Motorola Micom 2-2E computer interface software manual
MICOM-2/2E
HF-SSB Transceiver
Computer Interface Software
Motorola Inc., 1998
Motorola, Inc.
Land Mobile Products Sector
1301 E. Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
User’s Guide
68P02950C35-B
April, 1998
MICOM-2/2E
HF-SSB Transceiver
Computer Interface Software
Motorola Communications Israel Ltd. 1998
A subsidiary of Motorola Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in Israel, April, 1998
Land Mobile Products Sector
16 Kremenetski Street, Tel Aviv 67899
User’s Guide
68P02950C35-B
Table of Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations............................................................. vii
Introduction..............................................................................................1
Application.................................................................................................1
Prerequisites.............................................................................................1
Computer Interface Contents....................................................................1
Computer Configuration Requirements ....................................................2
Computer Support.....................................................................................2
Getting Started.........................................................................................3
General .....................................................................................................3
How to Install the Software .......................................................................3
How to Connect the Radio to your Computer ...........................................3
How to Start the Computer Interface Application......................................3
The Main Window....................................................................................5
The Title Bar..............................................................................................5
Menu Bar...................................................................................................6
Tool Bar.....................................................................................................7
Application Status Line..............................................................................8
General Operation...................................................................................9
General .....................................................................................................9
Loading the Control Panel.........................................................................9
Loading Parameters from the Radio.......................................................10
Loading Parameters from a File .............................................................10
Selecting the Language ..........................................................................10
Changing the Title of the Radio Window.................................................11
Customizing the Computer Interface Communication Parameters ........11
Radio Communication Parameters.........................................................13
Resetting the Radio.................................................................................13
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MICOM-2 (Basic) Control Panel Window........................................15
Radio Display..........................................................................................16
LCD Display.........................................................................................16
Status Annunciators.............................................................................16
Radio LEDs..........................................................................................16
Minimize Button...................................................................................16
Clarifier....................................................................................................17
The Card Board ......................................................................................17
Channel/Scan Tab...................................................................................17
Channel Mode Controls.......................................................................17
Status Line...........................................................................................19
Scan Mode Controls............................................................................19
Command Status Line.........................................................................20
Buttons.................................................................................................21
Link Tab...................................................................................................21
Link Mode Controls..............................................................................22
Buttons.................................................................................................23
Command Status Line.........................................................................23
MICOM-2 (Basic) Operation................................................................25
General ...................................................................................................25
Turning Squelch On or Off......................................................................25
Setting the Clarifier..................................................................................26
Selecting and Configuring a Channel......................................................27
Setting the Priority Channel ....................................................................28
Selecting a Group and Scanning ............................................................28
Entering Scan Mode............................................................................28
Exiting Scan Mode...............................................................................28
Activating/Deactivating the SelCall Option..............................................29
Monitoring the Speaker...........................................................................29
Entering SelCall Mode ............................................................................30
Making Selective Calling......................................................................30
Aborting Selective Calling....................................................................30
Replying to Calls in SelCall Mode...........................................................31
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Using the Stack.......................................................................................31
Viewing the Stack List..........................................................................32
The Stack List Toolbar.........................................................................33
Replying to Unanswered Calls.............................................................34
Using the Log File...................................................................................34
Viewing the Log File ............................................................................34
The Log List Toolbar............................................................................36
MICOM-2E (Enhanced) Control Panel Window.............................37
Radio Display..........................................................................................38
Mode Display.......................................................................................38
Information Display..............................................................................38
Icon Display.........................................................................................38
Transmission Bar (Tx) .........................................................................38
Receive/Transmit Level.......................................................................39
Minimize Button...................................................................................39
Clarifier....................................................................................................39
Notch Filter..............................................................................................39
The Card Board ......................................................................................39
Channel/Scan Tab...................................................................................40
Channel Mode Controls.......................................................................40
Status Line...........................................................................................42
Scan Mode Controls............................................................................42
Command Status Line.........................................................................43
Buttons.................................................................................................44
Link Tab...................................................................................................44
Buttons.................................................................................................46
Command Status Line.........................................................................46
Update Link Quality Tab..........................................................................47
Buttons.................................................................................................48
Command Status Line.........................................................................48
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MICOM-2E (Enhanced) Operation.....................................................49
General ...................................................................................................49
Turning Squelch On or Off......................................................................50
Turning the Noise Blanker On or Off.......................................................50
Turning theAttenuator On or Off.............................................................50
Turning the Clipper On or Off..................................................................50
Setting the Clarifier..................................................................................50
Setting the Notch Filter............................................................................51
Selecting and Configuring a Channel......................................................52
Setting the Priority Channel ....................................................................54
Selecting a Group and Scanning ............................................................54
Entering Scan Mode............................................................................54
Exiting Scan Mode...............................................................................54
Activating/Deactivating the ALE Option...................................................55
Monitoring the Speaker...........................................................................55
EnteringALE Mode.................................................................................56
Making Selective Calling......................................................................56
Re-establishing a link on a different channel.......................................56
Disconnecting/Aborting Selective Calling............................................57
Replying to Calls in ALE Mode................................................................57
Setting Sounding ON and OFF...............................................................58
Bidirectional Transmission......................................................................59
Using the Stack.......................................................................................60
Viewing the Stack List..........................................................................61
The Stack List Toolbar.........................................................................62
Replying to Unanswered Calls.............................................................63
Using the Log File...................................................................................63
Viewing the Log File ............................................................................63
The Log List Toolbar............................................................................65
Keyboard Shortcuts.................................................................................66
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
AGC
ALE
AME
ARQ
BDIR
CI
HF
LCD
LED
LSB
Net
PLT
RSS
Rx
SelCall
SQ
Tx
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Link Establishment
Amplitude Modulation Equivalent
Automatic Repeat Request
Bidirectional
Computer Interface
High Frequency
Liquid Crystal Display
Light Emitting Diode
Lower Side Band
Network
Pilot (mode)
Radio Service Software
Receive
Selective Calling
Squelch
Transmit
ULQ
USB
Update Link Quality
Upper Side Band
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Introduction
Application
The MICOM-2/2E 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-2/2E 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, high
power (400W/1000W) systems, and so on.
The Computer Interface (CI) user’s guide is designed for users who
wish to control the MICOM-2/2E radio from a remote or local location,
using a personal computer (IBM PC or compatible).
Important: For more information on the MICOM-2/2E options and on
how various functions described in this User’s Guide, such as scanning,
groups, selective calling, nets, and so on, see any of the following
manuals relevant to your specific equipment:
MICOM-2 HF SSB Transceiver, Owner’s Manual (68P02941C60)
MICOM-2 HF SSB Transceiver Digital Selective Calling Option
(68P02950C95)
MICOM-2E HF SSB Transceiver, Owner’s Manual (68P02952C60)
It is highly recommended that you read these manuals and familiarize
yourself with the functions of the MICOM-2/2E prior to using the
CI application.
Prerequisites
To use the CI software to control the radio, a basic working knowledge
of Microsoft Windows is recommended. If you are new to the Windows
operating environment, you should learn Windows fundamentals –
using the mouse, working with windows, and opening and closing
documents –before you begin to work with the CI software.
Computer Interface Contents
The CI option (Motorola part no. S947) consists of the following:
1. Application software, available on 3½ inch diskettes
2. This User’s Guide (68P02950C35)
3. An RS232 cable (FKN4617A).
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The CI option can also be ordered as a field retrofit kit. In this case, the
radio model must be stated when ordering the kit, as follows:
For Micom-2 (Basic): Motorola part no. FLN2423
For Micom-2E (Enhanced): Motorola part no. FLN2423
Computer Configuration Requirements
In order to communicate with the radio using the CI, an IBM-PC with the
following configuration is required:
486DX/66 MHz or higher
16 MB RAM
A monitor with a minimum resolution of 800x600 and at least 256
colors
Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.11
Free hard disk space of at least 12 Mbytes
One 3½ inch, 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
One serial communication port
A mouse
Computer Support
If you encounter a problem, first check your hardware setup.
Problems requiring additional analysis should be referred to:
Motorola Radio Support Center
3761 S. Central Avenue
Rockford, IL 61102, USA
Tel: (847) 725 4830 or (800) 227 6772
Global Data Specialists
3707 E. Broadway Road,
Suite 2,
Phoenix, AZ 85040, USA
Tel: (602) 437 4331
Fax: (602) 437 1858
US Federal customers should contact:
Motorola USFG Depot
7940 Penn Randall Place
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Tel: (301) 736 4300 or (800) 969 6680
Fax: (301) 735 7414 or (800) 784 4133
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Getting Started
General
This section guides you in the installation of the MICOM-2/2E Computer
Interface Software and in the connection of the radio to your computer.
How to Install the Software
The Computer Interface Software is shipped to you on 3½ inch
diskettes. To set the software up on a hard disk, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the CI Install disk (disk 1) into drive A.
2. Enter Windows.
If Windows is already running, close any open applications.
3. From the File menu, choose Run
4. Type a:setup (or b:setup) and then press [Enter].
5. Follow instructions on the screen.
If the installation process is completed successfully, the CI software is
now installed on your hard disk and a new program group has been
created in your Program Manager window named MICOM-2/2E
Computer Interface.
How to Connect the Radio to your Computer
Connect the “radio” side of the RS232 cable to the Accessory connector
on the radio rear panel. Connect the “computer” side of the RS232
cable to the PC serial port. If necessary, use a D25-to-D9 adapter.
How to Start the Computer Interface Application
1. Turn on your computer; at the DOS prompt, type “win” and press
[Enter].
2. Connect your radio to the computer.
3. Turn the radio on.
4. Double-click the Computer Interface icon. The application starts to
run, and after a few seconds the main window of the CI appears on
the screen.
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The Main Window
After the application has completed initialization, the CI main window
appears. The main window is comprised of a title bar, a menu bar, a tool
bar and an application status line.
Window TitleTitle Bar Tool BarMenu Bar
Application Status Line
Figure 1. CI Main Window
The Title Bar
The title bar of the main window indicates the radio name or any other
name given by the user.
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Menu Bar
The menu bar enables the selection of commands and dialog boxes,
using the mouse or keyboard shortcuts. Figure 2 displays a tree of the
menus.
The Main Window
Figure 2. CI Menu Tree
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Tool Bar
The tool bar enables the user access to commonly used commands and
dialog boxes, by clicking an icon (button).
The icons available in both MICOM2 and MICOM2E are:
Open Opens an existing radio
parameter file (default file)
Read Device Loads parameters from the
radio
Communication Ports Selects the baud rate and the
computer communication port
(dialog box)
Squelch ON/OFF Turns the squelch circuit on
or off. When squelch is on,
the speaker remains muted
until the radio detects a valid
signal in its input. When
squelch is off, the speaker
emits all signals, including
noise.
Monitor Mute ON/OFF Mutes or unmutes the
speaker in SelCall/ALE mode.
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Special icons available only in MICOM2E are:
Noise Blanker ON/OFF Activates/deactivates
repetitive noise filter.
Clipper ON/OFF When on, uses voice
processing to boost the
output power.
Attenuator ON/OFF When on, attenuates the
incoming signal by 20dB.
Help Displays on-line help.
Exit Exits the CI application
The Main Window
Application Status Line
This line contains five fields that describe the application status:
Status: Displays the position of the mouse cursor.
File/Radio: Displays “File” if the application loads the radio data base
from a file; otherwise, “Radio” is displayed.
S/N: Displays the radio’s serial number.
Code: Displays the radio’s code (this code can not be changed).
COM: Displays the communication port and baud rate.
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General Operation
General
This section describes how to:
Load the control panel
Load parameters from the radio
Load radio parameters from a file
In addition, general CI operations are described, including:
Renaming the application
Selecting a language
Customizing the CI serial communication parameters
Resetting the MICOM-2/2E Radio
Loading the Control Panel
When you run the CI application, the main window opens while the
program examines whether the CI data base is empty or contains
entries. If the data base is empty, a black screen opens. If there are
entries in the database, the CI automatically loads the CI control panel.
Note: The CI application is shipped from the factory with an empty
database file. When you first open the application, the Open
command in the File menu and the Open button are disabled.
Once you have read the radio parameters from the radio
using the Read Device command, they are automatically
saved in the database file, which will then be available
through the Open command.
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Loading Parameters from the Radio
The Read Device command uses a serial communication interface to
load the radio parameters directly from the radio. This method of loading
the radio parameters is time consuming and is not recommended on a
regular basis.
Step 1. From the File menu, choose Read Device, or click the Read
Device button on the toolbar.
A window with a progress bar appears. The bar advances from
left to right, indicating the progress of loading parameters from
the radio into the computer.
The loaded parameters are automatically saved in a default file.
Note: If there is no response from the radio, or if the communication
parameters (baud rate or communication ports) are not
compatible, a communication failure message appears.
Loading Parameters from a File
The Open command in the File menu enables you to load radio
parameters directly from the database file. This is the fastest and
recommended manner of loading the radio parameters.
Step 1. From the File menu, choose Open.
Alternatively, click the Open button on the toolbar.
General Operation
Note: If the radio configuration has been changed using the RSS,
click the Read button to read the new radio parameters into
the CI database.
Selecting the Language
The CI software can display texts and messages in three different
languages: English, French and Spanish.
Step 1. From the Preferences menu, choose Language.
Select the required language from the drop-down list.
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Changing the Title of the Radio Window
This option enables you to change the title of the radio which appears in
the window’s title bar.
To change the title of the radio window:
Step 1. From the Preferences menu, select Application Name.
An input message box appears.
Step 2. Type a new name and press [Enter] or click the OK button.
The application name is replaced with the new name.
Customizing the CI Communication Parameters
You can customize the CI serial communication parameters,
i.e., communication ports and baud rate.
The communication port and baud rate are displayed on the application
status line.
To customize CI communication parameters:
Step 1. From the Preferences menu, choose Comm. Ports.
The Communication Ports dialog box is displayed.
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Figure 3. The Communication Ports Dialog Box
General Operation
The following table lists the Communication Ports window parameters
Parameter Specifies
Baud Rate The serial communication baud rate. To select a baud
rate, click one of the options (1200/2400/4800/9600
bps).
Note: If the MICOM-2/2E is intended for operation
with HF-Modem type CCIR-476-3 in ARQ
mode, the serial communication baud rate
must be set to 9600 bps.
Comm. Port The serial communication ports. Select a port from the
drop-down list.
Note: If all ports are being used by other
applications, close such applications to free
the ports.
Comm.
test button
Note: Prior to any communication attempt, verify
that the communication cable is firmly
connected on both sides (radio and PC), and
that the radio is on.
To verify the selected baud rate and communication
port, enable radio communication and click the Check
button. The Communication Progress window is
displayed. You can stop this process at any time by
clicking the Abort button.
If you selected an incorrect baud rate or
communication port, a communication failure prompt
appears on the screen, indicating that you must select
a new value.
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Radio Communication Parameters
The MICOM-2/2E radio has the following communication parameters:
Baud rate: 1200,2400,4800 or 9600 (user selectable)
Data bits: 8 (factory setting)
Stop bits: 1 (factory setting)
Parity: Odd (factory setting)
Resetting the Radio
This option enables you to reset the MICOM-2/2E radio.
Step 1. From the Preferences menu, select User>Reset.
The radio receives the reset command and initializes itself to
the last stable state. The radio then sends a message to the
application to synchronize the displayed parameters.
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MICOM-2 (Basic) Control Panel Window
Once the radio parameters are loaded into the CI, the control panel
window appears. The control panel includes the radio display, a clarifier,
and a card board (comprised of a channel tab and a link tab).
Radio Display ClarifierCard Board
Tab Label
(Channel or Scan)
Tab Label
(Link)
Figure 4. Control Panel
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