 SPKR- Differential output to the external 8Ω, 8W speake

viiTechnical SpecificationsGeneralFrequency Range1.6 MHz to30MHz Tx, 100 kHz-30 MHz RxNumber of Channels200: User programmable; Simplex or HalfDuplexS

Installation81DC Connector J4The DC connector J4 is mounted on the rear panel of the radio. It isused to feed the radio with the required power from A

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual82Vehicular Noise ReductionMost vehicles are subject to several noise sources which greatly disturba received signal. The

83MaintenanceIntroductionThis section provides maintenance information for the user of theMICOM-2E Radio. By carrying out the installation procedures

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual84Using BITEEvery time the radio is turned on, a self test procedure is beingactivated. If an internal malfunction is found

Maintenance85TroubleshootingIn case of malfunctioning, refer to the following table:Table 5. User Troubleshooting ChartProblem TroubleshootingBlank Di

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual86Problem TroubleshootingPoor or no transmission(continued)• If bars are missing on the right side of the RF power bargrap

Maintenance87ServiceProper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficientoperation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenanceagre

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual88Radio Checks• Be sure the radio is turned on.• Replace or recharge the battery. The first time a new battery is used,it

89ProceduresChanging the display brightness level...27Changing the frequency value in the LCD dis

90Toggling the speaker setting...65Transmitting...

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s ManualviiiTrunkMountHeight (mm/inch) 92/3.7Width (mm/inch) 302/11.9Depth (mm/inch) 285/11.3Weight (Kg/pounds) 5.9/13TrunkMountCon

Index-1Index—A—accessories, 2accessory connector, 9, 79ALE, 45alert tone indications, 9AllCall, 52AMD, 63antenna connector, 79Automatic Link Establish

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s ManualIndex-2—S—S/N, 45, 48Scan mode, 20signal to noise, 45, 48Simplex Frequency, 19, 34SMPX, 19, 34Sound call, receiving, 55Soun

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Technical SpecificationsixTransmitterOutput Power125W P.E.P. and averageReduced Power Levels25W, 62W, 100W (RSS programmable)Audio Bandwidth Ripple3 d

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s ManualxReceiverSensitivity (SINAD) SSB(Voice)0.5 µV for 10 dB SINAD (0.35 µV Typical. Note 1)0.1 - 1.6 MHz reduced performance1/2

Technical SpecificationsxiMilitary and Industrial StandardsVibrationUS MIL-STD 810C Method 514.2US MIL-STD 810D 514.3US MIL-STD 810E 514.4ShockUS MIL-

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xiiiInformation for Safe, Efficient OperationExposure to Radio Frequency EnergyIn August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)adopted upda

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s ManualxivPotentially Explosive AtmospheresTurn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere, unless it

COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (STANDARD)Motorola radio communications products are warranted to be free from defects in material andworkmanship for a period of

Information for Safe, Efficient OperationxvGuidelines and WarningsSymbolsThe Warning symbol denotes a hazard. It calls attention to aprocedure or prac

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s ManualxviIt is mandatory that radio installation in vehicles fueled byliquefied petroleum gas conform to the following standard:N

Information for Safe, Efficient OperationxviiRestrictionsBecause this radio contains a transmitter, federal law prohibitsunauthorized, non-licensed pe

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1IntroductionWelcome to the MICOM-2E HF-SSB radio family! Your choice of aMICOM-2E radio means you have selected the highest of standards indesign, qu

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual2MICOM-2E Options and Accessories• RS232 remote control interface• Linear amplifier interface• Phone patch interface• D

Introduction3Receiver FeaturesThe radio utilizes Digital Signal Processing for implementing most of thereception functions like demodulations, narrow

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual4Programmable FeaturesThe radio can be programmed using an IBM-PC and the Radio ServiceSoftware (RSS). Using this software,

5OverviewTransceiver ControlsNo. Name Description1. ON/OFF VOLUMEknob2. TX LED indicator A light that turns on when the radio is transmitting -see pag

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual6No. Name Description5. Keypad A set of touchpad keys through which you enternumbers or alphabetical data entries intoMICOM

Overview7LCD DisplayNo. Name Description1. Mode indicator Indicates the current working mode.2. Icon indicators Indicate active parameters - see page

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual8Icon IndicatorsTen icons appear in the upper right area of the LCD display to indicateparameters that are active when you

Overview9Transceiver Rear PanelNo. Name Description1 Antenna socket2 Accessoryconnector (J3)25-pin connector used to connect the radio toexternal acce

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11Operating InstructionsActivating the RadioTo turn the radio on:1.Turn the ON/OFF VOLUME knob clockwise untilit clicks.The display shows the words SE

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual12Global OperationsMICOM-2E assigns specific operations that are in effect in all workingmodes to six controls:Used to turn

Operating Instructions13Using Working ModesThe following sections describe how you use the various working modesin MICOM-2E.Working with Channel ModeT

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual14• NF - Notch filter• CLIP - Clipper• NB - Noise Blanker• ATTN - Attenuator On/Off• PWR - displays the Power Setting m

Operating Instructions15Choosing a New ChannelTo choose a new channel:1.In Channel mode, press the desired channel on thekeypad.If you enter a channel

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual16Example: you want to choose Channel 12. The last active channel wasChannel 1.Step 1Enter Channel mode (if not in already)

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Operating Instructions17Working with Frequency ModeTo enter Frequency mode:1. Press to display the Menu screen.2. Press [FREQ].3. Press the function k

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual18•AGC - toggles Automatic Gain Control on/off.•BW - displays the Band Width menu.•RCLV - displays the receive level while

Operating Instructions192. Press to confirm your choice.Setting FrequenciesMICOM-2E offers four frequency options:• Simplex Frequency (SMPX) - transmi

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual20Working in Scan ModeScan mode is available only if ALE is turned off or not included.In Scan mode, MICOM-2E surfs among t

Operating Instructions21Working in BITE ModeBITE mode is a testing mode that you use for maintaining MICOM-2E.To enter BITE mode:1. Press to display t

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual22Working in Lock ModeWhen you want to lock the radio to prevent others from changing theprogramming and frequency settings

Operating Instructions23Working in Program ModeProgram mode is the mode in which you program the parameters usedin MICOM-2E.NOTEProgram mode is access

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual24Working in Password ModeTo be able to lock the radio, it is necessary to use a password. Forsecurity reasons, you may wan

Operating Instructions25Changing a PasswordTo change the password:1. Enter Password mode.2. Enter the old password with the keypad.You can use the fun

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual26Working in Transmit ModeNOTEBefore transmitting, ensure that the RF output of theradio is connected to a tuned antenna or

Operating Instructions27Working in DIM ModeDIM mode controls the brightness of the display.To enter DIM mode:1. Press to display the Menu screen.2. Pr

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29Programming the RadioMICOM-2E is already configured for use at the time of purchase.However, at times, it is necessary to change the configuration.

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual30Programming ChannelsWhen you choose the CHAN option in the Radio Programming menu,you see a menu with the following optio

Programming the Radio31To copy a channel’s parameters to another channel:1. Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 onpage 29).2. Press [CHAN].3.

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual32To delete a channel from MICOM-2E:1. Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 onpage 29).2. Press [CHAN].3. Press [ERA

Programming the Radio33Setting the Tx Power LevelFour power levels are possible for a programmed channel:• LOW• MED• HIGH• MAXTo set the channel’s

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual34Setting the FrequencyMICOM-2E offers four frequency options:• Simplex Frequency (SMPX) - transmits and receives on the sa

Programming the Radio35Choosing the Band TypeMICOM-2E has two band types:• USB - upper side band• LSB - lower side bandTo set the channel band:1. En

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual36Setting the Operating ModeMICOM-2E offers three operating mode options:• SSB - single side band• AME - amplitude modifi

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Programming the Radio37Using Automatic Gain Control (AGC)MICOM-2E offers two AGC speeds: SLOW and FAST.To set the AGC speed:1. Enter the Radio Program

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual38Setting the Band WidthMICOM-2E offers four band width options:• 2700• 3300• LSM - Low Speed Modem• CW - Continuous Wa

Programming the Radio39Setting Radio ParametersBaud Rate (BAUD)MICOM-2E offers four baud rate options:• 1.2 - 1200 bps• 2.4 - 2400 bps• 4.8 - 4800

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual40Data Power (DPWR)MICOM-2E offers four data power levels:• LOW• MED• HIGH• MAXTo set the data power level:1. Enter the

Programming the Radio41Microphone Side Tone (MST)This menu toggles between enabling and disabling the microphonesidetone.Press[YES] to enable the micr

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual42Keyboard Beep (KBBP)This menu toggles between enabling and disabling the beep for thekeyboard (keypad).Press[YES] to enab

Programming the Radio43Alternate Display Time-out (ADT)This menu sets the time-out time of the menu display. You define thenumber of seconds that elap

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual44Setting Radio OptionsMICOM-2E offers three programmable radio options:• Tuner (TUNE)• Accessory (ACC)• ALETo set the r

29Programming the RadioMICOM-2E is already configured for use at the time of purchase.However, at times, it is necessary to change the configuration.

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual30Programming ChannelsWhen you choose the CHAN option in the Radio Programming menu,you see a menu with the following optio

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Programming the Radio31To copy a channel’s parameters to another channel:1. Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 onpage 29).2. Press [CHAN].3.

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual32To delete a channel from MICOM-2E:1. Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 onpage 29).2. Press [CHAN].3. Press [ERA

Programming the Radio33Setting the Tx Power LevelFour power levels are possible for a programmed channel:• LOW• MED• HIGH• MAXTo set the channel’s

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual34Setting the FrequencyMICOM-2E offers four frequency options:• Simplex Frequency (SMPX) - transmits and receives on the sa

Programming the Radio35Choosing the Band TypeMICOM-2E has two band types:• USB - upper side band• LSB - lower side bandTo set the channel band:1. En

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual36Setting the Operating ModeMICOM-2E offers three operating mode options:• SSB - single side band• AME - amplitude modifi

Programming the Radio37Using Automatic Gain Control (AGC)MICOM-2E offers two AGC speeds: SLOW and FAST.To set the AGC speed:1. Enter the Radio Program

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual38Setting the Band WidthMICOM-2E offers four band width options:• 2700• 3300• LSM - Low Speed Modem• CW - Continuous Wa

Programming the Radio39Setting Radio ParametersBaud Rate (BAUD)MICOM-2E offers four baud rate options:• 1.2 - 1200 bps• 2.4 - 2400 bps• 4.8 - 4800

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual40Data Power (DPWR)MICOM-2E offers four data power levels:• LOW• MED• HIGH• MAXTo set the data power level:1. Enter the

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MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual42Keyboard Beep (KBBP)This menu toggles between enabling and disabling the beep for thekeyboard (keypad).Press[YES] to enab

Programming the Radio43Alternate Display Time-out (ADT)This menu sets the time-out time of the menu display. You define thenumber of seconds that elap

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual44Setting Radio OptionsMICOM-2E offers three programmable radio options:• Tuner (TUNE)• Accessory (ACC)• ALETo set the r

45Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)The MICOM-2E unit incorporates Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) toselect the best working channel from the chann

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual46Activating/Deactivating the ALEThe MICOM-2E implements Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) thatselects the best working ch

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)47To enable ALE (after disabling):1. Press to obtain the Menu display.2. Pressoption.to obtain the menu with the PRO

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual48LQA MemoryThe ALE builds a database of connectivity information based on callsand digital ALE “sounding” messages transmi

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)49To select the best sounding cycle time, the trade-offs must beconsidered. On the one hand, a shorter cycle ensures

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual50occupancy. A 60-minute cycle would result in 40% occupancy. A 90-minute cycle would result in 27% occupancy. A 120-minute

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Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)51Bi-directional HandshakeThe bi-directional handshake is a shorcut procedure to exchange LQAscores with other stati

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual52Receiving CallsMICOM-2E receives four kinds of calls:• AllCalls• Individual calls• Net calls• Sound callsReceiving an

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)53Receiving an Individual CallAn individual call is a call directed to a specific station.1. When MICOM-2E receives

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual54Receiving a Net CallA net call is a call directed to a group of stations on the net.1. When MICOM-2E receives a net call,

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)55Receiving a Sound Call1. When MICOM-2E receives a sound call, the callingstation’s name appears in the LCD display

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual56Transmitting CallsMICOM-2E can transmit the same kinds of calls that it can receive:• AllCalls• Individual calls• Net

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)57To send an AllCall:1. Pressand hold it down continuously for about 3 seconds.The AllCall screen appears in the LCD

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual58Transmitting Individual CallsMICOM-2E can initiate an individual call while in Channel mode or ALEmode. The procedure is

Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)59You can also choose to transmit over a specific channel.8. Press[CHAN].You see the Channel Link Quality screen in

MICOM-2E-ALE Owner’s Manual60Transmitting Net CallsThe RSS, at the time of configuration, programs the group into MICOM-2E. MICOM-2E can initiate a ne