Motorola HF-SSB User Manual

COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (STANDARD)

Motorola radio communications products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR, (except for crystals and channel elements which are warranted for a period of ten (10) years) from the date of shipment. Parts, including crystals and channel elements, will be replaced free of charge for the full warranty period but the labor to replace detective parts will only be provided for One Hundred-Twenty (120) days from the date of shipment. Thereafter purchaser must pay for the labor involved in repairing the product or replacing the parts at the prevailing rates together with any transportation charges to or from the place where warranty service is provided. This express warranty is extended by Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc., 1301 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, to the original purchaser only, and only to those purchasing for purpose of leasing or solely for commercial, industrial, or governmental use.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure to conform to specifications established by Seller, or if appropriate, to specifications accepted by Seller in writing, during the period shown. Motorola, at its option, will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price thereof, and such action on the part of Motorola shall be the full extent of Motorola's liability hereunder.

This warranty is void if:

a. The product is used in other than its normal and customary manner.

b. The product has been subject to misuse, accident, neglect or damage.

c. Unauthorized alterations or repairs have been made, or unapproved parts used in

the equipment.

This warranty extends only to individual products, batteries are excluded, but carry their own separate limited warranty. Because each radio system is unique, Motorola disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty except by a separate written agreement signed by an officer of Motorola.

Non-Motorola manufactured products are excluded from this warranty, but subject to the warranty provided by their manufacturers, a copy of which will be supplied to you on specific written request.

In order to obtain performance of this warranty, purchaser must contact its Motorola salesperson or Motorola at the address first above shown, attention Quality Assurance Department.

This warranty applies only within the United States.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS

The Motorola products described in this instruction manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this instruction manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

micomTrooper

2 R S - B A C K P A C K

5-50 Watt HF-SSB TRANSCEIVER

MOBAT

Printed in Israel

Owner’s Manual

Cat. No. 6886863J01

micomTrooper

2 R S - B A C K P A C K

5-50 Watt HF-SSB TRANSCEIVER

Motorola 1720 West Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee 32310 FL, USA

Owner’s Manual

Cat. No. 6886863J01

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

The following notations are used to place special emphasis on procedures, or to call attention to precautionary measures.

An operating procedure, practice and so forth, which if not followed correctly, could result in personal injury, or loss of life.

Warning

Caution

Note

An operating procedure, practice and so forth, which if not followed correctly, could result in damage to, or destruction of equipment.

An operating procedure, condition and so forth, to which special attention should be paid.

General Safety Precautions

The following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedures and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this publication. These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply, in addition to the precautions listed in the Information for Safe, Efficient Operation section.

Do not touch the antenna and the RF connectors when the transceiver operates.

During transmission, high RF voltages appear at the RF

Warning

High

Voltage

connectors, the antenna cables, and on the antenna itself. These voltages may cause severe injury or even death on contact.

Operating and maintenance personnel must be familiar with the applicable safety requirements before attempting to install or operate the transceiver. Severe injury or death could result from failure to comply with the safety practices.

Information for Safe, Efficient Operation

Product Safety and RF Exposure for Mobile Two-

Way Radios Installed in Vehicles or as Fixed Site

Control Stations

BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY

Caution

The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to February 2002.

EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.

Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards

NOTICE

Motorola, Inc. 2003 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 Printed in USA. 7/03

This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled applications where users have been made aware of the potentional for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer or similar use.

Federal Communication Commission Regulations

The FCC has established limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF) emissions from mobile two-way radios. The FCC requires manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with RF exposure limits before mobile two-way radios can be marketed In the U.S. When two-way radios are approved for occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of, and exercise control over, their exposure. Awareness and control of RF exposure can be accomplished by education or training through appropriate means such as information and instructions in user manuals or safety booklets, or other appropriate means. This user safety booklet includes useful information about RF exposure and helpful instructions on how to control your RF exposure.

Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and

ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at usage factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.

Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6: Limits of Human Exposure to

Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999

• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation – Human Exposure) Standard, 2001

• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11, 2001: Additional Requirements for SMR, Cellular and PCS Product Certification.

Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed in Vehicles

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/ controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures:

• To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button; to receive, release the PTT button. Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the minimum lateral distance away (as shown in table below) from a properly

installed, externally-mounted antenna.

The table below lists the minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled environment from the transmitting antenna at several different ranges of rated radio power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle.

Rated Power of Vehicle-Installed

Mobile Two-Way Radio

Minimum Lateral Distance from

Transmitting Antenna

Less than 7 watts 8 inches (20 centimeters)

7 to 15 watts 1 foot (30 centimeters)

16 to 50 watts 2 feet (60 centimeters)

51 to 110 watts 3 feet (90 centimeters)

• Install mobile antennas at the center of the roof or the center of the trunk deck per specific guidelines and instructions in the Radio Installation Manual. These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body vehicles.

Use only the Motorola-approved, supplied antenna or a Motorola- approved replacement antenna. Use of non-Motorola-approved antennas, modifications, or

attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

• For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, visit the following web site: http://www.motorola.com/cqiss/index.shtml.

For additional information on exposure requirements or other training information, visit http://www.motorola.com/rfhealth

Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Control Stations

If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control station or as a fixed unit, the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order to ensure optimal performance and compliance with the RF energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed in the Federal Communication Commission Regulations section.

• The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at all possible.

• As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee to manage the site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements, signage, and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits are not exceeded.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used in or around vehicles or near fixed site antenna is sensitive to external RF energy or if any procedures need to be followed to eliminate or mitigate the potential for interaction between the radio transmitter and the equipment or device.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio In any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care

facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle electronic control modules, for example, ABS, engine, or transmission controls, the radio should be installed only by an experienced installer and that the following precautions be used when installing the radio:

1. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions or other technical bulletins for recommendations on radio installation.

2. Before installing the radio, determine the location of the electronic control modules and their harnesses in the vehicle.

3. Route all radio wiring, including the antenna transmission line, as far away as possible from the electronic control units and associated wiring.

Driver Safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them.

When using your radio while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so

require.

Operational Warnings

For Vehicles with an Air Bag

Do not mount or place a mobile radio in the area over an air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a radio Is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates,

Warning

the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted.

Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off warning your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio". Obey all signs and instructions.

For radios installed in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas, refer to the (U.S.) National Fire Protection Association standard, NFPA 58, for storage, handling, and/or container information. For a copy of the LP-gas standard, NFPA 58, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One Battery Park, Quincy, MA.

Table of Contents

Page

Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................... 1-1

1-1. Scope ......................................................................................... 1-1

1-2. Purpose and Use......................................................................... 1-2

1-3. Equipment Description................................................................ 1-4

1-3.1 Functional Description ................................................... 1-4

1-3.2 Main Operational Features ............................................. 1-4

1-4. Main Technical Specifications...................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2 Preparation for Operation .................................................... 2-1

2-1. Scope ......................................................................................... 2-1

2-2. Unpacking and Inspection........................................................... 2-2

2-3. Familiarization with Main Equipment Components......................... 2-3

2-3.1 Backpack Carrying Harness ............................................ 2-3

2-3.2 micomTrooper Transceiver............................................. 2-5

2-4. Preparing for Backpack Operation ............................................... 2-6

2-4.1 Outline of Preparation Procedures.................................. 2-6

2-4.2 Installation of micomTrooper Battery .............................. 2-6

2-4.3 Installation of Transceiver in Carrying Harness................. 2-8

2-4.4 Installation of Whip Antenna .......................................... 2-12

2-4.5 Connection of Audio Accessories.................................... 2-14

2-4.6 Wearing the Backpack Carrying Harness......................... 2-14

Chapter 3 Operation ............................................................................. 3-1

3-1. Scope ......................................................................................... 3-1

3-2. Channel Mode Menu.................................................................. 3-2

3-3. Menu Functions .......................................................................... 3-3

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Table of Contents (Cont'd)

Page

Appendix A Static Operation.................................................................... A-1

A-1. Scope ......................................................................................... A-1

A-2. Procedure ................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B Using Battery Charger, FLN9541 .......................................... B-1

B-1. Purpose and Use ......................................................................... B-1

B-2. Operating Instructions ................................................................. B-2

B-3. Main Technical Specifications...................................................... B-3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Page

Figure 1-1. micomTrooper Ready for Operation, General View................... 1-3

Figure 2-1. Typical Backpack Carrying Harness, General View..................... 2-3

Figure 2-2. Typical Backpack Carrying Harness, Open View........................ 2-4

Figure 2-3. micomTrooper Transceiver, General View................................. 2-5

Figure 3-1. Channel Mode Menu................................................................ 3-2

Figure 3-2. Menu Functions (Page 1 of 3))................................................... 3-3

Figure 3-3. Menu Functions (Page 2 of 3)....................................................3-4

Figure 3-4. Menu Functions (Page 3 of 3)....................................................3-5

Figure A-1. Connecting the Dipole or Long-Wire Antenna ...........................A-3

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