Operator's Manual

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1-1. SCOPE
This manual provides instructions regarding the installation and operator maintenance of the Micom-Z
family of adaptive high-frequency (HF) single sideband (SSB) radio sets. The manual is organized as
follows:
Chapter 1 General Description: provides a general description of the Micom-Z and its main
components, and presents the main technical characteristics.
Chapter 2 Operating Procedures: provides the information needed to familiarize with the
Micom-Z panels, general procedures for using the Micom-Z keypad and display to
perform any desired task, and detailed operating procedures for each main radio
operating mode.
Chapter 3 Installation: provides installation instructions for Micom-Z in fixed and mobile
applications.
Chapter 4 Using the Programming Mode: provides detailed instructions for programming the
Micom-Z parameters needed in the various operating modes.
Appendix A ALE Capabilities and Features: provides a concise description of the ALE
capabilities and features supported by Micom-Z.
Appendix B Connector Data: provides information on pin assignment and pin functions in the
Micom-Z connectors, and its accessories.
Appendix C Over-the-Air Remote Disable Function: describes the over-the-air remote disable
capability of Micom-Z.
1-2. OVERVIEW OF MICOM-Z CAPABILITIES
Micom-Z is a state-of-art family of adaptive HF/SSB radio sets designed to meet the demanding
requirements of the operational environment. Using advanced digital signal processing (DSP)
techniques, Micom-Z offers reliable long-range communication for voice, data, and telegraphy (CW)
using upper sideband (USB), lower sideband (LSB), amplitude modulation equivalent (AME), and
pilot modes of operation.
Micom-Z radio sets provide a complete solution to traditional HF communication problems while
allowing user-friendly, easy operation even for unskilled users. Micom-Z radio sets have been
specifically designed to satisfy all the needs of short, medium and long range communication in the
crowded HF band.
The main characteristics of the Micom-Z family are described below:
• Micom-Z transceivers are offered in two flexible configurations: dash-mount and trunk-mount,
designed to fit both fixed and mobile installations. To simplify installation, the transceivers can
also provide power through the RF cable to a compatible ATU.
• User-Friendly Operation. Designed to render its cutting-edge features usable by unskilled users,
the Micom-Z has an intelligent, state-of-the-art, menu-driven man-machine interface (MMI) that
is easy to master, and intuitive to use. The MMI is based on a large digital front-panel display
with four soft keys, and a standard 16-key keypad; the only additional front-panel control is the
radio ON/OFF switch.