Operator's Manual

OM-E 2072-09689-00
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1-1. SCOPE .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2. OVERVIEW OF MICOM-Z CAPABILITIES................................................................... 1-1
1-3. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................ 1-3
1-3.1 Options and Accessories............................................................................... 1-3
1-3.2 Micom-Z Transceiver..................................................................................... 1-4
1-3.3 Installation Accessories ................................................................................. 1-5
1-4. TYPICAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ...................................................................... 1-6
1-5. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................... 1-9
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
2-1. SCOPE .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2. FAMILIARIZATION WITH EQUIPMENT PANELS........................................................ 2-1
2-2.1 Dash-Mount Model, Front Panel.................................................................... 2-1
2-2.2 Trunk-Mount Model ....................................................................................... 2-2
2-2.3 Rear Panel (All Models)................................................................................. 2-3
2-3. FAMILIARIZATION WITH MICOM-Z OPERATING PROCEDURES............................ 2-4
2-3.1 Display Functions .......................................................................................... 2-4
2-3.2 Using the Keypad .......................................................................................... 2-5
2-3.3 Function Keys ................................................................................................ 2-6
2-3.4 Options Scroll Key ......................................................................................... 2-6
2-3.5 Up/Down Scroll Keys ..................................................................................... 2-6
2-3.6 Selection from List of Predetermined Values ................................................ 2-7
2-3.7 Toggle Mode.................................................................................................. 2-7
2-3.8 Alphanumeric Edit Mode................................................................................ 2-7
2-3.9 Numeric Edit Mode ........................................................................................ 2-7
2-3.10 Audible Indications......................................................................................... 2-8
2-4. MENU STRUCTURE..................................................................................................... 2-9
2-4.1 Displaying the Main Menu.............................................................................. 2-9
2-4.2 What you can Select on the Main Menu........................................................ 2-9
2-4.3 Notational Convention ................................................................................. 2-10
2-5. GETTING STARTED................................................................................................... 2-11
2-5.1 Turning the Radio On and Off ..................................................................... 2-11
2-5.2 Transmitting and Receiving ......................................................................... 2-12
2-5.3 Radio Filter Bandwidth and Service Type.................................................... 2-12
2-6. USING THE CHANNEL MODE ................................................................................... 2-13
2-6.1 Selecting the Channel Mode........................................................................ 2-13
2-6.2 Channel Mode Options ................................................................................ 2-14
2-6.3 Choosing a Different Channel ..................................................................... 2-16
2-7. USING THE FREQUENCY MODE.............................................................................. 2-17
2-7.1 Frequency Mode Options ............................................................................ 2-17
2-7.2 Selecting Operating Frequency in the FREQ Mode .................................... 2-18
2-7.3 VFO Operation............................................................................................. 2-20
2-7.4 Storing Frequencies..................................................................................... 2-20
2-8. USING THE SCAN MODE .......................................................................................... 2-21
2-9. USING THE GPS RECEIVER (OPTIONAL) ............................................................... 2-23
2-9.1 Overview of GPS Receiver Functions ......................................................... 2-23
2-9.2 How to Get the Best Results from your Micom-Z GPS Receiver ................ 2-23
2-9.3 Operating the GPS Receiver ....................................................................... 2-23
2-10. LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE RADIO ......................................................................... 2-26
2-11. CHANGING THE PASSWORD................................................................................... 2-27
2-12. USING AUTOMATIC LINK ESTABLISHMENT (ALE)................................................. 2-28
2-12.1 Enabling the ALE Mode ............................................................................... 2-28
2-12.2 ALE Mode Options....................................................................................... 2-29
2-12.3 Receiving and Transmitting Calls in ALE Mode .......................................... 2-30
2-12.4 Using ALE Mode to Send and Request GPS Position Data ........................ 2-49