Motorola MICOM-2ES, MICOM-2ETS, MICOM-2RS Radio Control Application

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MICOM

MOBAT USA

Tallahassee 32310 FL, USA

Owner’s Guide

Radio Control Application

Part number FVN4841

Option number G424

1720 West Paul Dirac Drive,

Cat. No. 6886869J01

Contents

Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1

The MICOM-3 Family ..................................................................................................1

PC Control and Programming Package .......................................................................1

MICOM Radio Control Application Features ................................................................2

RSS Panel ....................................................................................................2

RSS ALE Panel ............................................................................................. 3

Computer Interface Panel .............................................................................4

MICOM-3 Panel ............................................................................................5

How to … ......................................................................................................6

Installation .......................................................................................................................... 7

Contents of PC Control and Programming Package ....................................................7

Minimum Computer Requirements ..............................................................................7

Before you Start … ..................................................................................................... 7

Installation Procedure .................................................................................................8

Before starting the installation : ......................................................................8

To install the MICOM Radio Control application : ...........................................8

To test for proper installation :........................................................................8

Getting Started ...................................................................................................................9

Before You Begin Working ..........................................................................................9

Quick Start ..................................................................................................................9

Preliminary Steps ..........................................................................................9

Communication Port Configuration ................................................................9

General Procedures ....................................................................................................10

Menus and Commands ................................................................................. 10

MICOM Radio Control Application Windows .................................................12

The Menu Bars ..............................................................................................13

The Toolbars .................................................................................................14

The Status Line .............................................................................................15

Other Important Considerations ....................................................................15

RSS Panel ...........................................................................................................................16

RSS Panel Menus .......................................................................................................16

File Menu ......................................................................................................17

View/Change Menu .......................................................................................17

Service Menu ................................................................................................17

Preferences Menu .........................................................................................17

RSS Panel Toolbar Buttons ........................................................................... 18

Radio Configuration Summary Window .......................................................................19

Channels Field ..............................................................................................20

Groups Field ..................................................................................................20

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references Menu

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Channels Tab

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Options Field ..................................................................................................21

Accessories Field ...........................................................................................22

Radio Wide Information Window ..................................................................................23

Configuration Check Window .......................................................................................24

Preferences Menu ........................................................................................................25

Communication Ports .....................................................................................25

Read Device ................................................................................................................26

Write Device ................................................................................................................26

Radio Configuration Settings ........................................................................................27

Channels Configuration ................................................................................................27

Groups .........................................................................................................................28

Built-in-Test Equipment ................................................................................................29

RSS ALE Panel ....................................................................................................................30

RSS ALE Panel Menus ................................................................................................30

File Menu .......................................................................................................30

View/Change Menu ........................................................................................31

Preferences Menu ..........................................................................................31

RSS ALE Panel Toolbar Buttons ....................................................................31

ALE Configuration Summary Window ..........................................................................33

Net Configuration Field ..................................................................................34

ALE Options Configuration Field ....................................................................35

Directory Configuration Field ..........................................................................35

ALE Configuration Submenu ........................................................................................36

ALE Directory Configuration ...........................................................................36

ALE Messages Configuration .......................................................................................37

Automatic Dial Configuration ........................................................................................38

Radio Wide Information Window ..................................................................................40

ALE Configuration Check Window ...............................................................................41

Computer Interface Panel ...................................................................................................43

Computer Interface Panel Menus .................................................................................43

File Menu .......................................................................................................43

View/Change Menu ........................................................................................44

Commands Menu ................................................................

Computer Interface Panel Toolbar Buttons ................................

Clarifier ......................................................................................................... 46

Notch Filter .................................................................................................... 46

Channel Mode Controls ................................................................................ 47

ALE Controls .............................................................................................................. 49

Update Link Quality Controls ...................................................................................... 50

Using the Stack ........................................................................................................... 51

Viewing the Stack List ................................................................................... 51

The Stack List Toolbar .................................................................................. 52

Replying to Unanswered Calls ...................................................................... 52

To reply to an unanswered call registered in the Stack list: 52

Log File ....................................................................................................................... 53

Incoming Call Notification ........................................................................................... 53

MICOM Panel ...................................................................................................................... 54

MICOM Panel Menus .................................................................................................. 54

File Menu ...................................................................................................... 54

View/Change Menu ....................................................................................... 55

Preferences Menu ......................................................................................... 55

Toolbar Buttons ............................................................................................ 55

Using the MICOM Panel ............................................................................... 56

Log File ......................................................................................................... 56

Overview

The MICOM

3 Family

Overview

MICOM-3F, MICOM-3T and MICOM-3R are part of a family of high-performance, DSP-based, multipurpose HF SSB radios intended for use in voice, data and fax communications, in both mobile and base station configurations. MICOM-3 radios can be integrated into a wide range of advanced communication systems, including data and fax networks, VHF-UHF-microwave and telephone interconnect, high-power (500 W and 1 kW) systems, etc.

MICOM-3 support channel scanning, and the advanced Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) feature. ALE provides unique advantages that significantly reduce operational inconveniences caused by the very nature of HF channels. ALE enables the MICOM-3 to automatically test all channels on the system and then use the best working channel available whenever you call a specific station or group of stations operating in a network. Thus, ALE ensures the best link possible and achieve greater efficiency and reliability in communications.

The ALE main features are:

x Automatic sounding, which provides channel quality testing. x Multiple types of calls (station call,groupcall, All Call(emergency call) for calling all ALE

stations simultaneously, etc.) and support for multiple nets.

x Automatic Message Display (AMD), which enables automatic dispatch of preprogrammed

messages when establishing a link with another station or stations.

x Automatic Dial, which enables automatic dialing to a pre-programmed station, including the

automatic dispatch of a preprogrammed message. When using ALE, MICOM-3 HF-SSB radios are interoperable with any other radios supporting FED-STD-1045Aand MIL-STD-188-141B.

For more information on the characteristics and operation of MICOM-3 radios, refer to the MICOM-

3F/3T/3R Owner’s Guide (6886867J01).

PC Control and Programming Package

The PC Control and Programming package includes the MICOM Radio Control (MRC) application, a simple, user-friendly program that can be run on any personal computer with Microsoft Windows® 95 and later versions. To control or configure a radio, you must connect it to a serial communication port of the personal computer (the required cable is supplied in the package).

The MRC enables remote operation of MICOM-3 radios via a personal computer, and programming of its features and operational parameters. Programming, or customizing, personalizes a radio for the needs of individual customers, resulting in radios with unique personalities.

This manualis targetedfor anyone who wantsto programfeatures into the MICOM-3 radio,or use a computer to control the radios.

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Also allows displaying the installed features and options. This information, as well as the radio

e user

MICOM Radio Control Application Features

The MICOM Radio Control application providesan integrated control centerthat seamlessly combines the following functions:

x Radio Service Software Panel (RSS Panel) x Radio Service Software for ALE Panel (RSS ALE Panel) x

Computer Interface Panel

x MICOM Panel

RSS Panel

Used to program the features and operational parameters of the radio for operation in thefollowing modes:

x Discrete channels x Scan mode (a mode available when ALE is disabled).

configuration parameters, are retrieved from the radio upon connection (and whenever th wants to).

RSS parameters are stored in files with the *.rss extension. The prepared parameters can be downloaded (written) to the radio whenever necessary.

With the RSS Panel, you can perform extensive testing of the radio by means of its built-in test equipment (BITE) function.

Overview

RSS ALE Panel

Used to program the additional features and operational parameters of the radio for operation in the ALE mode.

You can also plan and configure ALE networks, define theirmembers, manage the ALE network directories, and create and edit paging (AMD) messages.

The RSS ALE panel also allows displaying the installed features and options. ALE parameters are stored in files with the *.ale extension. Other ALE information is stored in files

with *.txt extension.

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Computer Interface Panel

Used to control the MICOM-3 radio from a remote or local location, using a personal computer. Separate panels are used to control the radio in the following main modes: x Channel mode (shown below)

x ALE mode: for convenience, the panel used for regular operation has been separated from the

panel used to initiate link quality updates. Storesinformationon calls sent and received in a log file. The file can be saved, edited and printed as necessary.

The Computer Interface Panel also enables performing extensive testing by means of the radio BITE function.

Overview

3 panel that can be directly controlled by means of the computer

most widely used panel

just as you would operate the radio

MICOM-3 Panel

Displays a mimic of the MICOMmouse and keyboard. Offers a simple, clear way of simulating the operations, as a replacement for the Computer Interface Panel, in accordance with the MICOM-3F/3T/3R Owner’s Guide (6886867J01).

Stores information on calls sent and received in a log file. The file can be saved, edited and printed as necessary.

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H ow to …

With the MICOM Radio Control application, you can handle two types of tasks:

x Configuration: “read” (upload) existing radio configuration, change radio configuration, and “write”

(download) the new/changed configuration to the radio. Any configuration data (whether raw

configuration read from the radio, modified configuration data, or a completely new

configuration prepared on the computer) can be stored as files on the computer disk, for

backup, documentation, planning, and reuse; file contents can also be printed in human-

readable format on a printer connected to the computer.

x Operation: operate the radio with the computer mouse and keypad. Log files record the calls

handled by the radio; you can delete calls from the log as required; you can also store log files as

disk files, and print them.

Configuration Tasks

Configuration tasks are performed with the RSS Panel and RSS ALE Panel. Reading and writing the radio and ALE parameters databases expedites the configuration of radios

used in a common environment. Alternative configurations for different missions can be prepared ahead, and rapidly downloaded to the radios as required.

x In a typical (on-line) scenario, you would connect a radio to the computer, read its radio and ALE

databases and store them as files. Using these files, you would create files for other radios, or

files for use in other circumstances. After the files are ready, you can open the appropriate file,

and then “write: the parameters to the radio, as required. When working with only one radio,

you may leave the radio connected and switch to the Computer Interface Panel or the MICOM

Panel, to work with the radio from the computer.

Note Group configuration data for use in the SCAN mode must be prepared on the

computer, and then written to the radio.

x Alternately, you can prepare complete configurations off-line, using the RSS Panel and RSS ALE

Panel configuration functions. In this case, you do not need to connect the computer running

the MICOM Radio Control application to a radio until you are ready to program it, or want to

operate it from the computer. The MICOM Radio Control application automatically performs extensive validity checks that ensure the parameters prepared by you are consistent. Any incorrect or out-of-range entry is therefore immediately detected and reported in clear language in a pop-up information box or in the prompt and help line of the corresponding screen. All the configuration errors are recorded in a special file (the configuration check file), which can be displayed and analyzed to find the causes for inconsistency. You can program a radio only after all the detected errors have been corrected.

Operation

You can operate the radio with the Computer Interface Panel or the MICOM Panel. With these panels, you can also change the current channel parameters or operating mode, just as you would be able to do when using the radio front panel.

Installation

Contents of PC Control and Programmin

g Package

If you are new to the Windows operating environment, take the opportunity to learn Windows

Installation

Check that you have received the following items:

1. MICOM Radio Control (MRC) application software, supplied on a CD.

2. This Owner’s Guide.

3. Programming cable (connects 9-pin D-type PC serial communication port to the 44-pin accessories connector of the radio).

Minimum Computer Requirements

The MICOM Radio Control (MRC) application softwarerequires a personal computer running Microsoft Windows® 95 and later versions up to Windows® XP.

Windows must be able to run properly on the computer before the MRC application is installed. Additional minimum requirements include:

x Monitor: minimum resolution of 800x600, and at least 256 colors.

Note MRC screens are designed to fill the screen at the 800x600 resolution, and wil

display properly with 256 colors. However, higher resolutions and color depth can be used.

x Free hard disk space of at least 12 Mbytes x

One CD drive

x One serial communication port (COM1 or COM2; using an USB edge port, which adds 4

serial ports, increases the range of ports that can be used to COM1 to COM6)

x A mouse.

A printer is also recommended, becauseit may be used to generatehardcopies of radio configuration data, and other files created by the MICOM Radio Control application.

Before you Start …

To install and use the MICOM Radio Control application, you need a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

fundamentals –using the mouse, working with windows, and opening and closing documents – before you begin to work with the MICOM Radio Control application.

You may find the required information in the Windows User’s Reference Guide for your Windows

version, available from Microsoft. See also the Getting Started section.

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Before continuing,remove t

he installation CD from the computer’s CD drive. It is

tart. Before the main window

is displayed, you will see a logo screen that displays the name and version of the MICOM Radio

Installation Procedure

Before starting the installation:

1. If necessary, turn the computer on and wait until Windows starts.

2. Before starting the installation, make sure to close any other application.

To install the MICOM Radio Control application:

1. Insert the CD with the MICOM Radio Control application in the computer’s CD drive.

2. Open the Windows Start menu, and select Run.

3. Click the Browse button,display the files in the CD root directory, and find the file MRCVV_setup.exe (VV is the MICOM Radio Controlapplication version number).

4. Double-click on the file name: the name will be copied to the Open field.

5. Click the OK button in the Run window: the installation program starts.

6. FollowtheinstructionsonthescreentoinstalltheMICOMRadioControlapplication.Accept

7. After the installation is successfully completed, an MRC icon will

be placed on your desktop.

recommended to restart your computer.

This completes MICOM Radio Control application installation.

To test for proper installation:

Double-click the MRC icon: the MICOM Radio Control application will s Control application.

Note After being started, the MICOM Radio Control application displays the Computer

Interface Panel window, and tries to establish communication with a MICOM-3 radio, which is possible only when a radio is connected, as explained in the Quick Start section on the next page. Therefore, ignore any messages that may be displayed.

To end the application, select Exit on the File menu.

Getting Started

ial

communication port of the computer. You may use any free port in the range of COM1 to

(page 4), and then

attempts to read the radio database. If you are using any port except the default (COM 1), this

Communication

out of four

Getting Started

Before You Begin Working

If you are not familiar with using the mouse or keyboard, or with choosing commands in Windows, first read the information in the General Procedures section.

If you are familiar with Windows, use the Quick Start to start working.

Quick Start

Preliminary Steps

Skip Steps 1, 2, 5 if you intend to work off-line (without connecting to a radio).

1. Connect the supplied cable from the 44-pin accessories connector of the radio to a ser COM6.

2. Turn the radio on.

3. Start the MICOM Radio Control application, for example, by double-clicking its icon.

4. After application starts, it displays the Computer Interface Panel will fail and you must first configure the required port as explained in the

Port Configuration section below.

5. If the connectionto the radio is successfully made, wait for its databases to be read. The Computer Interface Panel window is then updated with the current radio state.

6. You may now change the MICOM Radio Control function (panel): open the View/Change

menu of the Computer Interface Panel window and click the desired panel name.

7. For the RSS Panel and RSS ALE Panel, you may use the Open item on the File menu to load a desired parameters file from the computer disk.

Communication Port Configuration

1. In the Computer Interface Panel window (or any panel you have opened), open the Preferences menu and click the Comm Ports item.

2. Make the required selections in the Communication Ports dialog box, and then click OK to confirm.

Selects one baud rates.

Click to see the drop-down list and select a communication port.

Click to test radio-PC communication using the selected communication port and baud rate.

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application. If you are not familiar with using the mouse or keyboard, or with choosing commands in

Choosing a command tells the MICOM Radio Control application what to do next: to load

rameters from the radio, to program radio parameters, and so on. Commands that carry out

menu contains commands you use to

enu bar at the top of the

You can use the mouse or the keyboard to display the commands on each menu. To open the

menus and browse through the commands, drag across the menu bar with the mouse, or press the

Open the File menu to display these comm

ands.

General Procedures

You can use the keyboard or the mouse to carry out any action in the MICOM Radio Windows, read the following information.

Menus and Commands

pa similar actions are grouped on a menu. For example, the File load, save and print the radio parameters. The menus are listed on the m MICOM Radio Control application window.

ALT key, and then press the underlined letter in the name of the menu you want to open. The MICOM Radio Control application carries out some commands right away. If more information

needed to complete a command, the MICOM Radio Control application displays a dialog box. You select options in the dialog box to control how the command is carried out.

When an ellipsis follows a command name, choosing the command...

Select options in the dialog box to specify how the commands are carried out.

Figu re 1 . Fi le Me nu a nd O pen Dial og Bo x

Move the dialog box

by dragging the title bar.

the arrow

attached to

the

list,

select an option.

Choose a command button

to carry out an action.

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Double-click the box

Select items from list boxes. Use the scroll bars to view items not visible.

Figure 2. Dialog Box Options

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3 radio from a remote or

local location, using a personal computer. This is the panel that opens when you start the

MICOM Radio Control Application Windows

This section describes the main elements of the MICOM Radio Control application windows and introduces terms used in this documentation.

The MICOM Radio Control application has four functions, each displaying a different panel:

x Computer Interface Panel (page 4): enables controlling the MICOM-

MICOM Radio Control application.

x RSS Panel (page 2): used to program the features and operational parameters of the radio for

operation in all the modes except ALE.

x RSS ALE Panel (page 3): used to program the features and operational parameters of the

radio for operation in the ALE mode.

x MICOM Panel (page5): mimicof the MICOM-3 panel for directlycontrollingthe radio using

the computer mouse and keyboard.

Panel Elements

Each panel has the following elements (from top to bottom):

x Header –standardWindows window header, displays the panel name x Menu bar –depends on the open panel x Toolbar –depends on the open panel x Work area –displays various windows (for example, a control panel), and dialog boxes •

Status bar.

Figure 3. Elements of MICOM Radio Control Application Panels

The Menu Bars

The MICOM Radio Control application commands are listed on menus. The menus are listed on

long the upper edge of the application window: select (highlight) a menu and then

RSS Panel

Squelch on

Comm. Ports...

Figure 4.

Computer Interface Panel

Menu Bar

New

RSS Panel

New

RSS Panel

the menu bar a choose a command from that menu. Choosing the command carries out the action.

Getting Started

Read Device Exit

File View/Change Service

Open RSS ALE Panel Read Device Computer Interface Information MICOM Panel Save Configuration Channels... Write Device Radio WideInformation Groups... Print ConfigurationCheck Exit

RSS ALE Panel

9 Computer Interface

MICOM ______Panel

Clarifi er Log File Stack

Monitor on Remote Control Noise Blanker on

Attenuator on Clipper on

Reset

Figure 5. RSS Panel Menu Bar

BITE

PreferencesCommands

Preferences Help

Comm. Ports... Remote Control

HelpFile

Contents About

Open Read Device Information Save Write Device Print

Exit

Figure 6. RSS ALE Panel Menu Bar

Figure 7. MICOM Panel Menu Bar

9 RSS ALE Panel

Computer Interface MICOM Panel Configuration

RadioWideInformation Configuration Check Auto Dial

RSS ALE Panel Computer Interface

9MICOM Panel

___________Log

Comm. Ports... Remote Control

Directory... Messages...

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The Toolbar, displayed just below the menu bar, has buttons that provide quick access to commonly

d commands. The button background changes when clicked, to indicate the corresponding

command is active. When the pointer is located on the bottom edge of each toolbar button, the

bottom status line is

The Toolbars

use button name appears underneath it. At the same time, the help prompt in the

updated.

Figure 8. Computer Interface P anel Toolbar

Getting Started

The status line at the bottom of the application window provides information about the radio and the

When starting the MICOM Radio Control application, it displays the Computer Interface Panel

3 radio (this is however possible

3 radio, make sure to upload the radio

After uploading the database, the MICOM Radio Control application will use the existing radio

parameters as the starting point for any changes you do. This is especially important when making

ction downloads only the parameters that have

been changed during the current session. If the starting point is not the database uploaded from the

The default with MICOM Radio Control parameters allow using the radio keypad while the radio is

connected to the PC. Despite the convenience of this feature, be careful: you may change the

ating parameters from the keypad, but the application is not aware of such changes and will not

The Status Line

PC parameters, It also displays a short help item for the item that is currently in focus on the screen.

Other Important Considerations

Read Device Database upon Starting

window, and then tries to establish communication with a MICOMonly when a radio is connected).

If you start the application without first connecting a MICOMdatabase (using the Read Device function) as soon as you connect a radio to the PC.

configuration changes, because the Write Device fun radio you want to configure, undesirable changes may be introduced in the radio configuration.

Using the Radio Keypad while in Session with MICOM Radio Control Application

oper display the new radio state until the Read Device function is used.

Therefore, it is your responsibility to update the MICOM Radio Control whenever you change the radio operating mode from its keypad, otherwise conflicts and configuration errors may occur.

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Exit

RS S Pa ne l

RSS Panel Menus

File View/Change Service

New Open Read Device Information Save Write Device Print

Preferences

RSSPanel BITE Comm. Ports...

RSSALEPanel ComputerInterface MICOM Panel Configuration RadioWideInformation ConfigurationCheck

Channels... Groups...

RemoteControl

Help

File Menu

Item Function

RSS Panel

New Open

Read Device Information Save

Write Device

Print Exit

Create a new radio parameter data base, according to the present mode Open an existing radio parameter file. The MICOM Radio Control application

displays the Open dialog box, where you can locate and open the file you want. Load parameters from the radio Display information on the radio parameter file. Save the active radio parameter data base with its current name. If you have not

named the data base, the MICOM Radio Control application displays the Save As dialog box for you to do so.

Program the radio parameters.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.

Print the current loaded radio parameters. End the MICOM Radio Control application

View/Change Menu

Item Function

RSS Panel Open the RSS Panel RSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE Panel Computer

Interface MICOM Panel Open the MICOM Panel Configuration Display the Configuration submenu used to configure the channel parameters and

Radio Wide Information

Configuration Check

Open the Computer Interface Panel

define scan channel groups Displays a summary of the radio hardware and software configuration

Display the list of configuration errors. When there are no configuration errors, this item is grayed

Service Menu

Item Function

BITE Perform radio built in tests

Preferences Menu

Item Function

Comm. Ports…

Remote Control

Configure the computer serial port communication parameters Enable/disable radio panel keypad

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RSS Panel Toolbar Buttons

Button Name Function

New

Open

Information

Save

Read Device

Write Device

Channel Configuration

Group Configuration

BITE

Create a new radio parameter data base, according to the present mode

Open an existing radio parameter file. The MICOM Radio Control application displays the Open dialog box, where you can locate and open the *.rss file you want.

Display information on the radio parameter file.

Save the active radio parameter data base with its current name. If you have not named the data base, the MICOM Radio Control application displays the Save As dialog box for you to do so.

Print the current loaded radio parameters.

Load parameters from the radio

Program the radio parameters.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. The MICOM Radio Control application

displays the Channel Configuration dialog box, where you can select the parameters for each radio channel

Select the group parameters. The MICOM Radio Control application displays the Group Configuration dialog box, where you can select the

scanned channels for each group Perform radio built in test. The MICOM Radio Control application displays

the Built-in Test Equipment dialog box, where you can select the type of test you want to perform

Communication Ports

Help

Configuration Check

Select the baud rate and the serial communication port. The MICOM Radio Control application displays the Communication dialog box, where you can make the selection

Display on-line help

Display the errors in the configuration. When there are no configuration errors, this button is grayed

RSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE Panel

MICOM Panel Open the MICOM Panel

RSS Panel

Computer Interface Panel

Exit

Open the Computer Interface Panel

End the MICOM Radio Control application

Radio Configuration Summary Window

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Channels Field

Item Parameter

No Tx. Freq Rx. Freq Tx. Band Mode

A.G.C B.W.

Channel number Transmit frequency(MHz). Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz. Resolution: 10 Hz Receive frequency(MHz). Frequency range 100 KHz - 30 MHz. Resolution: 10 Hz Transmit power level: low, medium, high or maximum. Sideband: Upper Side Band or Lower Side Band The carrier reinsertion level: SSB (Single Sideband), PLT (Pilot Mode) and AME

(Amplitude Modulation Equivalent). Automatic (Receive) Gain Control operation: slow, fast or off.

Channel bandwidth

Groups Field

The following table lists the parametersof the Groups field in the Radio Configuration Summary Window:

Item Parameter None Guard

Scanned Channels

Group designation letter The group guard channel 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

Options Field

RSS Panel

Parameter Description

Priority Channel

Scan Rate

Baud Rate Alert Tone CW PTT Hold

Alternate Display

Data Power

Language

The channel, 1 to 200, the radio switches to by pressing the priority button on the front panel.

The number of channels scanned each second when the radio is in ALE mode can be set to 2 or 5 channels per second.

Radio serial communication baud rate (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps). The radio speaker alert tone level: low or high. The time which elapses between the moment you release the PTT button until the

radio stops the transmission: 150 msec, 500 msec. Select the alternate display time-out, that is, the time after which a keypad sequence is

automatically aborted in case no action is taken. In this case, the display returns to the previous screen.

The time-out interval can be selected in the range of 1 to 10 seconds. 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

English, French, Spanish, Bahasa The language used on the MICOM-3 display. The default language is English, however

you also select French, Spanish or Bahasa.

Beep after keyboard

Beep after PTT release

Accessory side tone

Enables/disables sounding a beep after each keyboard press.

Enables/disables sounding a beep on the remote radio after each PTT release.

Enable/disable the sidetone when you transmit using an accessory connected through the rear panel.

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Microphone side tone

Hide Frequency

Noise Blanker

Enable/disable the sidetone when you transmit using the microphone.

Disables the radio frequency display.

Enables/disables the noise blanker.

Accessories Field

Parameter Description

Amplifier Tuner

The radio is configured to work with an external power amplifier The radio is configured to work with tuner

RSS Panel

Radio Wide Information Window

The Radio Wide Information window provides a summary of the radio hardware and software configuration, for view only.

It containsfour information fields: Radio Model, Radio Options List, ECN List and SP List.

Figure 13. Radio Wide Information Window

The following table lists the parameters of the Radio Model field in the Radio Wide Information Window:

Parameter Description Serial No. Radio Code Software Ver. Hardware Ver. C.H. SW Ver.

C.H. HW Ver.

The radio serial number. Also appears on the Status line The radio specific factoryidentification code. Also appears on the Status line The radio software version The radio hardware version The radio control head software version

The radio control head hardware version

The Radio Options List in the Radio Wide Information Window contains information on the addon options installed in the radio. Only the Enabled options are active and can be configured.

The E.C.N. List field in the Radio Wide Information Window, includesa list of engineering changes performed on the radio.

The S.P. List field in the Radio Wide Information Window, includes a list of special products installed in the radio.

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t View/ChangelConfigurationlChannels from the Main menu and

the channel selected as guard channel is not

rom the

the channel selected in a group is not

programmed. To program this channel, select View/ChangelConfigurationlChannels from the

Write

he errors

In order to draw your attention to the fact that you cannot load radio parameters while there are

button on the Toolbar is active and the Configuration

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 14. Configuration Check Window

There are three types of errors:

x Priority channel is not programmed –the channel selected by pressing the priority button on

the front panel is not programmed.

To program this channel, selec

enter the required data.

x Guard channel for group is not programmed –

programmed. To program this channel, select View/ChangelConfigurationlChannels f Main menu and enter the required data.

x Channel in group selected but not programmed –

Main menu and enter the required data.

Note You cannot program the radio unless the error list is clear.

When there are configuration errors, the Write Device command on the File menu and the Device button on the Toolbar are disabled (grayed). This command remains disabled until t

are corrected and the list is clear.

configuration errors, the Configuration Check Check window comes forward, displaying the error list.

RSS Panel

out of four

Figure 15. Communication Ports Dialog Box

Preferences Menu

Communication 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, C) or

x Click the Comm Ports button on the toolbar.

Selects one baud rates.

Click to see the drop-down list and select a communication port.

Click to test radio-PC communication using the selected communication port and baud rate.

Note Selecting a baud rate different from the radio's baud rate may cause

communication failure.

After selecting OK, 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 the radio and PC side, and that the radio is on.

To verify that the baud rate and communication ports selected enable radio communication, click the Check button on the Communication Ports Dialog Box.

If you selected the wrong baud rate or communication port, a communication failure prompt appears on the screen and you have to select new values.

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ad a radio configuration file directly from the radio,

command, which enables the user to load a radio configuration file from

Write

on the Toolbar are disabled (grayed). This command remains disabled until the errors

In order to draw your attention to the fact that you cannot load radio parameters while there are

button on the Toolbar is active and the Configuration

Read Device

The Read Device command enables the user to lo and is similar to the Open 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.

It is advisableto save the configuration file loaded from the radio on the computer disk (use the Save command) as a backup file.

Write Device

The Write Device command enables the user to program the radio using serialcommunication 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 MICOM Radio Control application must be brought to a baud rate of 1200 bps.

When there are configuration errors, the Write Device command on the File menu and the Device button

are corrected and the list is clear.

configuration errors, the Configuration Errors Check window comes forward, displaying the error list.

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Radio Configuration Settings

The View/Change|Configuration menu, provides commands to set channel parameters, scanned channel groups, radio options, and accessories configuration.

The functions appearing under the Configuration submenu are as follows:

Channels: To configurechannels parameters such as frequencies, transmit power level,

receive AGC and the carrier insertion level.

Groups: To configure the scanned channel groups.

Channels Configuration

Type the transmit frequency

Type the receive frequency

Reports wrong frequency

Figure 16. Channel Configuration Dialog Box

Parameter Definition Channel No. The channel number you want to configure. You may type the number in the box.

or click the vertical scroll and choose from the list.

Power Transmit power level. Select from the list. Band The type of sideband transmission. Select from the list. Mode The carrier reinsertion level. Select from the list.

AGC The Automatic (Receive) Gain Control mode. Select from the list. B.W. The filter bandwidth. Select from the list. Simplex The radio transmits and receives on the same frequencies. When you click this

Frequency option, a box appears to type the required frequency (MHz).

Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz, Resolution: 10 Hz

Half Duplex The radio transmits and receives on different frequencies. When you click this

Frequencies option, two boxes appear to type the required transmit (Tx) and receive(Rx)

frequency (MHz).

Transmit range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz Receive range; 0.1 MHz - 30 MHz

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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

Click to include a(blue) channel in the group.

Selected Guard Channel

(Off-none selected)

Cli

ck the mouse right button to

again to cancel.

Transmit The radio acts as a transmitter only. When you click this option, a box appears Only to type the required transmit frequency (MHz).

Frequency Transmit range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz, Resolution: 10 Hz Receive Only The radio acts as a receiver only.

Frequency When you click this option, a box appears to type the required receive frequency

(MHz).

Receive range: 0.1 MHz - 30 MHz, Resolution: 10 Hz

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.

Groups

MICOM-3 enables programming and operating of up to 200 channels. The Groups command enables the user to view and edit the configuration of the scanned channel groups.

Click again to cancel.

select Guard Channel. Click

Click to cancel current channel selections. All the selected channels in the group will be deselected.

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The Scanned Channels are the channels the radio scans in a current group. If there are no

programmed channels, or no channels are selected in a group, the Scanned Channels buttons are

list defines the shape and color of the buttons following channels

and group configuration. Since this manual is printed in black and white, please refer to your

The Guard Channel is the channelscanned by the radioat 50% dutycycle with other scanned channels in the group.

rectangular and gray. The following computer screen while reading the following information.

Button Color Configuration

Gray with blue number This channel is programmed, but not selected in the current group. Green with blue numberThis channel is programmed and it is alsoincluded in the current group.

Yellow with blue number This channel is programmed and selected as guard channel in the

current group.

Note If you select a guard channel, and then change yourselection without canceling,

the first selected guard channel remains included in the group.

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:

x From the Service menu, choose BITE (ALT, S, B). x

On the toolbar, click the BITE button.

Click to select a test option.

Click to start

selected test

Click to close the window

Test progress bar

Scroll to see BITE test results. A symbol appears near each test:

9 - Pass 8 - Fail

? - Not Performed (test not performed due

to failure of a related item, or the tested item did not function in

accordance with test conditions)

Test summary line

Figure 17. BITE Dialog Box

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.

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New

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Comm. Ports...

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RSS ALE Panel Menus

File View/Change Preferences

File Menu

Item Function New Open

Read Device

Open Read Device Information Save WriteDevice Print

Exit

Create a new ALE parameter data base, according to the present mode Open an existing ALE parameter file. The MICOM Radio Control application

displays the Open dialog box, where you can locate and open the file you want. Load parameters from the radio

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Configuration RadioWideInformation ConfigurationCheck

Directory... Messages... Auto Dial...

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when the configuration is free of errors.

Information Save

Write Device

Print Exit

Display information on the radio parameter file. Save the active ALE parameter data base with its current name. If you have not

named the data base, the MICOM Radio Control application displays the Save As dialog box for you to do so.

Program the parameters. When there are configuration errors, the Write Device button is grayed and the Configuration Check button is highlighted, and vice versa

Print the current loaded radio parameters. End the MICOM Radio Control application

View/Change Menu

Item Function

RSS Panel Open the RSS Panel RSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE Panel Computer

Interface MICOM Panel Open the MICOM Panel Configuration Display the Configuration submenu used to configure ALE directories and net

Open the Computer Interface Panel

members, define AMD messages and configure the autodial function

Radio Wide Information

Configuration Check

Displays a summary of the radio hardware and software configuration

Display the list of configuration errors. When there are no configuration errors, this item is grayed

Preferences Menu

Item Function

Comm. Ports…

Remote Control

Configure the computer serial port communication parameters Enable/disable radio panel keypad

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View and edit the ALE directory

where you can view the ALE self addresses and net names and edit the

station addresses to which this ALE can call.

Vie

View and edit autodial entries. The PC Control and Programming Softw

Button Name Function

New

Open

Information

Save

Read Device

Write Device

ALE Directory Configuration

Create a new ALE parameter data base.

Open an existing ALE parameter file. The MICOM Radio Control application displays the Open dialog box, where you can locate and open the *.ale file you want.

Display information on the ALE parameter file.

Save the active ALE parameter data base with its current name. If you have not named the data base, the MICOM Radio Control application displays the Save As dialog box for you to do so.

Print the current loaded ALE parameters.

Load ALE parameters from the radio

Program the radio parameters.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.

configuration. The PC Control and

Programming Software displays the ALE Directory Configuration dialog box,

Message Configuration

Automatic Dial Configuration

Communication Ports

Help

Configuration Check

Computer Interface Panel

RSS Panel Open the RSS Panel

MICOM Panel Open the MICOM Panel

w and edit messages. The PC Control and Programming Software displays the Message Configuration dialog box, where you can create preprogrammed messages.

displays the Automatic Dial Configuration dialog box. where you can configure messages to be sent to other stations using automatic dialing.

Select the baud rate and the serial communication port. The MICOM Radio Control application displays the Communication dialog box, where you can

make the selection Display on-line help

Display the errors in the configuration. When there are no configuration errors, this button is grayed

Open the Computer Interface Panel

are

Exit

End the MICOM Radio Control application

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The ALE Configuration Summary window contains three information areas: Net Configuration

E Options Configuration, and Directory

click in fields with blue background automatically opens the associated

ALE Configuration Summary Window

The ALE Configuration Summarywindow provides information aboutnets, net options, scanned channels and members, ALE options and directory.

(including Net Options, Channels and Members). AL Configuration. A doubledialog box, where the appropriate parameters can be edited.

For example, when you double-click the Member field, the Net Members dialog box appears. Note that you can also access these dialog boxesfrom the Main menu or using the buttons on the

toolbar. The ALE Configuration Summarywindow is updated after: x Completing a command and pressing the OK button.

x Loading an ALE parameter file from the disk (FilelOpen). x Loading an ALE parameter file from the radio (FilelRead Device). x Loading automatically the default parameter file from the disk (FilelNew).

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Net Configuration Field

which the current ALE can initiate calls but is not allowed to respond to an ALE

whether the channel on which a call is about to be made is “occupied” (in addition to

Parameter Description

Net Configuration

Net No.

Net Name

Self Address

Scan Rate Tune Time

Master/Slave

Silent

The net number you want to configure. Click the n/pkeys to select a different net (1 to 20).

The net identification, i.e., the name used by net members to initiate a net call. The net name contains a string of up to 15 characters. Valid characters are upper case letters A-to-Z and/or numerals 0-to-9.

The ALE identification in the net, i.e., the name used by other stations to address this ALE in this net. The self address contains a string of up to 15 characters. Valid characters are upper case letters A-to-Z and/or numerals 0-to-9.

Net Options

The number of channels scanned each second (channels/second). The maximum time the current ALE waits for the called station to tune (this is the

tune-in time of the slowest tuner in the net). The tune time is added to the calculated response time.

Defines the ALE as master or slave in the current network. Only a master station can initiate a Net Call.

Defines whether the ALE acts in a silent network. A silent network is a network in transmission.

For a call in the silent mode, the Silent parameter must be checked both in the calling and the called station.

Home Ack

Mon Ack

Send All Call

Receive All Call LQA Request

Sounding Occupancy

Check

Home acknowledge defines whether the ALE transmits an end-of-call indication to the remote station. A home acknowledge may be transmitted in a Private call by any ALE in a link. In a Net call or All Call, a home acknowledge maybe transmitted only if the current ALE initiated the call.

Note: This parameter has no effect when the net is configured as a silent net.

Monitor acknowledge defines whether the ALE transmits an accept call indication to the station that initiated the call. A monitor acknowledge maybe sent in a Private call.

Note: This parameter has no effect when the net is configured as a silent net.

Defines whether the ALE is able to initiate an All Call. An “All Call” is an ALE

broadcast transmission. All stations receiving an All Call are linked to the sender, even if they do not recognize the sender address. If an All Call channel is not defined, the call will be made on the scanned channel with the best LQA in the net.

Defines whether the ALE accepts All Calls. Defines whether the ALE will ask the called station for a report on the quality of the

communication every time a call is initiated. Defines the sounding time interval cycle (in minutes or manual) Defines whether the ALE will use the Speech Detect mechanism to determine

the ALE signal detection mechanism). In this case, a call cannot be initiated on an

“occupied” channel.

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while the ALE is not linked.

Channels

All Call Channel The channel selected for All Call. Note that the Send All Call parameter in the Net

Options dialog box page should be checked to initiate an All Call.

If this parameter is left blank, then the All Callwillbemadeon thescanned channel

with the best LQA in the net.

Scanned The scanned channel list. When there are too many channels to be displayed, an Channels ellipsiswill appear at the end of the list. To view the entirechannel list, open the Net

ConfigurationlScanned Channels 1-200 dialog boxes.

Members The members of the current net,i.e., the stations participatingina Net Call.Thislist

contains up to 16 addresses. Scroll to view addresses.

ALE Options Configuration Field

Parameter Description

PTT Timeout

Min. LQA

External Alarm Alert Quick PTT Call

Auto Address

Accept Link TOT

Multinet

AMD

The time that elapses from the moment you release the PTT button, until the link is disconnected (in minutes).

The minimum LQA score required to establish a link. If the minimum score is not achieved when the ALE attempts to establish a link, the

ALE will try to establish a link on the scanned channel with the next best LQA. If the call is made on a specific channel and that channel does not achieve the minimum LQA score, the ALE will indicate “Link Fail”.

Disables or enables the radio external alarm switch when a call is received. Generates an alert tone when a call is received. Enables initiating a call to the last called address by pressing the PTT button twice

Automatically adds an unknown incoming and outgoing call address to the ALE directory each time a Private call is received or transmitted, provided the directory is not full.

Disconnects the link if the PTT or any other button is not pressed within 30 seconds after a call is received. If Accept Link TOT is not checked, the received call is accepted immediately and automatically.

Enables scanning all the defined ALE nets. This enables the radio to receive, and answer, calls from anyof these nets, while working in a specific net.

Enables or disables the use of the AMD function, which lets you send messages together with the call setup request.

Wildcard AnyCall In_LINK

Directory Configuration Field

The Directory Configuration field in the ALE Configuration Summary Window lists the station addresses with which the current ALE can establish links.

Enables or disables the use of wildcards in station names. Enables or disables the use of the AnyCall function Enables or disables the use of the in-link function, used to automatically notify the

last station when all the other stations participating in a call have disconnected.

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igure the ALE address list (the names of stations the ALE

Scroll to view all addresses

Select

desired net

Select

Type a valid address on the

Type a valid address on the edit line,

ALE Configuration Submenu

The functions appearing under the Configuration menu are as follows:

 Directory To conf

can address).

x Messages To configure messages to be sent with ALE calls.

 Auto Dial To configure shortcuts for ALE calls to frequently called stations

(with or without message).

ALE Directory Configuration

1. Select the desired net name in the Net Names list.

2. Select your self-address in the Self Addresses list.

3. Add a new member by typing a valid address in the edit line and click Add to add it.

4. Delete a member by selecting it in the Directory List and then clicking Delete.

edit line and clickto add it.

or select one from the Directory Lis and click to delete it. To select more than one address, press CTRL and select from the

directory list, then click the Delete button.

Edit line

Prompt line

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ALE Messages Configuration

1. Select the desired message in the Message No. list.

2. Type the desired message contents in the editing field, or edit the contents displayed after selecting a message number. Use only permissible characters from the table below.

3. The Messages Status field is automatically updated when messages are added/deleted.

Permissible Characters for ALE Messages

SP 0 @ P

! 1 A Q

“ 2 B R # 3 C S $ 4 D T

% 5 E U

& 6 F V

' 7 G A

( 8 H X

) 9 | Y

* : J Z + ; K [ ? < L \

/ ? 0 _

= >

M ]

N ^

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Select from directory

Automatic Dial Configuration

The Automatic Dial command enables you to call any station in the "Call to address..." list, with or without the message included in the corresponding "With Message..." field.

To create and edit the Automatic Dial Configuration, do one of the following:

x From the View/Change menu choose Configuration|Auto Dial (ALT V, C, A). x

Click the Automatic Dial Configuration button on the toolbar.

Select one of the messages in the list

Parameter Description

AMD message" to this station.

If the message is longer than the available space in the list, not

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Call to

address…

With message…

Pressing the # key on the radio panel, then selecting a digit from 0-9 and pressing Enter will cause the radio to execute a call to the station in the corresponding "Call to address..." field, with the message specified in the corresponding "With message..." field.

For instance, in the example on page 38, if you press the # key on the radio panel and then select the digit 3 and press Enter. the radio will execute a call to the station named T1500, and will automatically send it the message "08

Each or the ten fields (0-9) in the "Call to address..." list enables you to select an address from the addresses appearing in the ALE Directory Configuration dialog box.

Note: Addresses cannot be edited and new addresses cannot be added.

When *EMPTY ADDRESS* is selected, autodial will not be executed when the relevant # key is pressed on the radio panel.

Each of the ten fields (0-9) in the “With message…” list enables you to select one of the messages appearing in the Messages Configuration dialog box and to automatically send it to the address in the corresponding "Call to

address…” field.

Notes: 1. Messages cannot be edited and new messages cannot be

added.

2. When *EMPTY MESSAGE* is selected, no message wil be sent when the call to the station defined in the relevant line is executed with Auto Dial.

3. all of the message wil be displayed. In order to view the entire message, enter the Messages Configuration dialog box.

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Radio Wide Information Window

The Radio Wide Information window provides a summary of the radio hardware and software configuration, for view only.

It containsfour information fields: Radio Model, Radio Options List, ECN List and SP List.

Figure 18. Radio Wide Information Window

The following table lists the parameters of the Radio Model field in the Radio Wide Information Window:

Parameter Description Serial No. Radio Code Software Ver. Hardware Ver. C.H. SW Ver.

C.H. HW Ver.

The radio control head hardware version

The Radio Options List in the Radio Wide Information Window contains information on the addon options installed in the radio. Only the Enabled options are active and can be configured.

The E.C.N. List field in the Radio Wide Information Window, includesa list of engineering changes performed on the radio.

The S.P. List field in the Radio Wide Information Window, includesa list of special products installed in the radio.

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only updated list of errors in the ALE

ere are several types of errors messages.

Each valid net must have a self address and at

Each members including net must have a net name.

name in the Net Configuration/Net Options dialog box, or delete any defined

Each valid net must have a self address and

hannels

The same string cannot appear in

the directory and self address simultaneously. This self address already exists in the ALE

y dialog box. or delete/change the self

The same string cannot appear in the

sts in the ALE directory.

Delete this net address in the ALE Directory dialog box, or delete/change the net name in the

The same string cannot

used as a self address and as a net name. This self address string is being used for a net

name. Type a different net name or self address in the Net Configuration/Net Options dialog

ALE Configuration Check Window

The ALE Configuration Check window displays a readconfiguration parameters. Each time a dialog box is closed, or the ALE parameters are updated by reading from the radio or from a file. a validation check is made, updating the error list.

You cannot program the radio (download parameters) unless the error list is clear.

Note In the following error messages, XX and YY represent decimal numbers, while

ZZZ represent a string of characters; for example, net name, self address, directory address or message.

x Net No. XX does not have a Self Address –

least one scanned channel. Type an address in the Net Configuration/Net Options dialog box.

x Net No. XX does not have a Net Name –

Type a net members.

x Net No. XX does not have Scanned Channels –

at least one scanned channel. Select channels in the Net Configuration/Scanned C dialog box.

x Net No. XX Self Address (‘ZZZ’') defined in the Directory –

directory. Delete this address in the ALE Director address in the Net Configuration/Net Options dialog box.

x Net No. XX Net Name (‘ZZZ’') defined in the Directory –

directory and net name simultaneously. This net name already exi Net Configuration/Net Options dialog box.

x Net No. XX Self Address (‘ZZZ’') defined as Net No. YY Net Name –

be box.

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x Channel No. XX in Net No. YY selected but not programmed –The channel selected in a net

is not programmed. You can either deselect this channel in the Net Configuration/Scanned Channels 1-100 or Scanned Channels 101-200 dialog boxes, or program this channel using the MICOM-3 PC Control and Programming Software.

x Directory Address (‘ZZZ’) is invalid –An address can contain a string of up to 15 characters.

Valid values are upper case A-to-Z and/or 0-to-9. Retype the address in the Directory Configuration dialog box.

x Message No. XX (‘ZZZ’) contains invalid characters –A message can contain a string of up to

90 characters. See Messages Configuration dialog box (page 37) for a list of valid characters. Retype the message.

When there are configuration errors, the Write Device command on the File menu and the Write Device button on the Toolbar are disabled (grayed). This command remains disabled until the errors are corrected and the list is clear.

In order to draw your attention to the fact that you cannot download ALE parameters while there are configuration errors, the Configuration Errors button on the Toolbar remains active as long as there are errors in the error list. Click this button and the Configuration Check window is displayed, listing the errors.

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Computer Interface Panel Menus

File View/Change Commands Preferences Help

Read Device Exit

File Menu

Item Function Read Device Exit

RSS Panel

RSS ALE Panel

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MICOM Panel Clarifier Notch Filter

Log File Stack

Load parameters from the radio End the MICOM Radio Control application

Squelch on Monitor on Noise Blanker on Attenuator on Clipper on

Reset

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View/Change Menu

Item Function

RSS Panel Open the RSS Panel RSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE Panel Computer

Interface MICOM Panel Open the MICOM Panel Clarifier Notch Filter Log File Stack

Open the Computer Interface Panel

Enable/disable the display of the clarifier control Enable/disable the display of the notch filter Enable/disable the display of the log file Enable/disable the display of the stack contents

Commands Menu

Item Function

Squelch on

Monitor on Noise Blanker on Attenuator on

Clipper on Reset

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.

Mutes/enables the speaker during the ALE link setup process. Activates/deactivates the noise blanker. Activates/deactivates the attenuator at the receiver input. When on, attenuates the

incoming signal by 20dB. When on, uses voice processing to boost the output power.

Restarts the radio.

Preferences Menu

Item Function

Comm. Ports…

Remote Control

Configure the computer serial port communication parameters Enable/disable radio panel keypad

Computer Interface Panel Toolbar Buttons

Button Name Function

Computer Interface Panel

View/Hide Log File

Read Device

Communication Ports

BITE

Squelch ON/OFF

Monitor Mute ON/OFF

Noise Blanker ON/OFF

Attenuator ON/OFF

Clipper ON/OFF

Enable/disable the display of the log file.

Loads parameters from the radio.

Selects the baud rate and the computer communication port.

Perform radio built in tests.

Mutes/enables the speaker during the ALE link setup process.

Activates/deactivates the noise blanker.

Activates/deactivates the attenuator at the receiver input. When on, attenuates the incoming signal by 20dB.

When on, uses voice processing to boost the output power.

Help

RSS Panel Open the RSS Panel

RSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE Panel

MICOM Panel Open the MICOM Panel

Exit

Displays on-line help.

End the MICOM Radio Control application

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a mimic of the MICOM radio display.

The lower section includes control windows for operation in the CHAN mode, ALE mode and for

to increase frequency

Channels Tab

Displays the notch filter and clarifier controls together with ALE link quality update.

Clarifier

decrease frequency

Notch Filter

Move notch to

lower frequency

Click to

Drag « for clearest reception

Click

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Channel Mode Controls

Buttons

Program Channel Click this button to download the selected channel number and its

parameters to the radio.

Priority Instantaneouslychanges the current channelto a pre-defined priority

channel, overriding the current status and the standard operating procedure.

Start Scan/Stop The Start Scan button initiates scanning of channels in the currently Scan selected group. This is considered the Radio Scanning state.

The Stop Scan button stops radio scanning. The radio status switches to Channel mode.

Parameters

Parameter Function

Simplex

Duplex

Channel Tx Frequency Rx Frequency Band AGC

The Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) frequencies are identical. When you type a value in either the Rx or the Tx Frequency fields, the other field will automaticallybe set to the same frequency.

Indicates that the Receive (Rx) frequency is different from the Transmit (Tx) frequency.

When you type a value in either the Rx or the Tx Frequency field, this does not affect the other frequency field.

Lists all programmed channels in the radio and displays the selected channel. The transmit frequency (MHz). Frequency range: 1.6 MHz - 30 MHz. The receive frequency (MHz). Frequency range: 0.1 MHz - 30 MHz. Sideband mode: Upper Sideband (USB) or Lower Sideband (LSB). Automatic (receive) Gain Control:

• Slow - used for voice communication

• Fast - generally used for data transmission (only when required bythe HF data

modem).

• OFF - no AGC.

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Parameter Function

Tx Power

Mode

Bandwidth

Transmit Power Level:

• Low - 25 Watt

• Medium - 60 Watt

• High - 100 Watt

• Max. - 125 Watt

Carrier reinsertion level:

• SSB (Single Sideband) -The radio operates on the upper side band with

suppressed carrier.

• AME (Amplitude Modulation Equivalent) - The radio operates on the upper/lower

sideband with the carrier inserted 6 dB below peak envelope power.

• PLT (Pilot mode) - The radio operates on the upper/lower side band with the

carrier inserted 15 dB below peak envelope power.

The bandwidth of the current channel, as follows:

Display Range

2.1 350 to 2100 Hz

2.7 350 to 2700 Hz

3.0 350 to 3000 Hz

3.3 350 to 3300 Hz LSM 1450 to 1950 Hz C.W. 650 to 1150 Hz

ALE Controls

Abort

Used to…

x Select the net, channel, station and message. x Perform ALE calling. x Display unanswered calls. x

Reply unanswered calls.

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Buttons

Send Stack Replace

Click this button to initiate ALE Calling. Displays all unanswered calls in ALE mode.

Disconnects/aborts the ALE link and initiates ALE calling on a better channel. Disconnects/aborts ALE calling.

Parameters

Parameter Function

Call Type Net Channel

To Clear Msg Message List

Selects the call type: Station, Net or All Call. Displays the current net number and name. Lists all available channels in the current net and displays the Rx frequencyof the

selected channel. Lists all station and net names stored in the ALE directory. Clears the message field. Lists all defined messages (up to 100). Messages can be edited.

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Update Link Quality Controls

In the Update Link Quality tab, you can: x Activate sounding. x Perform bidirectional transmission.

Buttons

Send Click this button to initiate sounding/bidirectional transmission. Abort Abort sounding/bidirectional transmission.

Parameters

Parameter Function

Type

Net Channel

To Clear Msg Message List

Selects the ULQ transmission type:

• Sounding

• Bidirectional transmission

Displays the current net number and name. Lists all available channels in the current net and displays the Rx frequency of the

selected channel. Lists all station and net names stored in the ALE directory. Clears the message field. Lists all defined messages (up to 100). Messages can be edited.

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red in the Stack, which can save up to 200 calls (depending

on the log file size). When at least one unanswered call is registered, the Stack button in the ALE

Using the Stack

Unanswered calls in ALE mode are sto tab is activated. If the stack is empty, i.e., there are no unanswered calls, the Stack button i

Note The contents of the Stack are not necessarily identical to those of the radio

cache. The Stack is only updated when the application is running and can store up to 200 unanswered cals.

Viewing the Stack List

To displaythe Stack log file, from the View/Change menu, select Stack. Alternatively, click the Stack button in the ALE tab.

Field Indication

From To Date Start End Message Net number Channel Call type

The caller's station name The called station name The date on which the call was made The starting time of the call The ending time of the call The received/transmitted message. The net number The channel number The call type: Station, Net, or All Call

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The Stack List Toolbar

The stack list toolbar enables quick access to commonly used commands and dialog boxes. To display or hide the toolbar, select Toolbar from the View/Change menu.

The stack list command buttons are: Delete Click this button to delete specific calls that you have marked. To select multiple

records, hold down the CTRL button and click the rows in the row selector.

Delete All Click this button to delete all unanswered calls. Reply Click this button to reply to an unanswered call that you have marked (one call

only).

Help Click this button to display on-line help. Close Click this button to close the Stack List window.

Replying to Unanswered Calls

To reply to an unanswered call registered in the Stack list:

1. Click the listing to which you wish to reply.

2. Click the Reply button in the Stack list toolbar.

3. The application automatically performs the following sequence:

x The marked listing is deleted from the Stack list.

x The Stack list is closed.

x The Station name and all relevant information net and relevant information (net and

channel) are automatically loaded into the ALE tab fields.

4. Click the Send button to initiate the call.

Log File

Delete selected logentry

Delete all log entries

Close log file

Abort

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Help

Incoming Call Notification

Whenever ALE is enabled, you will see notification message whenever a call addressed to your radio is received. Any message received with call setup request is displayed in the Message field.

Click disconnect the link.

to accept the call and start communicating or click

to reject the call and

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Figure 19. MIC O M Pa n el Menu Bar

File Menu

Item

Exit End the MICOM Radio Control

View/Change Menu

Item Function

MICOM Panel

RSS Panel RSS ALE Panel Computer Interface MICOM Panel Log File

Open the RSS Panel Open the RSS ALE Panel Open the Computer Interface Panel Open the MICOM Panel Display/hide the Log File

Preferences Menu

Item Function

Comm. Ports… Configure the computer serial port communication parameters Remote Control Enable/disable radio panel keypad

Toolbar Buttons

Figu re 2 0. M I COM Pan e l To olbar

Button Name Function

Log File Display/hide the Log File

Read Device

Communication Ports

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RSS Panel Open the RSS Panel

RSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE Panel

Exit

Load parameters from the radio

Configure the computer serial port communication parameters

Open the Computer Interface Panel

End the MICOM Radio Control application

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Using the MICOM Panel

Use the mouse to click the keys on the panel, instead of pressing keys on the actual radio panel. If you want to disable the radio panel keypad, select Remote Control on the Preferences menu.

Log File

Showsrecords of callsreceived and transmitted by your radio. x Click Refresh to update the display.

x Select a line: the Message Box displays any message transmitted with the selected call.

Click Delete to delete the call record from the Log File.

x Click Del All to erase all the records from the Log File.

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